NJIB’s Top 20 New Jersey Events for May 20 – 22, 2022
It’s May and flowers are in full bloom. Now that it’s warmer, we can leave the house to explore what NJ has to offer (or not, you do you). If you’re looking for something to do… I got you. Here are my top twenty picks for May 20 – 22, 2022.
Due to the ongoing restrictions and safety regulations with Covid-19, please verify these events before attending in case of any last-minute cancellations. And always check the weather!
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NJIB’s Top 15 New Jersey Events for May 20-22:
Passaic County Restaurant Week
May 16 – 22
This highly anticipated program serves to engage residents, visitors, and restaurant owners alike over signature dishes. For a more complete local experience, attendees are encouraged to visit nearby shopping districts, parks, and cultural sites. Restaurants may also offer drink specials, supplemental items, and other à la carte options at an additional cost.
At Participating Passaic County Restaurants
45th Annual Greek Festival
May 19 – 22
World-famous cuisine, culture, music, and hospitality. There will be fun for the entire family including carnival games, cooked and grilled food, desserts and pastries, ouzo, beer, and live Greek music and dancing.
St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 51 Paramus Rd. Paramus, NJ
New Jersey Seafood Festival
May 20 – 22
This popular family-friendly event offers an ultimate feast of crowd-pleasing fare — from gumbo, lobster rolls, and jambalaya, to coconut shrimp, crab legs, conch fritters, and more.
In addition to some great seafood, live music is also a big part of the Belmar Seafood Festival. The lineup of bands includes popular area musicians performing live during all three days of the festival.
Pyanoe Plaza and Pyanoe Plaza Parking lot, Belmar, NJ
Cost: Free
Made in Ocean
May 21, 10AM – 3PM
Come and shop Ocean Counties Best of the Best. Dozens of vendors with products Made in Ocean County for sale! Art, Home Decor, Baked Goods, Jewelry, Gifts, Soaps, Lotions, Candles & More!
933 Monmouth Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ
Cost: Free
Lake Hopatcong Block Party 2022
May 21, 10AM – 4PM
The Lake Hopatcong Block Party offers a unique Main Street-style experience in a beautiful lakeside setting. Hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, this event brings visitors together with businesses, non-profit organizations, community groups, crafters, and food vendors for a community day like no other featuring activities, entertainment, raffles, a children’s scavenger hunt, and more. Find out more at https://www.lakehopatcongfoundation.org/blockparty
Hopatcong State Park, 260 Lakeside Blvd, Hopatcong, NJ
Cost: Free
Washington BID Rock N Roll/Steampunk Fair
May 21, 10AM – 5PM
The second annual Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair, a day filled with live music, vendors, street performers, and oddities. HEADLINE ACT: The Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Also performing, Psych-A-Billy and A Halo Called Fred. Come dressed for the occasion.
44 E Washington Ave, Washington, NJ
Cost: Free
Glen Ridge Arts & Eco Fair
May 21, 10AM – 5PM. Rain date: May 22
The all-day street fair and art show will take place along Ridgewood Avenue and feature arts, crafts, and wellness vendors, as well as fair-trade, organic and eco-smart products for sale, including native plants. Attendees will enjoy all-day live entertainment and food concessions.
Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ
Cost: Free
The Chili Knock out and Spicy Food Fest
May 21, 11AM – 6PM
What is The Chili Knock out and Spicy Food Fest? Chili Knock out is a food festival devoted to exploring all things flavor! It’s an opportunity for culinary discovery. It’s an interactive “you be the judge.” It’s a day out with friends and family supporting this seaside community culinary scene. It’s a kick-off to spring like no other!
New York Ave, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $15 – $25
Spring Bazaar 2022
May 21, 11AM – 4PM
Join downtown Metuchen for a very special Spring Bazaar with an artisan market on the Metuchen Town Plaza.
Metuchen Town Plaza, Metuchen, NJ
Cost: Free
WaltFEST
May 21, 11AM – 3PM
Art and History Festival celebrating the birth of Walt Whitman along the bank of Timber Creek and Whitman Stafford Farmhouse.
315 Maple Ave Laurel Springs, NJ
Cost: Free
Arts in the Park
May 21, 11AM – 6PM
Randolph Township presents its 3rd annual Arts in the Park featuring over 70 unique vendors, 40 artists, 7 food trucks, and live entertainment throughout the day.
