🌻Things to do in Jersey 4/25-4/27

I like to keep these newsletters on a positive note, but we cannot ignore the fires happening in Ocean County right now. There are roughly 8,500 acres burning - with an estimated 3,000 residents being evacuated. If you had plans to head that way this weekend, check what is happening before you go.

Want to help or stay updated? Please keep an eye on the NJ Forest Fire Facebook page for updates. We hope that everyone stays safe and the fire is contained soon!

Weekend Weather Forecast

Welcome to our new weather section - figured it would make sense to help you plan! Data is from weather.gov.

• Friday: partly sunny high near 75 🌥️

• Saturday: 70% chance of showers with a high near 72 🌧️

• Sunday: mostly sunny with a high near 63 ☀️

Friday - April 25, 2025

Egg Harbor - Phases of the Moon Unity Festival (runs 4/25-4/27)
A weekend of music, art and yoga where people come together to inspire unity in community, in creativity, in health, and in spirituality. Workshops, art, camping, music, and more.

Lafayette - Garden State Art Weekend at Skylands Museum of Art (runs 4/24-4/27 from 12-4pm)
The Garden State Art Weekend features over 60 museums and galleries across New Jersey!

Saturday - April 26, 2025

Allentown - Spring Stroll from 10am-5pm
This annual Spring event highlights local businesses as well as local crafters and artisans along Main Street.

Cape May - Earth Day Celebration from 10am-3pm
Hands on educational exhibits, children’s amusements, live entertainment, a variety of environmental eco-shops, scavenger hunt; all which will guarantee a day of earth friendly fun.

Elmer - South Jersey Arts Fest from 11am-3pm
Live music, crafts, food trucks, art making workshops and more.

Lambertville - Shad Fest from 11am-5pm (runs 4/26 and 4/27)
Enjoy two-days, filled with hand-crafted art, jewelry, home goods, a variety of delectable food, music, and fun for the whole family!

Lawrenceville - Spring for the Arts from 12pm-4pm
A vibrant street fair featuring over 150 talented artists, crafters, and vendors showcasing their unique creations.

New Brunswick - 50th NJ Folk Festival from 10am-4pm
Event features three to four stages of music, dance, and workshops, a juried craft market, a children’s activities area, food, a folk marketplace, and a heritage area which offers a close-up look at each year’s cultural or geographical theme or other appropriate exhibits.

Piscataway - Union Muster Civil War Encampment from 10am-4pm (event takes place 4/26 &4/27
Interact with Civil War soldiers, artillerymen, musicians, medical personnel, and civilians. See Union Army troops conduct firing demonstrations and combat maneuver as they prepare for deployment.

Princeton - Porchfest from 12pm-6pm
Walkable music festival where neighbors offer up their front porches as DIY concert venues.

Randolph - Food Truck and Music Festival from 11am-7pm ($5, under 5 free)
Gourmet food trucks, music, beer garden, kids activities and more.

Smithville - Smithville Artwalk from (10am-5pm)
A curated show featuring 75 artists specializing in pop and lowbrow art.

Toms River - Cattus Island Nature Festival from 10am-3pm
Crafts, nature games, vendors, live animal talks and more.

Washington - Rock and Roll Steampunk Fair from 10am-7pm
Live music, artisan vendors, street performers, costumes and general steampunk shenanigans

Sunday - April 27, 2025

Egg Harbor Township - ACAU Earth Day Festival from 10am-4pm
More than 150 crafters and food vendors with educational activities for the kids.

Freehold - Lunar Faire at East Freehold Showgrounds from 5-10pm (tickets $15)
Lunar Faire is a pop-up night market that celebrates ambiance, the strange and unusual, the moon, and all the weird things people make and do. From crystals to curiosities, there is something for everyone.

Freehold - United for Impact Food Truck Festival from 12pm-4pm
Support the Monmouth and Ocean County United Way and enjoy food, music and family fun.

Hoboken - Earth Day Celebration and Music Festival from 11am-4pm
Live music from local bands, upcycled arts and crafts, fitness demos, vendors and more.

Princeton - Party Like It’s Your Earth Day from 11am-3pm
Join Morven Museum & Garden and Sustainable Princeton for a day of earth friendly fun. Yoga, garden tour, trashion show, music and more.

Red Bank - Red Bank Street Fair from 11am-5pm
Join me (I will be there - look for the girl with the coconuts 🥥, come find me and say hi!) - and many other artisans, crafters, musicians, food trucks and more in downtown Red Bank.

🎵 Asbury Park - Stone Pony Summer Stage 
The lineup has been released, and if you do not want to miss a show - get those tickets early. Bands like Dark Store Orchestra, Dropkick Murphys, Cypress Hill, Slightly Stoopid and more are performing!

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