NJIB’s Guide to New Jersey Events August 28th – 30th, 2026

August is almost over! New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s Guide to New Jersey Events: August 28 – 30 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!

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! See NJIB at LSC After Dark on Thursday, August 27th and Point Pleasant Fresh on Sunday, August 30th.

Additional Bonus! Looking for free events that support local farmers, bakers, and makers? Here is our Guide to 100+ NJ Summer Farmers’ Markets. 

NJIB’s Guide to New Jersey Events August 25th – August 30th, 2026: 

The New Jersey Sunflower Trail
All August Long, 10 am – 5 pm
The New Jersey Sunflower Trail is now open for visitors. On select weekends, expect food trucks, a beer and wine garden, live music, axe throwing, and crafters. Enjoy hayrides, an Activity Area, and additional food options, including beer from Buttzville Brewing Company. Weekday activities include exploring the sunflower trail, taking photos at over 20 spots, picking fresh raspberries and peaches, and visiting farm animals.
438 NJ-57, Washington, NJ

Cirque de Paris at MarketFair
Now – September 7`
Experience the magic of Cirque de Paris as the internationally acclaimed one-ring circus returns to MarketFair from August 20 through September 7. Gather the whole family for a one-of-a-kind experience under the big top, where an international cast of performers will wow audiences with breathtaking aerial acts, daring tightwire stunts, incredible juggling, and more!
MarketFair 3535 US Highway 1 Princeton, NJ
Cost: $25+

LSC After Dark: Jellyfish Rave
August 27, 6 pm – 10 pm
Are you ready, kids? Join #LSCAfterDark under the sea at their first Jellyfish Rave on August 27th. This Bikini Bottom bash will be going until 1am! Not only will it be a nautical good time, but you can also come up up for air to celebrate the lunar eclipse. Grab some fellow bottom dwellers and get ready to dance the night away. It’s about to get F-U-N!
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $24

Oaklyn Final Fridays
August 28, 4:30 pm
Celebrating a whole decade of community support, good vibes, food, and music on good ole W. Clinton Ave
W. Clinton Ave, Oaklyn, NJ
Cost: Free

Cape May Lighthouse Full Moon Climb
August 28, 8 pm- 10 pm
Follow the light of the full moon on these rare nighttime climbs up the 199 cast-iron spiral staircase steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse. Enjoy a nighttime view nearly 156 feet above the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Final climb is 15 minutes before closing time. Interpretive panels along the climb tell stories of Lighthouse Keepers, the surrounding area, and how the lighthouse functioned historically. Since it opened to the public in 1988, more than 2.5 million visitors have climbed to the top, but far fewer have climbed at nighttime..
215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park, Cape May Point, NJ
Cost: Adults $20 Child (3-12) $10

OPA Greek Fest
August 28 – 30
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church is proud to host the Inaugural OPA Greek Fest Friday, August 22-24, 2025! Bring the family out for authentic Greek cuisine, spirits, folk dancing, live music, a Greek DJ, Greek market items, and more! Entry to the festival is FREE! Friday from 4 pm – 11 pm, Saturday from 11 am – 9 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm – 6 pm.
321 Saint Demetrios St, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free

New Jersey Folk Festival
August 29, 11 am – 5 pm
The New Jersey Folk Festival (NJFF) is one of the nation’s longest continuously running folk festivals and the largest in New Jersey. This annual celebration of folk music, arts, and traditions brings together performers, artists, communities, organizations, and vendors to highlight the historical, modern, and diverse folklife and folk arts from around the state and beyond.
Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, South Brunswick, NJ
Cost: Free

South Jersey Seafood & Music Festival
August 29, 11 am – 7 pm
The South Jersey Seafood & Music Festival returns at the scenic Washington Lake Park. This seafood-filled “FISHtival” promises a day of delicious eats, live music, and family fun. Attendees can indulge in lobster rolls, crab cakes, shrimp, and more from top food vendors including Cousins Maine Lobster, Angry Archies, Sherri’s Crab Cakes, Crawdaddy’s Cajun, and Tacoholics, along with dessert favorites like Cold Stone and House of Cupcakes. The event also features a beer, margarita, and sangria garden, vendors, and a variety of kids’ activities including inflatables, miniature golf, a bungee trampoline, rock wall, and a thrilling 35-foot high, 250-foot long zip line running through the festival. Live music will be performed throughout the day by Poor Mouth Henry, Undisputed, and the Jenny Barnes Band, making this a can’t-miss celebration of summer.
Washington Lake Park, Sewell, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 are free

Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival
August 29, 1 pm – 9 pm (Rain or Shine)
This music festival features a mix of strong national and local musicians performing live Jazz and blues on stage. The grand finale will feature a fireworks display at dusk.
The Great Lawn on the Long Branch Promenade, Long Branch, NJ
Cost: Free

Summer of Love Music Fest
August 29, 2 pm – 10 pm
Calling all music lovers to get their groove on at Haddon Twp.’s Summer of Love–60’s, 70’s, 80’s Music Fest. August 24th from 2 pm to 10 pm on Haddon Ave. between Strawbridge Ave. and Cooper St. Live Music, beer garden, artisans and makers, food trucks, kid zone, and more.
Haddon Ave, Haddon Twp, NJ
Cost: Free

Lunar Faire: Movies and Musicals
August 29, 5 pm – 10 pm
The Lunar Faire Night Market: Movies & Musicals is an all-ages evening gathering held at the Atlantic County 4-H Fairgrounds. Taking place on Saturday, August 29, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, this cinematic-themed night market invites guests to dress up and celebrate iconic films and musical theater while enjoying artisan shopping, themed potions, local food vendors, card readers, and live attractions. Designed as an immersive late-summer celebration, it combines a community fair atmosphere with pop-culture magic, music, and eccentric entertainment.
3210 NJ-50, Mays Landing, NJ
Cost: $15 in advance, $25 at the door

Montclair Film’s Annual FREE Movie Nights Under The Stars
August 29, 7 pm
Free Movie night: Zootopia 2! Come early, bring a picnic, and enjoy the show.Presented in Partnership with Montclair Center BID, Essex County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs, and is made possible by funds from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism, as well as the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
Essex County Brookdale Park (Archery Field), Montclair, NJ
Cost: Free

Lambertville Sunflower Festival
August 29 & 30
Join the vibrant Lambertville Sunflower Festival at Bellemont Farm a joyful late-summer celebration set among acres of blooming sunflowers, featuring food trucks, a beer garden, live music, craft activities, a dedicated children’s play area, and the opportunity to cut your own flower stems and book professional portraits. On weekends (and Labor Day), it runs from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and during weekdays the fields are open for self-guided visits from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. without the vendors. Tickets vary by day and age, with advance weekend pricing for adults and children, and lower weekday admission when only the sunflower fields and lawn activities are available.
22 Valley Road, Lambertville, NJ
Cost: $7 – $25

South Jersey Sunflower & Fall Festival at The Red Barn Farm Opening Weekend
August 29 & 30
Wander fields of sunflowers, hop the seasonal hayride out to the sunflowers , jump on the jumbo bounce pad, and get lost in our 10-acre giant corn maze. Settle in with farm-fresh food from Fritz Grill, local beer and spirits, music, and games for all ages, then catch a postcard-worthy sunset to end the day. Family fun every weekend, all season long.
Red Barn Farm, 391 Route 206, Hammonton, NJ
Cost: Free + Add On Attraction Tickets

Frontlines at Fosterfields
August 29 & 30, 10 am – 3 pm
Visit Fosterfields to journey through a military history timeline. Talk with reenactors, watch demonstrations, and learn about the major events that have shaped our world.
73 Kahdena Road, Mprristown, NJ
Cost: $5

Wine Down Summer
August 29 & 30, 12 pm – 5 pm
Join for two unforgettable days filled with many of New Jersy’s best wines, tantalizing food trucks, talented crafters, and electrifying live music. Savor the flavor of the season with a vast selection of locally crafted wines.
Veterans Island at Cooper River Park, Pennsauken, NJ
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 20 and under are free.

Rancocas Woods Craft & Antique Show
August 30, 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

One Love Music Fest 2026 | Newark’s Premier Caribbean Explosion
August 30, 11 am – 8 pm
One Day. One Unforgettable Experience. Newark’s biggest Caribbean celebration returns on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Military Park. Join for a full day of live music, Caribbean food, cultural performances, games, family fun, and community experiences—all completely FREE. Join thousands of festivalgoers for Newark’s ultimate Caribbean celebration!
51 Park Pl Newark, NJ
Cost: Free