NJIB’s Guide to 50+ Free New Jersey Events April 2026
Looking for free events to enjoy in New Jersey this April? From vibrant festivals to educational workshops, the Garden State has many exciting activities for all ages and interests. Explore local art exhibitions, join community clean-up initiatives, or attend outdoor concerts—all without spending a dime. Whether you’re a New Jersey resident or just visiting, April is the perfect time to experience the diverse and lively events that the state has to offer, without breaking the bank.
Always check the weather and the event links before you attend in case of cancellations and rescheduling.
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New Jersey Free Events April 2026:
Featured!
Area 57
April 25, 11 am – 5 pm
Everyone wants to know more about drones and robots these days! If you count yourself among the curious, check out Area 57 on April 25, 2026. Event highlights include combat robots, drone demonstrations with WarrenUAS (Warren Community College’s Unmanned Aerial Systems program), FRC robot teams, and fun STEM games and activities. The event will be action-packed with areas to: Build! Crash! Fly! Play! Learn! Watch! and even Race!
Warren Technical School, 1500 Route 57, Washington, NJ
Seashore Open House
April 1, 1 pm – 4 pm
The Monmouth County Park System will host its annual Seashore Open House on Wednesday, April 1. Held from 1-4 p.m. at the Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Activity Center, Long Branch, this event features hands-on activities that will entertain and educate you and your family about the shore and the sea. Park System Naturalists will be there to chat about the seashore and the small aquatic animals on display.
Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Activity Center, Long Branch, NJ
Haddon Home Care Senior Expo 2026
April 2, 11 am – 3 pm
Explore senior resources tailored to enhancing health, safety, and quality of life, and attend free “Ask The Expert” sessions focused on dementia support, eldercare financial and legal planning, and more. Sponsors and vendors include dozens of South Jersey-area businesses and community resources, including assisted living communities, physical and occupational therapy providers, hospice and home care providers, elder law and estate planning attorneys, police and fire safety representatives, advocacy and community programs, memory care communities, and medical specialists.
Collingswood Grand Ballroom, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ
Easter Egg-stravaganza
April 3, 1 pm
Hop down the bunny trail and have fun at this year’s Easter Egg-stravanganza. The Great Egg Drop will also be happening at the Toy Market, and the Easter Bunny will also be available for photos.
Downtown Hammonton, NJ
Easter EGGStravaganZOO
April 3 – 5, 10 am – 2 pm
Easter Egg Hunt and all day festivities at your favorite Zoo! Visitors will have an opportunity to have their picture taken with the popular rabbit – so bring your camera. The annual event sponsored by the Cape May County Board of Commissioners includes educational displays, live entertainment, scavenger hunt, crafts and, most importantly, animals
Cape May County Park & Zoo 707 U.S. 9 Middle Township, NJ
Spring Celebration at the Pier
April 4, 10 am – 3 pm
Celebrate Spring at Pier Village from on Festival Plaza. The day will feature shopping, children’s activities, DJ, games, balloon artist, inflatable rides, face painting, a special appearance from the Easter Bunny and more right on the jewel of the Jersey Shore. New this year: Village-Wide Store Egg Hunt!
Pier Village, Ocean Ave and Centennial Dr, Long Branch, NJ
Easter in the Park
April 4, 11 am – 2 pm
A family-friendly event with an Easter Egg Hunt. Meet and greet with the Easter Bunny. Local vendors will offer treats and other goods. A great way to spend the Saturday before Easter!
Van Neste Square, Ridgewood, NJ
Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 4, 12 pm
Hop into spring with a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt on the North Wildwood beach. Kids 11 and younger can search for colorful eggs hidden in the sand while enjoying the fresh ocean breeze. With goodies, festive fun, and a visit from the Easter Bunny, it’s the perfect way to celebrate!
North Wildwood Beach, North Wildwood, NJ
The Great Egg Hunt
April 4, 1 pm – 3 pm
The Great Egg Hunt 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 6th to 14th street along the boardwalk, stop by participating stores, until supplies lasts.
11th- 14th St Beach. Ocean City, NJ
Soup Can Magazine Five Year “Canniversary” Mutual Aid Concert
April 4, 6 pm
Asbury Park’s creative community will come together on Saturday April 4th at 6:00 PM as Soup Can Magazine commemorates five years of magazine magic with its annual “Canniversary”, this year as a celebration at Wild Air Beerworks, blending live performance, mutual aid, and heartfelt gratitude for the people who built the publication from the ground up. What began as a small DIY magazine has grown into a statewide arts movement, and this year’s event doubles as a thank‑you letter to the readers, performers, and volunteers who have kept it alive and thriving. In that spirit, the Canniversary aims to set a new record by collecting more than 1,100 pounds of food in a single night for Mercy Center of Asbury Park, turning the milestone into a direct act of community self-care. Register in advance.
