30+ New Jersey Events May 31 – June 2, 2024
As the vibrant days of late spring unfold, New Jersey offers an exciting array of events from May 31 to June 2, 2024, that promise something for everyone. This weekend is packed with over 30 spectacular happenings, including colorful Pride events celebrating diversity and inclusion, the awe-inspiring Warren County Hot Air Balloon, Arts and Crafts Festival, and the cherished 26th Annual Spring Chester Craft Show. From uplifting community gatherings to unique craft showcases, this weekend is an ideal time to explore the Garden State.
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Featured Events:
Warren County Hot Air Balloon, Arts and Crafts Festival
June 1 & 2, 2 pm – 8:30 pm
Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival returns to Warren County Community College for two days of fun. In addition to balloon activities like daily Mass Hot Air Balloon Launches, the festival features arts & crafts, vendors, food trucks, children’s activities, musical entertainment and more.
475 RT-57 W, Washington, NJ
Cost: $10 Adult, $5 Ages 4-12, $5 Parking
26th Annual Spring Chester Craft Show
June 1 & 2, 10 am – 5 pm
Experience one of the top craft shows in the country with over 160 crafters! Discover a wonderful selection of hand made items including traditional craft, fine art, and country crafts. You will find a wonderful selection of antiques, crafts, clothing, jewelry, home furnishings and accessories, gourmet pet products, confections, and wonderful eateries. Find unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list as well as beautiful handcrafted furnishings for your home. While in town, be sure to stroll through Historic Chester and visit over 80 unique shops and eateries which are just steps away from the show. The Chester area is also home to wonderful parks and farms offering fun for the whole family.
Municipal Field, 134 Main Street, Chester, NJ
Cost: $6
Princeton Community Pride Picnic
May 31, 4:30 pm – 7 :30 pm
The Fourth Annual Princeton Community Pride Picnic will be held on May 31 from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at Hinds Plaza. Attendees will enjoy music, fun, food, and more. In case of rain, the event will move inside the library. Following the picnic, the festivities will continue with a Pride Dance Party at 7:30 PM across the street at the Arts Council of Princeton.
Hinds Plaza, Princeton, NJ
Scotch Plains Pride In The Park
May 31, 5 – 8 pm
The Township of Scotch Plains presents Pride in the Park on May 31, 2024, from 5-9 PM at Alan M. Augustine Village Green. The event features a flag-raising ceremony, community groups, live music, and various crafts and activities. (Rain date: June 13, 2024)
Alan M. Augustine Village Green 430 Park Ave Scotch Plains, NJ
Cost: Free
Taste of Greece Festival
May 31, June and 2
Experience a weekend of Greece. Fabulous activities, tasty foods and pastries as well as a live Greek band in the Outside Main Tenton both Friday and Saturday nights.
Cathedral of St John the Theologian, 353 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly, NJ
OC Pride Fest
June 1,9 am – 1 pm
Starting at 9 a.m. at Sixth Street and the Boardwalk, join special guest Michael J. Hartman for an opening ceremony and Pride Walk. Continue with the celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ocean City Civic Center at 840 E. Sixth St., where family fun, community organization resource tables and live music await.
Ocean City Civic Center 840 E. 6th Street Ocean City, NJ
Eco-Fest
June 1, 9 am – 12:30 pm
Come to Victory Park in Rumson, NJ, on Saturday, June 1 from 9:00 am – 12:30pm for the Rally for Two Rivers Eco-Fest for a fun-filled morning celebrating the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers! Hosted by Clean Ocean Action and the Rumson Environmental Commission, Eco-Fest brings organizations across the Two Rivers’ community to provide special eco-centric activities, including crafts, hands-on demonstrations, face painting, music, and more!
Victory Park,1 Lafayette St, Rumson, NJ
Cost: Free
Steampunk Alchemy Fest 2024
June 1, 10 am – 10 pm
The Freaky Mutant Weirdo Variety Show presents Steampunk Alchemy Fest on June 1st, 2024! The event begins with a daytime outdoor festival with fun for the whole family, including amazing bands, live entertainment, vendors, cosplay, food and friends. When the daytime fun ends we invite all our adult guests (ages 18+) to join us for an Evening Cabaret add on event, featuring a dinner with Comedy, Burlesque, Entertainment, and special music by A Halo Called Fred. New for 2024, we will be having limited optional tent camping available on-site Saturday night, including a continental breakfast Sunday, June 2. Join us for The Greatest Moment in the History of All Time and Space on June 1, 2024!
