NJIB’s Top New Jersey Events for July 4th Weekend 2022

Hello Summer! It’s the first weekend of July and the weather is hot hot hot. It’s also July 4th weekend so it’s a big weekend for parades and fireworks. Let’s celebrate with street fairs, music and food truck festivals, carnivals, and more. Let’s 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. These are my top 15 picks are for July 1 – 4, 2022.

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NJIB’s Top Fifteen New Jersey Events for July 1 – 4, 2022:

State Fair Meadowlands
Now – July 10
It’s back! Over 100 Rides are available for your enjoyment, complete with our very own “kiddie land” for the little ones. Pop some balloons, throw a few rings, or grab the sledgehammer….it’s a game of chance at the fair! Classics like Fried Oreos, Corn Dogs, Frozen Drinks…Our 50+ vendors have all the treats you’ve been craving.
State Fair Meadowlands, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr. East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Tickets Available

2022 Randolph Freedom Festival
June 30, July 1, 2
Vendors, food trucks, and rides too. On July 2, there will be a parade at 10 AM and fireworks at 9:45 PM
County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ

Merchantville Market Off Centre
July 1, 5PM – 9PM
The Merchantville Market Off Centre kicks off the 2022 season on Friday, July 1, from 5pm-9pm on the Merchantville Mile! They’re throwin’ it back with a skate party on the mile so grab your skates, boards, scooters and bikes to roll on down to the Market! Stock up on fresh produce, baked goods, and art while DJ Blake keeps the tunes going for this old-school skate party Market kick-off!
Chestnut Ave & Park Ave. Merchantville, NJ

Medford Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display
July 1, 6PM – 10PM
This family event at Freedom Park on July 1 is a day-into-night celebration with shows, games and more. There will be a Kid’s Activity Zone, music on the main stage, a food court, vendors, fireworks display and more.
17 North Main Street Medford, NJ

Wildwoods Boardwalk Friday Night Fireworks
July 1
The fireworks will be launched from the beach on Pine Avenue and visible from anywhere on the Wildwoods Boardwalk!
Wildwoods Boardwalk, Pine Ave, Wildwood, NJ

Somerville Cruise Nights
July 1, 6PM – 9PM
Cruise Nights are Back in Downtown Somerville! Come out and enjoy the classic cars that line Main Street every Friday (weather permitting) from 6:00 – 9:00PM. Own a classic car? Come be a part of a downtown tradition thats over 30 years in the making!
W Main St, Somerville, NJ

Red, White, and Blue Food Truck and Music Festival in Teaneck
July 2 at 11 AM
20 gourmet Food Trucks, Live Music, beer, sangria & margarita garden, Pony rides, Petting Zoo, Axe Throwing, Knockerball, inflatables, remote controlled grand prix racing, safe archery, vendors, Face Painting, sand art & kids activities. A Great Day of Family Fun!
Teaneck Armory Lawn, 1799 Teaneck Ave, Teaneck, NJ

New Jersey Symphony Free Summer Concert
July 2, 7:30PM
Enjoy the sounds of your New Jersey Symphony under the stars! This free outdoor program features a tribute to Sondheim, Sousa’s ode to his time in New Jersey in “The Atlantic City Pageant” and so much more. An inspiring performance by the New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra’s Henry Lewis Concerto Competition winner rounds out this concert of favorites the whole family will love.
1 Pearl Street, Metuchen, NJ

Blueberry Summer Fest Markets
July 2, 10AM – 2PM
Blueberry Summer Fest Saturday Markets will run All Blueberry Season Long at Whitesbog! Order a plant, a flat of fresh local blueberries, local blueberry pie in advance. Live music, handmade crafts and art, blueberry picking all on a smaller scale in the historic farm and village. No entry fee but donations are welcome, No overflow parking so entry will close once we reach capacity.
120 West Whites Bogs Road #34 Browns Mills, NJ

Pier Village Family Fun Night
July 3,  12PM – 9PM
Pier Village is brimming with free activities every Sunday. Check out mini golf, a rock-climbing wall, trampoline bungee, games, rides, and more. The family fun night kicks off at noon and runs all afternoon and evening long.
Pier Village Festival Plaza, Chelsea Avenue, Long Branch, NJ

Paramus Fireworks & Food Truck Festival
July 3, 11AM – 7PM
The Paramus 4th of July Committee is teaming up with MegaBite Events to bringing even more fun to the Paramus Celebration as we celebrate our nations 246th Birthday! The Party kicks off at 2p with Fireworks starting at dusk!
1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ
Cost: $4 – $6

4th of July Parade at Historic Smithville
July 4, 9AM
Come out and celebrate our Nations’ birth! Historic Smithville has the largest Fourth of July parade in all of New Jersey. The parade will start at 9 a.m. with an expected 10,000 people to line the parade route.
615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Galloway, NJ

Jersey City Midnight Market Fireworks Festival
July 4, 12PM – 10PM
Jersey City Night Market is an open-air event celebrating Jersey City culture and commerce! Join for an evening of delicious food, artisanal shopping, drinks, and music. This event is free to attend and all are welcome! Support local and support small!
EXCHANGE PLACE PATH PLAZA, Jersey City, NJ

Freedom Festival – 4th of July
July 4, 5PM
Celebrate Independence Day at the Freedom Festival on the Camden Waterfront. Presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners, City of Camden and WMGK at Wiggins Park. This festival brings thousands of people together to enjoy a series of artists and a spectacular firework show from Serpico Pyrotechnics. Be sure to come to the Camden Waterfront for food, beer, music and fireworks in celebration of the annual Freedom Festival.
1 Harbour Blvd Camden, NJ

Cumberland County Fair
July 5 – 9
The County Fair is one of the highlights of the summer and brings thousands of families from throughout the state and county. The Cumberland County Fair is the oldest running county fair in the state that features five days and nights of old fashion, family fun. Fair goers will enjoy amusement rides, games, Demolition Derby in the Grandstand. Little Miss & Mister Pageant, Rolling Entertainment, Fireworks, Country & Western Fun, Pie Eating contest, DJ “Crazy Bob”, Livestock Exhibits, Summer Craft Fair, Home Show & give a-ways, 4-H BBQ Platters, Face Painter, 4-H Livestock Exhibits & 4-H Activities, Kid’s Free Craft Making, Festival of Food Concessions, Ice Cream, Cotton Candy, Candy Apples, and fresh squeezed lemonade.
Cumberland County Fairgrounds, 3001 Carmel Road, Millville,NJ