30 Free Things to Do in New Jersey March 2020

February 24, 2020 newjerseyisntboring

My favorite four letter word is FREE, so combining it with New Jersey Events is a win-win. I have listed FREE Things to Do in New Jersey this February that include St. Patrick’s Day, Farmer’s Markets, NJ Maker’s Day and more!

30 Free Things to Do in New Jersey March 2020:

Belmar St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 1, 12:30PM – 3:30PM
The Belmar-Lake Como Saint Patrick’s Day Parade has grown into one of the largest parades in New Jersey. Enjoy bands, bagpipers, floats, and marching bands. This is a fun-family friendly event, be sure to wear lots of green and shamrocks.
Ocean Ave, Belmar, NJ

Asbury Park Porta Winter Market
March 1, 15 & 29, 12PM – 5PM
Eat, drink and shop on these Sunday afternoons, where you can find all your local favorite farmers and food purveyors as well as makers, including artists, crafters and wellness providers.
Porta, 911 Kingsley St., Asbury Park, NJ

Mt. Holly Saint Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
March 2, 12PM – 5PM
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

Ocean County/Seaside Heights, NJ – Parade
March 7, 12PM
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

Artwork Trenton’s Art Making Days
March 7 & 14, 12PM – 4PM
Now in its 8th year, Art Making Day is a free two-day event that promotes the ability to educate and connect the entire community through various forms of creative expression. Parents, grandparents, teenagers and children…there is not a soul too old nor too young. All materials are provided
Artworks Trenton
19 Everett Alley, Trenton, NJ

Laurita Winery Shamrock Festival
March 7 & 8
Whether you’re Irish or just look good in green, come bring the kiddos to celebrate Irishness at the Laurita Shamrock Festival! This will be an exciting weekend of fantastic fun, toe-tapping Irish music, and wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.
Laurita Winery
85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ

Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 8, 1PM – 4PM
Over the past 6 years, 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 8, 1:30PM
The 2020 Woodbridge Parade starts at Woodbridge High School and ends at Woodbridge Town Hall. 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

Princeton Farmers Market
March 12 & 16, 10AM – 3PM
Located inside the gymnasium at the YMCA, this market offers the best of local, including seasonal organic produce, free-range beef, poultry, pork, eggs, cheese, pickles, honey, baked goods, linens, nut butter, and more.
Princeton Family YMCA, 59 Paul Robeson Place Princeton, NJ

Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 13, 1PM
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

Hot Chocolate Run!
March 14, 8:30AM – 10AM
Join the Pineland Striders and fellow runners and walkers for The Pop Shop’s free and fun Hot Chocolate Run through Medford. Celebrate your victorious finish back at The Pop Shop with hot chocolate and breakfast. (Free hot chocolate will be provided by The Pop Shop). The event is welcome to runners, walkers, and families.
Main St, Medford, NJ

Wildwood St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Parade
March 14, 11AM – 3:30PM
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

The Atlantic City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
March 14, 1PM – 3PM
The historic Atlantic City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade take place Saturday March 14th 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 15, 11AM – 4PM
Enjoy a wonderful day at this family-friendly indoor event, meeting Pine Barrens authors, artists, and artisans. The event features over 90 talented Pine Barrens residents who 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. Kids can enjoy arts and crafts, and seeing live animals from the Pine Barrens.
Stockton University
101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway, NJ

Spring Bridal Expo
March 15, 12PM – 4PM
South Jersey’s largest FREE bridal event featuring everything you need to plan your perfect wedding! Brides and guests are highly encouraged to pre-register for the Expo through the website link shown. Wedding venues, wedding planners, photographers, videographers, caterers, bakeries, florists, salons and spas, wedding announcements, transportation companies, DJ’s, musical entertainment, bridal fashions and more will be featured at the Wildwoods Convention Center.
Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood, NJ

Lunar Fest NJ 2020
March 15, 12PM – 5PM
Enjoy a multicultural festival celebrating Lunar New Year! SOMA Cross Cultural Works and the Township of Maplewood have partnered again to bring you performances that represent Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese cultures. Delight in the flavors of Asia. Bring the whole family and participate in the children’s activities/crafts.
The Woodland
60 Woodland Rd, Maplewood, NJ

Hackettstown’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 15, 3PM – 5PM
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
March 21
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

Belmar Beach Cleanup
March 21, 10AM – 12PM
Set a good example, and preserve the environment, by pitching in during the Surfrider Foundation beach cleanup. You can bring the littles—all ages are welcome—to show how we can help make our beaches better for future generations. Don’t forget to wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves and dress for the cool weather.
601 Main St Belmar, NJ

