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 editors’ picks for May 22-25:

Beyoncé
📅: Thursday, May 22 (7 pm); Saturday, May 24-Sunday, May 25 (7 pm); Wednesday, May 28-Thursday, May 29 (7 pm)
📍: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
ℹ️: The music superstar steps out on her Cowboy Carter tour after winning Album of the Year and Best Country Album at the Grammys.

EarthVibes Festival
📅: Friday, May 23-Sunday, May 25
📍: Camp Sacajawea, Farmingdale
ℹ️: Enjoy a day outdoors with live music, drum and dance, yoga, sound healing, forest bathing, camping and more.

May Fair
📅: Saturday, May 24 (10 am-5pm)
📍: Haddon Avenue, Collingswood
ℹ️: This event features music, craft vendors, and a local farmers market.

Alice Cooper
📅: Saturday, May 24 (8 pm)
📍: Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City
ℹ️: The Godfather of Shock Rock is ready to rock.

Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival
📅: Saturday, May 24-Monday, May 26 (11 am-5 pm)
📍: Monmouth Park, Oceanport
ℹ️: Kick off summer with food trucks, pony rides, a bounce house and horse races.

New Jersey Renaissance Faire
📅: Saturday, May 24-Sunday, May 25 (10 am-6 pm); Saturday, May 31 (10 am-6 pm); Sunday, June 1 (10 am-6 pm); Saturday, June 7-Sunday, June 8 (10 am-6 pm)
📍: Burlington County Fairegrounds, Columbus
ℹ️: Step back in time with medieval activities, food, drink and live shows.

Mansion in May
📅: Through Saturday, May 31
📍: Wildfair, Chester
ℹ️: Explore the region’s top designer showhouse at Wildfair in Chester Township, the signature fundraiser for the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center.
💸: $50+

The Importance of Being Earnest
📅: Select dates through Sunday, June 1
📍: F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, Madison
ℹ️: The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey puts on the uproarious Oscar Wilde comedy.

MUSEUM EXHIBITS:

Alex Callender: “American Lawn”
📅:  Thru Sunday, May 25
📍: ArtYard, Frenchtown
ℹ️: The artist imagines lawn grass as a conflicted terrain, touching on themes of public and private space and climate change.
💸: Free

Harmony, Balance & Symmetry
📅: Thru Sunday, June 1
📍: Monmouth Museum, Lincroft
ℹ️: Artist Carol Nussbaum creates mandala art using familiar and ordinary workday objects.
💸: Free-$14

Peony Display Garden
📅: Thru Sunday, June 8 (10 am-5 pm daily; Friday-night picnics are hosted starting May 3, from 5:30-7:30 pm)
📍: Peony’s Envy, Bernardsville
ℹ️: Meander through this 7-acre peony garden, shop and get expert advice.
💸: $10-$20

“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit”
📅: Thru Monday, September 1
📍: Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
ℹ️: Observe more than 130 recovered Titanic artifacts at this Liberty Science Center exhibit. Learn the story behind the “unsinkable ship” and its tragic fate.
💸: Free-$36 and up

Slow Motion
📅: Thru Monday, September 1
📍: Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton
ℹ️: This exhibition seeks to reevaluate our understanding of monuments and their place in our collective memories.
💸: Free-$30

Animal Kingdom
📅: Thru Wednesday, December 31
📍: Newark Museum of Art, Newark
ℹ️: Immersive and interactive experiences teach visitors of all ages about animals.
💸: Free-$10

Morven Revealed: Untold Stories from New Jersey’s Most Historic Home
📅: Thru March 2026
📍: Morven Museum & Garden, Princeton
ℹ️: Explore the historic home at the center of the Morven Museum & Garden.
💸: Free-$10

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