NJIB’s Guide to 30+ New Jersey Events September 19 – 21, 2025
Is it just us, or is September the busiest time of the month?! New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s Guide to New Jersey Events September 19th – 21st, 2025 is your go-to source for the best events happening across the Garden State! Whether you’re searching for lively festivals, captivating performances, family-friendly fun, or seasonal activities, our guide has you covered. From local craft fairs and art exhibits to outdoor adventures and winter celebrations, there’s something everyone can enjoy. Explore new experiences, create unforgettable memories, and stay connected with the local community with New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s expertly curated event lineup.
As a reminder, NJIB has no control over the weather or whether (see what I did there) an event is canceled. Please make sure an event is still active before attending.
BONUS! See NJIB at Bell Works Fresh in Holmdel on Wednesday, September 17th, LSC After Dark: The Battle on Thursday, September 18th, Matawan FRESH on Saturday, September 2oth, and Lunar Faire: Fairy/Tales on Sunday, September 21st.
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Featured Event!
Hot Air Balloons, Fun & Games Festival
September 20 & 21, 1 pm – 8:30 pm
This fun family event features food trucks, vendors, entertainment and hot air balloon tethered rides, balloon launch, and more!
Warren County Community College, 475 Route 57 West, Washington NJ
Cost: $10 adult, $4 kids
Lunar Faire: Fairy/Tales
September 21, 5 pm – 10 pm
This faire is for fairies and readers…of books! The lunar fairies are heading south for the next night market in celebration of the Autumn Equinox. This enchanting event will take place at Historic Cold Spring Village in Cape May, offering a whimsical evening with not just one, but two magical themes. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite fairy wings or book-inspired cosplay and join the dancing inside the mushroom circle—though it may just be a high fae trap.
Historic Cold Spring Village, 735 Seashore Road Cape May, NJ
Cost: $15 in advance, $25 at the door, kids 10 and under are free
Holland Ridge U-Pick Sunflowers Fall Festival
Now – September 21
Dubbed New Jersey’s most unique fall event, this festival is more than just a day at the farm—it’s an experience that fills your hands with vibrant sunflowers, your heart with unforgettable memories, and your stomach with delicious seasonal treats. Come soak up the sun in the middle of this 300 acre flower farm. Pick Your Own Flowers – Just $1 per stem—pick as many as you can carry! Sunflowers, gladiolus, dahlias, and more. Horse and Carriage & Pony Rides (Weekends Only). Asbury FRESH will have a market on the weekends.
108 Rues Road Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
Cost: Weekday $17, Weekend $20
Riverdale Carnival
September 17 – 21
Enjoy family-friendly fun with thrilling rides, games, and delicious carnival food at the Riverdale Armory. Unlimited ride wristbands are available for purchase, and the event uses the Magic Money app for ticketing.
Riverdale Armory, Riverdale, NJ
Cost: $40 pre-sale wristbands, $45 on-site
LSC After Dark: The Battle
September 18, 6 pm – 10 pm
Do you have what it takes to win #LSCAfterDark: The Battle? On September 18th, you can find out. You can enter by yourself or with your crew. There will be physical, mental, and psychological challenges throughout the building. Can you finish them all and come out on top? There will only be one winning person or team. The battle is on!
222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $22 in advance, $25 at the door
Medford Oktoberfest and Music Festival
September 19 & 20
Enjoy Great Live Music from several local Rock, Folk, and Blues Bands. The event includes a Beer tent, Three stages of Live Music, Food trucks, German Food, Artisan Ciders, kids fun activities and more.
Medford’s Freedom Park, 86 Union Street, Medford, NJ
Cost: Free Admission, All Ages, Free On-Site Parking
Saint Nicholas Greek Festival
September 19 – 21
A multi-day cultural event that features all the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of Greece!
467 Grandview Ave, Wyckoff, NJ
Xponential Music Festival
September 19 – 21
This annual music festival features 3 days with 30+ performers on three stages, two venues, with an eclectic line-up of established and up-and-coming artists. heard on WXPN 88.5FM, the award-winning Philadelphia public radio station.
Wiggins Park & Waterfront Music Pavilion, Camden, NJ
Cost: Tickets
Northern New Jersey Empower Walk and 5K Run
September 20, 9 am – 12 pm
The Autism Speaks Northern New Jersey Empower Walk & 5K Run is a vibrant, community-driven event that promotes autism awareness, inclusion, and empowerment. It offers a fun-filled day rooted in support, education, and collective action to benefit autistic individuals and their families. As part of the world’s largest autism fundraiser, this event helps raise money for vital resources, services, and support for over 1.9 million families.