Kidfest
March 21, 11AM – 3PM
Celebrate spring with Magic 98.3, along with The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, at the 9th Annual KIDFEST, Saturday, March 23rd at the Rutgers College Avenue Gym at 130 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ! It’s a day of FREE entertainment, game zones, the infamous Magyar Bank Rock Climbing Wall, photo booth, and so much more!
Rutgers College Avenue Gym; 130 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ
Cost: Free

Makers Day at Whitesbog
March 21, 11AM – 3PM
This event features sand table cranberry bog building, cranberry bounce machine demos, Lego creations, farm machines and equipment, building cottages and houses, wood toolbox making, yarn-wrapped walking sticks, weaving, kitchen creations, tinker toy building and more. Explore the Cranberry and Blueberry Museum and stop in the General Store for vintage toys, jams and local finds. Learn about the many inventions started on the farm.
Whitesbog Preservation Trust
120 West Whitesbog Road, Browns Mills, NJ

Highlands 18th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 21, 2PM
The Highlands Business Partnership will paint the town green for the 16th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM. 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

Maple Sugaring Open House at Lusscroft Farm
March 21 & 22, 10AM – 3PM
Bring the family and learn how sap is converted to delicious maple syrup. Live demonstrations of how to tap the trees, collect the sap, and operate the evaporator. Fresh maple syrup will be available for purchase! Presented by the Heritage & Agriculture Assoc., the NJ Tree Farm Program, the NJ Society of American Foresters, and the NJ DEP/Division of Parks & Forestry.
50 Neilson Rd, Sussex, NJ
Cost: Free

One World Expo 2020
March 22, 3PM – 5PM
Learn about different customs, traditions and games from places near and far. They’ll be indiginous dances, songs and crafts and demonstrations from around the world. Guaranteed fun for the whole family!
300 High Street, Closter, NJ

Haddonfield’s Girls’ Night Out!
March 26, 5PM – 9PM
Girls’ Night Out! will highlight the newest spring fashion trends in Downtown Haddonfield, with many of the town’s shops and boutiques offering the latest floral prints, neon styles, gifts and trends, as well as in-store promotions, food, beverages and more. Round up your gal pals and enjoy a night of fun.
Downtown Haddonfield, Haddonfield, NJ

Rancocas Woods Antiques & Collectibles Market
March 28, 9AM – 3PM
Made & Found is a monthly handmade, vintage & antique market set in rustic Rancocas Woods, NJ featuring an eclectic mix of local artisans and collectors, food trucks, live music & more!
18 Creek Rd. Mount Laurel, NJ

Shearing Fest 2020
March 28, 10AM – 4PM
Enjoy a fun filled, kid fridayly day in the country! Spend time meeting Alpacas & Llamas up close and personal at WoodsEdge Farm’s annual Alpaca & Llama fiber harvest.
WoodsEdge Farm, 78 Bowne Station Road, Stockton, NJ

Sparta Special Olympics Spring Vendor & Craft Fair
March 28, 10AM – 3PM
Plan to bring the whole crew and spend the day at this fun family festival that supports Special Olympics. Littles will love the face painting, music, mini painting lessons and Bulldog kissing booth, and you’ll love shopping from over 80 vendors (a portion of the proceeds goes towards Special Olympics). Don’t miss meeting the amazing Athletes of Determination and wish them luck for the 2020 season.
Sparta High School, 70 W Mountain Rd, Sparta, NJ

Free Indian Holi Festival
March 28, 12PM – 3PM
The New Brunswick Free Public Library will hold its 11th annual Indian Holi Festival in cooperation with Rutgers Indian Graduate Student Association and New Brunswick Cultural Center. Please join us for a vibrant, fun-filled celebration of the Indian Festival of colors! This program is free and open to all ages. The festivities begin with Mehndi (Indian henna tattoo), a display of regional dresses, and crafts for children. There will then be music and dance performances, delicious Indian food, and a free raffle! Join us on the library’s front lawn (weather permitting) after the performances if you wish to participate in the Holi Color Festivity (dry colors). Please make sure to wear old clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty, and please understand that you will not be allowed back in the building after color play.
New Brunswick Free Public Library, 60 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ

Crafts and Drafts at Lone Eagle Brewing
March 29, 12PM – 5PM
What’s better than tasting award winning beer and meeting talented local artists? Sipping a craft beer while shopping a curated craft market, of course. Back for the seventh season, Lone Eagle welcomes 16 artisans and food trucks to Crafts and Drafts. Don’t miss Atlantic City Beer Festival winner Lone Eagle Brewing in Flemington, NJ and Marketspace Vendor Events!
Lone Eagle Brewing, 44 Stangl Rd, Flemington, NJ

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