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We track the best events, weirdest spots, and hidden gems in New Jersey - so you don’t have to.

From haunted diners to punk shows in basements, we’re your no-BS guide to cool sh*t actually happening in this state.

Hit the 👉 Blog for off-the-radar finds, secret events, and bizarre NJ history they don’t put on postcards.

Things to Do in NJ Today (That Don’t Suck)

Battle of the walls

Jun

19

Battle of the walls

The Sensational Soul Cruisers

Jun

19

The Sensational Soul Cruisers

DIY Terrarium Workshop with Behind the Vine

Jun

19

DIY Terrarium Workshop with Behind the Vine

Two Funny Mamas: Sherri Shepherd & Kym Whitley

Jun

20

Two Funny Mamas: Sherri Shepherd & Kym Whitley

George Inness: Visionary Landscapes–NEW WORKS AND NATIVE VIEWS

Jun

20

George Inness: Visionary Landscapes–NEW WORKS AND NATIVE VIEWS

Barefoot Country Music Fest

Jun

20

Barefoot Country Music Fest

Drag Me To Landmark - Pride Month Drag Show

Jun

20

Drag Me To Landmark - Pride Month Drag Show

Plush In

Jun

20

Ecosystems at Risk: Threatened and Endangered in New Jersey

Jun

20

Ecosystems at Risk: Threatened and Endangered in New Jersey

NJ Z Car Club Somerville Cruise Night

Jun

20

NJ Z Car Club Somerville Cruise Night

BAC Arts & Culture Bus Trip: Grounds for Sculpture

Jun

20

BAC Arts & Culture Bus Trip: Grounds for Sculpture

The RV Shop Vintage Motorcycle Festival & Swap Meet with AHRMA

Jun

20

The RV Shop Vintage Motorcycle Festival & Swap Meet with AHRMA

Alumni Axe Throwing Night

Jun

20

Alumni Axe Throwing Night

Carnival at the Pond

Jun

20

Carnival at the Pond

Art Exhibition: New Jersey Artists

Jun

20

Art Exhibition: New Jersey Artists

Come Original Showcase

Jun

20

Come Original Showcase

Live music with Mabel featuring MICKNPOKE DJ!

Jun

20

Live music with Mabel featuring MICKNPOKE DJ!

Cape May Music Festival: New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players

Jun

20

Cape May Music Festival: New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players

Astrology Readings At SoulFlora

Jun

20

Astrology Readings At SoulFlora

Kearny Eats!

Jun

20

Dueling Pianos

Jun

20

POP 2000 TOUR with Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, BBMAK

Jun

20

POP 2000 TOUR with Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, BBMAK

Back and Joint Pain-A Different Approach to Healing

Jun

20

Back and Joint Pain-A Different Approach to Healing

Burlington County Festivals & Summer Concerts

Jun

20

Burlington County Festivals & Summer Concerts

Immerse

Jun

20

Paint on Pine

Jun

20

Car Meet & Drift Friday Night Live Glow Fest

Jun

20

Car Meet & Drift Friday Night Live Glow Fest

South Bound Brook Bi-Monthly Outdoor Farmers & Artisan Market

Jun

20

South Bound Brook Bi-Monthly Outdoor Farmers & Artisan Market

Boardwalk Entertainer Permit

Jun

20

Boardwalk Entertainer Permit

Ventnor City Farmers Market

Jun

20

Ventnor City Farmers Market

Artists As Activists

Jun

20

Artists As Activists

Live acoustic music with Joe A.

Jun

20

Live acoustic music with Joe A.

