30+ Free New Jersey Events for March 2024

March 2024 in New Jersey promises a vibrant array of free events to engage and entertain residents and visitors alike. From cultural celebrations to educational workshops and outdoor adventures, the month is brimming with opportunities to explore the diverse offerings of the Garden State. Whether you’re interested in music and arts festivals, family-friendly activities, or community gatherings, New Jersey’s calendar is packed with exciting events to enjoy without spending a dime.

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Free New Jersey Events March 2024:

Mt. Holly Saint Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
March 2, 12 pm – 5 pm
The Parade is a fun-filled day with Pipe Bands, Irish Bands Step Dancers, and many more examples of Irish Traditions. Sip a beer at Village Idiot Brewing Company, grab some local food, and watch the parade! Don’t forget to wear green!
Mount Holly, NJ

Downtown Toms River Irish Festival
March 2, 12 pm
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District for our Irish Festival. The street will be filled with merchandise vendors, handcrafters, and live entertainment. Local businesses, restaurants, brewery and distillery open on the street. Free Admission & Free Parking in downtown during the event.
Washington St, Toms River, NJ

Montclair Farmers’ Market
March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 9 am – 1 pm
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables, Seafood, Meats, Eggs, Breads, Preserves, Pickles, Wines, Apple Cider, Spices, and Cut Flowers, to name a few.
Walnut Street Train Station, 86 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ

West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market’s Indoor Farmer’s Market
March 2 & 16, 10 am – 1 pm
Find winter produce, pastured meats and poultry, fresh seafood, mushrooms, artisan cheeses, sauces, jams, chocolates, wine and much more. Plan on a morning filled with good food, live music and positive vibes!
Lower Vaughn Lot at the Princeton Junction Train Station, West Windsor, NJ

Ramsey Farmers Market
March 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 10 am – 1 pm
Weekly Vendors include Aunt Vicky’s Bickys, Anita’s Guacamole, Blooming Hill Farm, Cactus Pete’s Beef Jerky, Cooperstown Cheese Co, Dr. Pickle, Earth Nurture Gardens, Gourmet Nuts and Dried Fruits, Homespun Chili, Lynnhaven Goat Cheese, Madura Farm, Meredith’s Bread, Mostly Myrtles, OM Champagne Tea, Orchards of Concklin, Paolo’s Kitchen, Pie-Eyed Pizza, Pura Vida Fisheries, Satori Unlimited (Bien Cuit/Balthazar/Hudson Bakery, Hawthorne Valley Farm), Southtown Farm, Spice it Up, Spoon Me Soups, Taiim Shack Mobile, Teagevity, True Foods, Woods Edge Wool Farm
Eric Smith School, 2 Monroe St, Ramsey, NJ

Morris County Winter Farmers’ Market – Grow It Green
March 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 9:30 am – 1 pm
Grow It Green Morristown creates sustainable farms and gardens, and educates communities on healthy eating and environmental stewardship. They feature more than 20 farmers and local food vendors like freshly grown produce, farm-raised beef, pork and poultry and fresh seafood, baked goods, farm eggs, and so much more.
Convent Train Station, Convent Road, Morris Township, NJ

Denville Farmer’s Market
March 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 10 am – 1 pm
The market will feature 25+ vendors ranging from artisan products and food vendors to local farms.
Downtown Denville, Bloomfield Ave Parking Lot, Denville, NJ

Bergenfield High School Flea & Collectible Market
March 3, 9 am to 4 pm
This vendor market will have approximately 50 exhibitors selling an array of quality items such as arts & crafts collectibles, new items that include handbags, sports collectibles, jewelry for all ages, clothing, gift items, video games, vintage jewelry, gloves & scarves, toys, perfumes, and gently used items. It is held indoors in the cafeteria and the gym. Be sure to visit both rooms so you get to see all the great items on display. This event is hosted by the Bergenfield HS Parents Association. They will have a food concession in the cafeteria. We hope you will come join us and support this fundraiser. Admission is free to the public.
80 South Prospect Ave, Bergenfield, NJ

Bell Works Fresh Wednesday Farmers & Makers Market
March 6, 13, 20, & 27, 11 am – 4 pm
Join every Wednesday at Bell Works for a weekly farmer and makers market, where you can shop for locally grown produce, handmade goods, and much more.
Bell Works, Holmdel, NJ

Ocean County/Seaside Heights, NJ – Parade
March 9, 12 pm
The parade begins at on the Boulevard and goes 1- 1/4 miles long starting at the Seaside Park border and ending at Sampson Avenue. The rain date scheduled for the next day. This is a popular parade, last year over 75,000 people watching. marching bands and floats.
Seaside Heights, NJ

