18 of the best things to do this Labor Day weekend in New Jersey
Looking for one more day of summer fun this Labor Day weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out our complete list of great events and fun things do right here in the great Garden State!
It's the FINALS of The Big Joe Jersey Talent Show, presented by Ocean First Bank. On the beach at Jenkinson’s in Point Pleasant Beach showcasing the best talent from around the Garden State. Contestants have been competing all summer for cash and prizes valued at over $10,000 including a Johannes Seiler 118 Piano courtesy of Worldwide Piano & Music School in Edison and Seiler Piano, a pair of tickets to the Broadway Series at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, a professional music video as well as multi-location photo shoot courtesy of nationally renowned filmmaker, Gary Gellman, and $1500 in cash courtesy of Ocean First Bank! 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Date: September 3rd, 2017
Location: Jenkinson's
300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Join Craig Allen as he broadcasts live from the New Jersey Natural Gas Studios on the Boardwalk in Asbury Park on Saturday, September 2nd from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.
Date: September 2nd, 2017
Location: Asbury Park Boardwalk
1300 Ocean Ave. , Asbury Park, NJ 07712
ATLANTIC COUNTY
Are you a fan of classic muscle cars and wine? The come join us for The Rollin' Rods Car Show at Bellview Winery. Check out the awesome, vintage muscle cars that are going to be on display for all to see as well as a Chinese auction. Wine tastings are an optional $5.
Date: September 3rd, 2017
Location: Bellview Winery
150 Atlantic St., Landisville, NJ 08326
BERGEN COUNTY
The Filipino American Festival, Inc. Is a non-profit organization and its goal & objective is to celebrate,integrate & promote cultural diversity by celebrating annual cultural heritage through Filipino Cultural Show, Highlight our traditional costumes through fashion show, show our traditional cultural dances, promote our Filipino local talents by their performances and showcase our delectable Filipino food.
Date: September 3rd, 2017
Location: New Overpeck Bergen County Park
199 Challenger Rd., Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
CAPE MAY COUNTY
A family festival including crafts, games, rides, great food and continuous FREE live entertainment! Fox Park (Ocean Ave. between Burk & Montgomery Ave.) from 11 am - 11 pm.
Date: September 3rd, 2017
Location: Fox Park
Ocean & Burk Ave., Wildwood, NJ 08260
Dozens of crafters offer everything from jewelry to leather goods, from fashion and accessories to water colors, so you are sure to find all the perfect gifts you've been searching for-and of course, a little something for yourself.
Date: September 2nd, 2017 - September 3rd, 2017
Location: Cape May Promenade
Boardwalk, Cape May, NJ 08204
Enjoy family activities and crafts including papermaking, tin punch, pottery, face painting, historic games and dress-up, storytelling and more!
Date: September 2nd, 2017 - September 3rd, 2017
Location: Historic Cold Spring Village
720 Rt. 9, Cape May, NJ 08204
HUDSON COUNTY
The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza presented by Stevens Dramatic Society. Two battling narrators attempt to cover the entirety of Greek mythology using audience participation, cross-dressing, and general theatrical insanity. 8 pm Free event.
Date: September 1st, 2017 - September 2nd, 2017
Location: Stevens Institute of Technology
1 Castle Point Terrace, Wesley J. Howe Center, Bissinger Room, Hoboken, NJ 07030
HUNTERDON COUNTY
Hell of the North is a 100, 62 or 30 mile cycling road ride through the beautiful, yet hilly and challenging, Hunterdon and Warren Counties.This event raises money and awareness for children with rare gastrointestinal diseases and their families. No fundraising minimum is required, but is suggested and this event is 100% to Charity and 100% Volunteer. Avery's Hope of New Hope, PA is putting on the ride and V5 Cycles of Flemington, NJ is hosting it. Join us and help us to raise money and awareness for Avery's Hope. This organization helps children and their families who are living with rare gi diseases and whose insurance does not come close to covering their expenses for medical procedures, medications and tests. Avery's Hope works primarily with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. To learn more, please visit averys-hope.org. Register at bikereg.com
Date: September 3rd, 2017
Location: V5 Cycles
140 Hwy. 31, Flemington, NJ 08822
MONMOUTH COUNTY
Calling all bacon lovers!The event will feature New Jersey's best bacon masters and will have crafts vendors and entertainment to make the crowds go HOG wild. Bring your friends, family and your dog for a weekend of bacon, beer, motorcycles, bicycles and live music. Allaire Bacon, Bikes & Brews will feature a Beer Tent with high top tables (Only 21 yrs old and older in the beer tent.) Award winning food trucks featuring Bacon menu items. Children activities, tours of the historic buildings. This event is RAIN or SHINE. General admission $5, under 18 is free. Rain or shine.
