10 Can't-Miss Events This Spring In New Jersey

It’s officially spring in New Jersey, and the events calendar is in full bloom.

Spring is a busy time for schools across New Jersey. Upcoming events include school musicals, charity events, and more.

Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22. It’s celebrated annually with community cleanups, tree plantings and other activities across the country.

Read on for different types of events around the Garden State.

Earth Day Events

Some Earth Day events include:

Citywide Gate Sale, Hoboken: The densely-populated mile-square city is hosting its first-ever citywide sale for used items, in honor of Earth Day. Best of all, it's reachable by train or bus. More information is here.

Earth Day Guided Walk, Cheesequake Park: The state's Department of Environmental Protection has planned a number of hikes and events during spring. Among them is a 3-mile walk through the state park in Matawan in honor of Earth Day. Ages 8 and up are welcome. More information is here.

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More Picks For Spring

Here are more picks for spring:

Downtown Cape May Walking Food Tours: Want to sample delicious dishes at the southernmost point on the Jersey Shore? The tours are held every other weekend through spring. Get more details here.

Night At The Oscars Benefit For Parkinson's Disease: Enjoy a gala event at a Jersey Shore town and raise money for Parkinson's Disease research in May. Guests are encouraged to "embrace the glamor of the evening" by wearing their best Hollywood attire. Details are here.

Tri-State Ability Art Show: Admire the work of New Jersey artists with disabilities from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, and support a good cause. The Ability Art Show features artists under 21 and will be held in late April in Cherry Hill. Details are here.

Ridgewood Run: Spring is filled with charity runs and half-marathons. The Ridgewood Run, founded in 1975, includes several runs, walks, all for area charities. It happens Memorial Day weekend. Find out more here.

Company, The Musical: Theater-lovers will appreciate an in-the-round experience when the Brookdale Performing Arts Center hosts Stephen Sondheim's Company for two weeks in April. The play includes the song "Ladies Who Lunch" and more. Get more details to the performances in Middletown here.

FIFA World Cup Fan Events: New Jersey's governor has earmarked $5 million for fans to enjoy events to accompany the World Cup soccer matches in New Jersey. Among the events will be a kickoff for the first match in June in Jersey City. More details are here.

Cherry Blossom Festival: You don't have to head to Washington D.C. to watch the pink trees bloom in spring. Essex County hosts its popular Cherry Blossom Festival each spring, with blossoms seen at Branchburg Park in Newark and more. Find out more here.

Liberace Tribute Concert: Enjoy the sounds of the famed pianist at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center this April. More information is available here.

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