LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE NORTHERN NEW JERSEY

NORTHERN NEW JERSEY

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

JULY 15 - 28 | RESTAURANT WEEK

Discover deliciously prepared meals from a host of restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines all over Jersey City—from Greenville to Grove Street. For more info visit: jcrestaurantweek.com

AUG 4 - 12 | STATE FARE

The New Jersey State Fair includes 4-H shows and exhibits, horse shows, carnival, performing art, family entertainment, demo derby, exhibits, food, and more. This is a great way to enjoy the summer with your family! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2L3Yv5A

JULY 28 - 30 | FESTIVAL OF BALLOONING

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No! It’s a balloon! The family friendly festival will feature mass ascensions, balloon rides, sunrise yoga, non-stop family entertainment, headlining concerts, crafters, vendors, balloon glow, food, fireworks, and much more. Experience a weekend of family friendly fun! For more info visit: balloonfestival.com

August

AUG 5 - 7 | CLAM FESTIVAL

This three-day festival will feature seafood and other dishes from local restaurants, live entertainment, children’s activities and specialty vendors. For more info visit: https://tinyurl.com/muc9375r

September

SEPT 23 | WATER LANTERN FEST

As the sun begins to set on the evening sky, the Water Lantern Festival begins to shine with the launch of the lanterns onto the water as we Light The Water together. Watch your unique lantern drift out into the water as it joins other lanterns carrying hope, love, happiness, healing, peace, and connection. It’s a night that you’ll never forget. For more info visit: waterlanternfestival.com