A guide to events this weekend in New Jersey
Looking for something to do this weekend? New Jersey has a lot of festivals, art shows, fairs and concerts this upcoming weekend. Check out the list below and find out what’s happening in your county.
Atlantic County
Name: History of the Eagles Tour
Date: Friday, July 17, 8 p.m.
Location: Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Information: The tour features classic Eagles’ songs including some that have never been performed live. Tickets starting at $79.50.
Website: http://www.boardwalkhall.com/
Name: "Movies Under the Stars"
Date: Friday, July 17, 8 p.m.
Location: Bartram Ave. Beach, Atlantic City
Information: Featuring Big Hero 6. The event is free to the public.
Name: Boyz II Men
Date: Saturday, July 18, 8 p.m.
Location: Tropicana Atlantic City Showroom, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Information: Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group. Tickets range from $47 to $67.
Name: 311 with The Wailers
Date: Sunday, July 19, 6 p.m.
Location: Festival Park at The Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City
Information: Tickets start at $39.50.
Burlington County
Name: 8th Annual Garden & Pond Tour
Date: Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.
Location: Laurel Oak Garden Center, Marlton
Information: Laurel Oak Garden & Pond Tour features some of the best residential gardens or water. The event will take place rain or shine and is self guided. A barbecue is included after the tour. Tickets are $15 in advance, children under 12 are free.
Name: Black Family Heritage Festival
Date: Saturday, July 18
Location: Burlington City Waterfront Promenade
Information: Live entertainment and activities for the entire family
Camden County
Name: Cool Beans Music and "Paddington"
Date: Friday, July 17, 7 p.m.
Location: Lindenwold Park
Information: Music and movies
Cape May County
Name: NJ Crab Festival
Date: Saturday, July 18
Location: Ice House Restaurant, Wildwood
Information: Event will feature crabs, beer garden, vendors, face painters and live entertainment. Parrotbeach, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band, will perform at 7 p.m.
Name: 4 H Fair
Date: Thursday, July 16 through Saturday, July 18
Location: Vendors, food, art, color run and games
Information: On Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17, hours run from noon to 9 p.m. On Saturday, July 18, hours run from 10 a.m. through 10 p.m.
Essex County
Name: Buzz into Action with Insect Education
Date: Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. or noon
Location: Essex County Environmental Center, 621B Eagle Rock Ave.,
Roseland
Information: Family-friendly hands on presentation about bugs and butterflies. Cost is $8 per child and $10 per adult. A minimum number of participants and advance registration are required. For information, call 973-228- 8776.
Name: Aromatherapy for a Relaxing Summer
Date: Saturday, July 18, noon
Location: Essex County Environmental Center 621B, Eagle Rock Ave.
Roseland
Information: For adults. Learn and relax with essential oils. Cost is $10 per adult. A minimum number of participants, advance registration and payment are required. For information, call 973-228-8776.
Gloucester County
Name: Summer Fun with the Recreation Department
Date: Friday, July 17, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Gloucester Rec Dept.
Information: The recreation department will be hosting games at local park for children and their families.
Hudson County
Name: St. Henry’s Church Flea Markets
Date: Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m. through 3p.m.
Location: St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Church, 82 West 29th Street, Bayonne
Information: Monthly, the third Saturday of every month
Website: http://njvendors.com/events/counties-a-g/hudson/bayonne-nj-saint-henrys-church-flea-markets/
Hunterdon County
Name: Salsa Night
Date: Saturday, July 18
Location: Downtown Flemington
Information: Salsa dancing, food, vendors and music
Mercer County
Name: Burger Cook-Off
Date: Saturday, July 18, 3 p.m. through 8 p.m.
Location: Hibernian Club, 2419 Kuser Road, Hamilton
Information: Burger cook-off for title of "The Best Burger" in Central Jersey. The event includes music, crafters, kid zone, beer garden and burgers.
Middlesex County
Name: Garden State Cat Show and Expo
Date: Saturday, July 18 through Sunday, July 19, 10 a.m. through 4 p.m.
Location: Garden State Exhibit Center, 50 Atrium Drive, Somerset
Information: The expo is designed to educate the cat owning public about cats, cat care and new products training. The event will also feature cat adoptions.
Website: http://njvendors.com/events/counties-m-w/middlesex/somerset-nj-july-garden-state-cat-show-and-expo/
Monmouth County
Name: Filmonefest
Date: Saturday, July 18, 5 through 8:30 p.m.
Location: Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor
Information: Music, food activities and one minute films. The event is free.
Morris County
Name: Big Apple Circus: Fun2C
Date: Saturday, July 18, 3 p.m.
Location: 100 South Street, Morristown
Information: Tickets range from $19 to $49. The event will feature jugglers, clowns, aerialists and acrobats.
Ocean County
Name: Jersey Shore Summer Comic Book Show
Date: Sunday, July 19
Location: Toms River Elks, Toms River
Information: Comic book show featuring guest artists, writers and vendors with old and new comics, non-sporting trading cards, action figures and collectibles.
Name: Harvey Cedars Art Festival
Date: Sunday, July 19, 10 a.m. through 4 p.m.
Location: Harvey Cedars Sunset Park, Harvey Cedars
Information: Approximately 70 tri-state artists and crafters. The event is free to the public.
Name: Summer in the Street
Date: Saturday, July 18
Location: Downtown Toms River
Information: Live entertainment from local bands, activities, games, food and vendor crafts
Name: Asbury Park Blues and Brews Fest
Date: Saturday, July 18
Location: Bradley Park, Asbury Park
Information: Contemporary jazz and blues music. Food, beer and wine garden, crafts and activities for kids.
Website: http://festivalnet.com/19232/Asbury-Park-New-Jersey/Music-Festivals/Asbury-Park-Blues-and-Brews-Fest
Passaic County
Name: Kearfott Parking Lot Flea Market & Collectible Show
Date: Sunday, July 19
Location: Kearfott Lot, Woodland Park,
Information: Outdoor event featuring 75 merchandise vendors and food
Name: Car Show/Vendor Show
Date: Saturday, July 18
Location: St. Catherine of Bologna Parish Church, Ringwood
Information: A small vendor show featuring handmade sellers.
Somerset County
Name: YOGA in the Park to Benefit Steps-Together
Date: Saturday, July 18, 9 though 10 a.m.
Location: Ann Van Middlesworth Park
Information: All levels welcome. All donations will benefit Steps-Together, LLC.
Warren County
Name: Ole Towne Festival
Date: Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19, 1 p.m. through 10 p.m.
Location: Shappell and Walters Park, 1 Meyner Road, Phillipsburg
Information: Rides, petting zoo, roller derby demonstration, chalk art, live music, food, vendors, hot dog eating contest, children’s activities and entertainment. A fireworks display will be held on Sunday.
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