NJIB’s Guide to 25+ New Jersey Events April 17 – 19, 2026
Spring is here, and we’re excited! New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s Guide to New Jersey Events April 17 – 19, 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 15, and Saturday, April 18, and LSC After Dark: Choose Your Own Arc on Thursday, April 16.
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LSC After Dark: Choose Your Own Arc
April 16, 6 pm – 10 pm
On April 16th, #LSCAfterDark and Kage Kickback are bringing you Choose Your Arc, the ultimate crossover event where fandoms collide! Whether you’re a hero, a villain, a gamer, or a casual enthusiast, this is your chance to choose from infinite storylines. Power up with your crew and get ready for a night of battles, beats, and booze while you experience the multiverse. Bring your main character energy, cosplay is encouraged, but not required! The event includes Magical Girl Masquerade Ball by Magical Girls Festival and Moonies Club, Smash Bros Tournament by Video Game Amateurs, Speed friending, cosplay runway, & scavenger hunt by Anime Social Nexus.
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $25
Bell Works Fresh Saturday Farmer + Makers Market
April 18, 11 am – 4 pm
Discover a curated selection of handmade goods, vintage finds, delicious food, produce, and more from talented local makers and food purveyors.
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: Free
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
Now– 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
Holland Ridge Farms
Now – Early May
Possibly the most popular place for picking tulips in NJ, Holland Ridge Farms is the biggest U-Pick flower spot in the USA. They are a family-owned flower grower and flower farm located in Monmouth County. With over 100 different varieties in a rainbow of colors, there’s a tulip for everyone. Come pick from over 8 million for just $1 per stem – 50c on weekdays! It’s also a very popular spot for taking photos. If you can’t make it in person, they can ship flowers directly to you.
PLUS – Shop from local artisans at their weekly market hosted by Asbury Fresh every Saturday and Sunday throughout the season.
86 Rues Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ
Ort Farms
Now – early May
If you’re looking for a classic spring-in-Jersey experience, pick-your-own tulips at Ort Farms are about as wholesome (and photogenic) as it gets. In early spring, the farm transforms into rows of vibrant tulip fields bursting with color. Visitors can wander through the blooms, take photos, and hand-pick their own bouquet straight from the field. After picking your tulips, you can grab fresh ice cream, baked pies, or BBQ, and soak in the laid-back, family-friendly vibe. Admission includes 2 stems and $2 per stem for each additional.
25 Bartley Road, Long Valley, NJ
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week
Now – April 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
Rahway Taste of Spring
April 17, 5:30 pm – 9 pm
Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe, the Rahway City Council, and the City of Rahway’s Special Improvement District invite you to get your taste buds ready for their premier Restaurant Tasting Event, happening in Downtown Rahway—the Rahway Taste of Spring! This event has been widely recognized as the largest tasting event of its kind in the NJ/NY Metro Area, typically with upwards of 40 eateries and bakeries, plus an additional 40 stations of national distributors of fine wine, boutique beers and aperitifs.
Rahway Recreation Center, 275 East Milton Avenue Rahway, NJ
Asbury Park Spring Disco + Night Market
April 17, 6 pm – 11 pm
This 21+ event celebrates food, music and community in Asbury Park. Get ready to dance the night away withincredible DJs, indulge in mouthwatering food, and shop the best local makers, crafts and art!
Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $35.50
Spring Rummage Sale
April 17 (9 am – 4 pm) & 18 (9 am – 1 pm)
The First United Methodist Church of Toms River is hosting its Annual Spring Rummage Sale. Shoppers can browse a wide variety of gently used items, including clothing for all ages, shoes, purses, kitchen items, small electrical appliances, holiday décor, housewares, linens and bedding, toys, games, and more. A special $5 Bag Sale will take place on Saturday, giving bargain hunters the chance to fill a bag with great finds for one low price. Please note that purchases are cash only, and all sales are final with no refunds or returns.While you shop, stop by the Casual Café, which will be open with snacks and lunch available for purchase.
129 Chestnut Street, Toms River, NJ
Cost: Free
Garden State Art Weekend
April 17 – 19
Garden State Art Weekend is a one-of-a-kind, state-wide celebration of art in New Jersey. The mission is to create an inclusive, once-a-year art weekend for all to enjoy. 3 Days, 18 counties, 103 venues.
Statewide!
Cost: Ticketing and registration details vary by participating location.
