25 New Jersey Events April 19 – 21, 2024
From food festivals to cultural celebrations, New Jersey offers a vibrant array of events from April 19 to 21, 2024, showcasing the diverse and dynamic spirit of the Garden State. Whether you’re craving culinary delights, eager to explore local art scenes, or seeking family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Dive into the bustling atmosphere of New Jersey this April and discover the endless possibilities awaiting you.
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New Jersey Events April 19 – 21:
Featured Events:
Whole Lotta Empanada, Food Truck & Music Festival
April 20, 11 am – 7 pm
The City of Garfield Recreation Department proudly presents the Whole Lotta Empanada Festival. Join the fun on April 20 at 20th Century Park in Garfield for 15 Empanada Vendors all vying for the EMPY! (People’s Choice Best Empanada) Plus 12 additional Gourmet Food Trucks, offering lobster rolls, seafood, Puerto Rican, Greek, Latin, Peruvian, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, garlic knot sliders, rice balls, dessert and more.
20th Century Park, Elizabeth St, Garfield, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids under 5 are free
Shad Festival
April 20 & 21, 11 am – 5 pm
Now in its 41st year, The Shad Festival has evolved from a local art show into a nationally recognized award-winning event. Shad Fest features the area’s finest artists and crafters, great food, and family entertainment, but the two-day extravaganza also serves as a venue for local non-profit organizations to raise necessary operating funds.
Lambertville, NJ
Cost: Free
Annual Morristown Restaurant Week
April 15 – 19
The most delicious week of the year! Over 40 restaurants offering prix fixe menus and special promotions join us each year for a week in April to offer a variety of dining options for families, date nights, business occasions and more. In addition to special menus and dining deals, Morristown Restaurant Week boasts special events at many of its restaurants including wine pairings, tasting menus and special entertainment.
Morristown, NJ
Cost: Varies Per Restaurant
Allentown Daffodil Days
April 17 – 24
Kick off the second weekend of the Daffodil Festival with free events like jazz concerts, a meet and greet with the Easter bunny, live music, and much more.
Allentown, NJ
Cost: Select Events are Free
MudHen Brewing Co. IPA 5K and Beer Mile
April 19, 6:30 pm
The MudHen Brewing Co. 5K & Beer Mile combines world-class running organized by DelMoSports with the exceptional beer of MudHen Brewing Co. The event offers a flat and fast course with breathtaking views of the ocean. Participants can enjoy the unique experience of running ‘down the Shore’ while savoring world-class beer. The event promises outstanding customer service, fresh air, and open space, along with a unique, closed, and safe course. Runners can expect swag and numerous awards. Race distances include a 5K (3.1-mile) run and a 1-mile run (invitation only). For more information, call 609.849.8908 or visit delmosports.com.
127 W Rio Grande Ave, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: $40
New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival
April 19 – 21
This event features amazing Horror films in the indie scene and also an opportunity to mingle with big names in horror. Horror fans can also participate in Q&A sessions, see the amazing vendors from around the Horror scene and watch the best indie films around. The event will include over 20 well known celebrities, many Indie Horror films, Film Awards, Exclusive Q and A panels, 100 + vendors, Cosplay, Trivia Contest, Photo Ops and more!
Showboat Casino/Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $30 – $160
Dark Force Fest 2024
April 19 – 21
From VampireFreaks, the company behind ‘Dark Force Fest’, ‘Dark Side of the Con’ and ‘Triton Festival’, comes their largest event yet! Taking place at the ‘Sheraton Parsippany’ in Parsippany, NJ (just an hour from NYC), this three-day extravaganza features over 30 top industrial, goth, metal, and alternative bands from around the world performing on two stages. The event kicks off with a pre-party at QXT’s on Thursday, April 18th, followed by the main event from Friday, April 19th to Sunday, April 21st, 2024. Attendees can enjoy drag queen and sideshow performances, club events, and explore 100+ vendors. The event also includes panels, presentations, and activities for all ages. VIP tickets offer exclusive meet and greets, photo ops with headliner bands, a souvenir, and access to the VIP lounge. While all ages are welcome, some events are 18+. Three-day tickets include admission to all live shows and the pre-party at QXT’s. Featured bands include Stabbing Westward, Nitzer Ebb, The Cruxshadows, and many more.
Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, 199 Smith Road Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Cost: $20+
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week
April 19 – 28
3 Courses – 10 Days! Enjoy a 3-course meal with your choice of appetizer, main course, and dessert for either $30.23 or $40.23 at a participating Jersey Shore restaurant.
Participating Restaurants in the Jersey Shore
Cost: $22.18 or $35
Kites at the Pier Festival
April 20, 9 am – 4 pm
A day of great family fun featuring kite flyers from all areas of the eastern seaboard flying their most incredible creations! Every kind of kite imaginable will be at the annual Kites at the Pier Festival. Kites of all shapes and sizes – from inflatable flying creatures to traditional kites – will be flying high over the beach between Avenue and McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch. A dazzling display of giant kites will be visible for miles and miles.
