Things to do this weekend and beyond

May Festivals and Fairs in New Jersey

Here's our guide to the best family friendly outdoor festivals. 


New Jersey Symphony: Star Wars The Last Jedi In Concert May 29-31.

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Guide to FREE Things to Do with Kids This Month


Best Kid Friendly New Jersey Bike Trails. LINK

THE GREAT OUTDOORS – GUIDE to Parks, Nature, Trails, and Gardens

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Things to do from our website:



Play&Swim - Mom's Group at Five Star Swim School - Eatontown NJ


Dash and Splash 5K and Pool Party at JCC Bridgewater


Color Factory: Colors in Bloom


At Your Own Pace: A Sensory-Friendly Tour at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum


Nature Days Enrichment Programs at Fairview Farm


Family Sundays: Nature Art at Tulpehaking Nature Center


Honey Hollow Book Fair Ticketed Preview Sale


Kids' Night Out at Sunburst Gymnastics


Woodbridge Street Fair & Craft Show


Mayfest


Lake Hopatcong Block Party 2026


History Day at East Jersey Old Town Village


Discovery Den Reopening Celebration


Farm to Fleece at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm


In case you missed: Camp Spotlight week 12


Open House at Liberty Lake Day Camp


Jersey Talent at State Theatre New Jersey


Ocean Fun Days (23rd Annual) at Sandy Hook


Free Kids Event: Garden Wonders Featuring Magic Stix™ (Cherry Hill)


Maplewood Street Fair & Craft Show


JC's Annual Kenilworth Street Fair & Classic Car Show


NJ Symphony's Star Wars The Last Jedi in Concert May 29-31




Please Note this Cancellation:

Ridgewood Touch-a-Truck Day 2026 is Cancelled



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Sunburst Gymnastics Kids' Night Out May 16th - Drop the kids off for Gymnastics, Food, Games and More! Ages 5 and Up. $45 per student - cash only. Members register via parent portal. Non members register here. LINK


Dash and Splash 5K and Pool Party at JCC Bridgewater (Family-friendly fundraiser to support scholarships and special needs programs) Great for all ages. Perfect for seasoned runners, casual walkers, kids, adults, and everyone in between. 5:30pm: 5K,

6pm - 8:30pm: Pool Party, 7pm: Medal & Prize Ceremony. DJ, Lawn & Pool Games, face paint, balloon animals, Tye Dye (bring your own white item), Snacks and more. Food Trucks too. Register here.


Five Star Swim School is coming to Oakland, NJ. We’re so excited to open our 10th location and can’t wait to welcome more amazing families into our swim community!

Pre-registration is now open, and we’re offering a special Early Bird deal to help your family get started: 20% off your first payment and a FREE registration fee. Spots fill quickly, so don’t miss out! LINK


Join us this summer for a fabulous and engaging language immersion experience at GainVille's Spin the Globe Summer Camp! For ages 4-13 - Italian and Spanish and English Camps 6-weeks | Jul 13 - Aug 20. Rutherford and Ho-Ho-Kus locations. Don't miss: 10% Savings — Exclusively available til Saturday, May 16. LINK


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