2025 Princeton Festival

Jun

20

2025 Princeton Festival

Through My Eyes

Jun

20

Through My Eyes

Asbury Park Bazaar x North to Shore Festival

Jun

21

Asbury Park Bazaar x North to Shore Festival

Taco & Empanada Festival

Jun

21

Taco & Empanada Festival

Under the Stars

Jun

21

Under the Stars

Bad Bitches Only

Jun

21

Bad Bitches Only

Te Vista Summer Solstice Ritual

Jun

21

Te Vista Summer Solstice Ritual

PUFF & TIE-DYE: A 21+ Chill Sesh of Color & Creativity

Jun

21

PUFF & TIE-DYE: A 21+ Chill Sesh of Color & Creativity

Te Vista live at Anchor Rock Club with Super Jack, CJ Sooy, and Malcolm Tent

Jun

21

Te Vista live at Anchor Rock Club with Super Jack, CJ Sooy, and Malcolm Tent

Create Your Own Incense Burner Workshop

Jun

21

Create Your Own Incense Burner Workshop

Historic Smithville British Car Show 2025

Jun

21

Historic Smithville British Car Show 2025

Larkin Poe - The Bloom Tour 2025

Jun

22

Larkin Poe - The Bloom Tour 2025

Hub City Pride Brunch

Jun

22

Hub City Pride Brunch

Pop's Corner

Jun

22

Point Pleasant Beach FRESH Farmers & Makers Market

Jun

22

Point Pleasant Beach FRESH Farmers & Makers Market

ALL PINK CAR MEET - Fast & Fabulous

Jun

22

ALL PINK CAR MEET - Fast & Fabulous

Cars and Hibachi

Jun

22

Cars and Hibachi

The Witches Trade Market

Jun

22

The Witches Trade Market

Native American Contributions presented by Carla Messinger

Jun

22

Native American Contributions presented by Carla Messinger

Brewery Pop Up - Between the Covers Mobile Bookstore

Jun

24

Brewery Pop Up - Between the Covers Mobile Bookstore

Last Day of School Charity Rock Concert

Jun

24

Last Day of School Charity Rock Concert

Flamenco Night

Jun

25

Under the Moonlight Market

Jun

25

Under the Moonlight Market

Create Your Own Ocean-Themed Wine Glasses

Jun

25

Create Your Own Ocean-Themed Wine Glasses

Sippin' with Succulents

Jun

26

Sippin' with Succulents

THE BLOCK PARTY

Jun

26

THE BLOCK PARTY

Emo Night Brooklyn

Jun

27

Emo Night Brooklyn

Lunar Faire

Jun

27

City Sirens Pride Party

Jun

27

City Sirens Pride Party

Food Truck FEST 2025

Jun

28

Food Truck FEST 2025

Randolph Food Truck & Music Fest

Jun

28

Randolph Food Truck & Music Fest

Juneteenth Buy Up the Block Party and Pop Up Shop

Jun

28

Juneteenth Buy Up the Block Party and Pop Up Shop

Pride/Stonewall Celebration Day

Jun

28

Pride/Stonewall Celebration Day

Barkchella Dog & Human Party

Jun

28

Barkchella Dog & Human Party

Rust'n'Retro presents A MARKET EXPERIENCE

Jun

28

Rust'n'Retro presents A MARKET EXPERIENCE

Rock the Bells Festival

Jun

28

Rock the Bells Festival

Paperback Picnic

Jun

29

Paperback Picnic

Fairy Flower Fun Workshop

Jun

29

Fairy Flower Fun Workshop

CARIBBEAN ISLAND FOOD AND FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Jun

29

CARIBBEAN ISLAND FOOD AND FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Brew at the Zoo

Jun

29

Brew at the Zoo

A Paperback Picnic

Jun

29

A Paperback Picnic

Fireworks Show- Independence Day

Jul

3

Fireworks Show- Independence Day

Hellfest Presents: New Jersey Hardcore

Jul

4

Hellfest Presents: New Jersey Hardcore

4th of July 2025 Spectacular

Jul

4

4th of July 2025 Spectacular

Latino Beach Fest

Jul

5

Latino Beach Fest

Lupe Dragon live at Ombra

Jul

7

Lupe Dragon live at Ombra

MPACK Jazz and R&B Concert

Jul

9

MPACK Jazz and R&B Concert

Rahway Summer Nights 2025: Movies in the Park

Jul

10

Rahway Summer Nights 2025: Movies in the Park

Aura Photo Pop Up in Jersey City

Jul

10

Aura Photo Pop Up in Jersey City

Bookery at Books & Buns in Bridgeton!