Wild Air Beerworks, Asbury Park, NJ
Cape May Easter Fashion Stroll
April 5, 1 pm
Attention all Easter enthusiasts! The annual Easter Fashion Stroll takes place at Rotary Park, with registration starting at 12 PM. Participants will be judged in various categories, including 3 and younger, 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 & older, Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Man, Best Dressed Couple, Best Dressed Family, and Best Easter Bonnet.
Rotary Park, 400-498 Lafayette St, Cape May, NJ
Easter Parade
April 5, 1 pm – 3 pm
Put on your Easter finest and hop into Historic Smithville for a stroll full of style. The Easter Parade kicks off at the Smithville Inn at 1:00 p.m., with prizes awarded for the best dressed looks—so don’t hold back on the bonnets, pastels, or flair!
Route 9 & Moss Mill Road (GPS: 1 North New York Road) Smithville, NJ
Beach Sweeps
April 11, 9 am – 12:30 pm
The Beach Sweeps are held at over 80+ locations throughout New Jersey on Saturday, April 11.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Earth Day
April 24, 4 pm – 7 pm
Celebrate sustainability and community at this eco-friendly, family-friendly event held on the Village Green in Historic Smithville. Enjoy an afternoon of mindful shopping, local vendors, and festive Earth Day fun—all in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Route 9 & Moss Mill Road (GPS: 1 North New York Road) Smithville, NJ
Frames of Reference: The Graduate Recital of Raymond Carega
April 24, 7 pm
Join Jersey City based drummer and composer Raymond Carega as he presents his first concert of original works. This program explores the drum set as the voice at the center of the music and highlights composed material, improvisation, and conceptual approaches. The works are designed to engage, challenge, and celebrate the act of listening, both for the musicians and for the audience. This concert is an opportunity to support the broader arts community: each composition reflects not just a personal journey, but a commitment to making music that serves art itself, invites collaboration, and celebrates creative voices. Frames of Reference is a look into Raymond’s musical world – personal, exploratory, and intentional – from his perspective as a performer, composer, and member of a thriving music community.
Art House Productions, 345 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
Rancocas Woods Craft & Antique Show
April 25, 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
Buy Nothing Exchange!
April 25, 10 am – 3 pm
Join Collingswood for a community Buy Nothing Exchange: a fun and sustainable way to pass along items you no longer need and discover something new. Organized by the Borough of Collingswood and the @telfaircollective, this community event will allow residents to share gently used items, reduce waste, and support a culture of reuse. Everything is free and open to everyone!
Item Drop-Off: 10 AM – 12 PM (Woodlawn Avenue parking lot)
Community Exchange: 1 PM – 3 PM (Pocket Park, Haddon + Woodlawn)
Rutgers Day
April 25, 10 am – 4 pm
Rutgers Day, is a free day-long event where you can explore your state university. Experience hands-on learning activities, enjoy entertaining stage performances, and see exhibitions and demonstrations hosted by accomplished professors, staff, and students from Rutgers University–Camden, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, and Rutgers University–Newark.
Rutgers University–Camden, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and Rutgers University–Newark.Cost: Free
Smithville Art Walk
April 25, 10 am – 5 pm
Spend the day exploring the Village as over 75 talented local artists display their unique and handcrafted works throughout the area. From paintings and photography to jewelry, ceramics, and one-of-a-kind creations, there’s something to catch every eye. Take your time strolling from shop to shop, meet the artists behind the work, and enjoy a vibrant celebration of creativity that fills the Village all day long.
Route 9 & Moss Mill Road (GPS: 1 North New York Road) Smithville, NJ
Ocean Grove Easter Pet Parade
April 25, 11 am – 2 pm
Hippity Hoppity to Ocean Grove and bring your pet in their Easter best for this family fun day! All proceeds benefit Rescue Ridge Animal Rescue.
Fireman’s Park Main Avenue Ocean Grove, NJ
Asbury Park Vintage Market
April 25, 12 pm – 5 pm
Shop more than 50 local and visiting vendors featuring vintage clothing from the 1950s to early 2000s, vinyl records, home decor, jewelry, and more.
913 Ocean Ave (Stone Pony Summer Stage Lot), Asbury Park, NJ
Princeton Porchfest
April 25, 12 pm – 6 pm
Porchfest is a walkable music festival where neighbors offer up their front porches as DIY concert venues. Talented local performers play rotating sets throughout the neighborhood during this day-long celebration of music, art, and our wonderful community. Stroll from porch to porch to enjoy live, local talent! Porchfest is free, open to the public, and designed to be easily accessible by foot and bike. Plus, town is full of amazing options for lunch, dinner, and drinks.
