🌻Things To Do in Jersey 5/16-5/18
This weekend is jam packed with fun, so I won’t blab - let’s just dive in shall we! 🤿
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Weekend Weather Forecast
Weather data is from weather.gov.
Friday: 40% chance of showers, partly sunny with a high near 82 🌦️
Saturday: 50% chance of showers, partly sunny with a high near 82 🌦️
Sunday: sunny with a high near 82 🌤️
Sayen House & Gardens - Hamilton
Friday - May 16, 2025
Cape May - Exit Zero Jazz Festival (5/16-5/18, tickets start at $85)
A 3-day musical festival with hundreds of musicians and thousands of visitors. International touring artists performing on the stage in Cape May Convention Hall, plus a full weekend schedule in the bars and restaurants of Cape May.
Cape May - NJ Audubon Spring Festival (5/15-5/18)
Experience the amazing phenomena of bird migration in one of the top 10 birding destinations in the world!
Freehold - Spring Garden Plant Sale from 8am-5pm (5/16-5/17)
Find a large selection of plants, herbs, veggies and more to buy. Attend talks, get tours and find master gardeners ready to answer your questions.
Saturday - May 17, 2025
Asbury Park - Vegan Food Festival from 11am-7pm (5/17-5/18, tickets $15)
From vegan pork roll to pizza, there is no lack of vegan food in NJ. Explore a variety of food trucks, chefs and more to find new vegan food options.
Cape May - Coast Guard Community Festival from 10am-4pm
Walking tours of coast guard ships, trolley tours, kids zone, exhibits, vendors and more. Explore how the Coast Guard works!
Glen Ridge - Arts & Eco Fair from 10am-4pm
Explore the artistry of students and crafters, local businesses, and see live performances and eco-demonstrations, green products, food and more.
Highlands - Roar on the River from 12pm-6pm (5/17-5/18)
A weekend of boat racing, food vendors, specialty vendors and entertainment.
Lake Hopatcong - Block Party at Hopatcong State Park from 10am-4pm
Celebrate Lake Hopatcong life with a block party! Businesses, food, crafts, non-profits and more family fun for all to enjoy.
Lakehurst - Power in the Pines from 9am-3:30pm (5/17-5/18)
This family-friendly event invites the community to witness the power, precision, and skill of some of the world’s top aerial performers like the US Air Force Thunderbirds.
Pennsville - Riverview Beach Park Wine Festival from 12pm-5pm (tickets $20/$25, under 21 free)
Wine tasting from local wineries, food trucks and crafts.
Merchantville - Metaphysical Street Fair from 9am-4pm
Shop for crystals, magical, quality handmade, New Age Merchandise, Bath & Body, Candles, and more Get a reading from our Psychics, Mediums, and Tarot Readers.
Mount Laurel - Rancocas Woods Car Show from 10am-3pm
Car show benefitting our Rancocas Woods Business Association! $15 car fee for the show.
Neshanic Station - Maifest at Readington Brewery and Hop Farm from 12pm-9pm
German beers, food, crafters and live music from the Silver Light Orchestra and Diamond Eye Jack.
Randolph - Arts in the Park from 11am-5pm
Art tents, workshops, vendors, music, food and more.
Roebling - Steel Mill Street Fair from 10am-5pm
Shopping, food, fun and music at historic Roebling Museum.
Seaside Park - Ocean Fun Days from 11am-3pm
Eco-tours, crab races, exhibits, food and fun while learning about our oceans.
Verona Park - Art Show from 10am-5pm (5/17-5/18)
90+ artisans including ceramics, jewelry, wood, digital art, furniture and more.
West Windsor - World Food Festival from 11am-7pm (runs 5/17-5/18, tickets $10/$15, under 10 free)
20+ food vendors showcasing authentic dishes from around the globe. International drinks, music and entertainment are all part of the lineup!
Woodbridge - Street Fair and Craft Show from 11am-5pm
Street fair featuring crafters, local businesses, food vendors, community partners and more.
An event with a story to tell….
In a moment of “events I never thought existed” we have - the Asparagus Festival in Mullica Hill from 11:30am-3pm! Watch chefs compete, learn all you ever wanted to know about asparagus and have a fun family day! Tickets are $20 and event takes place at the Old Town Hall Museum.
So, why a festival for asparagus? Well the story is pretty cool!
In 1922, South Jersey farmers shipped 1,000 pounds of fresh asparagus by airplane to Boston, marking the first air shipment of fresh produce in the United States. This event took place from Mullica Hill, NJ to Boston, with a Fokker monoplane. The Asparagus Festival in Mullica Hill celebrates this historic occasion! Cool right?
Sunday - May 18, 2025
Cream Ridge - Flower Power & Garden Festival from 8am-4pm
Wear your hippest flower child threads and explore cosmic eats, hip vendors, groovy music, far out photo ops and more at this flower power festival.
Eastampton - May Faire in Neverland Festival from 11am-4pm
Victorian experience with interactive Peter Pan experiences, tea party, magic, may pole dancing, historic arts demonstrations and more.
Freehold - Porch Fest starts at 11:30am
Enjoy a stroll through Freehold and listen to the music of local artists.
Ho-Ho-Kus - Vintage and Antique Show at the Hermitage from 9am-4pm ($5)
60+ exhibitors selling vintage goods and antiques. A certified appraiser will be available to value your antiques. Food trucks, museum tours, music and more.
Sandy Hook - Ocean Fun Days from 11am-3pm
Eco-tours, crab races, exhibits, food and fun while learning about our oceans.
Still under construction 👷♂️, but you can now visit our website to get more events! New events are being added often as we build out the calendar!
Have an event to submit? Go ahead and do that here:
https://wanderjersey.com/submit-event/
Some cool upcoming events you might want to grab tickets for!
🦐 Augusta - Crawfish Festival from 5/30-6/1
🎸 Sussex County Fairgrounds - Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival from 6/27-6/29
✈️ West Milford - NJ Airshow from 6/13-6/15
🥋 Whippany - Cobra Kai Convention from 5/31-6/1
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Roebling Museum
This week Roebling Museum is hosting an event, so I thought it would be a good time to share a bit about this amazing piece of NJ history. A few years ago I did a photo shoot to raise funds for animal rescue - and this was one of the featured locations.
Meet Penny - enjoying her photoshoot at Roebling and taking in the history.
The Roebling Museum is located on the former John A. Roebling’s Sons Company steel mill in Roebling, NJ. It tells a story of the company town and the pioneering engineering feats of John A. Roebling and his sons.
Inside this thoughtfully curated museum, you’ll encounter original wire rope machinery, interactive exhibits on bridge-building and industrial innovation, and compelling narratives of the workers who powered America’s infrastructure boom.
Whether you’re fascinated by the man who designed the Brooklyn Bridge, eager to try your hand at a rope-making demonstration, or simply looking for a unique, hands-on history experience, the Roebling Museum offers something for every curious mind.
With guided tours, family-friendly scavenger hunts, and events that bring the past alive, it’s a perfect day trip for locals and history buffs alike seeking to uncover New Jersey’s hidden industrial heritage.
That’s all for this week - now get out there and wander!
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