Veterans Park 

Aberdeen Township will host its annual Independence Day Extravaganza at Veterans Memorial Park (Ocean Blvd &amp; Lakeshore Dr) July 1. Rain date is July 10. Festivities run from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM with the fireworks spectacular lighting up the bay at approximately 9:15 PM. 
<ul><li>Activities: Family fun zone, food trucks, inflatables, face painting, character meet-and-greets, and a DJ.</li><li>The splash pad will remain open until 8:00 PM.</li><li>Free bus transportation will be provided to and from the park</li></ul>

Local Event: Aberdeen's 2026 fireworks show

Monmouth County

Matawan-Aberdeen

New Jersey

Aberdeen's 2026 fireworks show

Aberdeen Township will host its annual Independence Day Extravaganza at Veterans Memorial Park (Ocean Blvd & Lakeshore Dr) July...

Sadowski Parkway Waterfront Park

Perth Amboy’s Stars &amp; Stripes Drone and Fireworks Festival is Thursday, July 2 this year, (with a rain date of Friday, July 3) at the waterfront along Sadowski Parkway. The free event features live music, art and craft vendors, and food trucks from 3-9 p.m., a drone show at 9:15 p.m., and fireworks over Raritan Bay at 9:30 p.m.

Local Event: Perth Amboy's fireworks show for 2026

Perth Amboy's fireworks show for 2026

Perth Amboy’s Stars & Stripes Drone and Fireworks Festival is Thursday, July 2 this year, (with a rain date of Friday, July 3)...

4JG Orchards & Vineyards

Celebrate Independence Day the best way we know how—with great wine, great company, and beautiful views. Gather your friends and family and join us this 4th of July weekend for a relaxed day in the vineyards. Bring a picnic or enjoy a hot dog on us! We’ll have the bottles chilled, the music playing, and plenty of space to kick back and salute the summer.In honor of the country’s 250th Birthday, guests will be given FOUR samples on the Fourth rather than the traditional three! 

The whole family is welcome! (not your four legged family). All adults over 21 pay the cover charge of $20 (includes the wine tasting and one full glass of wine….and an Independence Day hot dog!

Local Event: Picnic at 4JG's for the Holiday!

Marlboro-Coltsneck

Picnic at 4JG's for the Holiday!

Celebrate Independence Day the best way we know how—with great wine, great company, and beautiful views. Gather your friends...

New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center

Saturday, August 8 11am - 6pm
Sunday, August 9 11am - 5pm 
A rich lineup of artisan roasters, tea crafters and local cafés from NJ • NY • PA - along with a curated marketplace with local makers and artists.&nbsp;
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Local Event: Coffee, Tea & Local Festival: Summer Iced Edition 

Middlesex County

Edison-Metuchen

Coffee, Tea & Local Festival: Summer Iced Edition 

Saturday, August 8 11am - 6pm
Sunday, August 9 11am - 5pm 
A rich lineup of artisan roasters, tea crafters and local cafés from...

Brick Elks Lodge #2151

Experience a unique celebration of homemade instruments featuring live performances by the Agape Blues Band, Suitcase Ramblers, and more! Explore a traveling cigar box museum, browse various vendors, and enjoy games with food and drinks available for a $10 admission fee.

Local Event: 2026 Jersey Shore Cigar Box Guitar Music Festival!!

2026 Jersey Shore Cigar Box Guitar Music...

Experience a unique celebration of homemade instruments featuring live performances by the Agape Blues Band, Suitcase Ramblers,...

2026 Jersey Shore Cigar Box Guitar Music Festival!!

Sara Winick

New York City Metropolitan Area

Holmdel-Hazlet

Sarah Salvadore

East Brunswick

Carly Baldwin

Middletown

Woodbridge

Manalapan

Red Bank-Shrewsbury

New Brunswick

Little Silver-Oceanport

Acoustic duo performing songs of the 60s and 70s

Frank and Cynthia 

We are an acoustic duo, not an amplified band or an oldies act that sings to pre-recorded music. We have been performing at senior community clubhouses, assisted living facilities and Rehabilitation places. We would love to perform for the general public.

