NJIB’s Guide to 15+ New Jersey Events April 10 – 12, 2026
Spring is here, and we’re excited! New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s Guide to New Jersey Events April 10 – 12, 2026 is your go-to source for the best events happening across the Garden State! From fun festivals and food-filled weekends to family-friendly expos, live entertainment, and unique seasonal celebrations, this month has plenty to do across the state.
Always check the weather and the event links before you attend in case of cancellations and rescheduling.
For more New Jersey events throughout the year, check out our Event Guide.
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Bonus! Come see NJIB at Bell Works Fresh on Wednesday, April 8, and the New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market: Spring Fling on April 11 and 12!
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New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market: Spring Fling
April 11 & 12
The New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market (Formally known as the TPRFM) returns for its annual SPRING FLING Market at the NJ Expo Center. Featuring more than 450+ different small businesses, artists & makers each day with indoor vendors, live music, food trucks, celebrity guests, live tattooing and more.
NJ Expo Center, Edison, NJ
Cost: $15+
Dalton Farms
Now – April 24
Stroll through breathtaking fields of vibrant tulips and daffodils and pick your own open daily from 10 am – 7 pm. On weekends, enjoy live music, delicious food vendors, and a refreshing beer garden. With a rich history dating back to 1790, the Dalton family proudly continues this tradition under the ownership of Keith, Ann, and Connor. Spanning 99 acres, Dalton Farms is a family-owned and operated farm conveniently located in southern New Jersey, just off Route 322.
660 Oak Grove Rd, Swedesboro, NJ
Arrowhead Farmstead’s Dinosaur and Tulip Festival
April 9 – May 3
Arrowhead Farmstead will be open from April 5th to April 27th for its Dinosaur and Tulip Festival. Admission for tulip-only days is $22 per person, while admission for Tulip and Dinosaur Festival days is $28 per person. The farm will operate from 9 AM to 5 PM, with the last entrance at 4 PM. Tickets will be available for purchase online only. Admission includes access to the tulip fields and various photo opportunities throughout the farm, a scenic tractor ride, a meet-and-greet with dinosaurs, live dinosaur stage shows, and the chance to observe over 30 animatronic dinosaurs across the property.
135 Iron Ore Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ
Midnight Market Jersey City
April 10 & 11, 6 pm – 12 am
Midnight Market is a late night foodie festival for adults who love to eat, drink, and dance. Think 20+ food vendors, $5 small plates, multiple bars, live DJs, and dancing all night! Bring your crew, bring a date, or just bring yourself. The most important thing is that you bring your appetite. 21+ older!
Harborside Atrium, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $24.28+
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week
April 10 – 19
Enjoy a 3-course meal with your choice of appetizer, main course, and dessert for either $32.26 or $42.26 at a participating Jersey Shore restaurant.
Participating Restaurants in the Jersey Shore
Beach Sweeps
April 11, 9 am – 12:30 pm
The Beach Sweeps are held at over 80+ locations throughout New Jersey. Volunteers gather from Raritan to Delaware Bays and along the ocean to clean beaches and waterways, as well as underwater sites. They join as groups (community, school, business, and organization), families, or individuals. Participants collect and record valuable data about debris, which is presented in annual reports and used to advance federal, state, and local programs to reduce litter.
Various Locations in NJ
Kites at the Pier Festival
April 11, 9 am – 4 pm
A day of great family fun featuring kite flyers from all areas of the eastern seaboard flying their most incredible creations! Every kind of kite imaginable will be at the annual Kites at the Pier Festival. Kites of all shapes and sizes – from inflatable flying creatures to traditional kites – will be flying high over the beach between Avenue and McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch. A dazzling display of giant kites will be visible for miles and miles.
Pier Village, Ocean Ave and Centennial Dr, Long Branch, NJ
Reed’s Farm Springfest
April 11, 10 am – 2 pm
20+ vendors featuring vintage, sustainable & upcycled goods, plants, crafts, original art, cottage foods, antiques, farm fresh produce, handmade goods and much more. SpringFest will have family-friendly activities like face painting, lawn games, live demonstrations & live music on the lawn.
Reed’s Farm, 5075 Spruce Ave, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Cost: Free
Atlantic City Beer Fest
April 11, 2 Sessions
After 20 years of beers, bands, memories, and absolute mayhem, the Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival rolls back into the Atlantic City Convention Center for one final weekend, a true Last Call honoring everything this festival has meant to the craft beer community. On Saturday, April 11th, we send off two decades of AC Beer Fest with one last savory hoorah, built for the fans who turned this event into one of the most beloved beer festivals in the country. There will be two sessions of craft beer, music, food, education, mayhem, weirdness, and that signature AC Beer Fest chaos you’ve come to love. Attendees will explore breweries, compare classics, discover new releases, and connect directly with the brew teams who helped build both the region’s beer culture and this festival’s legacy.
Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Blvd , Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: Tickets
World Food Festival
April 11, 12 pm – 7 pm
Megabite Events’ 3rd Annual World Food Festival kicks off the 2026 season with a celebration of global flavors, music, and family-friendly fun in Colonia. Guests can take a culinary trip around the world with more than 14 food vendors serving authentic international dishes, while enjoying live music and entertainment throughout the event. A selection of international beverages, including beer, wine, and hard seltzers, will also be available. With free parking and affordable admission, the festival invites families and food lovers alike to come together and celebrate the diversity of cuisines from around the globe.
St. John Vianney Church, 420 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 are free
Annual Battle & Brews Bound Brook Historical Tour & Pub Crawl
April 11, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Learn about Bound Brook’s historic role in the Revolutionary War, discover new things happening in area, and socialize over food and drinks. Join for a stroll around the Borough of Bound Brook! This FREE historic walking tour will give you interesting information about Bound Brook’s past and present. You will stop at participating locations for food and drinks, and their partners will provide free samplings along the way! Desired beverages are for purchase by attendees at each bar. Must be 21+ to participate. Event will take place rain or shine.The event is presented by the Borough of Bound Brook and the Bound Brook Revitalization Partnership. The Battle of Bound Brook reenactment is recognized by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution as a national event.
10 Hamilton Street Bound Brook, NJ
Cost: Free
Hoboken Mac & Cheese Festival
April 11, 1 pm – 5 pm
Join the Party With Purpose for a Mac & Cheese crawl you don’t want to miss! Round up your crew, bring your family, and get ready to sample all kinds of Mac & Cheese creations (more on that below) from some of the best spots in Hoboken. Your ticket includes a sample of Mac & Cheese from every participating location. A portion of each ticket will benefit Party With Purpose*, a Hoboken non-profit supporting children’s initiatives
Downtown Hoboken, NJ
Cost: $27.50 – $75.50
Ocean City CON Sports Memorabilia Show
April 11 (10 am – 5 pm) & 12 (10 am – 4 pm)
The show for comic book and memorabilia enthusiasts will feature vendors showcasing sports memorabilia, in addition to sports stars who will conduct question-and-answer sessions and sign autographs.
In front of the Music Pier. Ocean City, NJ
Cost: Free admission
Smithville’s Annual Renaissance Faire
April 11 & 12, 11 am – 5 pm
England comes alive as Historic Smithville transforms into the Shire of Smithville! Step back in time and celebrate the spirit of the English Renaissance, as the good Duke of Northumberland proclaims merriment for all. This lively, family-friendly festival is filled with comedy and tragedy, sword fighting and stage combat, music and dance, gallant knights, clever jesters, and plenty of surprises around every corner. Wander the village as performers bring Olde England to life, and browse the wares of local artisans and traveling merchants offering historically inspired treasures and beautifully crafted goods. Join the players of the New Jersey Renaissance Faire and enjoy a joyful journey to the days of yore, when laughter was loud and spirits were merry.
Route 9 & Moss Mill Road (GPS: 1 North New York Road) Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
JC’s Annual Spring Vendor Pop-Up & Craft Fair at the Fanwood Train Station
April 12, 10 am – 4 pm
You will be pleasantly surprised when you see the array of top-notch exhibitors selling quality items, arts and crafts, and collectibles. All exhibitors are hand-picked and chosen for their unique items, hand-made creations, start-ups, and well-groomed businesses, and together they create this posh marketplace. Stop by…shop a little, relax, and enjoy the good food, great music, and 60+ exhibitors.Held in the south side Fanwood Train Station Parking Lot, this event will feature gourmet food trucks, and live music throughout the day.
236 South Ave, Fanwood, NJ
Cost: Free
NJ Card Market
April 12, 10 am – 4 pm
The premier event in northern NJ for all trading cards (gaming, sports and non-sports). A FREE admission, family friendly event for all!
1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair NJ
Daffodil Day at Reeves Reed Arboretum
April 12, 11 am – 3 pm
Daffodil Day is a decades-old tradition in Summit, when visitors to the Arboretum have an opportunity to enjoy one of the largest daffodil collections in New Jersey – over 50,000 bulbs in bloom in the Arboretum’s glacially carved Daffodil Bowl. The day’s activities include Spring-themed games and crafts, a story trail, music, food, market vendors, their current art exhibit, and The Green Goats.
165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ
Cost: $15
Clinton’s Art in Bloom Festival
April 12, 11 am – 4 pm
Main St., East Main St., and Lower Center St. comes alive with over 100 local artists and artisans showcasing their unique works. From handcrafted jewelry to vintage-inspired handbags, pottery, textiles, and more — there’s something for everyone! Plus, enjoy live music, a kids zone, and wine & beer gardens.
47 Main St, Clinton, NJ
Cost: Free
