What's Happening May 2025

Spring filled sunny days start in May and they are ideal for family friendly outdoor festivals. The New Jersey area offers plenty of things to do, ranging from Street Fairs to Spring Flings to Ocean Days. Go take the kids and enjoy! Visit NJ Kids website for more ideas.

The NJ Renaissance Faire

On Weekends May 17-18, 24-25, 31 & June 1, 7-8, 2025 comes the most interactive Faire in all the lands. The NJ Renaissance Faire is a one of a kind experience with talented villagers dressed in period costumes. Sword fighters, dancers, musicians, comedians, jugglers, acrobats, magicians, fire breathers, sword swallowers, shows, and more! $ Admission. Burlington County Fairgrounds, 1990 Jacksonville, Jobstown Rd, Columbus, NJ.

Secaucus Green Festival

Sat, May 3, 2025, 11AM-3PM. FREE Admission. Secaucus' Green Festival celebrates the planet. Environmental friendly activities for children, live entertainment, arts & crafts, fun activities, and educational experiences. Food and green product vendors. Secaucus Xchange, 2000 Riverside Station Blvd in Secaucus NJ.

Bridgewater Spring Carnival

Sun, May 4, 2025, 11AM-3PM, outdoors at Bridgewater Commons, rain or shine. FREE Admission to the Bridgewater Spring Carnival. Rides, games, and inflatables. Presented by the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center (JCC) in partnership with Township of Bridgewater, Bridgewater Commons, and RWJBarnabas Health. Food, music, and fun! Extra: $ fee for arts & crafts tent, petting zoo, face painting and glitter tattoos. 

Tenafly Spring Fling

Sun, May 4, 2025, 12PM-5PM. This year’s Wellness Theme transforms the heart of Tenafly into a lively destination for all ages. Over 60 local and regional vendors will line the streets, offering a diverse array of handcrafted goods, artisan foods, unique finds and delicious eats. Live music and family fun! Come downtown to Tenafly’s Huyler Park. 

Westfield Spring Fling 2025

Sun, May 4, 2025, 10AM-5PM. Visit the Westfield Spring Fling for a FREE fun family day on the streets of Downtown Westfield. Enjoy Kids Zone filled with activities, games, rides, fun and more! Great entertainment packed full of music, food, and shopping. Central Ave in Westfield NJ. 

Woodbridge Street Fair & Craft Show

Sat, May 17, 2025, 11AM-5PM. Stroll down a classic street fair with food, entertainment, and plenty of arts & crafts. Downtown Woodbridge NJ, Main St & Amboy Ave. 

2025 Clark Rock the Block Street Fair

Sun, May 18, 2025, 10AM-5PM. Street fair with food, vendors, kids activities, music and fun! Downtown Clark NJ. 

Ocean Fun Days

Sat, May 17, 2025, 11AM-3PM at Island Beach State Park (GSP Exit 82) and Sun, May 18, 2025, 11AM-3PM at NJ Sea Grant Consortium in Sandy Hook (GSP Exit 117). FREE Admission and FREE Parking to Ocean Fun Day events. Also Free Eco-Tours available. Explore the shore with the family on these 2 Ocean Fun days. Participate in children outdoor fun relating to the coastal environment - crabs races, coastal crafts, exhibits, food vendors and plenty of fun! 

Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival 2025

Sun, May 18, 2025, 11AM-6PM. FREE family fun. Over 300+ artists and crafters at this Hoboken Spring Arts Festival. Kids activities, live music, local businesses, and food vendors. Brenda K. Starr headline musical act. Washington St, Hoboken, NJ.

Mayfest Street Fair in Maplewood

Sun, May 18, 2025, 11AM-5PM. Classic street fair featuring artists, crafters, live music, kids games, food, and fun! Springfield Ave & Rutgers St, Maplewood, NJ. 

Fleet Week New York 2025

May 21-27, 2025. Celebrate the sea services with FREE week long festivities. The annual NYC Fleet Week begins with the parade of ships. Your opportunity to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, tour ships, watch music performances, demonstrations, and more in Manhattan and Staten Island. Check schedule for locations. New York Harbor, New York City, NY. @FleetWeekNewYork

Wildwoods International Kite Festival

Fri-Mon, May 23-26, 2025. FREE to spectators. North America Kite Festival featuring kite makers from around the world! Festivities follow with the opening of the kite sales tent and the Friday night 9 p.m. Illuminated Kite Fly. Kite flying on the beach Saturday and Sunday, as well as kite demos, team flying and family games. World Indoor Kite Competition on Monday inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. 

See NJ Kids for more events.