The Atlantic City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
March 9,  1 pm
The historic Atlantic City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade takes place Saturday, March 9th on the world famous Atlantic City Boardwalk. On this day March 14th in Atlantic City everyone is Irish. Break out your green and celebrate on the boardwalk for a fun-filled family day in Atlantic City!
Atlantic City Boardwalk, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ

Lines on the Pines
March 10, 11 am – 4 pm
An annual gathering of artists, authors and artisans whose passion is the Pines. Held the second Sunday of every March, Lines on the Pines has become the harbinger of spring for many like-minded NJ Pine Barrens enthusiasts. Over 80 talented Pine Barrens “Celebrities” will be on hand to sign their books, display their artwork or craft, play their music and in general, share their love of the Pine Barrens.
Stockton University Campus Center, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, NJ

Annual Wedding Bliss Expo at Hotel LBI
March 10, 12 pm – 3 pm
The Wedding Bliss Expo is known as New Jersey’s Premier Wedding show, catering to brides with a keen eye for detail and a taste for the finest design-led products and services. Hosted at the exquisite Hotel LBI, the event promises to transform the venue into a wedding wonderland, captivating both couples and industry professionals. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the area’s top creative professionals, industry leaders, planners, entertainers, and vendors, fostering networking, idea exchange, and inspiration. The expo will showcase a wide array of wedding professionals, including food trucks, mobile bars, transportation services, musicians, caterers, bakers, rehearsal dinner venues, hair and makeup artists, florists, calligraphers, stationers, photographers, planners, and more, all under one roof, providing brides with a comprehensive view of their wedding options.
Hotel LBI, 350 West 8th Street Ship Bottom, NJ

Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 10, 1 pm
The Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade has attracted over 10,000 visitors to Asbury Park. The parade features local participation from honored veterans, local Boy & Girl Scout troops, dance school, high school marching bands, bicyclists, animal rescue groups, classic cars, regional pipe and drum groups and first responders. There will be appearances from award-winning mummers, clowns, roller girls, live bands on floats, Asbury Park’s beloved zombies and so much more.
Asbury Park, NJ

Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 10, 1:30 pm
The Woodbridge parade is Central Jersey’s largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade features more than 80 marching units, including traditional Irish Pipe Bands and Step Dancers, Irish-themed parade floats and displays, marching bands representing all three Woodbridge Township high schools, representatives from Township fire departments, first aid and emergency response squads, and members of the Woodbridge Township education community.
Woodbridge Town Hall, Woodbridge, NJ

Hackettstown’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 10, 3:30 pm
This Irish-American tradition attracts more than 14,000 visitors—making this parade one of the biggest events in Hackettstown. Streets fill with enthusiasm as families, residents and visitors line up along the curb, in store windows and porches to celebrate and witness the festive parade. The parade will kick off at 3:30 pm with the Grand Marshal leading numerous participants including Irish dance groups, Irish bands, community groups, bagpipes, drums, Centenary University clubs and groups, animals, Hackettstown and surrounding area fire departments and rescue squads, as well as hometown favorites Junior and Senior Colonial Musketeers and the Hackettstown Community Band. This parade is pet-friendly, with a special pet costume contest sponsored by Doggie Styleashes. Pets will be invited to walk the parade as St. Patrick and Irish Heritage costume contestants after judging.
Main St, Hackettstown, NJ

NJ Makers Day Weekend
March 15 – 17
New Jersey Makers Day is a celebration of maker culture across the Garden State. This all-ages event connects individuals with libraries, schools, businesses, and independent makerspaces that support making, tinkering, crafting, manufacturing, and STEM-based learning. Learn more: njmakersday.org
Locations throughout NJ

Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 15, 1 pm
this is the 84th year the annual Newark parade will be held! The parade will begin promptly at 1:00 pm, Proceeding from the Prudential Center to Gateway Center, NJPAC, Military Park, St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral, and Washington Park . The parade is part of a larger Irish celebration in Newark that includes an Irish Heritage Week.
Newark, NJ

Easter Bunny “Go Bananas” Event
March 16, 10:30 am – 1 pm
MarketFair invites families to celebrate the arrival of the Easter Bunny and the onset of spring with a free “Despicable Me” themed event, inspired by the upcoming summer movie release. Attendees can enjoy a variety of activities, including a meet and greet with Minion characters, thrilling rides on the roller coaster simulator, live music and trivia hosted by Danielle & Jennifer, face painting, balloon sculpting, and crafts. All activities are free, with the option to purchase photos with the Easter Bunny.
MarketFair, 3535 U.S. 1 Princeton, NJ

North Wildwood St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Parade
March 16, 12 pm
A festive parade will begin at noon and proceeds north on Atlantic Avenue to Olde NJ Avenue. Participants include, NWPD Honor Guard, VFW Color Guard, Vietnam Veterans of America, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Irish Pipe Brigade, Emerald Society, Miss North Wildwood Annika Marks, Anglesea Irish Society, Second Street Irish Society, Sheriff Mounted Patrol, local school bands, and much more. Gather with the Wilwood community.
North Wildwood City Hall, Wildwood, NJ

