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4/25/25 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Spring fever hits New Jersey this weekend with the kickoff of spring festival season. Experience demonstrations, entertainment, hands-on learning, and more at the annual Rutgers Day, and rock out to great live music at the Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair.

Plus, Earth Day celebrations spring up around the state, including Hoboken's Earth Day Celebration and Music Festival.

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Earth Day Market at Historic Smithville

Absecon – FREE
Friday, April 25
The Earth Day Green Market at the Village Green in Historic Smithville offers up a harmonious blend of eco-conscious shopping and festive celebration.  READ MORE

Allentown Spring Stroll

Allentown – FREE
Saturday, April 26
Spring is in the air in Allentown, with a day of hand-crafted vendors, beer garden, food trucks, music, fun activities. face painting, pony rides, and a bounce house.  READ MORE

Rutgers Day

New Brunswick – FREE
Saturday, April 26
(moved indoors) Rutgers University’s show-and-tell event for all ages offers free performances by musicians and dancers, health and wellness tips, science demonstrations, and hands-on learning activities in the sciences, arts, and humanities.  READ MORE

Cape May Earth Day Celebration

Cape May – FREE
Saturday, April 26
Head over to the Cape May County Park and Zoo for a day of Earth-friendly fun, featuring educational exhibits, children’s amusements, live entertainment, environmental eco-shops, and a scavenger hunt.  This year's theme is Seas the Moment: Protect Our Oceans. READ MORE

Earth Day & Ecosystems Family Event at New Jersey State Museum

Trenton – FREE
Saturday, April 26
Celebrate Earth Day and the new exhibition Ecosystems at Risk: Threatened and Endangered in New Jersey with free hands-on activities, talks, urban bird watching (weather permitting), and more with museum curators and other guests. READ MORE

POSTPONED- The Original NJ Empanada Festival in Manville

Manville
Saturday, April 26
(new date due to weather)Enjoy the best empanadas in NJ along with live entertainment and kids' activities.  READ MORE

Brick Fest Live in Edison

Edison
Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27
Over a million LEGO bricks are on display at Brick Fest Live, featuring life-size models, hands-on attractions, mosaic-building, shopping and more. READ MORE

Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair 2025

Washington – FREE
Saturday, April 26
The 5th annual Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair is coming to Washington Borough. Enjoy a full day of live music, artisan vendors, street performers, costumes, and general steampunk shenanigans. READ MORE

Pitman Community Earth Day 2025

Pitman – FREE
Saturday, April 26
Gather at Betty Park for a Waterpalooza Earth Day. This year's festivities are all about water, including the ways we enjoy it for fun and what we can do to protect it. There are activities for the whole family and plant and tree giveaways.  READ MORE

Shad Fest 2025

Lambertville – FREE
Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27
The 42nd annual Shad Fest showcases the region’s finest artists and crafters, featuring jewelry, ceramics, furniture, apparel, accessories, home décor, and more. A children’s activity section includes games and face painting. There is also a home and garden section and farmers market. READ MORE

Healthy Kids Day at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA

Scotch Plains – FREE
Saturday, April 26
Swing by for a day of healthy, fun activities that celebrate kids being kids. Activities include face painting, crafts for preschool and school-age children, bird feeder projects, gardening activities, family interactive games, sports court family recreation, healthy snacks and more. READ MORE

Stirling's Annual Street Fair - 2025

Stirling – FREE
Sunday, April 27
If you like shopping outdoors, this giant block party is the place to be. Explore quality exhibitors, a special arts & crafts section, live entertainment, kiddie rides & games, great festival foods & food trucks, and more. READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration & Music Festival in Hoboken

Hoboken – FREE
Sunday, April 27
Honor Earth Day at this family-friendly, open-air event, which features music from local bands, delicious food trucks, live animal encounters, upcycled arts and crafts, fitness demos, and eco-friendly vendors showcasing their products. READ MORE

Union County's Wild Earth Fest

Mountainside
Sunday, April 27
Families are invited to Trailside Nature & Science Center for an outdoor event that features live animal demonstrations, educational displays, music, food, and more. READ MORE

Red Bank Street Fair & Craft Show

Red Bank – FREE
Sunday, April 27
Take a stroll through downtown Red Bank and explore interesting arts & crafts, shopping, live music, kid's games, and great food. READ MORE

Party Like It’s Your Earth Day Celebration at Morven Museum & Garden

Princeton – FREE
Sunday, April 27
Join Sustainable Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden for a day of sustainable, Earth-friendly fun. Enjoy yoga, music, garden tours and more. READ MORE

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Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.
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