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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Things to do in New Jersey in September 2025

 


 
Montclair Jazz Festival Downtown Jamboree 2025! 

  • Enjoy 8 hours of live music, Saturday, September 13th, from 12 PM to 8 PM at Lackawanna Station. This highly anticipated, family-friendly event will showcase performances by internationally renowned musicians, JAZZ HOUSE teaching artists who are professional musicians, and JAZZ HOUSE alumni, many of whom are emerging talents in the jazz world.
  • The Gotham Kings led by trumpeter and two-time GRAMMY winner Alphonso Horne kicks off the Downtown Jamboree with the sounds of New Orleans and his high energy second line band. This year’s headliners performing on the main stage sponsored by Signature Cruise Experiences include acclaimed saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin and Phoenix with a meld of jazz, R&B and funk; Christian McBride’s Ursa Major, the nine-time GRAMMY winner’s bold multi-generational quintet; and the JAZZ HOUSE Collective celebrating the music of this year’s Legacy Artist, New Jersey’s own James Moody.  

MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL BlOCK PARTY

  • Saturday, September 13 | 08:00 - 10:00 pm

 

Rocktoberfest

  • When: Sept. 13 (12-10 p.m.)
  • Where: Taylor Park (100 Main Street, Millburn)
  • Details: Rocktoberfest is a music festival fundraiser featuring live music, food, drinks, shopping and activities for the entire family. The event showcases over 30 music bands/solo artists playing on multiple stages throughout the day and into the night.
  • Admission: The event is a community-building fundraiser, with proceeds from the day’s event benefitting the Millburn Education Foundation.

Bacon, Bourbon & Brews Festival

  • When: Sept. 13 (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
  • Where: The Flying W Airport (Medford, NJ)
  • Details: Enjoy live music, drink tastings and samples, plus various food trucks at the Bacon, Bourbon & Brews Festival.
  • Admission: Tickets are required and start at $20. Attendees 12 and under are free. Sales end on Sept. 13.

Fall Harvest Festival

  • When: Sept. 20 & 21 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
  • Where: The Historic Village at Allaire (4263 Atlantic Ave., Wall Township)
  • Details: Explore the village, enjoy seasonal entertainment, crafters, historical demonstrations and more at the village’s Fall Harvest Festival.
  • Admission: $10 per person ($5 for those 4-12 years old, three years old and under are free)

The Newark PorchFest

  • When: Sept. 20 (12-6 p.m.)
  • Where: Forest Hill (adjacent to Essex County Branch Brook Park)
  • Details: For the Forest Hill Historic District’s 6th celebration of community arts, attendees will be able to enjoy KidsFest (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.), a variety of artists, food trucks and more for PorchFest from 12-6 p.m.

South Orange Downtown Beer Fest

  • When: Sept. 20 (2-6 p.m.)
  • Where: 12 Sloan Street, South Orange Village
  • Details: Sample craft beers from regional breweries, savor bites from local food vendors, and enjoy games, music and more at South Orange Downtown's Beer Fest.
  • Admission: The event is 21+ and proceeds benefit programs that support small businesses and enhance community spaces in South Orange Downtown. Tickets are required.

Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Fun & Games Festival

  • When: Sept. 20 & 21
  • Where: Warren County Community College
  • Details: Enjoy a variety of food trucks, vendors, live bands, tethered rides, a mass balloon launch and more at this Warren County festival.
  • Admission: Tickets are $10 per adult, $4 for kids ages 4-12, and free for kids three years old and under online through Sept. 19.

Sea Turtle Brunch

  • When: Sept. 21 (12:30-3:30 p.m.)
  • Where: Picatinny Arsenal, Wharton
  • Details: Sea Turtle Recovery is hosting its annual Brunch Buffet to help save threatened and endangered sea turtles. The fundraising event will feature a buffet, presentations, a silent auction, live music and more.
  • Admission: Tickets are required and start at $59.30 (including a $4.30 fee). Ticket sales end Sept. 4 at 11:59 p.m.

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