Middlesex

Old Bridge

We are an acoustic duo, not an amplified band or an oldies act that sings to pre-recorded music. We have been performing at senior community...

Psychiatry & Therapy under one roof. Insurance accepted.

Jersey Medical Care

We believe mental health care should feel personal, organized, warm, and deeply supportive. Compassion guides everything we do, honoring each individual who walks through our doors. Here, you are a whole person. Your story, needs, and goals guide everything we do. Our clinicians are an integrative team of professionals who are determined to help you believe in yourself again. We offer medication management evaluations, individual, couple, and family therapy, career, life, and executive coaching.

We believe mental health care should feel personal, organized, warm, and deeply supportive. Compassion guides everything we do, honoring each...

Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale

Brookdale Community College

At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the foundation of who we are. Every program, partnership, and learning experience is designed to help students Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale as they pursue meaningful and rewarding futures. Our commitment to quality is reflected in what our students experience every day: • 81 percent say professors put significant effort into teaching their classes. • 76 percent report it is easy to get the classes they need. • 92 percent feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. • A 17 to 1 student-faculty ratio ensures personalized support and mentorship. • Graduates earn a median salary of $50,836 five years out, well above the national average. With more than 60 degree and certificate programs, Brookdale offers flexible in-person, hybrid, and online options to meet students where they are. Our seamless transfer pathways—with Rutgers University, Georgian Court University, Kean University, and Monmouth University—allow students to complete their bachelor’s degrees right here in Monmouth County. We also offer more than 40 transfer agreements with leading four-year colleges and universities from Paris to New Jersey and beyond, guaranteeing qualified students junior-year status. Several agreements even provide three-plus-one pathways so your junior year can be completed at Brookdale for significant savings. Students also benefit from robust career services, workforce partnerships, and hands-on learning that prepare them for in-demand careers in nursing, business, engineering, information technology, criminal justice, cybersecurity, liberal arts, and more. Brookdale’s rigorous programs and dedicated faculty empower students to Be Bold, excel in a rapidly changing world, and graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.

Asbury Park

At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the...

Parents....Get Your Vacation Time Back with Epic Dayz!

Epic Dayz 

During the school year there are random days off where finding coverage is a scramble or parents are forced to take the day off. We are here to help by taking the children on an Epic Dayz adventure and freeing up those precious vacation days! Epic Dayz offers an exciting day of adventure and travel for children in grades 2 through 7. It's an Epic Dayz experience for kids and an EZ solution for parents who are looking for engaging activities and programs for their children when school is not in session. ***Registration Live*** Limited Space Available *** Save yourself the time, headache, and (most importantly) your vacation days with Epic Dayz! Make every day count for each child and give them an adventure they will love. In the meantime, you get your vacation days back so everyone wins! With transportation, activities, and meals taken care of, you can worry less while getting more! Book now to secure your spot for the season! www.epicdayznj.com/adventure-registration ***Registration Live*** Limited Space Available *** Questions? Comments? Concerns? Contact: info@epicdayzinc.com

During the school year there are random days off where finding coverage is a scramble or parents are forced to take the day off. We are here to...

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Wednesday, July 1

Aberdeen's 2026 fireworks show

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4:00 PM

Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ

Saturday, July 4

Picnic at 4JG's for the Holiday!

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12:00 PM

4JG Orchards & Vineyards, 127 Hillsdale Rd, Colts Neck, NJ

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Wednesday, July 1

Thursday, July 2

Saturday, July 4

Saturday, August 8

Aberdeen's 2026 fireworks show

Picnic at 4JG's for the Holiday!

Frank and Cynthia

Jersey Medical Care

Brookdale Community College

Epic Dayz