Make a splash at Island Waterpark — the world’s largest indoor beachfront waterpark — at 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City!
Dive into 11 epic waterslides, a lazy river, FlowRider Surf Simulator, 4 dining spots, and the 21+ Paradise Island pool club with AC’s only swim-
up bar. Relax in VIP cabanas or celebrate in private party rooms, all just steps from Island Mining Co. gem panning experience and the world’s largest arcade.
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Are you ready to make it the best summer ever? Have you loaded up your summer months with fun activities, parties and family getaways? Or are you going to wing it and let the summer winds take you wherever? In this ebook issue, we bring you red hot ideas.
July is full of super fun family friendly activities. With music concerts, movies, beach activities, and Jersey festivals, playgrounds and fairs, there’s something for everyone. Go out and explore beyond the ordinary. Visit a new beach exit, go on a different day trip, lay out on a blanket and absorb all the sounds of Jersey.
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Turning Pointe Dance Center is excited to announce that Fall Registration is open! Whether your child is just beginning their dance journey or looking to sharpen their skills, we offer an inspiring and supportive environment designed to nurture creativity and instill passion in dancers ages 2 through 18.
Join us for our 7-week Summer Class Series, packed with fun, energy, and expert instruction. It’s the perfect time to explore new styles, grow in technique, and stay active while having fun.
For dedicated dancers ready to take it to the next level, auditions for our Season 32 Competition Dance Team are now open. This award-winning team is built on commitment, passion, and teamwork, and we are looking for talented, motivated dancers to join our legacy. Schedule
your audition and take the first step toward an unforgettable competitive season.
Our All Abilities program is open to the neurodiverse community. This is an opportunity to those who want to experience the joy of music and dance while being a part of an inclusive and adaptive space. Classes are led by Dr. Valerie Sobol, OTD,OTR/L.
Turning Pointe Dance Center is your place to grow! Check for schedules:
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AFFORDABLE Family Fun that will make you happy! “Iconic” is the one word to describe Land of Make Believe. Take a journey to a place outside the ordinary.
It’s more than an Amusement Park, it’s one of America’s most iconic, designated NJ’s Best amusement park and World’s Greatest! Wholesome, Safe and Affordable. Tons of Fun for the whole Family. Bring your Picnic, Free parking, Free waterpark. A perfect Day trip to make memories and it’s only minutes away!
For 7 Decades, the Land of Make Believe has been sharingit’s Fun World. Parents are “Kids again” and Kids are having a time of their life. We give you a Day of Incredible Family fun.
NEW this summer - BARK AROUND, PIRATES FURY, Balloon Tower Ride and Spinning Roller Coaster . What is not New is our World’s Greatest Charm. Miles of Smiles & Acres of Fun. You deserve to be happy!
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Programs
- The largest, most acclaimed, robotics program in
New Jersey
Robot Revolution offers an exciting Introduction to Robotics 4th - 8th graders. Camp is a flexible program that can be incorporated into most summer schedules. The 2-week half-day program touches on every aspect of robotics. Student build their own robot, program it to run, and learn what it is like to be in a robotics competition.
Robotics Summer Projects provide continuing students different projects each week or if they can challenge themselves via a self-directed task.
High School Robotic Camps are In-person labs consisting of 1 week sessions for 3 hours each day.
Continuing students can take one week at a time to work on the 20252026 VRC competition game. New students should take two weeks of camp to have the opportunity to build and program a fully functional robot.
Robotics encompasses many skills, including coding, engineering, teamwork, and creative problem solving.