Meadowlands Racetrack, 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Walk: free, Run: $35
Run the Vineyards: 10K / 5K
September 20, 9 am – 5 pm
Celebrate your love of the outdoors, running, and wine at the Federal Twist Vineyard! Run the Vineyards race series returns to this picturesque, beautiful setting for the 5th year. Choose between 5K and 10K distances that feature a mixture of roads, vineyard trail, and the beautiful D&R Canal Trail. After-party continues all day. Enjoy time with friends & family with live music and delicious handcrafted wine in a relaxed rural setting. Run the Vineyards races often sell out, so register today to guarantee your spot.
8 Federal Twist Road, Stockton, NJ
Cost: 5K-$46; 10K-$48
The Pitman Fall Craft Show
September 20, 9 am – 3 pm
The Pitman Fall Craft Show transforms Uptown into a bustling festival each year, featuring around 350 artisan vendors across 28 categories lining Broadway, Pitman Avenue, and Ballard Avenue. Drawing nearly 10,000 visitors, the event showcases not only handmade creations but also local businesses, restaurants, and nonprofits that join in with street tents, special deals, and fundraising efforts. With food trucks, community support, and free parking provided by generous sponsors, the Fall show has become a lively seasonal tradition that feels more like a giant block party than a market.
Uptown Pitman, NJ
Cost: Free
Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration
September 20, 9 am – 5 pm
Celebrate maritime heritage at the Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration! Enjoy live music, delicious seafood, craft vendors, and family-friendly activities. Experience the vibrant culture and community spirit of Wildwood Crest, NJ.
Sunset Lake along New Jersey Avenue from Rambler Road to Miami Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ
Cost: Free
Hopewell Harvest Fair
September 20, 10 am – 4 pm
Celebrate the harvest season at the Hopewell Harvest Fair! Enjoy a variety of local vendors, crafts, food trucks, and engaging activities for all ages. The event features live entertainment and a festive atmosphere, making it a perfect day out for the whole family.
Hopewell Elementary School, Hopewell, NJ
Cost: Free
Festival in the Borough
September 20, 10 am – 10 pm
This free-to-attend festival features an array of musical entertainment, artisans, crafters, exhibitors, food vendors and plenty of surprises. The festival includes three stage areas, a family fun area, a farmers market, and activities throughout the downtown business district. Free parking!
21 Belvidere Ave, Washington, NJ
Cost: Free
Festival of the Sea
September 20, 10 am – 7 pm
This event features local food, over 250 craft vendors, a beer and wine garden, music, family friendly activities. and much more.
Downtown, 601 Arnold Ave Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Cost: Free
The Great Big Book Swap Festival
September 20, 11 am – 4 pm
For book lovers and passionate readers! Swap pre-loved books, enjoy music, merch, & treats at this indoor festival with coffee house vibes.
Liquid Church, 299 Webro Rd, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 are free
Wind & Sea Festival
September 20, 11 am – 5 pm
Join this celebration of all things water at Port Monmouth’s Bayshore Waterfront Park. Visitors can enjoy tons of beach- and water-themed seaside activities.
Activities include Kayaking, Shelling, Fishing/Crabbing, Sand Casting, Sailing, Children’s Crafts, sand castle building, food and more.
Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, NJ
Cost: Free
Comfort Food Festival
September 20, 12 pm – 6 pm
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District for the Comfort Food Festival. In addition to all the great food, the street will be filled with merchandise vendors, handcrafters, kids activities, live entertainment and a beer & wine garden provided by Toms River Volunteer Fire Co. #1. Local businesses, restaurants, brewery and distillery open on the street.
Washington Street, Toms River, NJ
Cost: Free Admission & Free Parking in downtown during the event.
The Newark PorchFest
September 20, 12 pm – 6 pm (rain date Sunday, September 27th)
This FREE family-friendly event organized by the Forest Hill Community Association will feature professional and amateur performing and visual artists, as well as food trucks serving a variety of refreshments. Neighbors make their beautiful porches available to serve as community stages showcasing an extraordinary range of talented artists. Opportunities will be available to make donations to the event’s beneficiary— New Jersey Symphony. Enjoy a full afternoon of entertainment, food, and fun.
