Fair Lawn To Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary With Monthly Events: See List

FAIR LAWN, NJ — Fair Lawn will continue its celebration of America's 250th anniversary with a number of events scheduled for this summer and the rest of the year.

The series of events will honor the nation’s rich history and the spirit of Fair Lawn's community.

Here's a rundown of upcoming events:

June 25, 2026 (Rain Date: June 30): Fair Lawn Fireworks at Memorial Park

June-July 2026: House Decorating Contest: Prizes for the best decorated house in Fair Lawn.

July 1, 2026: Hamilton Sing Along at Memorial Park

July 5, 2026: America's Potluck

July 8, 2026: The Spirit of America- Public reading of the Declaration on the 250th anniversary of the first public reading. 6 p.m. at Fair Lawn Borough Hall.

July 12 & August 9: Historic Bus/Trolley Tours of Fair Lawn

July 18: Fair Lawn Sunrise Rotary Drum Circle, "Drums of Independence: Fair Lawn 250"

Sep 3- Sep 17: Revolutionary Lives Traveling Exhibition at the Fair Lawn Library

October 2-4: Junior Town Crier Competition for ages 5-18

October 11: Garretson Forge & Farm Fall Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nov 2, 2026: Historic Preservation Indigenous Program Night at the Fair Lawn Community Center

December 5: Garretson Forge & Farm Dutch Christmas, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, residents can visit the Borough of Fair Lawn's website.