33 Free New Jersey Events in June 2022

Is your favorite four-letter word FREE? Of course, it is! Good thing there’s plenty of free, fun entertainment going on in NJ all month long in May. Be sure to put these free events (which include fireworks, free movies, festivals, and more) on your calendar.

Due to the ongoing restrictions and safety regulations with Covid-19, please verify these events before attending in case of any last-minute cancellations.

For more events going on throughout the year, be sure to check out our Event Guide.

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33 Free New Jersey Events in June:

Dog Days of Summer &  Music on Main
June 3, 5PM – 9PM
Join Boonton Arts for the opening reception of Dog Days of Summer 2022! The leash cutting kicks off at 6pm on the first Friday of June in front of our mural on the corner of Church and Main. Then grab a map and check out this year’s amazing sculptures. The opening reception coincides with Boonton Main Street’s event Music on Main, providing the soundtrack for the evening. Sculptures will be on exhibit up and down the length of Main Street from June through September! This year’s artists have really outdone themselves. Participants include a mix of past year favorites and inspiring new talent. Student artists will be showcased as well, with dogs and cats from local schools joining the exhibit. Sculptures still available for a donation benefiting NorthStar Pet Rescue, local schools and future art projects in the community can be found at www.BoontonArts.org.
Church & Main Street, Boonton, NJ

Skirmish 2022
June 4
Redcoats will charge, horses may rear, muskets will be fired. On Saturday, June 4, 2022, an exciting reenactment event will take place in Haddonfield, NJ. The British will invade and be challenged on Kings Highway by colonial troops. General Washington has ordered the militia to “annoy” the Redcoats, and we shall do so, with gusto. For more information on what to expect leading up to and during the Skirmish, visit indiankingfriends.org/skirmish2022.
200 Kings Highway Haddonfield, NJ

Pride at Peak
June 4, 11AM – 2PM
Pride at Peak will be a fashion celebration ON THE STREET to kick off Pride Month. Clothes! Music! Attitude! And pride in YOU and your identity.
105 S. Centre St Merchantville, NJ

The Passaic County Book Festival
June 4, 11AM – 4PM
The Passaic County Book Festival will be an all-day event, featuring local authors, scholars, and poets across every genre. The event is a county-wide event that aims to promote and bring awareness to the arts and community through exchanging ideas, encouragement of continued research and creative expression, and the promotion of your local libraries. The County is partnered with PALS Plus to bring lectures, programs, and activities for all ages, centered around the written word. There will be games, activities, and author presentations all throughout the day
Weasel Brook Park, Clifton, NJ

Jersey City Night Market
June 4, 4PM – 10PM
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

Skylands Carnival
June 4 – 6
It all happens in the Skylands Stadium’s lot. Rides include: Kiddie Cars, Dragon Wagon, Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Scrambler, Round Up, The Thrilling 7 Seas, Super Slide & More! Admission is FREE (ride tickets are additional costs)
Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ

Rockabilly Uprising
June 5, 10AM – 5PM
Rockabilly Uprising is a homegrown Smithville festival celebrating rockabilly music and pin-up culture throughout New Jersey and beyond. Come out and enjoy live bands, contests, vendors and more. Set in Historic Smithville, amid 60 shops, restaurants and lodging.
Historic Smithville, 615 E Moss Mill Rd Smithville, NJ

Hasbrouck Heights Street Fair
June 5, 10AM – 5PM
The Hasbrouck Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce is the sponsor of the borough’s premier spring event, held annually along the Boulevard. It features area merchants, quality exhibitors, special crafter’s section, lots of great food booths and trucks, kiddie rides and kids area, live music and performances by local groups and more. The Boulevard will be closed to vehicle traffic from Raymond St to Washington Place and is open to the public from 10am-5pm. The Hasbrouck Heights Street Fair is known as one of the premier events in Bergen County.
216 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Annual Feast of St. Anthony
June 9 – 12
This annual festival will feature delicious food, non-stop entertainment, great crowds, music, amusements, games, fun for the whole family. It is also a faith oriented celebration focusing on devotion to St. Anthony. A variety of local dance and karate studios are scheduled to put on performances,
Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption, 113 Chiego Place, Roselle Park, NJ

Stafford Founders Day
June 11, 10AM – 9:30PM (rain date June 12th)
This year’s theme is inspired by Dr. Seuss, titled “Oh, The Places You’ll Go Stafford!” Stafford Founders Day kicks off with a hometown parade at 10 a.m., leaving from the Fire House on Stafford Avenue and heading towards Route 9 North. All other festivities will take place at the Doc Cramer Sports Complex. The event also includes the crowning of Little Miss Stafford, Little Town Crier, Junior Miss Stafford and Miss Stafford. Entertainment will be provided by Ridgemont High. There will be food trucks, vendors and rides. The day will end with a spectacular fireworks display at dusk.
Doc Cramer Sports Complex, Doc Cramer Boulevard, Manahawkin, NJ