Princeton, NJ
Ales on the Rails- Mount Ephraim
April 25, 2 pm – 7 pm
Hosted by the Mount Ephraim Celebration Committee, join for beer, food, vendors, activities, music, & more
225 Station Ave, Mount Ephraim NJ
The Foodie Fest 2 (Autism Awareness & Acceptance Food Festival)
April 25, 2 pm – 7 pm
The Foodie Fest returns for its second year with an Autism Awareness & Acceptance Food Festival celebrating community, connection, and inclusion. Founded by Amanda Dale-Lopez, Vice President of What Hoboken Sounds Like and a proud mother of an autistic child, the event brings together a variety of food vendors serving savory dishes and sweet treats, along with live music from DJ BriPee. Guests are encouraged to bring a book to donate for the festival’s book drive supporting local literacy efforts. More than just a food festival, the event aims to promote awareness, acceptance, and a sense of belonging for all while bringing the community together for an afternoon of great food, music, and meaningful connection.
Garden Street (between 4th and 5th Streets), Hoboken, NJ
Shad Festival
April 25 & 26, 11 am – 5 pm
The Shad Festival has evolved from a local art show into a nationally recognized award-winning event. Shad Fest features the area’s finest artists and crafters, great food, and family entertainment, but the two-day extravaganza also serves as a venue for local non-profit organizations to raise necessary operating funds.
Lambertville, NJ
Montclair Flea
April 25 & 26, 11 am – 5 pm
With curated vendors, food & drinks to keep you fueled and everything from art to vintage finds, the Montclair Flea is a fun-filled day for the whole fam—rain or shine! The event is fully indoors, so the weather never gets in the way. Open Sat & Sun from 11-5.
1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair NJ
Clover Market
April 26, 10 am – 4 pm
Join Clover Market for their only NJ Market of the spring season in downtown Collingswood. Featuring a curated group of 100 handmade and vintage vendors plus food trucks, music and more. Free admission, open to all. Leashed friendly dogs are welcome.
Intersection of Irvin Ave and Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ
Stirling’s Annual Street Fair & Food Truck Fest
April 26, 10 am – 5 pm
Sponsored by the Long Hill Chamber of Commerce, this lively street festival transforms Main Avenue into a giant block party filled with shopping, food, entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Visitors can browse a wide variety of vendors and an arts and crafts section, explore offerings from local merchants and civic organizations, and enjoy live entertainment throughout the day including music, dancing, and demonstrations. Food lovers can indulge in classic festival favorites and gourmet food truck offerings while relaxing in the live music area. Families can also visit the Kidz Traveling Shindig, featuring bounce rides, slides, interactive inflatables, face painting, sand art, and games, making it a fun-filled day for all ages.
393 Main Ave. Stirling, NJ
Earth Day Celebration & Music Festival
April 26, 11 am – 4 pm
Join for a day filled with earth-friendly fun and music at the Earth Day Celebration & Music Festival! This event will be held at Hoboken’s beautiful Monroe Center Plaza at 770 Jackson St , where there will be live music from local bands, delicious food trucks, live animal encounters, upcycled arts & crafts, fitness demos and eco-friendly vendors showcasing their products.
770 Jackson Street Hoboken, NJ
Red Bank Street Fair & Craft Show
April 26, 11 am – 5 pm
The Annual Red Bank Street Fair & Craft Show invites families to enjoy a full day of arts, crafts, and entertainment. Visitors can browse unique creations from artists, crafters, and vendors, indulge in festival food, and enjoy games, live music, DJ sets, and performances. With fun for all ages and free admission, it’s a perfect day out for the whole family.
Monmouth and Broad Street, Red Bank NJ
HabibiFest NJ
April 26, 11 am – 5 pm
HabibiFest NJ is an annual, free, family-friendly festival held in Maplewood, New Jersey, celebrating Arab culture and heritage. The festival features live performances such as dabke, belly dancing, tanoura, and live music. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of food and desserts, explore a souq with local artists and vendors, and participate in interactive children’s workshops and activities.
The Woodland, Maplewood, NJ
United for Impact Food Truck Festival
April 26, 12 pm – 4 pm
In partnership with DowntownFreehold.com, United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) is hosting the United for Impact Food Truck Festival on West Main Street in Freehold, NJ. The event is rain or shine. Guests will enjoy great food, beer, vendors and live music while supporting United Way’s critical work in the community. This event creates awareness helping to advance UWMOC’s mission to bridge the gaps to education, financial stability, and health.
West Main Street in Downtown Freehold, NJ
Downtown Somerville Puppy Paw-looza
April 26, 12 pm – 4 pm
A kickoff event to Downtown Somerville’s dog friendly initiative. A community-favorite celebration of furry friends, featuring pet-friendly vendors, community education organizations, a DJ emcee, live demonstrations, animal rescues and adoption opportunities, pet contests, a free rabies vaccine clinic, and photo ops. Thousands of pet lovers visit Downtown Somerville for a day of fun, shopping, and outdoor dining with their four-legged companions.
Downtown Somerville, NJ