Elephant Talk Indie Music Festival
April 17 – 19
The Elephant Talk Indie Music Festival brings three days of grassroots indie energy to the Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall. Expect a packed lineup of emerging artists, local bands, and creative community vibes curated by longtime organizer Jerry Ryan, who keeps the festival intentionally intimate and artist focused.
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $15 per day admission-$30 for weekend pass
Collingswood Green Festival
April 18, 9 am – 2 pm
Celebrate spring and all things green by joining your friends and neighbors at Collingswood’s Annual Green Festival, located just off Haddon Ave on Irvin Ave near the PATCO High-Speed line. Enjoy Local sustainable food, organic gardening, water conservation, renewable energy, environmentally-friendly construction, and more. You will also get an opportunity to learn about smart green living from local activists and experts. Activities for kids include a Fun Zone featuring face painting, sidewalk chalk drawing, games, arts and crafts, and more
Irvin Ave, Collingswood, NJ
Cost: Free
Daffodil Day in Moorestown
April 18, 10 am – 4 pm
This spring event features daffodils, horse-drawn carriages, live entertainment, arts & crafts, family activities, sidewalk sales, and more.
Main Street, between Chester Ave and Church St, Moorestown, NJ
Cost: Free
Hoboken’s Earth Date Gate Sale
April 18, 10 am – 2 pm
Join the City of Hoboken and the Hoboken Green Team for a citywide gate sale in celebration of Earth Day! The community event allows residents to sell secondhand items right from their gates or stoops, promoting reuse, reducing landfill waste, and supporting sustainability. An interactive map of participating homes will guide shoppers throughout Hoboken. Residents who don’t have access to a stoop or gate are also welcome to participate! Residents will be permitted to set up a table in Church Square Park to sell their gently used items.
Hoboken, NJ
Cost: Free to Shop. $25 suggested donation to participate
Family Fun Day at The Brilliant Sheppard Alpaca Farm
April 18, 11 am – 4 pm
Join the farm for a Spring Family Fun Day filled with activities for all ages. Guests can enjoy local vendors, food trucks, a kids play zone, family picnic areas, face painting, lawn games, and animal activities throughout the day. Visitors will have the chance to take an alpaca for a walk—just like walking a dog—or snap a fun photo in the kissing booth with an alpaca smooch. The day also includes opportunities to meet the farm’s adorable pigs, friendly farm dogs, and energetic goats who are always excited for feeding time. Guests can take part in feeding the animals during the farm’s hourly feeding sessions, giving everyone a hands-on chance to interact with the animals throughout the day.
1148 Somers Point Rd, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Crawfish and Jazz Festival
April 18, 11 am – 7 pm
Get ready to laissez les bons temps rouler at our Crawfish & Jazz Festival—a Taste of New Orleans brought straight to you! All day long, dive into mountains of live, spicy crawfish, along with mouthwatering seafood and a lineup of incredible food vendors serving bold Southern flavors. The air will be buzzing with the sounds of brass bands featuring the Street Beat Brass & The Gumbo Gumbas, toe-tapping jazz, and high-energy Zydeco music that’ll keep you dancing.
Washington Lake Park, Sewell, NJ
Cost: $7 tickets in advance, day of event – $10. Under 5 free.
Boots in the Borough
April 18, 11 am – 2 pm
Grab your boots and head over to Washington Borough for a day of live country music, line dancing, vendors, contests, food and more.
44 E Washington Ave, Washington, NJ
Cost: Free
Ocean City Doo Dah Parade
April 18, 12 pm – 2 pm
The Doo Dah Parade Welcome in the Spring season with this comedy parade complete with over 300 basset hounds. It begins Noon on Asbury Ave. from 6th Street to 12th Street and then up to the Boardwalk ending at 6th & Boardwalk.
Ocean City, NJ
Cost: Free
Fur Baby Food & Music Fest
April 18, 12 pm – 5 pm
Fur Baby Fest returns for its fourth year as one of the region’s biggest pet-friendly food, music, and adoption festivals. Held at Freedom Park in Medford, the event features more than 13 food vendors, live music, shopping with vendors for both people and pets, and plenty of family-friendly activities including face painting, games, and a dog agility course. Pets can join in the fun with a pet costume contest, while guests relax with food, drinks, and entertainment. Portions of the proceeds and alcohol sales will benefit Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter, helping support animals in need of loving homes.
