NJIB’s Guide to 20+ New Jersey Events June 26 – 28, 2026
How are we at the last weekend in June? Now that it’s officially Summer, NJ Events are heating up! New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s Guide to New Jersey Events, June 26th – 28th, is your go-to source for the best events happening across this great state! From fun festivals and food-filled weekends to family-friendly expos, live entertainment, and unique seasonal celebrations – there’s plenty to do this weekend!
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NJIB’s Guide to New Jersey Events June 26 – 28, 2026:
Featured Event!
Asbury Park Beer Wine and Spirits Fest
June 27, 1 pm – 4:30 pm
Enjoy an entire session at Bradley Park with your favorite local brew or exotic wine. Guests will enjoy beer, wine, and spirits samples paired with live entertainment, food and interactive games.
Bradley Park, 101-199 Fifth Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $15 – $60, save 40% with code NJIB
Chester Fireman’s Carnival
June 23 – 27, 6:30 pm – 10 pm
This family friendly event features a variety of family-friendly rides, games, music, food, a beer tent, and Fireworks show on Friday, June 26th.
Chubb Park, Chester, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Montville Independence Day Celebration
June 24 – 26
This three-day family event features carnival rides, live music, food, eating contests, and a fireworks display.
Montville Township High School, 100 Horseneck Road, Montville, NJ
Cost: Free to attend. $10 parking is good for the weekend
SoccerFest26
June 25 – 27
The three-day festival will feature live World Cup match screenings, international food offerings, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, a vendor marketplace, and the South Jersey Flavorfest Wine Village featuring regional wineries. Designed as a welcoming destination for both passionate soccer fans and casual visitors, SoccerFest26 will create a vibrant festival atmosphere where guests can gather to watch matches, explore local vendors, enjoy live performances, and celebrate the tournament together.
Wiggins Park, Camden, NJ
Cost: Free
Barking Lots
June 26, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Come for an evening of food, drinks, live music, and summer fun, all while helping support homeless animals in the community. Enjoy delicious food trucks, Tito’s cocktails & local brews, Live music from Emotional Damage, Corn hole, games & family fun. Bringing your pup? Don’t miss: PAW-casso paintings and a Doggie pool party fundmission is FREE! Drink tickets will be available for guests who wish to enjoy alcohol. Please remember to bring your ID.
509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees, NJ
Cost: Free
Annual North Beach Atlantic City Fireworks Celebration
June 26, 6 pm – 9 pm
Hosted in partnership with Fireworks by Grucci, America’s First Family of Fireworks, the event will be free and open to the public and will feature several viewing locations throughout the north end of the boardwalk, including: Steel Pier, Resorts Casino Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Showboat, and Ocean Casino Resort. Tennessee Avenue restaurants are also sponsoring the celebration. Live music, drink specials, and other activations can be found from 6 to 9 p.m. across the North Beach boardwalk area prior to the fireworks.
North Beach Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: Free
Montclair Improv Comedy
June 26, 8 pm
It’s time to laugh again! Montclair Improv Comedy returns to Cinema505 An evening of original long form and short form improv comedy from veterans of Chicago, NY, and LA’s best-known improv theaters. You won’t see the same show twice. Performers from iO, Annoyance Theatre, Second City, The Groundlings, iO West, Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), The Magnet, and the PIT. Doors open at 7:30pm. Alcoholic beverages and concessions will be available for purchase.
505 Bloomfield Avenue Montclair, NJ
Cost: $15 Reg/ $11 member
Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival
June 26 – 28
Rock, Ribs and Ridges is a three-day outdoor bash, with a road trip feel even if you live 30 minutes away. You can post up all day, grab barbecue from competing vendors, and let the music do the heavy lifting. The genre leans rock, with a mix of classic-leaning acts and crowd-pleasers. Best for friend groups, couples, and families who want a full weekend, not a single night. Bring ear protection for kids, consider camping or nearby stays, and arrive early for parking and better sightlines.
Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $45.20 – $157.20, Children ages 12 and under Free
Margate Beachstock
June 27, 8 am – 10 pm (Rain date is June 28th)
Margate heats up in June, and never more so than for BEACHSTOCK: The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party. Admission is always FREE and no beach badges are ever required at the event. This year features new food vendors, more kids’ activities, an eclectic live music line-up, free surf and kite lessons, cornhole, volleyball, obstacle course, Tiki Beach Bar, and so much more.
On the beach between Huntington and Granville Avenues, Margate, NJ
Cost: Free
Centennial Day Street Fair & Fireworks
June 27, 11 am – 4 pm
A full day with live music, games, rides, food vendors, and fireworks just after sunset.
Main Street, Wyckoff, NJ and Memorial Field, Wyckoff, NJ
Cost: Free. Suggest donations to Wyckoff Fire Dept/EMS via contributions payable through Paypal or Venmo
Wings & Things: Arts and Crafts Festival Featuring Hot Rods at the Hangar
June 27, 10 am – 4 pm
Wings & Things transforms NASW’s historic WWII-era hangar into a lively, family-friendly celebration of local talent, history, and community. Guests can shop handmade goods from artisan vendors, enjoy face painting, kids’ crafts, and new activities like a Model Airplane Building Workshop. Live music keeps the energy high, while food trucks, a Beer & Wine Garden, and the popular Hot Rods at the Hangar car display round out the fun. More than a summer festival, Wings & Things is a vital fundraiser supporting NASW’s mission to preserve aviation history.