Pier Village, Ocean Ave and Centennial Dr, Long Branch, NJ
Cost: Free
Collingswood Green Festival
April 20, 9 am – 2 pm
Celebrate spring and all things green by joining your friends and neighbors at Collingswood’s Annual Green Festival, located just off Haddon Ave on Irvin Ave near the PATCO High-Speed line. Enjoy Local sustainable food, organic gardening, water conservation, renewable energy, environmentally-friendly construction, and more. You will also get an opportunity to learn about smart green living from local activists and experts. Activities for kids include a Fun Zone featuring face painting, sidewalk chalk drawing, games, arts and crafts, and more
Irvin Ave, Collingswood, NJ
Cost: Free
Fur Baby Food and Music Fest
April 20, 12 pm – 7 pm
In collaboration with the Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter, the event aims to find forever homes for dogs, cats, and other small animals. Highlights include 15+ food vendors, live music by Grand Theft Audio NJ and Guy Smiley, face painting, a doggie agility course, a pet costume contest, and games for all ages. The event takes place from noon to 7p, and admission is $6 (5 and under are free). FASTPASS tickets are available in advance. Proceeds and alcohol sales directly benefit Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter, making it a pawsome cause.
Burlington County Fairgrounds, Columbus NJ
Cost: $6. Children 5 and younger are free
Carlstock
April 20, 12 pm – 10 pm
Bolero Snort invites you to join them for their FIRST ANNUAL – CARLSTOCK – event. Enjoy free admission with access to new, limited edition brews, jam bands playing all day, and fun for the whole family. Indulge in food from PizzAmore, Kona Shaved Ice, and more. Attendees are encouraged to BYOLC (Bring Your Own Lawn Chair) to set up and enjoy the bands in the parking lot. Plenty of parking will be available along the streets free of charge.
316 20th Street, Carlstadt, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
The Beer Run
April 20, 12 pm
Join The Beer Run, where your fellow runners become your drinking buddies! Participants can walk or run a 5K route through a charming historic village and scenic nature trails, concluding at a craft beer festival featuring the finest beer and cuisine in New Jersey. Each ticket includes race registration, 12 small beer tastings, a souvenir glass, and admission to the festival with live music, games, and a variety of food trucks. For those who prefer not to run, festival-only tickets are available. Special designated driver tickets are also offered for those abstaining from alcohol. The event supports local breweries by exclusively purchasing beer from participating establishments and is committed to reducing environmental impact by eliminating single-use plastic.
The Historic Village at Allaire, 4265 Atlantic Ave, Wall Township, NJ
Cost: $20 – $70
Misfit Market
April 20, 12 pm – 10 pm
A super cool sublime shopping experience featuring Sports Collectibles, Comic Books, Vintage Clothes, Toys, Sneakers, Pop Culture, Contemporary Art, Handbags, Funko Pops, Antiques, Hot Sauces & Beef Jerky, Punk Rock, Celebrity Guests, Mystic, Vinyl Records & Cassettes, Oddities, Handmade Jewelry, Unique Collectibles, Horror, Pet Supplies, and More! Tons of different activities as well, including live Wrestling Matches.
Meadowlands Racetrack, East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: $15+
Earth Day Celebration featuring The NJ Folk & Bluegrass Festival
April 20, 11 am – 4 pm
This FREE, family friendly, open air event will showcase hyperlocal local businesses, fitness, green artisans and engaging green and nature-themed activities for all ages. As an exciting new addition, this year will feature the first annual NJ Folk & Bluegrass Music Festival showcasing the area’s most talented musicians.
770 Jackson Street Hoboken, NJ
Cost: Free
Grayrock N Roll Spring Festival
April 20, 10 am – 4 pm
Join the Grayrock N Roll Spring festival for a day filled with live music, an abundance of food vendors, and over 40 stalls offering art, candles, health and beauty products, home decor, jewelry, pet supplies, toys, wreaths, and much more. Additionally, there will be dogs and cats available for adoption. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet horses, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, lamb, and turkeys. Spend an afternoon on the farm enjoying music, food, and meeting new four-legged friends. The rain date is scheduled for 4/27.
Grayrock Farm Sanctuary , 85 Grayrock Rd, Clinton, NJ
Cost: $5 — Children under 12 are FREE
Jersey City Night Market- JSQ
April 20, 2 pm – 8 pm
The Jersey City Night Market returns! Join in celebrating small businesses and the relaxed vibe of Chilltown. Indulge in delicious international bites, shop from local artists and artisans, and groove to the beats of our DJs. The event is free to enter, open to the public, and family and pet-friendly. It runs from 2pm to 8pm. While tickets aren’t required, reservations are appreciated to help vendors prepare. The event is rain or shine.
Magnolia Landing, 136 Magnolia Ave Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free
Smithville Renaissance Faire
April 20 & 21
Join the players of the New Jersey Renaissance Faire and travel back to the days of yore and merry Olde England as the Historic Village of Smithville is transformed into the Shire of Smithville in the heart of the English Renaissance. The good Duke of Northumberland has decreed merriment for all! This event is fun for the whole family and includes comedy, tragedy, sword fighting, dance, song, knights, jesters and so much more. Also stroll amongst the wares of the local vendors and traveling merchants sporting historical gifts and finely crafted items.