Jul

11

Bookery at Books & Buns in Bridgeton!

MRS. ROPER ROMP

Jul

12

MRS. ROPER ROMP

West Milford Food Truck and Music Festival

Jul

12

West Milford Food Truck and Music Festival

Taco Palooza

Jul

12

GAS Show 2025

Jul

12

BUNS beats Bookstore Galactica

Jul

12

BUNS beats Bookstore Galactica

Horseshoe Lake Summer Market

Jul

12

Horseshoe Lake Summer Market

Kushn Keys - A Cannabis Speakeasy & Artist Showcase Affair

Jul

12

Kushn Keys - A Cannabis Speakeasy & Artist Showcase Affair

You Cone-plete Me! - Between the Covers Mobile Bookstore

Jul

14

You Cone-plete Me! - Between the Covers Mobile Bookstore

Larry's Latin Jazz Project

Jul

16

Larry's Latin Jazz Project

Moss & Mingle

Jul

17

Deep House Sessions

Jul

19

Deep House Sessions

Beginner Nature Photography Workshop with Joe Koscielny

Jul

19

Beginner Nature Photography Workshop with Joe Koscielny

Big and Tall Fest

Jul

19

Big and Tall Fest

Sparta Food Truck and Music Fest

Jul

19

Sparta Food Truck and Music Fest

Cafe Lafayette Summer Party

Jul

19

Cafe Lafayette Summer Party

Cafe Lafayette Summer Party

Jul

19

Cafe Lafayette Summer Party

Bubbles & Baubles

Jul

20

Bubbles & Baubles

Proving Ground Painting & Music Night

Jul

20

Proving Ground Painting & Music Night

DAWG Pro Wrestling at Monmouth County Fair

Jul

23

DAWG Pro Wrestling at Monmouth County Fair

Julian & Dominique - Show of 1,000 Voices Yesterday Through Today

Jul

23

Julian & Dominique - Show of 1,000 Voices Yesterday Through Today

Foodie Farmer's Market at Calgo Gardens

Jul

24

Foodie Farmer's Market at Calgo Gardens

Margarita 4 Meals: 2000s R&B Bingo

Jul

24

Margarita 4 Meals: 2000s R&B Bingo

90s Night

Jul

25

The Ultimate Underground Shopping Experience & Arts Festival - Punk Rock Flea Market - Summa Sizzla

Jul

26

The Ultimate Underground Shopping Experience & Arts Festival - Punk Rock Flea Market - Summa Sizzla