Freedom Park, 86 Union St, Medford, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 are free
New Brunswick Spring Festival & Bazaar
April 18, 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Asbury Park Bazaar, in partnership with New Brunswick City Center, will debut the New Brunswick Spring Festival & Bazaar on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This free, open-air street festival will transform George Street into a vibrant destination for shopping, music, food, and community connection. With the theme “The 90s Are Back in Full Bloom,” the event brings a nostalgic, high-energy atmosphere to downtown New Brunswick—marking the first spring edition of the Bazaar in the city following a successful holiday market debut in December. At the heart of the festival is its curated vendor marketplace, featuring a diverse lineup of local makers, artists, and small businesses. Attendees can shop across categories including handmade goods, original artwork, vintage clothing, accessories, home décor, and more—each offering one-of-a-kind items and small-batch goods.
New Brunswick City Center (George Street between Church & Paterson), New Brunswick, NJ
Cost: Free
Pork Roll vs.Taylor Ham 5K / 10K & 2K Pup Strut
April 19, 8:30 am
The inaugural Pork Roll vs. Taylor Ham 5K/10K and 2K Pup Strut invites runners and walkers to Duke Island Park for a fun and lighthearted race celebrating New Jersey’s favorite breakfast debate. Participants can choose their distance and enjoy a relaxed, untimed event focused on community, laughter, and a great day outdoors. Finishers will receive a unique medal and a Pork Roll or Taylor Ham treat of their choice, while four-legged companions in the Pup Strut will also get a special treat. The event supports Good News Home Inc., a nonprofit that has provided residential treatment and recovery support for women overcoming substance abuse for more than 40 years. T-Shirts guaranteed if you register by March 28th. Please identify if you are team Pork Roll or Taylor Ham
Duke Island Park, 191 Old York Rd, Bridgewater, NJ
Cost: 5K – $38, 10K – $48, 2K Pup Strut – $25, Prices increase by $10 per race 14 days before race day!
Spring Festival and Earth Day Celebration
April 19, 11 am – 4 pm
Celebrate Earth Day at the Spring Festival with a day full of educational exhibits, hands-on activities, and family-friendly entertainment. Guests can explore free Earth Day exhibits and presentations while enjoying colonial craft demonstrations such as glass making, pottery, hearth cooking, and spinning and weaving. The festival also features farm animals, kids crafts and games, live music, craft vendors, food trucks, and a magic show. Visitors can take part in guided Battlefield Tours and Whitall House Tours for a deeper look into the area’s history, making it a fun and engaging day for the whole family.
Red Bank Battlefield 100 Hessian Ave. National Park, NJ
Cost: Free
Bullypalooza
April 19, 12 pm – 4 pm
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at “Bullypalooza,” a festive fundraiser supporting a Belmar-based bulldog rescue group! Join the fun on Sunday, April 19 (weather permitting) at Bar Anticipation for an afternoon dedicated to helping rescued English and French bulldogs in need. This high-energy event raises funds to cover medical expenses for the rescue’s dogs while bringing the community together for a great cause. Guests can enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with fellow dog lovers—and don’t miss one of the highlights of the day: a hilarious and adorable dog bathing suit contest! While bulldogs will be the stars of the show, all dogs are welcome to join in on the fun. “Bullypalooza” has been a beloved local tradition for years, previously held at the Wonder Bar, and now finds a new home at Bar A. Admission supports a registered New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing and caring for bulldogs. Bring your pup, bring your friends, and come out for an unforgettable day filled with fun, fundraising, and plenty of adorable faces!
Bar A, Lake Como, NJ
Cost: $10
Bloomfest
April 19, 11 am – 5 pm
Enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children’s activities, live music, a crafter’s marketplace, food, and more!
Essex County Branch Brook Park, Cherry Blossom Welcome Center, Mill Street Entrance, Belleville + Prudential Concert Grove, Clifton Avenue Entrance, Newark, NJ
Cost: Free
Annual Morristown Restaurant Week
April 20 – 24
The most delicious week of the year! Over 40 restaurants offering prix fixe menus and special promotions join us each year for a week in April to offer a variety of dining options for families, date nights, business occasions and more. In addition to special menus and dining deals, Morristown Restaurant Week boasts special events at many of its restaurants including wine pairings, tasting menus and special entertainment.
Morristown, NJ
Cost: Varies Per Restaurant