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THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS
JULY FESTIVALS, FAIRS & PLAYGROUNDS
Island Waterpark at Showboat
Dive into endless fun at Island Waterpark, the world’s largest indoor beachfront waterpark, located at Showboat Resort Atlantic City! Enjoy a perfect 84-degree climate year-round, 11 thrilling water slides, lazy river, and the stunning Paradise Island pool club (21+). It’s the ultimate family-friendly summer destination! Buy tickets online. islandwaterparkac.com
Land of Make Believe
Plenty of fun kids rides, thrill rides, a family water park, attractions, games, shows, and food! Buy tickets online. Free parking. 354 Great Meadows Rd, Hope, NJ. lomb.com
Mountain Creek Waterpark
Visit NJ’s most unique waterpark. Enjoy outdoor summer fun with classic water rides, slides, wave pool, Canyon Cliffs, lazy river, sprayground, thrill rides, and more! Located in Vernon, NJ, it’s only an hour from NYC. Buy tickets online. mountaincreek.com
Storybook Land in July
Unlimited rides to all attractions with one admission price. Located in Egg Harbor Township NJ, it’s a great amusement park for young children
and fun for the whole family. Buy discounted tickets online. Regular price at door. storybookland.com
Sun, July 6, 2025 - a Classic 50’s Car Show will be hosted. See classic cars and enjoy live music
Sat & Sun, July 19-20, 2025 - Celebrate Christmas in July, visit Mr. & Mrs. Claus with a meet & greet and take a photo Sun, July 26, 2025 - Mother Goose Muster Fire Truck and Emergency Vehicle Show
Turtle Back Zoo Family Fun Movie Nights
July movies on Wednesdays, 6PM in the picnic area. Zoo Admission $12 per person required. 7/2 Disney Nature Penguins, 7/9 Moana 2, 7/16 Paddington in Peru, 7/23 Mufasa, 7/30 Penguins of Madagascar. turtlebackzoo.com
Wildwood Boardwalk Friday Night Fireworks
All summer long through August 29th, a FREE fireworks show will be shown every Friday night at 10PM. View fireworks anywhere along the Wildwoods Boardwalk. wildwoodsnj.com
LEAD Fest Carnival At Mercer County Park
June 27, 2025 - July 6, 2025. Enjoy carnival rides, racing pigs, entertainment, dog competition, attractions, games and food. $ Admission. Mercer County Park Festival Grounds in West Windsor Township, NJ. theleadfest.com
Wildwood Crest Summer Music & Food Truck Festival
Wednesdays through August, 4PM-9PM. A family friendly event with FREE live music with Gourmet food trucks and vendors. Centennial Park at Fern Road and Ocean Avenue in Wildwood Crest NJ. wildwoodcrest.org
Freehold Township Day
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 4PM-11PM. A celebration of Veterans, the Freehold Township Day features a Concert & Festival in The Park. FREE kids rides and activities. Teen center with a DJ. Car Show starts at 3PM. Musical performance by Screaming Broccoli and The Phil Engel Band. Fireworks at 9:15PM. Michael J. Tighe Park in Freehold NJ. freeholdtownshipday.com.
Ocean County Fair
Wednesday-Sunday, July 9-13, 2025
The Ocean County Fair will have carnival rides, food and vendors. Horse show events, 4-H tent, fun games and activities. Listen to live musical acts each night. Fair Grounds Entry fee. Free parking. Robert J Miller Air Park Berkeley Township NJ. oceancountyfair.org
The Anglesea Blues Festival
Friday-Sunday, July 11-13, 2025. The New Jersey State Barbecue Championship will be held in North Wildwood. Watch teams turn up the heat on the grill and cook mouthwatering BBQ foods - chicken, ribs, brisket, pork and more! Best BBQ food, demos, displays, and listen to great blues music for FREE in an outdoor stage. angleseablues.com
Summer In The Street Tom’s River
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 2PM-8PM FREE Family Fun Day in Tom’s River. Kids Zone, live musical entertainment, food vendors and crafters. Downtown, Washington Street, Tom’s River NJ. downtowntomsriver.com
Monmouth County Fair
Wednesday-Sunday, July 23-37, 2025. Something for the whole family at the Monmouth County Fair with rides, racing pigs, Mutts gone Nuts show, Bwana Jim Wildlife Show, animals, musical acts, food, and more! Home & garden competition for children and adults. $ Admission. Children 12 & under enter FREE. East Freehold Showgrounds on Kozloski Rd, Freehold NJ. monmouthcountyparks.com
Gloucester County Fair 4-H Fair
Thursday-Sunday, July 24–27, 2025. South Jersey’s premier 4-H fair. Enjoy equestrian events, horse shows, dog shows, sheep shows, livestock, agricultural exhibits, games, magic shows, musical acts, tractor parades, crafts, and food. 4-H Fairgrounds in Mullica Hill NJ. gloucester.njaes.rutgers.edu