615 East Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
Asbury Park Restaurant Tour
April 21, 12 pm – 4 pm
Hosted by the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce, this event features small “bites”, samplings and demos at restaurants, lounges, cafes, juice bars, and other uniquely Asbury Park locations. Foodies will be treated to some of the classic restaurant pioneers of Asbury Park, as well as recent newcomers to the Asbury Park culinary landscape.
Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $60
Earth Fair
April 21, 11 am – 4 pm
Attendees can immerse themselves in nature, learn about plant care, land stewardship, and personal well-being while being entertained by musicians, storytellers, presenters, and artists at Earth Fair 2024 in Historic Smithville Park. The event focuses on recycling and reusing items at home and in the garden, offering activities like dropping off plastic flowerpots and participating in a Plant Swap tent. Visitors can also explore the Recycling & Clean Communities Tent, featuring a new “Recycling Center Virtual Tour” video. Other highlights include Wheelie Good Smoothies, live music from bands like April, Mae, and the June Bugs, presentations and demos on topics such as wildlife gardening and mushroom growing, an Artisan Marketplace with upcycled goods, a Pop-Up Nature Center, kid’s activities like storytelling and the Recycle Olympics, and a variety of food trucks and a beer garden.
803 Smithville Road, Eastampton, NJ
Cost: Free
Spring Festival and Earth Day Celebration
April 21, 12 pm – 4 pm
The Gloucester County Certified Gardeners are hosting The Spring Festival and Earth Day Celebration on April 21, 2024 from 12:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Red Bank Battlefield 100 Hessian Avenue, National Park, N.J. Admission is free and we will have many free family-friendly activities. Come celebrate Earth Day with us at the Spring Festival with free Earth Day and Colonial activities. See attached for more details. For more information contact Elaine Schreiter at 865-224-8045 or email us at gardener@co.gloucester.nj.us. Thanks for your consideration.
Red Bank Battlefield, 100 Hession Avenue, National Park, NJ
Cost: Free
Stirling’s Annual Street Fair
April 21, 10 am – 5 pm
Sponsored by the Long Hill Chamber of Commerce, this event takes place along Main Avenue between Mercer & Somerset Streets from 10am to 5pm, come rain or shine. The street transforms into a bustling block party, closed to vehicle traffic. Featuring quality exhibitors, an arts & crafts section, live entertainment, kiddie rides & games, and an array of festival foods & food trucks, there’s something for everyone. Local merchants & civic organizations offer goodies along Union & Essex Streets. Attendees can enjoy live music, dancing, karate demonstrations, and more, while indulging in carnival favorites like sausage & pepper sandwiches, cheese steaks, and fresh squeezed lemonade. The “Kidz Traveling Shindig” boasts kiddie bounce rides, face painters, and interactive games. Accessible via NJ Transit Train to Stirling Station, with parking available at the Train Station lot and side streets.
393 Main Ave. Stirling, NJ
Cost: Free Admission
South Orange Food Stroll & Pub Crawl
April 21, 1 pm – 5 pm
The South Orange Downtown Food Stroll & Pub Crawl will return on Sunday, April 21st from 1-5pm to South Orange, NJ. Don’t miss your chance to taste the local flavor by purchasing a wristband. This tasting event showcases the diverse restaurants and unique businesses in our downtown. A wristband gives you access to tasting stations and special deals from participating businesses. Visitors can purchase wristbands online in advance or in person the day of(Cash or Credit Card both accepted) Visit southorangedowntown.org to see a list of participating businesses and purchase your wristband https://www.southorangedowntown.org/food-stroll-pub-crawl. This event is rain or shine.
*Pub Crawl: If the restaurant serves alcohol, there will be a special drink menu. Drinks are not included in the tasting event and must be purchased separately.
Spiotta Park, 20-32 Village Plaza, South Orange, NJ
Cost: Adults: $40, Seton Hall Students & Faculty: $20, Kids 12 & Under: $15, Kids Under 2 Eat Free
Murder Mystery Dinner at Four Sisters Winery
April 21, 1 pm – 4 pm
Mysterious Happenings at Four Sisters Winery. It’s a Murder at the winery! Who knows the details? Guests have assembled and the celebration begins. The jubilant celebration comes to a halt when one of the characters mysteriously dies! Who’s the victim? An enchanted, fun-filled afternoon accompanied with a delicious lunch of Chicken Parmigiana, pasta, salad, bread & dessert is just the beginning. Beginning with a formal wine tasting, attendees receive insight to the S’s of wine tasting sampling a selection of red and white wines. Following the wine tasting, dinner will be served concluding with dessert and dessert wine. Characters are selected and the mysterious plot of the evening begins. Dinner guests partake in an interactive story-line adding some spice to their character description. As the plot thickens and unravels with twists and turns participants seek to unveil who’s the culprit of the crime! Once the murder is solved, awards will be given for Best Actor and Best Actress. The cost is $50 per person and includes tax, and a wine glass.
Four Sisters Winery, Belvidere, NJ
Cost: $50 per person plus tax
Glassboro Restaurant Week
April 21 – 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
