The Ultimate Guide to Events, Festivals, Concerts & More
As summer begins to wind down and hints of fall creep in, New Jersey comes alive with unforgettable events, concerts, festivals, and family fun this first weekend of September! Whether you’re looking to catch live music, enjoy cultural festivals, or explore nature before the leaves start to turn, there’s something exciting waiting for you in every corner of the Garden State.
Check out the full roundup of what’s happening across New Jersey from Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7, and start planning your perfect weekend.
👉 Explore our full events calendar here
📅 All Events in New Jersey This Weekend (Sept 5–7, 2025)
🎭 Theater & Performing Arts
- “Walden” at Bauer Boucher Theatre Center (Union)
Sept 4–21 — A New Jersey premiere! Sci-fi and drama converge in this unique theatrical experience. - “Parade” at Broadway Theatre of Pitman (Pitman)
Sept 5–28 — A dramatic musical based on a true story from American history. - “A Good Farmer” at South Camden Theatre (Camden)
Through Sept 21 — A moving play about friendship and immigration in rural America.
🎶 Concerts, Comedy & Live Shows (Sept 5)
- Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe – Count Basie Center, Red Bank
- VOYAGE: Journey Tribute Band – Various Venues
- Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour – Wellmont Theater, Montclair
- PROF – Starland Ballroom, Sayreville
- Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA – Newton Theatre
- moe. 35th Anniversary Show
- Australia’s Thunder From Down Under – Levoy Theatre, Millville
- Thuggish-Ruggish-Mafia Tour – Bone Thugs-n-Harmony & Three 6 Mafia, Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Camden
- The Hold Steady – White Eagle Hall, Jersey City
- Live Pro Boxing – Carteret Performing Arts Center
🎥 Film & Festivals
- New Jersey Film Festival – Rutgers University & Online
Sept 5–Oct 10 — Premier indie films, Q&As, and more. - Bayzara Music Festival – Keansburg Beach
Sept 6–7 — Two days of music, DJs, and beachfront energy! - Fiesta Hispana Y Latina – Roselle Park
Sept 5 — A vibrant celebration of Latin culture, food & music. - Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival – Exchange Place
Sept 5 — Free Latin jazz on the waterfront with food trucks and community vibes. - St. Mark’s End of Summer Festival – Paramus
Sept 5–7 — Food, games, music & fireworks! - Hoboken Italian Festival – Hoboken
Sept 5–7 — Delicious eats, parades, carnival rides & fireworks. - Thunder Over the Waves Airshow – Wildwood
Sept 5–6 — Military and civilian flight demos over the beach. - Roots Classic 4 – VW Car Show – Wildwood
Sept 5–7 — Classic Volkswagens, music, vendors, and beachside fun. - Cirque de Paris – Rockaway Townsquare
Through Sept 14 — A one-ring European-style circus for the whole family.
🎤 Events on Saturday, September 6
- Socratic (Live) – Wonder Bar, Asbury Park
- Jessica Kirson (Comedy) – State Theatre, New Brunswick
- Al Stewart – Farewell Tour – Count Basie Center, Red Bank
- Almost Queen (Queen Tribute Band) – Venue TBA
- Thunder From Down Under – Newton Theatre
- JOAN RIVERS’ REVENGE! – Comedy show with Linda Axelrod
- WMGK Brew Blast – Battleship NJ, Camden | Craft beer tasting onboard a battleship!
- U.S. Men’s National Team vs. Korea Republic – Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison
- Max Weinberg’s Summer Celebration – The Stone Pony, Asbury Park
- Tower of Power – Carteret Performing Arts Center
- E Street Shuffle’s Born to Run 50th Concert – Levoy Theatre, Millville
🎉 Sunday, September 7 Highlights
- Ecotrail Adventure – Edelman Fossil Park & Museum (Starts at 9 AM)
Explore nature like never before on a guided hike through forest, meadow, and stream.
👉 Check it out here - The Magic of Jen Kramer – Location TBA
- The Plot In You – Starland Ballroom
- Jets vs. Steelers – NFL action in East Rutherford
- An Enchanted Evening – Music Mountain Theatre, Lambertville
- Shubh – The Supreme Tour – Prudential Center, Newark
- Community Day at the J – Cherry Hill Jewish Community Center
🌞 Things to Do in New Jersey All Month Long (September)
September in New Jersey is a perfect blend of warm days and cool evenings, making it ideal for outdoor festivals, farm fun, scenic drives, and cultural celebrations. Here’s a look at what to explore all month long:
🎡 Festivals & Fairs
- Red Bank Street Fair & Craft Show – Sept 7
- Jersey City Ukrainian Fall Festival – Sept 14
- All About Downtown Street Fair (Jersey City) – Sept 20
- Oktoberfest (Roselle Park) – Sept 20
- Savor September Festival (Stone Harbor) – Sept 20
- Hoboken Fall Arts + Music Festival – Sept 28
- Craft & Vendor Fair (Boonton) – Sept 27
- Wildwood Kustom Hot Rod Show – Sept 18–21
🍂 Harvest Festivals
- Russo’s Harvest Festival (Tabernacle) – Sept 27
- Stella Farms Fall Festival (Berlin) – Sept 27
- Ort Farms Fall Festival (Long Valley) – Sept 28
- Battleview Orchards (Freehold) – All Month
- Johnson’s Corner Farm (Medford) – All Month
- Duffield’s Farm Market (Sewell) – All Month
🏞️ Scenic Outdoor Adventures
- Hacklebarney State Park (Long Valley) – Hiking & early fall foliage
- High Point State Park (Sussex) – Panoramic views from NJ’s highest point
- Sourland Mountain Preserve (Hillsborough) – Hike rugged trails and see wildlife
- Wharton State Forest (Hammonton) – Ideal for hiking, kayaking & more
✅ Plan Your Weekend Now
No matter where you are in New Jersey this weekend—beach town, city center, or countryside—there’s something happening right around the corner.
📍 Pro tip: Save time and plan ahead by exploring the full list of New Jersey events anytime right here → ExploreNewJersey.org Events Calendar
🧭 Discover More Every Day
Whether you’re chasing music, food, nature, or family memories, New Jersey has it all this September. Stay tuned with Explore New Jersey for weekly event roundups, festival previews, and insider guides to every season in the Garden State.