Asbury Refresh – Vintage, Oddities & One of a Kind Collectibles
June 11, 10AM – 3PM
REFRESH is a monthly celebration of all things vintage, oddities & one of a kind collectibles. Held on select Saturdays through the year where you can shop from our curated collection of over 50 vendors selling unique items & more.
Kennedy Park, 104 Grand Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Westfield Street Fair & Craft Show
June 11, 11AM – 5PM
Artists, Crafters, Vendors, Food, Rides, Live Music & more. Come on down for a day of family fun with original & interesting Arts & Crafts, shopping, kid’s rides and great FOOD!
Downtown Westfield, Westfield, NJ

SoHa Pride Fest
June 11, 12PM – 4PM
SoHa PRIDE Fest hosted by the SoHa Arts Building & Haddon Township in support of HTEI! Come out to the SoHa Arts Building and enjoy a day of art, music, crafts and so much more – all in the name of LOVE! Come out and show your spirit at the SoHa Arts Building. Enjoy a day of art, music, drags queens, local brews, rose all day and so much more – all in the name of LOVE!
1001 White Horse Pike Haddon Twp, NJ

Cherry Hill Mall Food Festival
June 11, 12PM – 6PM
100% proceeds from this event benefit children with autism. Come show your support! Free Food truck festival at the Cherry Hill Mall, Route 38 side of the mall across from the Apple store. Drive in with your family and friends, park your car, purchase your food, enjoy the music, Face painting, carnival games, and photo booth, and hang out. Bring your chairs and tailgate by your vehicle while listening to music and enjoying a wonderful selection of foods from around the globe.
Cherry Hill Mall Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ

Summer Block Party + Beer Garden
June 11, 11AM – 3PM
Come out and enjoy the official kick-off to summer with us and the shops of Rancocas Woods! Enjoy beers from Dr. Brewlittles with proceeds benefitting the Rancocas Woods Business Association, a 501(c)3 Dedicated to the betterment of the Shops at Rancocas Woods and the revitalization of The Woods.
118 Creek Road Mount Laurel, NJ

Robbinsville Community Festival
June 11, 2PM- 9:30PM (rain date on June 12)
This family event features live music played from the main stage, a beer tent, food court, games, contests, bounce castles, rock-climbing wall, food trucks, a children’s train, and pony rides. The “Best of the Eagles” tribute band will take to the state at 7:00 p.m.
The grand finale wiill be the fireworks display at dusk.
Community Park, West Manor Way and Gordon Road, Robbinsville, NJ

Jewish Culture Festival
June 12, 10AM – 4PM
Celebrate Jewish culture with live music, dancing, food, games, vendors and more. This is an event for the entire family.
• Enjoy Jewish Music and Dance
• Play Children’s Games
• Create in the Kids Craft Station
• Shop for Crafts and Arts at our many Vendors
• Feast on Jewish Foods
• Drink in the Kosher Beer and Wine Garden
• Explore the culture of Judaism
2101 New Albany Road, Cinnaminson, NJ

Montvale Street Fair
June 12, 10AM – 5PM
The Montvale Chamber of Commerce is holding its 11th Annual Street Fair, one of the season’s most popular events. Over 150 quality exhibitors, a special arts & crafts section, a kid’s area, community section, 2 food courts and continuous live entertainment all day.
1 Paragon Drive, Montvale, NJ

Main Street Pops Artisan Market Spring/Summer 2022
June 12, 11AM – 4PM
Shop small and local at this outdoor market with artisanal foods, jewelry. home goods, fashion & accessories, beauty, fine art, photography, kids stuff, pet products and more! A variety of other attractions like live music, arts and crafts projects and special themed holiday activities makes Main Street Pops Artisan Market a monthly community destination.
Under 14th Street Viaduct, Hoboken, NJ

Tri-County Fair
June 16 – 19
Held on their 107 acre site, the Tri-County Fair will feature free family entertainment such as; family friendly music, a spectacular fireworks show on Friday, a complimentary live musical showcase where local bands will display their talents and entertain fair-goers an old time car show complete with 50’s music, monster truck rides, and the Illusions of Jay Mattioli (as seen on America’s Got Talent!
Christ Church, 140 Green Pond Road, Rockaway, NJ

Ocean Grove Giant Spring Flea Market
June 18, 9AM – 4PM
Over 200 vendors displaying 100% handmade crafts of all kinds!
Ocean Ptwy, Ocean Grove, NJ
Cost: Free

C.H.A.A.C.A. Juneteenth Parade and Festival
June 18, 10AM – 5PM, rain date June 19
A Parade & Festival of remembrance and celebration of Juneteenth, the day when enslaved African Americans from the south gained freedom after the Civil War June 19, 1865. Performances, vendors, food trucks, music, and more. The parade begins at 10 a.m and the festival starts immediately after. Divine Catering food truck will be available to entice your taste buds! Come see some great performances which include, but not limited to:
a Harriet Tubman reenactment by Dr. Daisy Century
the Universal African Dance and Ensemble
Dioana Gayle- vocalist
spoken word
jazz bands
and many more!
100 Bortons Mill Road Cherry Hill, NJ