Date: September 2nd, 2017 - September 3rd, 2017
Location: Allaire Village
4265 Atlantic Ave., Farmingdale, NJ 07727
Labor Day weekend brings the last great celebration of summer so plan to indulge your foodie passions at the BBQ & Craft Beer Fest, at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport. Come early and enjoy a full day of feasting on slow-cooked, smokin' good offering from the area's best BBQ restaurants and competitive teams plus craft beers, crafters, vendors, entertainment and activities for the kids plus thrilling thoroughbred racing.
Date: September 2nd, 2017 - September 4th, 2017
Location: Monmouth Park Racetrack
175 Oceanport Ave., Oceanport, NJ 07757
MORRIS COUNTY
33rd Annual heritage festival celebrating and promoting the cultures and contributions of the Scandinavian countries with foods, entertainment, handcrafts and gifts, childrens' program, reenactors, demonstrating artisans, music (traditional folk, classical, contemporary, world, jazz), dancing, folkdress, field contests, Vikings, encampments, and the 9th annual all-Jersey wife-carry contest finals.
Date: September 3rd, 2017
Location: NJ Vasa Park
1 Wolfe Rd., Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Non-stop live music and entertainment along with family fun attractions. Over 100 exhibitors, kiddie rides & climbing wall , kids games, face painters, amusements, temp tattoos, & more. A special section with craft exhibitors & artists. Fabulous festival foods, everything from shishkabobs, kettle corn, pulled pork, sausage sandwiches to ice cream, zeppoles, funnel cakes, and Italian ices. Come eat, shop & play! 10 am - 5 pm. Rain or Shine.
Date: September 4th, 2017
Location: 52 Newark Pompton Tpk., Riverdale, NJ 07457
Start with a Scenic Hay Wagon ride to Harvest Hall. Then enjoy a hearty farm All You Can Eat Breakfast which includes Pancakes, our Special Apple Topping and whipped cream and lots more. See our website for more details. You will also gain entrance to our PYO fields to pick your own apples. Tickets may be purchased online.
Date: September 3rd, 2017
Location: Alstede Farms
1 Alstede Farms Ln., Chester, NJ 07930
OCEAN COUNTY
Alotta Colada concert. Concert will be at Seaside Heights South Beach Franklin Stage on the Classic American Boardwalk. Concert is at 7 - 9 pm. This is a FREE event, a ticket is not required.
Date: September 4th, 2017
Location: South Beach, Franklin Avenue Stage
Franklin Ave., Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
PASSAIC COUNTY
Come and join Pompton Lakes yearly Street Fair on Sept. 3rd. Start your day with a 5k at 8:30am @ Hershfield. And then come to the grand opening at 12:00pm with LOTS and LOTS of activities.. And end your Night with great fireworks at 8:30pm.
Date: September 3rd, 2017
Location: Lakeside Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442, United States
SUSSEX COUNTY
One of two 2017 bicycling tours which will help promote our NJ Farmers and their Farms. A cycling ticket includes: A locally-sourced breakfast, a TDF t-shirt (for the first 400 registrants), participant wristband, small tastings along the cycling route, water along the cycling route, bathrooms at each farm, free day-of parking at the start/finish, route signage marking every turn, cue sheets, and SAG wagon support. Please email us about large group discounts (10+ persons).
Date: September 3rd, 2017
Location: The Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Rd., Augusta, NJ 07822
Featuring the area's BEST Tributes to Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Bob Marley, Bluegrass, Blues, Jam & More! 2 Stages including; Stanhope House Main Stage & Outdoor Beer Garden
Date: September 2nd, 2017 - September 3rd, 2017
Location: The Stanhope House
45 Main St., Stanhope, NJ 07874
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