Morris County 4-H Fair
Friday-Sunday, July 25-27, 2025. Change the World with 4-H. Wholesome family fun with displays of 4-H achievements. Kids hands-on activities, music, face painting, science demos, animals and more! High View Farms in Mount Olive NJ. morris4h.org
Wildwood Crest Christmas in July Saturday July 26, 2025, 6PM. Celebrate Christmas along Sunset Lake with a July Festival and Boat Parade. Take a FREE photo with Santa. Children and family activities, food and entertainment. wildwoodsnj.com
Warren County Farmers’ Fair Featuring The Hot Air Balloon Festival
July 26 - August 2, 2025. Fun family fair with 4-H displays, animals shows, Equestrian events, farm exhibits, carnival rides, free concerts, Arts Expo and Kids Corral area with crafts and kids activities. Come see Demolition Derbies, Tractor Pulls, Big Wheel Race and more! Watch hot air balloons launch or ride in a hot air balloon. $ Admission. FREE for kids 5 & under. Fairgrounds at 1350 Strykers Rd, Phillipsburg NJ. warrencountyfarmersfair.org Free Live Outdoor Summer Music in NJ 2025 Summer Concerts are held in Jersey shore beach towns and local communities throughout New Jersey. Free and fun for the entire
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THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS
JERSEY SHORE BEACH
EXITS & WHAT TO DO
From Sandy Hook all the way to Cape May are some of New Jersey’s most beautiful beaches. You’ll find many fun family things to do: play on sandy beaches, climb up classic lighthouses, feast your eyes on scenic views, stroll along beautiful boardwalks, get in touch with nature and experience unique events. Enjoy some of the most popular Jersey Shore Beach Exits:
Exit 117 Sandy Hook
Sandy Hook is a 7-mile barrier stretch of sandy beaches at the North end of New Jersey with access to both the bay and the Atlantic ocean sides. Enjoy swimming, sunning, water sports, and surf casting. Nearby activities: Explore Gateway National Park at Sandy Hook, the Nike Missile Radar Site, Fort Hancock Museum, Sandy Hook Lighthouse. Sports activities: birding, biking, boating, canoeing, hiking; kayaking, and picnicking. Free admission to the beach. Fee for parking. nps.gov/gate
• Sandy Hook Light House Tours every Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 1-3:30pm. 30 minute tours. First come first serve. Guide up 95 stairs and nine rung ladder to the lantern room. Children must be 48 inches tall to climb the tower. Tour sign-ups start at 12:30 PM in the 1883 Keepers’ Quarters.
Exit 105 Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park and Beach
38-acre beach park offering families a great place to enjoy swimming, sunning, and beach fun. Snack bar, eating areas, changing area, and showers, plus volleyball area, guarded swimming, and designated areas for surfing. Kids 17 and under free. Visit Tony’s Place, a universal accessible playground; Skateplex offering skaters a skating bowl with ramps, floating ramps, planters, and steel rails. Walk along the beach promenade all the way to Pier Village (a short walkable distance away). monmouthcountyparks.com
Exit 105 Long Branch Beach & Pier Village Miles of sand at the public beaches at Long Branch NJ. Enjoy the sand, water, and surf. There are playgrounds at each of the 4 beach locations, Cottage, Great Lawn, Laird and Melrose. Lifeguards on duty, plenty of restrooms and concessions. Beach fee for ages 14+. Kids 13 & under and for seniors 62 years+ free. Disabled free. Pier Village boardwalk with shops
and restaurants, Merry Go Round. Boardwalk extends 8.2 miles out and back, offering scenic views. Trail is great for walking, running and biking. Plus weekly scavenger hunts! piervillage
• July 4, 2025: Oceanfest, Long Branch
• June - August, 2025: Sundays Bands by the Beach, West End Park, 7-8:30pm
• July 13, 2025 August 10, 2025, September 1, 2025: Bands on the Sand, 7-8:30pm
• June - August, 2025: Tuesdays on Broadway Band Shell, 7-8:30pm
• June - August, 2025: Thursdays by the Sea, Pier Village, 7-8:30pm
• August 10, 2025: Cruise to the Jersey Shore Car Show@ 9am-3pm
• August 16, 2025: West End Cruise Night and Classic Car Show, 6pm-10pm
• August 23, 2025: Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival, 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Featuring music and vendors on the beach front. Fireworks at dark.
