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.
Looking to make the most of the Jersey Shore this summer? Check out what’s new for the 2026 season, our editors’ favorite water activities, the best bay beaches, and our deep dive on the brand-new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music.
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:
David Cross
📅: Thursday, June 25 (6 & 8:30 pm)
📍: House of Independents, Asbury Park
ℹ️: The comedian best known for Arrested Development performs.
Into the Pines
📅: Thursday, June 25-Saturday, June 27
📍: Paradise Lakes Campground, Hammonton
ℹ️: This weekend of music, arts, culture and camping includes performances, kayaking, local food and more outdoor fun.
Flag Cities
📅: Now through Friday, June 26
📍: Various locations
ℹ️: This World Cup fan festival takes place in various cities in New Jersey throughout the month, with live broadcasts, food trucks, soccer activities, live music and more. Find more World Cup events in NJ here.
Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival
📅: Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28
📍: Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta
ℹ️: Savor great music and barbecue at this festival, complete with room to set up tents or RVs for the weekend.
Whitesbog Blueberry Summer Fest
📅: Saturday, June 27 (10 am-2 pm)
📍: Whitesbog Historic Farm & Village, Browns Mills
ℹ️: This family-friendly festival features live music, vendors and food.
The Bouncing Souls
📅: Saturday, June 27 (5 pm)
📍: Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park
ℹ️: The New Brunswick punk band plays with special guests Less Than Jake, Lawrence Arms, Bane, School Drugs and Twenty Two.
Lucas Zelnick
📅: Saturday, June 27 (7 pm)
📍: NJPAC, Newark
ℹ️: The social media sensation known for viral crowd work comes to Jersey.
TD Bank Food Truck Festival
📅: Saturday, June 27 (4-10 pm)
📍: New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville
ℹ️: Experience more than 20 food trucks alongside on-track action, live music and local vendors.
Garden State Comic Fest
📅: Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28
📍: Codey Arena, West Orange
ℹ️: This comic convention returns with guests from franchises like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, vendors and more.
Newsies
📅: Select dates now through Sunday, June 28
📍: Vanguard Theater, Montclair
ℹ️: In 1899 New York, newsboys unionize against price hikes by newspaper publishers.
Jersey Shore Film Festival
📅: Now through Sunday, June 28
ℹ️: Feature films and shorts are screened at a variety of Shore venues.
My Fair Lady
📅: Select dates now through Sunday, July 5
📍: Music Mountain Theatre, Lambertville
ℹ️: The classic musical follows a Cockney flower girl’s transformation into an elegant lady.
Born to Run at 50
📅: Now through Sunday, July 19
📍: Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House, Hawthorne
ℹ️: The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners and the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music celebrate the landmark Springsteen album five decades later.
Find More Events
Want to find even more events? Browse additional events by date and category using our calendar below. And to submit your own event to the calendar, click here.