Wayne Day 2023: Live Music, Games For Kids, Giveaways And More At Annual Event

WAYNE, NJ — The annual Wayne Day celebration is coming up in October, promising plenty of ways for neighbors of all ages to gather and have fun, while visiting with local businesses and organizations.

Food trucks, amusement rides, inflatables, and live music are all on the docket for this free annual event. Attendees can also play games at the Vendor Fair and have the chance for some giveaways from local retailers.

Also, more than 100 booths will be set up so residents can visit with local business, civic clubs, houses of worship, and fraternal organizations. The Wayne Fire Department will be exhibiting many of their fire trucks and equipment, and the Wayne First Aid Squad will do extrication demonstrations.

Wayne Day is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wayne Municipal Complex (475 Valley Road). It is rain or shine, and there is no cost to go.

The event is at capacity for booth registrations, per the Wayne Day website.

Here is the latest schedule:

• Live music, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Petting zoo, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Balloon artist, 12 – 4 p.m.
• Bubble cart, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Sand art, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Magic show, time TBA
• Juggler, time TBA

And, here is the latest list of food vendors:

• Jersey Johnny’s
• Wicked Waffle Truck
• Pretzel Factory
• Paheli Indian Cuisine
• R & H CateringCatlike Reflexes
• Jimmy Crack Corn and Lemonade
• Outback Steak House
• Sweet Ice Queen

·Parking locations are at the Municipal and High School Complexes and on local streets, on a first-come, first-served basis.