Veterans Community Park, 100 Calais Rd. Randolph, NJ
Cost: Free
JAWNAROO
May 21, 11AM – 9PM
Come out for an unforgettable day with the family! There will be 100+ vendors selling arts, jewelry, hand-made goods, clothing, music, and MORE! There will also be activities for the kiddos and grown-ups, and of course delicious food trucks. 7 amazing bands will be there performing original music, and 5 graffiti artists completing a LIVE graffiti installation.
Gloucester County 4H Fairgrounds, 275 Rt. 77 Mullica Hill, NJ
Cost: Free
2022 World Diversity Day Children’s Festival
May 21, 1PM – 4PM
Exciting performances and engaging activities await area children at the 2022 World Diversity Day Children’s Festival on Saturday, May 21st. The family-friendly outdoor event, with storytellers, sing-alongs, dancing, crafts, choirs, book giveaways, and more, will celebrate diverse cultural diversity while teaching acceptance of others. It takes place from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Lake Topanemus Park in Freehold. Explore diverse ethnicities, abilities, and identities in a fun-filled outdoor atmosphere. The festival – which is free and open to the public – will have interactive programs and activities ideal for 5 to 10-year-olds plus opportunities for adults to connect with community resources or register to vote. There is no rain date.
Lake Topanemus Park, 251 Pond Rd, Freehold, NJ
Cost: Free
Keansburg Food Truck Festival
May 21, 2PM – 7PM
Join the fun for 4th Annual Food Truck Festival. Enjoy some food, DJ James from 2-5 and the Kickback Band 5-7! FREE face painting, balloon artist, bounce house and more.
1 Beachway Ave, Keansburg, NJ
Cost: Free
The Downtown Bohemian Pop-Up Festival
May 21, 4PM – 7PM
An outdoor event featuring live poetry and music. Part of the Mayor’s Music Series in Downtown Rahway’s Arts District.
Rahway Train Station Plaza, 40 E. Milton Ave. Rahway, NJ
Cost: Free
Meadowlands Beerfest
May 21, 5:30PM – 9:30PM. VIP starts at 4:30PM
The annual Meadowlands Beer Festival featuring NJ’s best breweries as well as popular breweries from around the country! Must be 21 & older to attend
1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: $45 ($50 at the door), $65 VIP
Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market
May 21 & 22
The TPRFM is officially bigger and badder than ever as we feature more vendors than ever with over 300+ unique small businesses, artists & makers per day including an expanded roster of food trucks, a full live music schedule & more! All happening on May 21-22, 2022 at the Cure Insurance Arena.
Cure Insurance Arena, Trenton, NJ
Cost: $15 good for both days, kids under 10 are free
43rd Annual Bordentown Street Fair
May 21 & 22, 10AM – 4PM
Two day free outdoor event on the streets of downtown Bordentown City, New Jersey. Artists, crafters, local businesses, food and music. Fun for the entire family. FREE shuttle buses and FREE parking. Close to the NJ Transit Riverline Train Station and on the NJ Transit Bus Line. Event is weather permitting; no pets unless a registered service animal.
Farnsworth Ave. Bordentown, NJ
Cost: Free
NJ Fibershed Barn Crawl
May 21 & 22
A weekend of fiber immersion located at farms throughout New Jersey. Meeting local fiber producers and artisans using locally sourced materials will be the focus of these two weekends. Best of all you’ll be able to visit NJ farms where local fiber is being produced! Each farm will have varying activities from visiting with sheep, shearing, spinning and weaving demos, fiddlers as well as local vendors. And if that wasn’t enough, there will be a daily raffle of goods from these host farms and visiting artisans. You’ll get one raffle ticket for each farm visited each day. So…. the more farms you visit in a day the greater your chances of winning!
Various Locations
Cost: $5
Under the Moon Lambertville Pride Tea Dance
May 22, 3:30PM
Under the Moon will be opening its doors to all to close out Pride weekend. Come one come all, for a tea dance! Enjoy the DJ, Cocktails, and More while we celebrate Pride! Don’t miss this spectacular celebration of Pride in the New Hope & Lambertville area! We will have DJ, Entertainers, Drag Queens, Dance Floor, Stilt Walker, Tarot Card Reader, And More!
Under the Moon Lambertville, 23 North Union St. Lambertville, NJ
Cost:$20 in advance, $25 at the door. Must be 21+
