18 Best Things To Do in New Jersey July 2023 with Kids

Catch the eye-popping displays at the New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning. Photo courtesy of the festival
Catch the eye-popping displays at the New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning. Photo courtesy of the festival
6/30/23 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this July? Here are all the family-friendly events and activities you should add to your list from fireworks and the 4th of July to summer fun all month long.

July's sizzling roster is jam-packed with festivals, fireworks, sandcastles, and everything summer has to offer. See brilliant fireworks displayed throughout the state on Independence Day. Hit a beloved Shore beach for the Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival and Christmas in July. And make the festival rounds at the New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning and Monmouth County Fair. Plus, catch free outdoor movies throughout the month.

Find more July fun in our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide and be sure to bookmark our list of 100+ FREE summer must-do's.

We're adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don't forget to check it frequently.

Be sure to click through to our listings for full details, including addresses, times, and recommended ages and keep in mind, advance tickets may be required.

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