1 Vasa Drive, Hackettstown NJ
Cost: $10-$30
Merchantville Pride feat. The Pride at Peak Fashion Show!
June 1, 11 am – 3 pm
Kick off Pride Month with Merchantville’s Pride event featuring the 3rd Pride at Peak Fashion Show! Fashion! Music! Attitude! And pride in YOU and your identity! Merchantville Pride will take place outside Peak Secondhand on 105 Centre Street, Saturday, June 1st. Expect vendors, local organizations, music from DJ Triiish and performances from Philly Drag Mafia’s campy, comedy queen Dominique Lee and the sassy, brassy Miss Redd! The event will culminate with a fashion show on the street starring local fashionistas young, old and maybe you!
105 S. Centre Street, Merchantville, NJ
Cost: Free
West Orange Street Fair
June 1, 11 am – 5 pm
The popular West Orange Street Fair makes its return on Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. One of the biggest events of the year in West Orange, the Street Fair features local crafters, food from local vendors, street performers, a classic car show, beer and wine garden, a rock-climbing wall, free all-day admission to the Thomas Edison Museum and more. For more information about West Orange, NJ, visit www.WestOrange.org or call 973-325-4100.
Main Street, West Orange, NJ
Cost: Free
Pequannock Pride Fest
June 1, 11 am – 5 pm
The 3rd Annual Pequannock Pride Fest 2024 will be happening on Saturday, June 3, 2024. A fun filled day of incredible food & craft vendors, live music and family fun to Greenview Park.
Greenview Park, 27 West Parkway, Pequannock, NJ
Cost: Free
Rutherford Pride Alliance’s PrideFest
June 1, 12 pm – 4 pm
This family-friendly, inclusive event will offer educational vendors, food vendors, a beer garden, live performances, raffles, and kid-friendly activities such as face painting, bouncy houses and more.
Rutherford’s Lincoln Park, located at Park Avenue and Highland Cross, Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Free
8th Annual Glen Rock Pride in the Park
June 1, 12 pm – 4 pm
The Glen Rock Pride Committee will host the 8th Annual Pride in the Park at Borough Hall. The Flag Raising will take place at 12pm, followed by Pride in the Park from 1pm to 4pm.
Borough Hall, Glen Rock, NJ
Cost: Free
Smithville Rockabilly
June 1, 12 pm – 5 pm
Enjoy a day of 50s style entertainment with a modern twist, including live music, a classic pin-up contest with prizes and vendors. Historic Smithville also offers 50 Shoppes, 7 eateries, carousel ride, train ride, paddle boats, on site lodging at the Colonial Inn and over 26 free weekend events.
615 East Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
2nd Annual Pride Fest in the Park
June 1, 12 pm – 6 pm
The 2nd Annual Pride Fest in the Park will take place Saturday, June 1st, 12-6pm, in Huddy Park, Highlands. (GPS 301 Shore Dr. Highlands, 07732) Pride Fest will include live music by Coming Alive Band, food vendors, specialty vendors and a wine and beer garden. Admission and parking is free!
Join us in celebrating the LGBTQ+ community!
Huddy Park, 329 Bay Ave. Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free
Blairstown Pride 2023
June 1, 1 pm
All are welcome at the fun celebration for Blairstown’s beloved LGBTQ+ community. A flag raising will be held at Footbridge park at 1 pm. Festivities will be continuing on Main Street! This year’s outfit theme is Pastels – wear pastels from head to toe!
Footbridge Park, Blairstown, NJ
Cost: Free
Undercover Music Fest
June 1, 2 pm – 10 pm
Experience the electrifying vibes of Under Cover Music Fest on Sat, Jun 1st, 2PM-10 PM at the Sloan Street parking lot in South Orange, NJ. Groove to hits from Beyoncé to The Grateful Dead and more, performed by sensational cover bands at this FREE community event. Indulge in delicious bites from local eateries and chilled brews from regional brewers available for purchase. Plus, enjoy a kid zone courtesy of the South Mountain YMCA, games, and much more! Take your experience to the next level by purchasing a VIP tent for you and your group, limited quantities are available for purchase. This event is hosted by South Orange Downtown and South Orange Village with support from sponsors, Mark Murphy’s Music, Pollock Properties Group, PSE&G and Marigold Pediatric Dentistry. The rain date for this event is Sun Jun 2nd 12PM-8PM.
