15+ New Jersey Events April 26 – 28, 2024

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New Jersey Events April 26 – 28:

Glassboro Restaurant Week
Now – April 28
Participating restaurants will offer diners a variety of discounts, whether that be a small discount on a particular food item or a more robust pre-fixed price menu – encouraging the Southern New Jersey region to ‘get a taste’ of what Glassboro restaurants have to offer. Glassboro breweries and liquor stores are also partaking in Restaurant Week, with offerings of local craft beer and discounts on purchases.
Borough of Glassboro, NJ
Cost: Pay as you go

Smithville’s Earth Day
April 26, 4 pm – 7 pm
In a harmonious blend of eco-conscious shopping and festive celebration, Go Green Galloway is thrilled to announce the 4th annual Earth Day Green Market, taking place on Friday, April 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Village Green in Historic Smithville.
615 East Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free

Smithville Art Walk
April 27, 10 am – 5 pm
Stop by the Village to see over 75 local artists display their work. Historic Smithville also has 60 Shoppes, 7 eateries, a carousel ride, train ride, paddle boats, arcade, on site lodging at the Colonial Inn, and over 26 free weekend events.
615 East Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free

Made in Monmouth
April 27, 10 am – 4 pm
Made In Monmouth is a program for both vendors to create useful new products that the public will want to buy and for visitors to find the best Monmouth made products to enrich their lives! Shop local by supporting local goods like kid friendly items, baked goods, art work, jewelry, pet items and more!
Brookdale Community College, in the Collins Arena & Recreation Events Center, Lincroft, NJ
Cost: Free

Rutgers Day
April 27, 10 am – 4 pm
Rutgers Day, is a free day-long event where you can explore your state university. Experience hands-on learning activities, enjoy entertaining stage performances, and see exhibitions and demonstrations hosted by accomplished professors, staff, and students from Rutgers University–Camden, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, and Rutgers University–Newark.
Rutgers University–Camden, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and Rutgers University–Newark.
Cost: Free

Elmwood Park’s Spring Festival
April 27, 11 am – 5 pm
This event is hosted by the Elmwood Park Recreation Department and will be held on Market Street and the Recreation Field from 11 am-5 pm, rain or shine. The street will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event and will be transformed into a giant block party. If you like shopping outdoors then this is the place to be. We have quality exhibitors selling a selection of assorted items, a special arts & crafts section, live entertainment, kiddie rides & games, great festival foods & food trucks, and so much more. Local organizations are welcome to join this community event. As you stroll along stop to have a bite to eat and sit at tables in our live music area. See the show we have planned with live music, dancing, karate demonstrations, and more. So come hungry and enjoy eating carnival food favorites like a sausage & pepper sandwich, cheese steaks, kettle corn, chicken fingers, ice cream, zeppole, shish kabobs, gyros, fresh cut fries, fresh squeezed lemonade, Italian ice, and the many great gourmet foods from the food trucks.
300 Market St Elmwood Park, NJ
Cost: Free Admission

Autism Walk/Classic Car/Bike Fundraiser
April 27, 11 am – 4 pm
This is a fundraiser to promote Autism Awareness. This fundraiser includes a Classic Car and Motorcycle Show to raise funds for WallynZavy’s Autistic Kids Can Do with GWiz Auto Entertainment. The walk will start at 1010 Park Ave and end at Cedarbrook Park on Park Ave. and Randolph Rd, in Plainfield, NJ. This is an event that is free to enter and all are welcomed to come. There is a fee for vendors, and it includes a 10×10 space. The fee for, for profits it is $35.00 and for non-profits it is $20. Food vendors need to contact the Health Dept. for their permit. Registration for all cars and bikes contact George Withers (GWIz) at 908-482-8132 or gwiz2carwash@aol.com
1010 Park Ave, Plainfield, NJ
Cost: Free

Princeton Porchfest
April 27, 12 pm – 6 pm
The third annual Princeton Porchfest will be held Saturday, April 27 from 12-6pm. Porchfest is a walkable music festival where neighbors offer up their front porches as DIY concert venues. Talented local performers play rotating sets throughout the neighborhood during this day-long celebration of music, art, and our wonderful community. Stroll from porch to porch to enjoy live, local talent! Porchfest is free, open to the public, and designed to be easily accessible by foot and bike. Plus, town is full of amazing options for lunch, dinner, and drinks.
Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free

