Memorial Day Weekend 2024 in New Jersey: Festivals, Day Trips, and More Things To Do (2024)

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Bradley Beach Memorial Day Festival
Bradley Beach Beachfront Promenade - 9:00 AM Pick

New Jersey Renaissance Faire in Columbus
Burlington County Fairgrounds - 10:00 AM Pick

Wildwoods International Kite Festival
Beach Across from Wildwood Convention Center - various times Pick

Scotch Plains Farmers' Market
Municipal Parking Lot - 8:00 AM

Downtown Wildwood Farmers Market
Byrne Plaza and Beyond - 8:00 AM

Bradley Beach Memorial Day Festival
Bradley Beach Beachfront Promenade - 9:00 AM Pick

New Jersey Renaissance Faire in Columbus
Burlington County Fairgrounds - 10:00 AM Pick

NJ Jerk Fest 2024 in New Brunswick
Boyd Park - 11:00 AM Pick

Wildwoods International Kite Festival
Beach Across from Wildwood Convention Center - various times Pick

Live Animal Talks at Jake Branch County Park
Jake Branch County Park Nature Center - 1:30 AM

Preschool Storytime at Bridgewater Library
Bridgewater Library - 10:30 AM Pick

Wildwoods International Kite Festival
Beach Across from Wildwood Convention Center - various times Pick

Glassboro Memorial Day Parade
Glassboro Memorial Day Parade - 10:00 AM

Barnes & Noble of Bridgewater - 10:00 AM

Fort Lee VFW Memorial Day Parade
Jack Alter Community Center - 10:00 AM

Bookscape Babies at Cotsen Children's Library
Cotsen Children's Library at Princeton University Library - 11:00 AM Pick

Barnes & Noble Livingston - 10:00 AM

Barnes & Noble East Brunswick - 11:00 AM

The Escape Game New Jersey at American Dream
The Escape Game New Jersey at American Dream - various times

Spark Math: Free Trial Class
Virtual - various times

Barnes & Noble - 11:00 AM Pick

Playtime at Ramsey Free Public Library
Ramsey Free Public Library - 10:00 AM

Paramus L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival
Westfield Garden State Plaza - various times

Jersey City Jazz Festival
Exchange Place Plaza - various times

The Escape Game New Jersey at American Dream
The Escape Game New Jersey at American Dream - various times

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Best Things To Do in New Jersey This Memorial Day Weekend With Kids

Woodbridge Center Carnival WoodbridgeWednesday, May 22-Monday, May 27 Have six days of festive fun at the Woodbridge Center Carnival. Enjoy rides, games and carnival food. READ MORE

Paramus L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival ParamusSelect dates from Thursday, May 23-Sunday, June 9 Westfield Garden State Plaza hosts this 15-day carnival, which benefits the Paramus L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) Program. The fun includes rides, games, food, and entertainment. READ MORE

Wildwoods International Kite Festival Wildwood – FREEFriday, May 24-Monday, May 27 The annual Wildwoods International Kite Festival, the largest such festival in North America, features kite makers from around the world flying their most incredible and colorful creations. READ MORE

Keyport Music and Food Truck FEASTival KeyportSaturday, May 25 Food trucks, live music, children's activities and more make a great start to Memorial Day weekend at the Keyport waterfront. READ MORE

Collingswood Annual May Fair Collingswood – FREESaturday, May 25 This festival is loaded with funlike carnival rides, a kids' zone, 200 vendors, a car show, food, live music, and more. READ MORE

Taylor Made Band–A Taylor Swift Tribute Show BelmarSaturday, May 25 Ready for it? Enjoy an afternoon of live music with Taylor Made, a live acoustic trio playing all the hits of Taylor Swift.ATaylor Swift impersonator also makes an appearance at thisJersey Shore event. READ MORE

Bradley Beach Memorial Day Festival Bradley Beach – FREESaturday, May 25-Sunday, May 26 Bradley Beach celebrates Memorial Day all weekend long, with food vendors, rides, bounce houses, crafters, a parade, and much more. There is a DJ on both days and live performances. READ MORE

AdventureFest at Historic Smithville Galloway–FREESaturday, May 25-Sunday, May 26 The Wizard of Ozis presented on Riddlesbrood’s portable, main stage, along with 2 other stages set up on the Village Green gazebo. A variety of vendors with fantasy and adventure themed art, artistry and collectibles add to the festivities. READ MORE

Runaway Rapids Season Opening KeansburgSaturday, May 25-Monday, May 27 Cool off Memorial Day weekend when Runaway Rapids opens for the season. Relax on the Lazy River, take a plunge on the Mega Bunga Falls, or enjoy one of themany other wet attractions. READ MORE

NJ Jerk Fest 2024 in New Brunswick New BrunswickSunday, May 26 Bring your appetite to Boyd Park fora day filled with delicious Caribbean cuisine, live music, and good vibes. Indulge in spicy jerk chicken, jerk pork, jerk fish, jerk goat, jerk oxtail and jerk ice cream. READ MORE

Freehold Memorial Day Parade Freehold–FREEMonday, May 27 Spend Memorial Day at the oldest and largest such Memorial Day parade in Western Monmouth County. More than 70 groups–including veterans, bands, fire departments, civilian, and youth organizations–participateeach year. READ MORE

Glassboro Memorial Day Parade Glassboro–FREEMonday, May 27 A tradition of over 100 years, thisparade features floats, veterans and military groups, bands, antique vehicles, youth sports organizations, fire trucks, and more. READ MORE

New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation Memorial Day Ceremony Holmdel–FREEMonday, May 27 The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation hosts the annual Memorial Day Ceremony to honor those that lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. READ MORE

Fort Lee VFW Memorial Day Parade Fort Lee–FREEMonday, May 27 Fort Lee's annual parade commences at the Jack Alter Community Center, then heads down Center Avenue, Main Street and Anderson Avenue. Stop by the Community Center after the parade for a special ceremony and refreshments. READ MORE

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Woodbridge Center

732-636-4600

250 Woodbridge Center Dr., , Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Westfield Garden State Plaza

201-447-2292

1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652

Beach Across from Wildwood Convention Center

732-822-4884

4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260