Exit 102 Bradley Beach
Bring the sand toys. Bradley Beach is a family friendly shore town with pristine beaches, perfect for swimming, surfing, and sunning. Lifeguards on duty. Daily beach fee. No beach fee for kids 12 & under. Boardwalk with free concerts and arts events. Nearby is Avon by the Sea, another fabulous family friendly beach. bradleybeachnj
• July - August 2025: Wednesday in the Park Concert Series held at Riley Park
• July - August 2025: Saturdays in the Park Concert Series held at Riley Park
Exit
102 Ocean Grove
New Jersey’s finest year-round family seashore resort with one square mile of natural beauty. Experience Ocean Grove’s eclectic main street with rows of colorful Victorian houses, quaint shops, arts and crafts shows, ice cream and cafes, and the giant flea market at the Great Auditorium. Daily beach fee. Kids 11 & under free. oceangrovenj
Exit 98 Belmar
Clean, safe, fun, family friendly beaches at Belmar NJ. Colorful and fun beach playgrounds every few blocks. Belmar’s composite made no splinter boardwalk is ideal for walking, jogging,
and relaxing. The beaches are cleaned and groomed every morning. Kids playgrounds at 4th, 8th, 12th & 16th Avenues. Daily beach fee for ages 14+. Kids 13 & under Free. belmar.
• June - August 2025: Friday Night Concert Series, 6pm Pyanoe Plaza
• July - August 2025: Movies on the Beach, at Dusk, 7th Ave Beach
Exit 98 Asbury Park
Asbury Park is a historic shore town known for miles of sand and water. The beaches here are for swimming, sunbathing, surfing, fishing, and people watching. The revitalized boardwalk is lined with shops, restaurants, arcades, cafes, mini-golf, and music. Beach fee weekdays, weekends and holidays. Kids 12 & under free. Visit The Silver Ball Museum Arcade, Asbury Splash Park. cityofasburypark
Exit 98 Spring Lake
Quiet and beautiful beach at Spring Lake. Children can play on the sand, build sand castles, and enjoy the water. There are no playgrounds. Non-commercial boardwalk where families can go for a gentle stroll. Spring Lake is a quaint town with Victorian mansions, cute shops and restaurants. Food, outdoor showers, and restrooms. Daily beach fee. Kids 5 & under free. springlake.
Exit 98 Point Pleasant
A mile long white sand beach. Bring your beach chairs and play in the water or relax on the beach. Visit Jenkinson’s boardwalk for rides, games, and sweet shops. Play miniature golf or explore Jenkinson’s Aquarium. Kids 5 & under Free. jenkinsons
Exit 98 Manasquan
Home to beautiful beaches. Swim, sun, relax, and surf. Popular beaches include: Elks Beach, Main Beach, Brielle Road Beach and Inlet Beach. Elks Beach in Manasquan offers beach access to guests who need special assistance or have physical disabilities with special needs. There are 5 surf chairs available for use and is free for handicapped guests or those with physical challenges to access the beach. Inlet Beach offers surfing year round. Kids 11 and under free. manasquan-nj.gov
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Exit 89 Bricktown
Brick Township operates three ocean beaches and one riverfront beach at Windward Beach Park. Clean, family friendly beaches with easy parking, snack bar, bathrooms, and lifeguards. Daily beach fee for ages 13+. No beach fee for kids 12 & under. bricknj.gov
• July 2025: Brick Township’s Summerfest Concerts@ 7:00 pm, Windward Beach Park. Fireworks after each concert.