Sparta Special Olympics 2024 Spring Vendor & Craft Fair
April 27, 10 am to 3 pm
With over 60 vendors of all types, including food trucks, attendees can expect a vibrant atmosphere. The event will feature the return of their beloved bulldog friends, and visitors are encouraged to visit the kissing booth. Admission is free, although donations are welcome. Local crafters and small business owners will convene at Sparta High School to showcase their products and talents. The event aims to support the Sparta Special Olympics and Special Olympics NJ Area 3, fostering inclusivity and spreading awareness. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the inspiring Athletes of Determination and offer them well wishes for the 2024 season. The fair will take place outdoors in the front parking lot of Sparta High School, come rain or shine.
70 W. Mountain Road, Sparta Township, NJ
Cost: Free

Buy Rite Beer & Wine Festival
April 27, 12 pm – 6 pm
Come and enjoy a day filled with great beer and wine at Mercer County Park. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast or a wine connoisseur, this event has something for everyone. Discover new flavors and indulge in your favorite brews and wines from a variety of vendors. All proceeds from this event will benefit Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center Foundation & Sarala Bathena Foundation.
Mercer County Park, 1638 Old Trenton Road West Windsor Township, NJ
Cost: $50 – $60, $10 DD

The Original NJ Empanada Festival
April 27, 12 pm – 7 pm
The event features empanada trucks, live music, beer and wine, a bungee trampoline, bounce house, face painter, henna tattoo, sand art, and craft vendors. Secure FAST PASS tickets for a discounted rate of $6 at the door, with free entry for children under 5. The event supports the Manville PBA #236, dedicated to serving the town of Manville. Don’t miss this epic culinary and entertainment adventure—grab your tickets for a day filled with flavors, fun, and fantastic entertainment.
Rustic Mall, Main Street Manville, NJ
Cost: $6. Children 5 and younger are free

Ales on the Rails- Mount Ephraim
April 27, 2 pm – 7 pm
Beer, food, vendors, family activities, music, & more at the annual Mount Ephraim Ales on the Rails event! Local breweries such as: Tonewood Brewing, Bout the Hops Brewing, Red, White, and Brew, Crossroads, Kings Road Brewing, and more! Food trucks such as Dominic’s Tavern, Il Fuoco Dentro, and more! Plus craft vendors, live DJ and bands, free activities for kids… it’s all happening in Mount Ephraim! Hosted by the Mount Ephraim Celebrations Committee, with support from Bobby Ray’s Blackhorse Tavern, Advantage Roofing, Kingsgate Realty, and the Democrat Club of Mount Ephraim.
225 W. Kings Hwy, Mount Ephraim NJ
Cost: Free

Laurita Baconfest
April 27 & 28, Saturday 11 am -9 pm and Sunday 11 am -7 pm
Laurita Winery is bringing back BACONFEST. Food and wine lovers will converge at Laurita Winery in New Egypt for a Laurita Winery Gourmet Food Trucks and Fire Works weekend. Experience the trending Gourmet Food Truck offerings while sipping on wine and enjoying a seat to watch the Fire Works! Live music and good friends will make this day special!
Laurita Winery, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: Tickets online in advance $13. Tickets at gate $15. Everyone 20 and under is FREE

Hermitage Museum Vintage & Antique Fair
April 28, 9 am – 4 pm
The Hermitage Museum Vintage and Antique Fair in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, offers a unique outdoor shopping experience on the museum’s scenic grounds. With around 60 exhibitors, the event showcases a diverse range of antiques, collectibles, vintage items, estate jewelry, and more. Visitors can also enjoy delicious food from food trucks and live music. Attendees can bring their valuables for appraisal by a certified service between 11 am-3 pm for $10 per item. Admission to the fair is $5 per person, with proceeds benefiting the Hermitage Museum. Rain or inclement weather will prompt event cancellation, announced on www.jcpromotions.info.
335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Cost: $5

Clover Market
April 28, 10 am – 4 pm
Join Clover Market for their only NJ Market of the spring season in downtown Collingswood. Featuring a curated group of 100 handmade and vintage vendors plus food trucks, music and more. Free admission, open to all. Leashed friendly dogs are welcome.
601 Haddon Avenue Collingswood, NJ
Cosr: Free

Paramus Food Truck Fest
April 28, 11 am – 7 pm
Food! Beer! Music! Fun! It’s a fun filled family day. Over 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, music, pony rides, petting zoo, knockerball, hatchet tossing, inflatables, face painting, sand art, vendors & a beer, sangria & margarita garden. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, pups, pop ups and blankets.
700 Paramus Park, Paramus, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 are free