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Take in a sky full of colorful balloons at the Warren County Hot Air Balloon Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival
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5/30/25 - By Laurie Rein

Get ready for summer vacation! June in New Jersey brings festivals for Juneteenth, Father's Day, ripe strawberries, and some early fireworks.

As the school year comes to a close and summer makes its debut, our June calendar explodes with outdoor activities. Get in the summer spirit with games and rides at multi-day carnivals, including the Warren Lions Club Expo Carnival and Tri-County Fair. 

Or rejoice in a June holiday celebration, like Father's Day Train Rides or the Union Township Juneteenth Arts Festival.

We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.

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Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Craft Festival

Washington
Saturday, June 7-Sunday, June 8, 2025
Don't miss this busy festival featuring flying fun with balloon launches, live music, a car and truck show, a chalk art contest, June Jumble Combat Robot Competition, children’s entertainment with Balloons the Clown and Grins and Grins juggling, food trucks, vendors, and free activities at Fascination Place. READ MORE

West Cape May Strawberry Festival

West Cape May – FREE
Saturday, June 7, 2025
This fun-filled festival features Jersey fresh strawberries, strawberry shortcake, craft vendors, food, and more. READ MORE

Pride in the Park in Red Bank

Red Bank – FREE
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Everyone is invited to Riverside Gardens Park for a celebration of diversity and inclusivity. Featured are live music, vendors, giveaways and activities. Don't miss the Best Pride Pet Contest and Drag Bingo. READ MORE

Caribbean Food Fest Morristown

Morristown
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Experience the Caribbean in Parsippany with an event that brings the sights, smells, and flavors of the Caribbean to Veterans Memorial Park. Enjoy mouthwatering Caribbean cuisine, live performances, unique local craft vendors, a free Interactive Kids Zone, and more. READ MORE

Montvale's Mile Long Street Fair

Montvale – FREE
Sunday, June 8, 2025
The Montvale Chamber of Commerce hosts its 13th annual street fair. Paragon Drive is transformed into a giant festival promenade, featuring more than 150 exhibitors, a special arts and crafts section, a kids’ area, a community section, two food courts, and continuous live entertainment all day. READ MORE

Warren Lions Club Expo Carnival

Warren
Wednesday, June 11-Saturday, June 14, 2025
The perfect activity for a summer evening, this carnival features food, games, and rides. Saturday evening ends with a bang as fireworks take flight.  READ MORE

Tri-County Fair in Rockaway

Rockaway
Thursday, June 12-Sunday, June 15, 2025
Enjoy a spring night out with classic and new amusement rides, kiddie rides, games of chance, food trucks and more. Entertainment includes music, fireworks, a showcase for local bands, monster truck rides, a classic car show with '50s music, and an illusionist. READ MORE

Glassboro CommUNITY Day

Glassboro – FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
CommUNITY Day celebrates the emarkable diversity and culturally vibrant community that Glassboro embodies. The entertainment lineup features performances by local nonprofits and Glassboro High School. Vendors and food trucks round out the fun. READ MORE

Union Township Juneteenth Arts Festival

Union – FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
(new date due to weather) Head over to Biretumfpel Park for a community celebration in honor of Juneteenth, featuring music, food, art and vendors. The fun includes face painting and a photo booth. READ MORE

Skimmer Festival in Sea Isle City

Sea Isle City – FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Come to this festival by the sea, featuring vendors, food, live music, rides, and children's activities. Enjoy sand art, balloon art, and a photo booth. READ MORE

Father's Day Train Rides at Whippany Railway Museum

Whippany
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Spend Father's Day at the Whippany Railway Museum and treat someone special to an outing he will not soon forget aboard the museum's vintage excursion train. Board the beautifully appointed Club Cars and embark on a 10-mile, 45-minute, round-trip excursion through Morris County. READ MORE

Jenkinson's Fireworks at Dark

Point Pleasant – FREE
Thursdays beginning June 19, 2025
Gather at Jenkinson's Beach every Thursday night for fireworks on the beach. Fireworks start at dark. READ MORE

Fantasy Faire at WheatonArts

Millville
Saturday, June 21-Sunday, June 22, 2025
Fantasy Faire is a family-friendly festival of medieval folklore and fun, featuring talented performers who bring to life the Kingdom of Wheaton by enacting a series of interconnected shows throughout the day. READ MORE

Wild Fest 2025 Food Truck & Music Festival

Pittstown
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Wild Fest, a benefit for Woodlands Wildlife Refuge, is a popular food truck and music festival with great food, amazing music, and a kids' den with activities like face painting, fairy hair, and meet-and-greets with roaming animal mascots. READ MORE

Great Fair of Saint Mary's

Middletown
Monday, June 23-Saturday, June 28, 2025
Food, rides, and games are all part of the excitement at the Saint Mary's Great Fair. The fun includes 22 rides, boardwalk games, food trucks and stands, a beer tent, and raffles. READ MORE

Keansburg Fourth of July Family Fun Fest

Keansburg – FREE
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Head to the beach in Keansburg for a fun, family-friendly celebration to start summer. Enjoy live music by The Non Stop Band, plus frolic in the sand to DJ music. Food and beach vendors sell snacks and more.   READ MORE

Hammonton Red, White, and Blueberry Festival

Hammonton – FREE
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Hammonton, which calls itself the Blueberry Capital of the World, hosts this 39th annual event, with fair food, kiddie rides, crafters, children's craft activities, and entertainment throughout the day. See a blueberry pie-eating contest, and explore the classic car show. READ MORE

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Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.
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