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8/31/22 - By Laurie Rein

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

Whether you are ready to celebrate the last licks of summer or want to enjoy an early taste of fall, the long Labor Day weekend is bursting with change-of-month and change-of-season excitement. Carnivals are in the spotlight this weekend, with multi-day festivities like the Boonton Fire Department Carnival, and St. Bartholomew/UNICO Italian Festival. Local towns welcome the new month and season with neighborhood celebrations in Wildwood and Riverdale. 

If you're looking for even more ways to spend the long holiday weekend, embark on an Easy Waterfall Hike in Northern New Jersey, and be sure to bookmark our Family Activity Calendar for more great things to do.

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Be sure to click through to each listing for all the details, including recommended ages and times. Check with each venue for its COVID guidelines before heading out to any event.

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Wildwood sends summer out with a bang with one last Friday night fireworks display on the beach. Photo courtesy of Wildwood, NJ
Wildwood sends summer out with a bang with one last Friday night fireworks display on the beach. Photo courtesy of Wildwood, NJ

Best Things To Do Labor Day Weekend in New Jersey with Kids

Boonton Fire Department Carnival

Boonton–FREE
Thursday, August 31-Sunday, September 2
Enjoy rides, games, live music, and scrumptious fair food. Make it a fun weekend with family and friends, and say farewell to summer in a memorable way. Fireworks take place on Sunday. READ MORE

Car Show and Food Truck Festival

Glassboro–FREE
Friday, September 1
Labor Day weekend is off to a busy start in downtown Glassboro, with live music, food trucks and a beer garden, plus classic and exotic cars. READ MORE

St. Bartholomew/UNICO Italian Festival

Scotch Plains–FREE
Friday, September 1-Monday, September 4
This annual Italian fest is a Labor Day weekend tradition with something for everyone. There is nightly live music, rides, games, and delicious food, including favorites like pizza, pasta, zeppoles, clams, and calzones. READ MORE

Wildwoods Boardwalk Friday Night Fireworks

Wildwood–FREE
Friday, September 1
Spectacular fireworks light up the sky every Friday night on the Pine Avenue Beach. READ MORE

Alstede Farms Corn Maze

Chester
Debuts Friday, September 1
It's the season to explore Alstede Farms' popular corn maze, which covers 10 acres of farmland.  READ MORE

Knowlton Township Labor Day Weekend Food and Music Festival

Delaware
Saturday, September 2
Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, and of course, your four-legged family members to Knowlton Township to say goodbye to the summer of 2023. In addition to our 12+ food vendors, enjoy some great activities. READ MORE

Neighbor Day at the Farm

Morristown
Saturday, September 2
As a thank you to the farm's neighbors, Fosterfields hosts its annual Neighbor Day celebration on Labor Day weekend. Meet farm animals, help out with chores, take a tour of The Willows 1854 mansion, play old-fashioned games, and see a woodstove cooking demonstration in the 1915 farmhouse. READ MORE

Annual Family Football Fest

Deptford–FREE
Saturday, September 2
Kick-off Eagles football season at this Deptford Mall celebration. Enjoy Philadelphia Eagles appearances, live entertainment, food and local vendors, fitness demos, and free children's activities including face painting, balloon sculpting, character appearances, strolling magicians, bounce houses, live animals, photo booth, games, prizes, giveaways, and more. READ MORE

Scandinavian Fest

Budd Lake
Sunday, September 3
All are invited to Budd Lake's 37th annual Scandinavian Fest. This family celebration at Vasa Park features food, music, fun games, reenactments, and more. Kids can enjoy face painting, crafts, and other special activities. READ MORE

Wildwood Block Party & Music Festival

Wildwood–FREE
Sunday, September 3
Crafts, games, rides, great food, and continuous live entertainment are all on tap at this end-of-summer festival. READ MORE

Farm to Table Apple Pancake Breakfast at Alstede Farms

Chester
Sunday, September 3
Indulge in a hearty farm-to-table apple pancake breakfast complete with homemade pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, homemade apple pancake topping, coffee, and drinks. Hop aboard a scenic wagon ride stopping at Harvest Hall for the breakfast buffet seating. READ MORE

3rd Annual Pet Palooza Food & Fest

Morristown
Sunday, September 3
(Postponed from earlier date) Bark in the Park welcomes 12+ food vendors, live music, and games in addition to the famous doggie agility course, pet fashion show, and more. Together with Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, Autosport Acura of Denville works to find forever homes for amazing dogs and cats. READ MORE

Riverdale's Annual Labor Day Street Fair

Riverdale–FREE
Monday, September 4
Riverdale’s Annual Labor Day Street Fair closes its main street to traffic for a giant block party. Shop for a selection of assorted items, along with a special arts and crafts section, live entertainment, kiddie rides and games, great festival foods, and so much more.  READ MORE

SOMA Stage Presents: Broadway in the Park

Maplewood
Monday, September 4
SOMA Stage presents Broadway in the Park at the Memorial Park Amphitheater in Maplewood. The biggest celebration of Broadway in North Jersey, this year's local performers sing their dream roles. READ MORE

DreamWorks Water Park

East Rutherford
Monday, September 4
DreamWorks Water Park boasts 19 unforgettable feats of aqua engineering including the country’s longest indoor lazy river, the world’s largest tipping bucket and the world’s tallest indoor speed slide. 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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