Leonia Color & Kite Festival 2022
June 18, 12PM – 4PM
Eventor Management is proud to present to you the 1st Annual Leonia Color & Kite Festival 2022 (HOLI Celebration: Festival of colors & Kite Festival). Come join and enjoy the colorful festivals of India. It’s a free community event.
370 Broad Avenue, Leonia, NJ

2022 Bell Works Fresh Saturday Night Market
June 18, 3PM – 8PM
Located in Holmdel, NJ, Bell Works is a 2 million square foot metroburb featuring 5 floors of offices, a full restaurant and retail experience, and a rooftop bar. Their monthly night market season runs on Saturdays from March until November and features around 50 local artists, makers, live music, & drinks.
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ

Father’s Day @ The Track
June 20, 9AM – 6PM
Continue the family tradition or start a new one by celebrating Dad on Father’s Day at beautiful Monmouth Park! FREE parking and admission for all. Plan a day in our Picnic Area and enjoy the Summertime BBQ buffet with all the sights and sounds of the races.
Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport, NJ
Cost: Free for dads

Voorhees Summer Concert Series
June 23, 7:30PM – 9PM
The summer fun is just beginning for the Summer Concert Series! On Thursday, June 23, 2022, is the 1st show of the Summer Concert Series with Parrot Beach – a Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band. The concert is held on the “Great Lawn” at Connolly Park located at 605 Centennial Blvd., Voorhees, NJ 08043. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the concert starts at 7:30 PM. Bring your blanket/chair, relax, play on the playground, and have an entertaining evening with family and friends. Enjoy tasty food Beast of the Street, Hog Day Afternoon BBQ, Mr. Softee, Jays Crazed Confections and Minnow Seafood. Beer Garden by Chimney Rustic Ales.
605 Centennial Blvd., Voorhees, NJ

Summer Solstice Music Festival
June 24, 4PM – 10PM
Celebrate the official start of summer at Haddon Township’s Summer Solstice Music Festival! The festival will return to Haddon Township on Sunday, June 20 from 4-10 p.m. along Haddon Avenue between Strawbridge Avenue & Cooper Street. A Haddon Township favorite, the Summer Solstice Music Festival marks the official start of everyone’s favorite season. Live music, food trucks, strolling entertainment, a petting zoo, beer garden, a giant fun slide and much more will be featured at the event for the whole family to enjoy. The Haddon Township Summer Solstice Music Festival is FREE and open to the public.
Haddon Avenue and Cooper Street Haddon Township, NJ

Margate Beachstock
June 25, 8AM – 10PM (Rain date is June 26th)
This event features mouthwatering food, unique handmade crafts and featured retailers and sponsors will all be a part of this year’s event. Children’s activities, live music, Air Circus single line and stunt kite demos and lessons, volleyball, South Pacific Island Dancers, beach nature walk, special characters all capped off by an evening movie, bonfire on the beach and a live band performance. The activities take place on the beach between Huntington and Granville Avenues with food and beverages set up in the parking lot of the Martin Bloom Pavilion. Featured this year will be the Margate Cornhole League Tournament where teams can compete to win prizes.
On the beach between Huntington and Granville Ave’s, Margate, NJ

Blueberry Summer Fest Markets
June 25, 10AM – 2PM
Pick blueberries fresh from the field, take a wagon ride around the farm, buy cases of fresh picked blueberries, enjoy locally made blueberry pies, donuts and cakes, buy a blueberry plant (or three) to take home, tour the home of The Blueberry Queen, Elizabeth Coleman White, shop wonderful handmade vendors while enjoying the sounds of music on the Whitesbog stage. Make a nature craft with the PINES program or learn about the state forest! Pick up blueberry jams, honey, hot sauce and more in the General Store. Check out the exhibits in the Cranberry & Blueberry Museum, The Barrel Factory and the seven other historic houses open. Take a silly picture at the outhouses, dress up in vintage attire, try your hand at basket weaving, walking stick carving and more each weekend!
120 W. Whitesbog Road Browns Mills, NJ

Morris County Pride 2022
June 25, 10:30AM – 5PM
Morris County Pride 2022 will feature exhilarating onstage performances, along with food, craft, merchandise vendors, and community groups. The event is family friendly with special offerings for children, teens, and adults.
CCM, 214 Center Grove Road., Randolph, NJ

Woodbury Juneteenth
June 25, 2PM – 4:30PM
An afternoon of live historical drama told through Juneteenth inspired Spirituals performed by Rowan University professor Dr. Lourin Plant, narratives from the voices of the enslaved, powerful images and the poem by Dee Galloway. Meet the Artists, Light refreshments served following the performance.
414 Mantua Pike Woodbury, NJ

Teaneck Arts Festival
June 26, 11AM – 5PM
Come Celebrate the Arts. Teaneck will display their talent on stage talent, Artwork, crafts, Musicals, and Theatrical talents.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School, 1315 Taft Road, Teaneck, NJ

Somerdale Summer Concert Series
June 30, 6:30PM – 9:30PM
Bring a lawn chair Thursday nights to the Somerdale Park Amphitheater from 6:30 – 9:30PM. Craft Beer and Food Trucks onsite. Featuring the First Ladies of Rock and Soul, Girl Group Tribute.
900 Kennedy Blvd Somerdale, NJ