Ballantine Gates, Ballantine Parkway and Lake Street, Newark, NJ
Cost: Free
Highlands Annual Oktoberfest
September 20, 12 pm – 7 pm
The feel-good spirit of Highlands ANNUAL Oktoberfest is modeled after the traditional Munich, Germany Oktoberfest with an emphasis on eating; drinking and being merry while providing something for everyone. Authentic German food, live music, dancing and other great entertainment will be part of the Annual Oktoberfest celebration taking place in Veterans Park on Bay & Shrewsbury Avenues. The park is festive with fall decorations, the food is great and the varieties of German beers are even better. Authentic German food is a highlight of this famous festival. Executive Chef Butch Greenwaldt is preparing the menu with plenty of traditional German favorites hot off the grill such as bratwurst, knockwurst, kraut, potato pancakes, goulash, sauerbraten, and Bavarian noodles along with another tasty fare those less adventurous.
Veterans Park, 23 Bay Ave. (GPS) Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free
Latino Festival of Monmouth County
September 20, 12 pm – 7 pm
This event is a fun family oriented event with special attractions, musical acts, cultural offerings, and some of the most delicious Latin American cuisine found in Central Jersey. The festival celebrates Latino culture through music, dance, food, and entertainment!
1 E Main St, Freehold, NJ
Cost: Free
All About Downtown Street Fair
September 20, 12 pm – 8 pm
Explore Jersey City’s premier street fair with vendors offering handmade goods, local services, and delicious food. The event features live music, kids’ rides, beer gardens, and family-friendly entertainment throughout the day.
Newark Avenue, between Grove St & Coles St, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free
Bergenstock
September 20, 1 pm – 7 pm
A free music festival featuring Bergen County bands performing original music across a range of popular genres. Featuring The Crescent Kings, Kurley Skeletons, Andy Krikun Band, Divinity, Dan Sheehan, Gabbi and more.
Overpeck County Park Ampitheater, Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ
Cost: Free
The City of Linden Polish Festival
September 20, 2 pm – 7 pm
The City of Linden Annual 2025 Polish Festival – Honorary Patronage of the Consulate of the Republic of Poland in New York. Special Event Slavic Invasion, Live Polish Music and DJ, Children’s Activities, Authentic Polish Food, Beer and Wine Tent, Polish Vendors. Bringing the Polish community together for one big event
North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ
Cost: Free
Rahway Arts Festival
September 20, 2 pm – 6 pm
Immerse yourself in art and culture at the Rahway Arts Festival! The event features a wide range of art vendors, live performances, food trucks, and interactive activities. Enjoy an afternoon of creativity and community in Rahway, NJ.
Irving St, Rahway, NJ
Cost: Free
Merchantville Music Fest
September 20, 3 – 9 pm
Merchantville Music Fest is a FREE annual music festival held in downtown Merchantville, NJ. Every year, Music Fest draws a large crowd to the wonderful town to enjoy a day of music and fun. Music Fest will feature local bands, a DJ, food trucks and an event wide beer garden.
Downtown Merchantville, NJ
Cost: Free
Pine Barrens Makers Fest
September 20 & 21, 10 am – 5 pm
The Pine Barren Makers Fest is where creativity and community unite in the heart of the Pines! This lively market features talented creators, artists, and small businesses, offering unique handcrafted goods. Indulge in delicious eats from your favorite local food trucks, cool off with ice-cold craft beers at the beer garden, and enjoy a day of family fun. With scavenger hunts, exciting prizes, and interactive booths, there’s something for everyone. Come out and experience the best of local culture and craftsmanship.
3610 Nesco Rd, Hammonton, NJ
Cost: Free. $10 Parking
Terhune Orchard’s Fall Family Fun Festival Weekends
September 20 & 21, 10 am – 5 pm
Throughout the fall, guests can enjoy pick-your-own apples at the Van Kirk Road orchard and pumpkins perfect for jack-o’-lanterns or decorations, along with pumpkin painting for kids. The farm offers more than 30 attractions, including pony rides, pedal tractors, children’s games, corn stalk and hay bale mazes, barnyard animals, barnyard sports, a sunflower trail, and scavenger hunts. Free wagon rides run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and live music from local performers fills the air daily from 12 to 4 p.m. Delicious homemade food, from chili and pork sandwiches to apple cider donuts and pies, is available at Pam’s Food Pavilion, while the Barn Door Café serves cider slushes and hand-scooped ice cream. Adults can relax in the historic apple orchard with wine tastings or a glass of Terhune’s red, white, or fruit-based wines, all made from the farm’s own grapes and fruit. Discounted admission is available in advance, with free entry for children under three, and special reserved spaces and private tents are also offered. Terhune Orchards invites visitors to celebrate the season with its 50th Apple Day Festival on September 13 and 14, marking 50 years of farm festivals filled with family fun and traditions.
