Things to Do in NJ This Weekend
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in New Jersey? New Jersey Monthly has you covered! Below we highlight recommendations for events across the state, from festivals to concerts to family-friendly events and more.
Now that it’s officially spring, check out our list of fun things to do outside. We’ve also got a guide to the best outdoor activities in the Garden State—from scenic biking trails to unique hiking spots to luxurious glamping sites.
And don’t forget to check out our list of the 52 things you must do in New Jersey all year, no matter the season!
Our picks for April 17-20:
Culinary Conversations with chef Scott Conant
: Thursday, April 17 (7:30 pm)
: New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, New Brunswick
: As part of a Culinary Conversations series, the James Beard-winning chef speaks to “the Restaurant Guys,” Mark Pascal and Francis Scott.
: $59+
Melissa Etheridge
: Friday, April 18 (8 pm)
: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Atlantic City
: The musical icon teams up with fellow Grammy winner Joss Stone.
: $61+
George Lopez
: Friday, April 18 (8 pm)
: State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick
: The comedian and TV star performs.
: $46+
Motown Legends: The Temptations and Four Tops
: Saturday, April 19 (8 pm)
: NJPAC, Newark
: Two iconic groups, the Temptations (“My Girl,” “Just My Imagination”) and the Four Tops (“Baby I Need Your Loving,” “I Can’t Help Myself”), join forces.
: $39.50+
Bonnie Raitt
: Saturday, April 19 (8 pm)
: Event Center at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa, Atlantic City
: The “I Can’t Make You Love Me” singer performs.
: $262+
Tulip & Dinosaur Festival
: Thru Sunday, April 27
: Arrowhead Farmstead, Manalapan
: At this unique spring experience, pick tulips amid massive dinosaurs placed on the grounds.
: $27.50
Take the Lead
: Thru Sunday, April 27
: Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn
: This new musical, set in New York City, is based on the 2006 film starring Antonio Banderas.
: $50+
Academic Visions: Southern NJ University and College Art Professors Showcase
: Thru Saturday, May 3
: Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, Atlantic City
: From sculptures to paintings, art from professors at southern New Jersey’s institutes of higher education is on display.
: Free
Ellen Kozak and Scott D. Miller: River-Rising
: Thru Sunday, May 4
: Hunterdon Art Museum, Clinton
: This video installation fuses compositions and video of three river shorelines to explore the waters.
: Free-$7
U-Pick Tulips: Spring Spectacular
: Thru May
: Holland Ridge Farms, Cream Ridge
: Stroll fields of tulips and pick your own from Jersey’s largest tulip display. There are also food trucks daily, plus a weekend farmers market and more.
: $15-$20 plus 50 cents per stem on weekdays, or $1 per stem on weekends (kids 2 and under free)
Alex Callender: American Lawn
: Thru Sunday, May 25
: ArtYard, Frenchtown
: The artist imagines lawn grass as a conflicted terrain, touching on themes of public and private space and climate change.
: Free
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit
: Thru Monday, September 1
: Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
: Observe over 130 recovered Titanic artifacts at this new Liberty Science Center exhibit and learn the story behind the “unsinkable ship” and its tragic fate.
: Free-$36+
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