500 Forrestal Road, Cape May, NJ
Annual Taste of Highlands
June 27, 12 pm – 5 pm
You won’t want to miss this spectacular event with five hours of scrumptious samplings and cocktails at Highlands restaurants and establishments. The event will take place rain or shine. Your ticket includes a map of your Taste of Highlands destinations, free samples, and access to the Seastreak Shuttle that will be making stops at all the locations throughout the day. Nowhere else will you find such an eclectic selection of cuisine served from Highlands restaurants and establishments in a half-square mile. Ticket holders must check in at Huddy Park on Bay & Waterwitch Avenues and pick up their map/bracelet between 11 am and 12:30 pm. (Ticket check-in and sales will close promptly at 12:30 pm)You will be greeted at each establishment and present your map to be stamped. Visit ALL stops and be eligible to win a pair of tickets to future events. Turn in your fully stamped map to your last stop for your entry to be considered.
Huddy Park Check in, 329 Bay Ave. Highlands, NJ
Cost: $50
TD Bank Food Truck Festival
June 27, 4 pm – 10 pm
NJMP’s 10th Annual Food Truck Festival will be held on June 27, 2026, 4pm – 10pm, hosting a variety of the best food trucks! There will be vendors, music, on-track action, and more! Admission is FREE to the event and there will be plenty of food available for purchase – but that goes without saying. Please bring your own seating if desired (lawn chairs, camping chairs, blankets, etc.)
New Jersey Motorsports Park, 8000 Dividing Creek Rd, Millville, NJ
Cost: Free
Lunar Faire Night Market: 80s/90s
June 27, 5 pm – 10 pm
The Lunar Faire Night Market invites attendees to step back in time on Saturday, June 27, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick, New Jersey. This all-ages, in-person event features an ’80s and ’90s theme, promising a vibrant evening packed with diverse shopping, curated potions, unique attractions, and excellent food options. Designed to deliver an unforgettable night out under the moon, the market provides free parking for guests looking to explore its nostalgic and mystical offerings.
Middlesex County Fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ
Cost: $15 in advance, $25 at the door
Brew at the Zoo
June 27, 6 pm – 9 pm
The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo and the Zoological Society of New Jersey will celebrate Brew at the Zoo. Enjoy 50+ craft beers and live entertainment, fun non-alcoholic beverages, food vendors, and extended animal viewing hours.
Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ
Cost: Tickets
The Great Big Book Swap After Dark
June 27, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Welcome to The Great Big Book Swap After Dark! Join for an evening of swap filled with books, music, mocktails, and nightclub vibes. Swap your old books with fellow readers, meet new authors, savor dance music and tasty mocktails, and dive into the addictive, friendliest challenge to find your next favorite read. This swap is at night—so bring your glow! Since the house lights will be low, flashlights, book lights, lanterns, or any fun light-up gear is encouraged. It’s also more streamlined, you can bring 5 BOOKS MAX.
Dover Sportsplex, 111 Bassett Highway, Dover, NJ
Cost: $5
Fantasy Faire
June 27 & 28, 10 am – 4 pm
Join WheatonArts for FANTASY FAIRE, a family-friendly festival of medieval folklore & fun! Fantasy Faire features talented performers as they bring to life the “Kingdom of Wheaton” by enacting a series of interconnected shows throughout the day. Everyone is welcome to come dressed in their favorite fantasy garbs and interact with strolling costumed characters portraying historical and mythical figures. Enjoy a variety of live performances, including storytellers, dancing, drumming, and sword demonstrations, as well as retail merchants, pirate games, scavenger hunts, and more. Watch as colorful champions battle to save the Kingdom of Wheaton.
1000 Village Drive, Millville, NJ
Cost: $14 adults, $13 senior adults (62+), $78students, and children five and under are free
Blueberry Bash
June 27 & 28, 10 am – 5 pm
Join Terhune Orchards to celebrate “everything blueberry” at the Blueberry Bash. Lots of fun for all ages throughout the weekend. Take a stroll around the farm including a visit to the 2-acre Pick-Your-Own blueberry patch (picking is as supplies last and not included in admission). Activities include a puppet show, and bubble party for kids, live country music, and more. Enjoy a buffet full of lots of blueberry treats and homemade goodies.
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ
Cost: $16.50-$41.50
Garden State Comic Fest
June 27 & 28
The Garden State Comic Fest, the ultimate gathering for fans of comics, cosplay, and all things pop culture, is back and ready to bring another unforgettable experience to enthusiasts of all ages. The Garden State Comic Fest is renowned for its commitment to providing an inclusive environment where fans can indulge in their shared passion for comics, movies, TV shows, gaming, and more. This year’s edition promises to be bigger and better than ever before, featuring an impressive lineup of special guests, interactive panels, and a diverse range of vendors offering a treasure trove of collectibles.
Richard J. Codey Arena, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ
Cost: Tickets
Hammonton Red White and Blue Berry Festival
June 28, 10 am – 4 pm
This family event features live music, kids’ rides and activities, a classic car show, a blueberry pie-eating contest, arts and crafts, food, and more.
Hammonton High School,566 Old Forks Road, Hammonton, NJ
Cost: Free admission, Free parking
Princeton Yoga Fest
June 28, 10 am – 6 pm
Princeton Yoga Fest brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the unifying power of yoga. This annual event offers a powerful lineup of classes, vendors, and the much-anticipated return of the Silent Disco Flow. This celebration of movement, mindfulness, and community is held in partnership with lululemon.
Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free – $65
Rancocas Woods Craft & Antique Show
June 28, 10 am – 3 pm
A monthly outdoor market featuring an eclectic mix of local handmade, vintage & antique goods with food trucks, live music and a pop-up beer garden.
118 Creek Road, Mount Laurel, NJ
Cost: Free