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ
Cost: $19.95 in advance, $24.95 day of
Sparta Renaissance Festival
September 20 & 21, 10 am – 6 pm
The Sparta NJ Renaissance Faire is a vibrant event that transports visitors to the Renaissance era with its lively atmosphere and diverse offerings. Attendees can explore an array of artisan vendors, enjoy period-inspired food and beverages, and be entertained by live music, theatrical performances, and jousting tournaments. The fair features costumed performers, interactive exhibits, and activities for all ages, including games and crafts. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking for a day of family-friendly fun, the Sparta NJ Renaissance Faire provides a unique and immersive experience set in a beautifully recreated medieval village.
Camp Sacajawea, 844 White Lake Road, Sparta NJ
Cost: Adult $20, Child (6-12) $10, Child (under 6) – FREE
Montclair Flea: Sacred Self – A Wellness Event
September 20 & 21, 11 am – 6 pm
Sacred Self is a weekend dedicated to holistic healing, featuring curated wellness vendors, hands-on workshops, yoga, mat pilates, poetry reading and nourishing foods. Explore a space where care is ritual, and discovery is part of the journey. Plus, shop a ignature mix of handmade goods, art, and vintage finds. It’s a market, a moment, and a movement—all under one roof, rain or shine.
1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ
Cost: Free
Wine Fest
September 20 & 21
Don’t miss the most anticipated and talked about fall event in New Jersey. 200+ locally produced wines from 14 of New Jersey’s favorite wineries. These local wineries can’t wait to show off their new vintages. Sample wines of all styles. You are guaranteed to find your new favorite wine
Valenzano Winery Festival Grounds, 1320 Old Indian Mills Rd, Vincentown, NJ
Cost: $15+
Fall Harvest Festival at The Historic Village at Allaire
September 20 & 21
The Harvest has been gathered and now it is time for the families of the Howell Iron Works to relax. Please join the villagers in celebrating the harvest and try your hand at apple cider pressing and the apple pie baking contest. Enjoy live animals, music, craft vendors, free glitter tattoos, wood carver, apple pie baking contest, strolling villagers, historic demonstrations, games, and so much more! There will also be demonstrations of blacksmithing, carpentry, fiber arts throughout the day. The Historic Buildings, Bakery (with lots of fall treats), and General Store will be open for you to visit.
The Historic Village at Allaire 4263 Atlantic Ave, Wall Township, NJ
Cost: $5 – $10
Rose Squared Art Show Anderson Park
September 20 & 21, 10 am – 5 pm
Rose Squared Art Shows presents more than 130 artisans at Anderson Park. 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. Anderson Park is a 14.85-acre small suburban park in Upper Montclair NJ maintained by the Essex County Department of Parks, our Rose Squared partner. This easily accessible picturesque park is a lovely setting and has a fantastic layout for strolling through the art show while shopping and engaging with artists.
274 Bellevue Ave, Montclair, NJ
Cost: Free
Mountan Creek Oktoberfest
September 20 & 21, 12 pm – 7 pm
Experience Oktoberfest in Vernon, New Jersey with live music, a wide variety of German, domestic and seasonal beers, ciders, & more, authentic German food, and activities for kids and adults alike.
Red Tail Lodge at Mountain Creek, 200 Route 94, Vernon, NJ
Cost: $25, kids 6 and under are free
Glen Rock Street Fair & Craft Show
September 21, 11 am – 4 pm
Come down to the Glen Rock Street Fair & Craft Show and enjoy a day of family fun with original and interesting Arts & Crafts, Artists, Crafters, Vendors, Food, Games, Family Fun, live music, DJ, performances and more!
Rock Rd and Glen Ave, Glen Rock, NJ
Cost: Free
Arts & Cars: Downtown Art Festival & Classic Car Show
September 21, 10 am – 4 pm
The Summit Downtown Art Festival is an outdoor, juried art show and showcases a diverse range of artistic talents, featuring local artists and artisans presenting their creations in various mediums, including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and more. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore and purchase unique and original items. The Art Festival, organized by the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will be located on Springfield Avenue between Beechwood Road and Summit Avenue.
Springfield Avenue between Beechwood Road and Summit Avenue, Summit, NJ
Cost: Free
Collingswood Clover Market: Fall
September 21, 10 am – 4 pm
This Market will feature 100+ carefully curated vendors with a wide variety of handmade and vintage goods along with 10 food & beverage trucks, live music, free kids’ crafts and many nearby shopping and dining options. The Market is produced in partnership with the Borough of Collingswood.
Downtown Collingswood, NJ
Cost: Free
Family Fall Fest at MarketFair
September 21, 12 pm – 4 pm
A fun-filled day at Central Jersey Family Fall Fest. Expect games, food, activities, and more from exciting local vendors for kids and parents.
3535 U.S. 1 Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free