Summer Breeze Concert

Jul

30

Summer Breeze Concert

Pizza Making Class - Spuntino

Jul

30

Pizza Making Class - Spuntino

Molly Ringworm

Aug

1

FORT LEE Artisan Markets

Aug

2

FORT LEE Artisan Markets

The Original NJ Empanada Fest

Aug

2

The Original NJ Empanada Fest

Cowtown Rodeo - XTREME BULLS Special Event Monday

Aug

2

Cowtown Rodeo - XTREME BULLS Special Event Monday

7th Annual ARC of Warren County Food and Music Fest @ Donaldson Farms

Aug

3

7th Annual ARC of Warren County Food and Music Fest @ Donaldson Farms

Arc of Warren County Food Truck Festival

Aug

3

Arc of Warren County Food Truck Festival

Summer Blockfest

Aug

3

Summer Blockfest

Waldwick Community Band Concert

Aug

6

Waldwick Community Band Concert

Wednesday Night Summer Series

Aug

6

Wednesday Night Summer Series

Chester Summer Food Truck and Music Festival

Aug

9

Chester Summer Food Truck and Music Festival

Atlantic Highlands Music and Food Truck Festival

Aug

10

Atlantic Highlands Music and Food Truck Festival

Sandy Stones Trio & TAXI at the Ridgefield Park Summer Concert Series

Aug

13

Sandy Stones Trio & TAXI at the Ridgefield Park Summer Concert Series

CAR MEETS

Aug

17

JP2 Jazz Band Concert

Aug

20

JP2 Jazz Band Concert

Lupe Dragon live at Joyful Shoppe

Aug

21

Lupe Dragon live at Joyful Shoppe

Kidchella by The Monmouth Moms: The Ultimate End-of-Summer Family Fest

Aug

23

Kidchella by The Monmouth Moms: The Ultimate End-of-Summer Family Fest

Party of Five

Aug

27

South Jersey Seafood and Music Festival

Aug

30

South Jersey Seafood and Music Festival

Party Under The Stars

Sep

5

Party Under The Stars

PET PALOOZA Food & Music Festival

Sep

6

PET PALOOZA Food & Music Festival

5th ANNUAL PET PALOOZA FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sep

6

5th ANNUAL PET PALOOZA FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

Raritan Borough Food Truck and Music Fest

Sep

6

Raritan Borough Food Truck and Music Fest

Sweet Corn & Garlic Fest - Donaldson Farms

Sep

13

Sweet Corn & Garlic Fest - Donaldson Farms

2025 Sweet Corn & Garlic Fest!

Sep

13

2025 Sweet Corn & Garlic Fest!

Voorhees Food Truck and Music Festival

Sep

13

Voorhees Food Truck and Music Festival

4TH ANNUAL WEST HAVERSTRAW NY FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sep

20

4TH ANNUAL WEST HAVERSTRAW NY FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Arts After Dark

Sep

27

Arts After Dark

Great Empanada Race 5K/10K

Sep

28

Great Empanada Race 5K/10K

The Great Empanada 5K/10k and 1 Mile K9 Walk

Sep

28

The Great Empanada 5K/10k and 1 Mile K9 Walk

The Hollow Paracon

Oct

4

The Hollow Paracon

Good Intentions 2025 Tour

Oct

11

Good Intentions 2025 Tour

Clean Communities Day

Oct

12

Clean Communities Day

New York/New Jersey Higher Education IT Leadership Summit 2025

Oct

15

New York/New Jersey Higher Education IT Leadership Summit 2025

NEW PROVIDENCE FALL STREET FAIR- Presented New Providence Business

Oct

26

NEW PROVIDENCE FALL STREET FAIR- Presented New Providence Business

New Providence Business Fall Fest Street Fair

Oct

26

New Providence Business Fall Fest Street Fair

Duck Donuts 5K/10K Run

Nov

2

Duck Donuts 5K/10K Run

5th Annual Duck Donut 5k & 10k Run- Sponsored by Atlantic Health Group

Nov

2

5th Annual Duck Donut 5k & 10k Run- Sponsored by Atlantic Health Group

Garden State Chicken Wing & Dessert Festival

Nov

8

Garden State Chicken Wing & Dessert Festival

GARDEN STATE CHICKEN WINGS AND DESSERT FESTIVAL

Nov

8

GARDEN STATE CHICKEN WINGS AND DESSERT FESTIVAL

Bell Works FRESH Holiday Market

Nov

29

Bell Works FRESH Holiday Market

Duck Donuts 5K Run & K9 Walk

Nov

30

Duck Donuts 5K Run & K9 Walk

2nd ANNUAL DUCK DONUT HOLIDAY 5K AND K9 WALK

Nov

30

2nd ANNUAL DUCK DONUT HOLIDAY 5K AND K9 WALK

MegaBite Events New Years Hangover 5k and 1 Mile K9 Walk

Jan

1

MegaBite Events New Years Hangover 5k and 1 Mile K9 Walk

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Meet Hello Whirled: The NJ Artist Who’s Released More Music Than You’ve Heard This Year

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