Top New Jersey Events July 7 – July 9, 2023
It’s officially Summer in NJ and New Jersey events are happening – can you believe it’s July already?! New Jersey has a diverse array of events in store, ranging from cultural celebrations to culinary extravaganzas. Check out our list of the top New Jersey events happening July 7 – July 9, 2023.
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New Jersey Events July 7 – 9, 2023:
Featured Event!
Taco Palooza
July 9, 11 am – 7 pm
Get ready to indulge in a flavorful fiesta as Taco Palooza makes its way to Hopatcong, NJ on Sunday, July 9th, 203. This exciting event, which is a benefit for Hopatcong Little League and PBA 149, invites taco enthusiasts and food lovers alike to celebrate their passion for tacos and enjoy a day filled with delicious food, live music, and vibrant festivities.
Taco Palooza brings together a variety of culinary delights from NJ food trucks, restaurants, chefs, and more. Attendees can savor mouthwatering tacos while enjoying a selection of beer, sangria, and margaritas. From traditional tacos to unique and creative flavors, there will be something to satisfy every palate. Visitors can even participate in the People’s Choice Awards for the Top Traditional Taco, Trendsetter Taco, and Loco Taco, adding an exciting element of friendly competition to the event.
Hilltop Field, 32 Lakeside Blvd, Hopatcong, NJ
Cost: Pre-purchase tickets are available for $5 per person, while on-site admission will be $7 per person. Children under 5 can enter for free. Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://just-jersey-fest.ticketleap.com/taco-palooza-hopatcong2023/
Glassboro Summer Fest
July 6, 5 pm – 9 pm
Join the annual Summer Fest, happening every Thursday in June and July from 5:00-9:00pm in the Glassboro Town Square. Enjoy live entertainment with a variety of bands and activities, as well as food trucks and local craft beer and wine!
Glassboro Town Square, Glassboro, NJ
Cost: Free
Dinner Under the Stars
July 7, 6 pm – 10 pm
Back for its eighth year, Dinner Under the Stars provides a great opportunity to enjoy “al fresco” dining along with live entertainment every Friday evening in the heart of Downtown Bloomfield on Washington Street. It’s a great, enjoyable, and relaxing way to begin your weekend!
Washington Street Bloomfield, NJ
Cost: Free
Wildwoods Boardwalk Friday Night Fireworks
July 7, 10 pm
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
Cost: Free
Somerville Cruise Nights
July 7, 6 pm – 9 pm
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
Cost: Free
Blueberry Summer Fest Markets
July 8, 10 am – 2 pm
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
Cost: Free
Clinton Food Truck and Music Fest
July 8, 11 am – 7 pm
Food! Beer! Music! Fun! It’s a fun filled family day. Over 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, music, pony rides, petting zoo, knockerball, hatchet tossing, inflatables, face painting, sand art, vendors & a beer, sangria & margarita garden. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, pop ups and blankets. Dogs are welcome.
Bundt Park, Red School House Rd, Lebanon, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 are free
Freehold Twp Day
July 8, 4 pm
Freehold Township in partnership with the Veteran’s Community Alliance invite you to attend the 18th Annual Freehold Township Day at Michael J. Tighe Park. Free rides, local organizations and vendors, Teen Center, Screaming Broccoli and The Phil Engel Band on the main stage, Don’t Forget the Vet Car Show with over 100 cars and most importantly, showing our patriotic support and helping our veterans. FIREWORKS at 9:15 p.m.
Michael J. Tighe Park, Freehold, NJ
Cost: Free
Maplewoodstock Music & Arts Festival
July 8 & 9, 12 pm – 9 pm
A two day family festival celebrating of community music and art. the event feature local music from more than 20 performers and arts put on by friends and neighbors of Maplewood. The event also includes art, collectibles, crafts, clothes, provided by local artists and merchants, food from many local food vendors. For kids there is a Kidzone with bouncy rides, face painting, arts and crafts, and ice cream.This year’s featured performers are: Mihali and Louis Cato will be our headliners, and Red Baraat and Remember Jones will be the Featured Acts.
Memorial Park, Dunnell Rd.and Jefferson Avenue, Maplewood, NJ
Cost: Free
Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival
July 8 & 9
This event features more than 200 artists showcasing the best of best of fine art and craft from the region and beyond. 200 artists showcasing the best of fine art and craft from the region and beyond. This two-day outdoor festival will be held along Kings Highway between Washington Avenue and Haddon Avenue and along Tanner Street to Euclid Avenue and on Kings Court. As always, a curated selection of artists and crafters will exhibit a wide range of work, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood, fiber, paper, drawings, paintings, photography, and wearable art. What is usually a busy main artery through the center of town is transformed into a festive corridor, alive with a panorama of artists’ tents, outdoor cafés, and more.
Downtown Haddonfield, NJ
Cost: Free
Fanwood Summer Fan Jam
July 9, 11 am – 7 pm
This family festival features Live Bands, Food Trucks with specialty foods for all tastes, a Kid Zone with rides and activities, and a Classic Car Show.
Performers include: Radio Petty (Tom Petty Tribute), Christina and the Gents, The Funktion Band (Funk, Soul & Pop), Kings of Pain (Police Tribute), and Macho Men
LaGrande Park Pavillion, Fanwood, NJ
Cost: Free
JAWS on the Big Screen
July 9, 7 pm – 10 pm
When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Cape Cod, it’s up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old shark hunter to kill the beast. Come see this classic summer blockbuster on the big screen and feel the fear of being in the ocean all over again.
Hawthorne Theaters, 300 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ
Cost: Free
Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo 2023
July 10, 6 pm – 10 pm
Discover amazing cuisine from premier restaurants, gourmet shops, wine & spirits sampling and so much more. Your ticket includes all samples and tastings from exhibitors including samples of wine, beer and spirits (age restriction). Entertainment and door prizes are included. Additional cost items include a cash bar and any packaged items that exhibitors may offer for sale such as discounted gift cards or food items.
The Terrace 293 Paramus Road Paramus, NJ
Cost: $55 – $65
