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See some amazing dogs at the Hunterdon County 4-H Agricultural Fair. Photo courtesy of the fair via Facebook
See some amazing dogs at the Hunterdon County 4-H Agricultural Fair. Photo courtesy of the fair via Facebook
8/25/23 - 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.

August may be winding down, but the summer fun is far from over! Festival fare is plentiful at Deptford Food Truck & Craft Fair and Food Trucks & Fireworks Festival. Carnival festivities are on tap at the multi-day Hunterdon County 4-H Agricultural Fair and Fair Haven Fire Department Firemen's Fair. And get a preview of the fall street fair scene at Cranford Street Fair and Craft Show.

With school just around the corner, check out Free and Cheap After-School Programs in New Jersey for Kids. Find lots more fantastic things to do this weekend with New Jersey kids in our Family Activity Calendar.

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Ride the fire trucks or the Ferris wheel at the Fair Haven Fire Department Firemen's Fair. Photo courtesy of the fair
Ride the fire trucks or the Ferris wheel at the Fair Haven Fire Department Firemen's Fair. Photo courtesy of the fair

Top Things To Do in New Jersey this Weekend with Kids

Hunterdon County 4-H Agricultural Fair

Lambertville
Daily through Sunday, August 27
Head to the Hunterdon County Fairgrounds for this fun, family-friendly 4-H and agricultural fair. This event includes 4-H shows, carnival rides, exhibits, crafts, tractor pulls, live entertainment, and more. READ MORE

BotCon 23

East Rutherford
Thursday, August 24-Sunday, August 27
BotCon is a fan-driven, robot-centric convention for toy fanatics, comic enthusiasts, and collectors from around the globe. The event includes a weekend of celebrity guests, panels, vendors, cosplay, exclusives, and more. READ MORE

Fair Haven Fire Department Firemen’s Fair

Fair Haven–FREE
Friday, August 25-Saturday, September 2 (closed August 27)
Come one night or several nights to this traditional local fair, featuring rides, games, raffles, fire truck rides, mini golf and food.  READ MORE

Women's Equality Day Festival

Mount Laurel–FREE
Saturday, August 26
Gather together to celebrate the successes of women at this outdoor festival, featuring local vendors, music, food trucks, lawn games, a petting zoo and more.  READ MORE

Deptford Food Truck & Craft Fair

Deptford–FREE
Saturday, August 26
Bring your appetite to Memorial Park for food trucks, live music, balloon animals, craft vendors, games, a beer garden and more.  READ MORE

Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival

Long Branch–FREE
Saturday, August 26
This annual event features jazz and blues music, local food, children's activities, crafts, games, and fun. READ MORE

Food Trucks & Fireworks Festival

Budd Lake
Saturday, August 26
Food trucks and fireworks top off the summer at Turkey Brook Park. Enjoy live music, monster truck rides, games, inflatables and more. READ MORE

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck

Paramus
Saturday, August 26
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck makes a pit stop at Westfield Garden State Plaza. Stop by for treats and merchandise. READ MORE

Sloan Kettering Crab Race

Seaside Heights
Saturday, August 26
Artificial plastic crabs are released from Patriot’s Plunge into the Revolutionary River at Breakwater Beach in a race to benefit Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. READ MORE

Cranford Street Fair

Cranford–FREE
Sunday, August 27
Delicious food, handcrafted items, live music, and so much more make for a memorable  festival at this walkable celebration in downtown Cranford.  READ MORE

Nerd Fest

Swedesboro
Sunday, August 27
This nerdy collectibles festival features artists, writers, costume groups and crafts. A costume contest with prizes rounds out the fun. READ MORE

Music at Midvale-Acoustic Open Mic

Ringwood–FREE
Sunday, August 27
Relax in a beautiful wooded setting for an afternoon of live music. Come to play, or just to listen. Guests gather outside near the old farmhouse (c.1800's) for an afternoon of acoustic music, both originals and covers, in a variety of genres.  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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