Things to Do in NJ This Weekend
Are you looking for something 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 (finally!) spring, check out our guide to fun things to do outside statewide.
Want to enjoy New Jersey without spending a dime? Consult our roundup of the 50 best free things to do.
Hungry? Check out this month’s best food events.
And don’t forget to peruse our list of the 52 things you must do in New Jersey all year, no matter the season!
Our editors’ picks for this week & weekend:
Romeo Santos & Prince Royce
📅: Wednesday, April 22 (8 pm)
📍: Prudential Center, Newark
ℹ️: The kings of bachata share the stage for the first time.
U-Pick Tulips: Spring Spectacular
📅: Now through April 26
📍: Holland Ridge Farms, Cream Ridge
ℹ️: Starting in mid-April Pick your own tulips from Jersey’s largest display, featuring 8 million blooms. There are also food trucks daily, plus a weekend farmers market and more.
Little Women
📅: Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, May 3
📍: Centenary Stage Company, Hackettstown
ℹ️: Based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic, this musical follows sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March as they navigate family, love and coming of age.
Rutgers Day
📅: Saturday, April 25
📍: Rutgers University, New Brunswick
ℹ️: Explore Rutgers with activities, performances and exhibitions.
Pickle Palooza
📅: Saturday, April 25 (noon-7 pm)
📍: Teaneck Armory
ℹ️: Jersey’s first pickle festival features pickle vendors and cocktails, music, a family zone and more.
Princeton Porchfest
📅: Saturday, April 25 (noon-6 pm)
📍: Various locations
ℹ️: Stroll through downtown Princeton to hear local talent performing live from porches.
Tig Notaro
📅: Sunday, April 26 (8 pm)
📍: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, Red Bank
ℹ️: The comedian, actor, writer and podcast host hits the stage for a night of stand-up.
Art Walk
📅: Sunday, April 26 (10 am-5 pm)
📍: Historic Smithville, Galloway
ℹ️: More than 75 artists set up their wares; also enjoy food trucks, music and more.
Paramus Food Truck Festival
📅: Sunday, April 26 (11 am-7 pm)
📍: Paramus Park Mall (East Main Entrance)
ℹ️: Try a variety of tasty fare from a variety of food trucks.
Shad Fest
📅: Sunday, April 26 & Monday, April 27 (11 am-5 pm)
📍: North Union Street, Lambertville
ℹ️: Celebrate the spring return of shad to the Delaware River with two days of food, music, vendors and fun for the whole family.
1776
📅: Select dates now through Saturday, May 2
📍: Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn
ℹ️: The creation of the Declaration of Independence comes to life, set to a musical score.
Tulip & Dinosaur Festival
📅: Now through Sunday, May 3
📍: Arrowhead Farmstead, Manalapan
ℹ️: At this unique outdoor experience, pick tulips amid massive dinosaurs placed on the grounds.
The Mountaintop
📅: Select dates now through Sunday, May 3
📍: Mile Square Theatre, Hoboken
ℹ️: This Olivier Award-winning play imagines Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the eve of his assassination. Click here for our guide to more spring theater productions.
“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit”
📅: Now through Sunday, May 10
📍: Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
ℹ️: This immersive exhibit brings the Neighborhood of Make-Believe to life.
Healthy Kids Running Series
📅: Sunday, April 26 through Sunday, May 24
📍: Participating locations span New Jersey
ℹ️: This five-week program gets kids Pre-K through 8th grade moving with age-appropriate races.
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