Celebrate Spring: A Shopping Extravaganza!
March 16, 10 am – 4 pm
Attendees can explore a wide array of gifts perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, and beyond while showing support for local businesses. With over 50 vendors participating, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Admission is free, and guests can also participate in a 50/50 raffle hosted by St. Jude. Additionally, food will be available for purchase, with proceeds also benefiting St. Jude.
40 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong, NJ

McNaughton’s Garden Center Makers Market
March 16 & 17, 10 am – 4 pm
Mc Naughtons Greenhouse will be hosting a makers market March 16 & 17. Come shop and support local vendors.
351 Kresson Road, Cherry Hill, NJ

The Annual Spring Red Bank Egg Hunt
March 17, 11 am
Don’t forget your cameras for a chance to meet the Easter Bunny in Red Bank! This egg hunt is a delightful experience for kids of every age, and the whole family is sure to have a great time. Be sure to come early to meet the Easter Bunny before the hunt begins. Rain date is March 24th.
Count Basie Park, 11 Henry Street, Red Bank, NJ

Skyline Egg Hunt
March 23, 10 am – 12 pm
Skyline loves to engage with the community, offering a free Easter Egg Hunt filled with games, face painting, bunny pictures, and more. The event features multiple time slots, starting at 10:00 am and ending at 11:40 am. Participants are encouraged to arrive by 10:00 am to enjoy all the festivities and to report to the EGG HUNT AREA 5 minutes before their chosen time slot. Free tickets are required for each attendee, and a rain date is scheduled for Sunday, March 24th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Pulaski Park, 24 Mount Vernon Avenue Bloomfield, NJ

Craft & Maker Fair at Rockaway Mall
March 23, 10 am – 4 pm
Browse dozens of handmade, unique & one-of-a-kind items including jewelry, personalized items, accessories, seasonal home decor, pet products, sweet treats & more! Located safely & conveniently inside the main upper level concourse at Rockaway Townsquare mall.
Rockaway Townsquare 301 Mount Hope Avenue Rockaway, NJ

Rancocas Woods March Craft and Antique Show – 2024 Opening Day
March 23, 10 am – 3 pm
A monthly outdoor market featuring an eclectic mix of local handmade, vintage & antique goods.
118 Creek Rd, Mt. Laurel, NJ

Special Needs Resource Fair & Family Fun Day
March 23, 11 am – 1 pm
More than 50 special needs resources come together with superheroes and games for a day of family fun and networking. There will be games, activities, balloon artists, face painters, door prizes (Amazon gift cards up to $100) and your favorite characters. Registration required.
Union County College, 1033 Sprinfield Ave Cranford, NJ

NBPL’s Indian Holi Festival
March 23, 1 pm – 3 pm
In partnership with New Brunswick Cultural Center Inc. and Rutgers Indian Graduate Student Association, the library presents a vibrant, fun-filled celebration of the Indian festival of colors! This program will feature music and dance performances, henna, face painting, sampling of Indian food, and Holi color play! This is an outdoor event; there will be a tent. Must register in advance.
New Brunswick Free Public Library, New Brunswick, NJ

Highlands Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 23, 2 pm
The Highlands Business Partnership will paint the town green for their Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The colorful festivities will highlight Irish culture with nearly 100 marching units including bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, and beautifully decorated floats. The parade will begin at Waterwitch Avenue and extend along Bay Avenue.
Huddy Park, Highlands, NJ

Holistic Health & Healing Expo – Learn How to Heal Body, Earth and Soul!
March 24, 11 am – 5pm
Hundreds of leading-edge thinkers and practitioners in natural health, spiritual elevation, and sustainable living will be on hand demonstrating their latest products and services. Visitors to the expo can expect inspiring workshops, valuable and up-to-date information covering everything from alternative healing and sustainable living to organic, holistic coaching, homeopathy and integrative medicine. Beautiful handmade items such as lotions, candles and personal care products will also be available. Additionally, there will organic vegan desserts and food vendors, CBD vendors as well as experts in pet nutrition and behavior.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill Philadelphia, 2349 Marlton Pike West, Cherry Hill, NJ

Easter EGGStravaganZOO
March 29, 10 am – 2 pm
Easter Egg Hunt and all day festivities at your favorite Zoo! Visitors will have an opportunity to have their picture taken with the popular rabbit – so bring your camera. The annual event sponsored by the Cape May County Board of Commissioners includes educational displays, live entertainment, scavenger hunt, crafts and, most importantly, animals
Cape May County Park & Zoo 707 U.S. 9 Middle Township, NJ
Cost: Free