Exit 98 or 82 to Lavalette and Ortley Beaches
Lavalette and Ortley both are family friendly beaches with little beach towns, perfect to escape the crowds of Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant. Lavalette is one of the nicest beach communities on the Barnegat Peninsula. You’ll find a quaint beach town. Enjoy a stroll through its mile long non-commercial boardwalk, and ready access to the ocean beach and the Barnegat Bay Shoreline. It’s a small beach town with plenty of places to shops and eat in town. lavallette.org, ortley-beach.com Next town over is Ortley Beach, an unincorporated community located within Toms River. It’s a nice, clean beach, less fancy than its neighboring Lavalette but still has much of the same charm. The Surf Club beach has snack bars, showers and there is a great playground on the bay side. Daily Lavalette beach fee. Children 12 years and under are free. Daily Ortley beach fees. CKids 12 years and under free.
• July - August 2025: Tuesday Night Movies on the Bay, 8:30pm
• July - August, 2025: Sunday Concert Series, Lavalette, 7PM
Exit 82 Seaside Heights
The Jersey Shore comes alive at Seaside Heights. 15 blocks of award winning beach with soft white sand. Swim in the ocean when life guards are on duty. Attractions: Boardwalk, Casino Pier, Breakwater Beach Waterpark, Concerts, Special Events. Nearby beaches include Ortley and Lavalette, both are family friendly beaches with little beach towns. Daily & weekly beach fee. No beach tag fee
for kids 11 & under. Access to the Bay Beach is FREE every day for all. exit82.com/
• July - August 2025: Sunday Movies on the Beach at dusk
• July - August 2025: Tribute Band Series, 7:30pm at Seaside Heights Beach Stage
Exit 63 Long Beach Island - LBI
Long Beach Island encompasses 18 miles of beach fun with 6 unique towns: Barnegat Light, Beach Haven, Harvey Cedars, Long Beach Township, Ship Bottom and Surf City. Things to do: beach, sunning, water sports, fishing, bicycling, boating, kayaking, walking, and exploring. Attractions for kids: Thundering Surf Water Park, Mini Golf at Jen’s Links, Fantasy Island Amusement Park. Fees vary for each beach, averaging $10. welcometolbi
Exit 40 Brigantine
Relax on pristine white sandy beaches at Brigantine Beach. Go swimming in the ocean, try sport fishing or windsurfing. Lifeguards on duty. Attractions: Shark Park Playground, Marine Mammal Stranding Center, Brigantine Lighthouse and Brigantine Beach Historical Museum. Daily beach fees. brigantinebeach.
Exit 30 Ocean City
The beaches at Ocean City New Jersey are perfect for families and kids of all ages. You can’t go wrong with 8 miles of white sandy beaches. Enjoy the waves, sun, and sand. Lifeguards on duty. Beach Fees for ages 12+: daily and weekly. No beach fee for kids 11 & under. Attractions: Playland’s Castaway Cove, OC Water Park, Jilly’s Arcade, boardwalk, and mini-golf. oceancityvacation.com
• July - August 2025: Funtastic Tuesdays, 10am-1pm on Asbury Ave. Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon Sculptors.
• July - August 2025: Wacky Wednesdays, 10:30am, Music Pier, participate in various fun & creative experiences.
Exit 17 Sea Isle City
There are all types of beaches at Sea Isle City: bathing beaches, catamaran and sailboat launching beaches, kayaking beaches, kiteboarding beaches, rafting beaches, surf-fishing beaches, and volleyball beaches. Fees: daily and weekly for ages 12+. No beach tag fee for kids 11 & under. Free beach days on Wednesdays. Activities: biking, skating, sailing lessons, family fun nights and family dance parties at Excursion Park. visitsicnj
Exit 11 Atlantic City
FREE beach access to Atlantic City beaches. No badges required. Spend a day having fun playing in the water or walking in the sand. Explore Atlantic City’s Boardwalk and salt water taffy shops. Enjoy beach activities, swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, kayaking, windsurfing, and fishing. Attractions: Abescon Lighthouse, Atlantic City Aquarium, Steel Pier amusement center, Outlet Shopping. atlanticcitynj.com
• July 14-20, 2025: Soar and Shore Festival, week long high flying aerial shows, car show, and fireworks.
