Kite Festivals and More Fun Things To Do this Weekend in New Jersey with Kids

Enjoy free rides, inflatables, carnival games, and DJ music at the Bridgewater Spring Carnival this weekend. Photo courtesy of SSBJCC
Enjoy free rides, inflatables, carnival games, and DJ music at the Bridgewater Spring Carnival this weekend. Photo courtesy of SSBJCC
5/2/25 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Celebrate the beauty of May this weekend with a couple of kite spectaculars, including Long Branch's Annual Kites on the Pier Festival, with food vendors, music, and a sky full of kites, and Kite Day at Terhune Orchards, with kite-flying and farm fun.

Plus, get in the early-May spirit at the Cinco de Mayo Festival in Toms River, and load up on food and drinks at the annual Skylands Stadium Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival.

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About the Author

Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.
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