🌻Things To Do in Jersey 5/2-5/4

Morning everyone! 🌞 Welcome to Spring in NJ - where pollen and weather are hot topics. If you are as itchy as me - I see you, and I feel your pain!

Looks like the weather might not be so great this weekend, so be sure to check on rain dates if there are events that look interesting. Have a back up plan too in case of a total washout.

Weekend Weather Forecast

Weather data is from weather.gov.

• Friday: 30% chance of showers after 2pm with wind gusts and a high near 77 🌥️

• Saturday: mostly cloudy with a 70% chance of showers and some thunderstorms with a high around 77 🌧️

• Sunday: partly sunny with a 30% chance of rain and high near 70 🌦️

Friday - May 2, 2025

Far Hills - Atlantic Visiting Nurse & Rummage Sale from 9:30am-3:30pm (same hours on Saturday and 12:30pm-3:30pm Sun)
Twice a year, Atlantic Visiting Nurse holds an epic rummage sale at the Far Hills Fairgrounds. This fundraiser helps provide home health and hospice care for uninsured. 

Hamburg - NJ Wine & Food Festival (various hours, 5/2-5/4)
Meet and mingle with the world’s finest chefs and winemakers to sample extraordinary food and wine.

Parsippany-Troy Hills - Dark Force Fest (various hours, 5/2-5/4)
A 3-day industrial/goth/dark alternative music festival.

Asbury Park - Jersey Devil Fable Festival (various hours, 5/2-5/3)
A folklore and story telling festival dedicated to the legends and mythology of NJ – named after it’s favorite son!

Saturday - May 3, 2025

Atlantic City - Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl from 4pm-11pm (tickets $5 and up)
Explore top-rated Atlantic City bars, each promising a unique experience as you join the local community in a festive celebration.

Augusta - Skylands Stadium Food Truck & Beer Fest from 12pm-7pm ($5 tickets)
Over 20 food trucks, 100 craft beers, music, sports on the big screen and more.

Barnegat - NJ Pirates Day from 11am-4pm
Celebrates the town’s historical connection to “patriot pirates” during the Revolutionary War era. Food trucks, vendors, real pirates and more. Wear your best pirate outfit!

Bordentown - PorchFest from 12pm-5pm
Stroll around town and enjoy live music from residents.

Hackettstown - Cars & Stripes Car Show from 10am-3pm
All proceeds benefit the American Legion Post 164 and Veterans programs. Car show, food and vendors.

Lincroft - Made in Monmouth from 10am-4pm
Join me (I will be there - look for the girl with the coconuts 🥥, come find me and say hi!) - and over 250 other Monmouth County based artisans and foodies.

Oceanport - Boujee Foodie Con Food Fest from 12:30pm-7pm (also Sunday 12:30-6pm, tickets $20)
Indulge in delicious bites, trendy treats, and gourmet goodies from some of the hottest food and goods purveyors in New Jersey. Music will be all day!

Princeton - Kite Day at Terhune Orchards from 10am-5pm (ticket prices vary, event is 5/3-5/4)
Build and fly kites, listen to country music, splash in a ducky race and so much more.

Smithville - Kids Day and Scouting Event from 10am-5pm
Join scouts and general public for a unique display of scouting tradition like archery, BB range, pinewood derby, rain gutter regatta, veggie track, camping and much more.

Wildwood Crest - Town Wide Yard Sale from 8am-4pm
Over 200 locations across Wildwood Crest.

Woodland Park - Passaic County Fishing Derby from 7am-10am
Competition for all fishing lovers ages 5 and up. The event takes place at Woodland Park and registration is required! Prizes will be awarded.

Sunday - May 4, 2025

Bradley Beach - Green Fair & Wellness Day from 9:30am-3pm
Join me (I will be there - look for the girl with the coconuts 🥥, come find me and say hi!) - and many other artisans and food vendors focusing on earth-friendly living.

Freehold - Patterson Greenhouse Family Fun Day from 10am-3pm
Enjoy crafts, music, food, and an antique car show on a beautiful farm location. I have been to this many times, it is always a great time!

May’s Landing - Spring Festival at Funny Farm Rescue from 9am-4pm
Fundraiser that supports the care of over 700 animals! Activities include wagon rides, face painting, music, craft vendors, food vendors, and more!

Medford - Country Day at Kirby’s Mill from 12pm-4pm
Step back in time and tour Kirby Mill with a variety of museums, crafters, rifle demonstrations and a glimpse of Civil War camp life.

Point Pleasant - BBQ, Beer & Boots from 12-4pm ($10 tickets)
Live country music, BBQ, cold brews, mechanical and more to celebrate that country lifestyle.

Wayne - Vet Fest Music and Food Truck Fest (tickets $10-$25)
Support Community Hope for Veterans. Music from cover bands for Lynyrd Skynyrd and Journey, food trucks, bounce houses and more.

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Some cool upcoming events you might want to grab tickets for!

🍲 Asbury Park - Vegan Food Festival from May 17-May18

🎵 Red Bank - Gene Simmons Band on May 5th at 7:30pm

✈️ West Milford - NJ Airshow from June 13-June 15

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