12 Sloan St, South Orange, NJ
Cost: Free
Jersey City Night Market
June 1, 3 pm – 9 pm
It’s back! The newest edition to the JC foodie scene is a hyper local, evening market that’s hosted at City Hall – City of Jersey City. Celebrate small business and all that is chill about Jersey City. Eat delicious and international bites, shop from our artists and artisans & vibe to some music.
City Hall Lot, 179 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free
PigDog Beach Volleyball Classic
June 1 & 2, 9 am – 6 pm
The PigDog Beach Volleyball Classic will take place June 1-2, 2024. Featured courts will be on the beach between Oak and Maple Avenues. Teams of 2 and 6 will compete in various divisions. Play starts at 9 a.m. and ends around 6 p.m. Top level players compete for prize money and all lower divisions play for merchandise prizes. For more information call 732.778.9684 or visit GreatAmericanVolleyball.com
On the beach between Oak and Maple Avenues, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free
Well-Sweep Herb Farm Spring Open House and Craft Market
June 1 (9 am – 5 pm) & 2 (10 am – 4 pm)
Experience two full days of free informative lectures, presentations, and tours of spectacular gardens at Well-Sweep Herb Farm’s event. Enjoy a craft market featuring curated vendors and food in partnership with Marketspace Vendor Events. With over 1,898 varieties of plants available, this event offers something for every plant enthusiast. Lecture topics include a wide range of herbal and gardening subjects, from Lovely Lavender & Top Perennials to Honorable Foraging: Mushrooms, Invasives & Natives. Explore the sensory garden, learn about tree health, and join a rare morning garden walk with Well-Sweep Founder Louise Hyde. Live music and a Crafter’s Market add to the festivities. Admission and parking are free, and the event is held rain or shine.
191 Mt Bethel Rd, Port Murray, NJ
Cost: Free
Rose Squared Celebrate Morristown Art Show
June 1 & 2, 10 am – 5 pm
Rose Squared Art Shows presents more than 65 artisans at The Vail Mansion in Morristown NJ June 1-2, 2024. This event showcases both fine art and fine craft with works in apothecary, artisanal foods, ceramics, jewelry, wood, digital art, decorative and wearable fiber, furniture, glass, painting, 2D/3D mixed media and photography.
110 South Street, Morristown, NJ
Cost: Free
Boujee Foodie Con
June 1 & 2
The 2nd Annual Boujee Foodie Con will take place on Saturday, June 1st, and Sunday, June 2nd at Russel Hall in historic Fort Monmouth, Oceanport, NJ. Attendees can enjoy live music, trendy treats, and gourmet goodies from some of New Jersey’s hottest food purveyors. Entry is $15 per day in advance ($20 at the door). The event features performances by So Watt, RUBIX KUBE, Earth Monkeys, and LAURA, with DJ Reem as the MC. Sample unique dishes, craft cocktails, and the latest culinary trends from 55 vendors, including The Butcher’s Block and Goodlife Coffee Mobile Barista. Enjoy free giveaways, car displays, carnival games, and face painting.
1000 Sanger Avenue Oceanport, NJ
Cost: $15, $20 at the door
New Jersey Renaissance Faire
June 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 10 am – 6 pm
A Renaissance Faire is a unique and magical phenomenon with this event featuring the Brothers Grimm. There are six formal stages of entertainment with shows for the young and young-in-spirit, but truth be told, the entire Village of Crossford is a stage – and the show begins upon entering the castle gates! If you thought you would just sit through some droll rendition of a 16th century tale at the New Jersey Renaissance Faire, you are mistaken! Colorful characters, charming artists and playful scenes are all center stage during this year’s all-outdoor Faire. Walk through the gates and discover what many of us already know – the live interaction at this Faire is part of the fun! Outdoor improvisational theatre surrounds you throughout the magical shire of Crossford. There are dozens of scheduled shows, as well many that ‘pop up’ right before your eyes on the village paths.
