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Visit the real-life mermaids at the Adventure Aquarium. Photo courtesy of the aquarium
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5/28/23 - By Laurie Rein

Get ready for summer vacation! June in New Jersey brings festivals for Juneteenth, Father's Day, ripe strawberries, and some early fireworks.

As the school year comes to a close and summer makes its debut, we're finding our June calendar is exploding with outdoor activities. Don't miss big-time festivals, including the New Jersey Renaissance Faire, Paramus L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival, and the New Jersey State Fair. Get in the spirit of June holidays at events like Burlington Freedom Day: A Juneteenth Celebration and Father's Day Train Rides. 

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

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Head to Liberty Lake for the New Jersey Renaissance Faire. Photo by Michael Ulrich for the faire
Head to Liberty Lake for the New Jersey Renaissance Faire. Photo by Michael Ulrich for the faire

Best Things to Do in June in New Jersey

Paramus L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival

Paramus
Select dates through Sunday, June 11, 2023
Westfield Garden State Plaza hosts this 15-day carnival, which benefits the Paramus L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) Program. The fun includes rides, games, food, and entertainment.  READ MORE

Mermaids at Adventure Aquarium

Camden
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Thursday, June 1-Sunday, June 18, 2023
Ocean lovers can bring their imaginations to life this summer! Adventure Aquarium transports the magic of the underwater world as real-life mermaids swim with sea animals. READ MORE

Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Craft Festival

Washington
Friday, June 2-Sunday, June 4, 2023
Don't miss this festival featuring flying fun with balloon launches and drone demonstrations, as well as local artisans and crafters. The event features hot air balloon launches in the evenings and tethered rides, as well as a magical balloon glow show. READ MORE

Car Show and Strawberry Festival at Ort Farms

Long Valley–FREE
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Head down to Ort Farms to see the antique cars on display, plus enjoy food truck fare, animals, carriage rides, and strawberry picking.   READ MORE

Under Cover Music Fest

South Orange–FREE
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Under Cover Music Fest offers great music from nine cover bands with no cover charge. The events also features dancing, local food, beer, and activities for kids. This year’s exciting line-up will feature the talent of world-class local musicians covering a diverse selection of the greatest hits. READ MORE

Glassboro Community Day

Glassboro–FREE
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Join the Glassboro community for a day of fun activities, like crafts, face painting, music, demonstrations, food, kid castles and more. Over 50 vendors are present. READ MORE

New Jersey Renaissance Faire

Bordentown
Saturday, June 10-Sunday, June 11, 2023
The Italian Renaissance takes over Burlington County Fairgrounds for 7 days, featuring cast members entertaining visitors as they walk through the castle gates. Look out for a jousting tournament, aerial acrobatics, magic shows, fire dancers, and craft demonstrations. READ MORE

Warren Lions Club Expo Carnival

Warren
Wednesday, June 14-Saturday, June 17, 2023
The perfect activity for a summer evening, this carnival features food, games, and rides. Saturday evening ends with a bang as fireworks take flight.  READ MORE

Skimmer Festival

Sea Isle City–FREE
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Come to this festival by the sea, featuring vendors, food, live music, rides and children's activities. READ MORE

Burlington Freedom Day 2023: A Juneteenth Celebration

Burlington–FREE
Saturday, June 17-Sunday, June 18, 2023
Celebrate Juneteenth on the beautiful Burlington waterfront. The two-day event includes music, food, vendors, a kid zone, crafts, games, and free lunch. The event concludes on Sunday with Praise on the Promenade: A Gospel Music Celebration. READ MORE

Father's Day Train Rides

Whippany
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Surprise dad this Father's Day with the unforgettable experience of a train ride on one of Morris County's historic railroads. Step back in time at the nonprofit Whippany Railway Museum, where a larger-than-life train provides a 45-minute, round-trip ride.  READ MORE

Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour

New Brunswick
Sunday, June 18, 2023
The always-energetic Blippi takes the stage at State Theatre New Jersey, with interactive songs, dances and life-sized props. Feel free to wear Blippi-like attire! READ MORE

State Fair Meadowlands

East Rutherford
Daily, Thursday June 22-Sunday, July 9, 2023
The jam-packed State Fair Meadowlands returns for 18 days with more than 100 rides and attractions, including Jurassic Kingdom, plus plenty of food and entertainment. Fireworks take place July 3-4. READ MORE

Jenkinson's Fireworks at Dark

Point Pleasant–FREE
Thursdays beginning June 22, 2023
Gather at Jenkinson's Beach every Thursday night for fireworks on the beach. Fireworks start at dark. READ MORE

Red, White, and Blueberry Festival

Hammonton–FREE
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Hammonton, which calls itself the Blueberry Capital of the World, hosts this 37th annual event, with fair food, kiddie rides, crafters, children's craft activities, and entertainment throughout the day. See a blueberry pie-eating contest, and explore the classic car show. READ MORE

Firefly Festival at Terhune Orchards

Princeton–FREE
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Light up the summer with a free evening of nature, music, wagon rides, and outdoor activities. Children can decorate firefly wings and make antennas in the craft area. There is a kids' play area, plus farm animals to visit. READ MORE

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Laurie R
Laurie Rein is thrilled to have made a career of digging up activities (especially free ones!) for her twin daughters. Prior to working with Mommy Poppins NJ, Laurie wore many hats in the television industry including gigs as an NBC page, NBC copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show and research manager for CBS. She is currently the Events Editor for Mommy Poppins NJ and can be reached at njevents@mommypoppins.com
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