Burlington Faigrounds, 1990 Columbus Jobstown Rd, Columbus, NJ
Cost: $10+
Keyport Garden Walk
June 1 & 2, 11 am – 3 pm
The Keyport GardenWalk first started in 2012 and has quickly grown to be one of the top tourist attractions for the historic Borough of Keyport. The Keyport gardeners come together each year to create a peaceful retreat, a colorful oasis, a productive vegetable garden. They showcase their gardens and share their expertise and creativity. Thousands of visitors explore public and private gardens. They discover perennial gardens in charming neighborhoods and learn about the environmentally beneficial rain gardens along Keyport’s magnificent waterfront. This enchanting two-day event is filled with art, music, educational speakers, self-guided tours, laughter, and the making of memories.
Keyport, NJ
Cost: Free
Crafts in the Park
June 2, 10 am – 5 pm
An exciting shopping experience awaits at the Crafts in the Park Show on Sunday, June 2, from 10 to 5 at picturesque Veterans Park, located at Broadway and 3rd Ave in Westwood, NJ. Visitors can browse the booths of 120 exhibitors from three states displaying a wide variety of arts and crafts. Sponsored by the Westwood Heritage Society and promoted by P.J.’s Promotions, the show features items such as folk art, jewelry, pottery, ceramic sculpture, fairy houses, stained and recycled glass, apparel, chainsaw carvings, decoupage, carpet bags, watercolors, paper tole, florals, tie-dye, mandala art, photography, quilts, charcuterie boards, pencil drawings, and birdhouses. Additional items include quilted denim jackets, wood planters, soaps, candles, wood puzzles, sports clocks, unique wood products, olive oils, dog treats, hooded towels, wood signs, resin, metal and shell art, crochet hanging planters, jeweled decorated flatware, one-of-a-kind wall art, and lighted bottles. Festival foods, homemade pretzels, pickles, desserts, and Italian ice will also be available.
Veterans Park, Broadway & 3rd Ave. , Westwood, NJ
Cost: Free
Hasbrouck Heights Spring Fling Street Fair
June 2, 10 am – 5 pm
The Hasbrouck Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce is the sponsor of the borough’s most popular spring event, held annually along the Boulevard. It features area merchants, quality exhibitors, a special crafter’s section, lots of great food booths and trucks, kiddie rides and a kids’ area, live music, performances by local groups, and more.
216 Boulevard Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Cost: Free Admission
SOMA Equality March and Youth Pride Kick off
June 2, 10:30 am – 2 pm
The SOMA Equality March and Youth Pride Kick-Off is on June 2, 2024, from 11 AM to 2 PM. Starting at 10:30 AM at Ricalton Square and ending at Maplewood Town Hall, the march invites everyone to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community with vibrant decorations and spirited unity. Following the march, a Youth Pride Picnic will be held at 12:30 PM at The Gazebo on Springfield Ave, offering games, music, and picnic food in a festive atmosphere.
Maplewood Town Hall and Hilton Library, Maplewood, NJ
Cost: Free
Livingston Pride Picnic
June 2, 12 pm – 5 pm
Organized by Shiv’s Third Eye, the free, public event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 2 at the Livingston Oval and gazebo. It will include music, crafts, food, games, and other activities.
Robert H. Harp Drive Livingston, NJ
Cost: Free
Jersey Pride LGBTQ+ Pride Festival
June 2, 12 pm – 7 pm
New Jersey’s Annual Statewide LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration will be held in-person on Sunday, June 2, 2024. It is the largest, and oldest, LGBTQ Pride Celebration in the garden state, with attendance under normal circumstances surpassing 20,000. The parade, passing through the center of host city and shore destination Asbury Park, has grown throughout the years. Floats, decorated vehicles, marching bands, and enthusiastic marchers are cheered on by spectators that line the parade route. Against a backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, and New Jersey’s famous boardwalk, national headliners and local artists share the rally stage for a six hour outdoor concert.
Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $0 – $10
Spring Shedfest Raritan Headwaters Music Festival
June 2, 2 pm – 7 pm
This family-friendly music festival located on a beautiful wildlife preserve, features live music, kid’s activities, food trucks, and local craft beer & cider. Proceeds from this event benefit Raritan Headwaters, a nonprofit conservation organization protecting land and water.
Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve, 2121 Larger Cross Rd, Bedminster, NJ
Cost: $30 in advance, $50 at the door. Kids 12 and under are free
Cape May Restaurant Week
June 2 – June 9
This eight-day event takes place every June. Enjoy an appetizer, entree, and dessert at participating restaurants