• June - August 2025: Mardi Gras AC on the Boardwalk, Kennedy Plaza Wednesdays with music concerts starting at 7pm
Exit 10A Stone Harbor
Flanked by the Atlantic Ocean on the East and the Inter-coastal Waterway on the west, Stone Harbor is known as Seven Mile Island and has endless beautiful, family beaches. Swimming, rafts, and surfboards are permitted on select beaches. Beach fees: daily, weekly. capemaycountynj.gov
Exit 4B Wildwood
FREE access to 5 miles of clean and safe Wildwood beaches. No badge fee required. Voted one of the top New Jersey beaches, Wildwood has so much to do for families and kids. You’ve got wide white powder beaches, perfect for swimming, sun bathing, playing, and relaxing. Swim in life guarded beaches. Attractions: Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Water Parks, Surfside Amusement Pier, Mariner’s Arcade, Raging Waters Waterpark, Doo Wop Museum. wildwoods.org
FREE LIVE OUTDOOR SUMMER MUSIC 2025
Summer Concerts are held in Jersey shore beach towns and local communities throughout New Jersey. Free and fun for the entire family. Bring chairs or blankets, maybe even a cold drink. Below are some of the more popular locations. Check venue before heading out.
Asbury Park Concert Band
Tuesdays 7pm at Pryor Bandshell, Asbury Park Boardwalk. asburyparkmusiclives.org
July 1, 2025: Celebrate the 4th (student performers)
July 8, 2025: Jazz Night
July 15, 2025: Animal Kingdom (student performers)
July 22, 2025: Broadway Favorites
July 29, 2025: Shall We Dance
Aug 5, 2025: Traveling the Seas (student performers)
Aug 12, 2025: Perfect Pairs
Aug 19 2025: More Broadway
Aug 26, 2025: Salute to American Entertainers (student performers)
Asbury Park Music Summer Live Series
Wednesdays at 1st Ave Green Space, 7pm10pm. Opening sets by Lakehouse Students Band. cityofasburypark.com
July 2, 2025: Bryan Hansen Band, Jarod Clemons
July 9, 2025: Chill Smith, Naska
July 16, 2025: Dana Why, The DT’s
July 23, 2025: Nu Space, Polaroid Fade
July 30, 2024: Teen Idle, Dark City Strings
Aug 6, 2025: Indigo Sky, Emerson Woolf
Aug 12, 2025: October Man, Great Oblivion
Aug 20, 2025: Mike Frank & Friends, Foes of Fern
Aug 28, 2025: Alors Alors / Soulfood, Des & The Swagmatics
Atlantic City Mardi Gras AC on the Boardwalk
Wednesday concerts 7pm at the Kennedy Plaza in Atlantic City NJ. visitatlanticcity.com
July 2, 2025: Sam Morrow
July 9, 2025: SensaMotion
July 16, 2025: Jimmy Carpenter Blood Brothers
July 23, 2025: Gary U.S. Bonds, The Roadhouse Rockers, The Billy Walton Band
July 30, 2025: Ivan Neville and Dumpstaphunk
Aug 6, 2025: Galactic
Aug 13, 2025: Jeff Bradshaw, No Vacancy Orchestra
Aug 20, 2025: Devon Allman’s Blues Summit
Aug 27, 2025: Dead Zep
Sept 3, 2025: Classic Pop Star Finale
Brick Summerfest Concerts
FREE Summer Concerts and fireworks every Thursday in July. Windward Beach Park in Brick. Music starts at 7pm. bricksummerfest
July 3, 2025: Super Trans Am
July 10, 2025: Brit Pack
July 17, 2025: Suit & Mai Tai
July 24, 2024: After Shock
Cape May Music in the Park
Summer Concerts at the Rotary Park Bandstand every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 7pm. Check website for August and September schedules and for complete artist lineup. capemaycity.com
July 4, 2025: Chris Yoder Band
July 5, 2025: The Squares
July 6, 2025: Quarantined Quartet
July 7, 2025: Geno White Trio
July 11, 2025: Congress Street Brass Band
July 12, 2025: Jack Melton Swing Band
July 13, 2025: The OutCrops Band
July 14, 2025: Nolan Quinn
July 18, 2025: Atley Moon and The Say Somethings
July 19, 2025: Brook Dicaro Duo
July 20, 2025: Cape Shore Jazz Orchestra
July 21, 2025: The Fabulous Silver Wings
July 25, 2025: Tom Powdermaker Duo
July 26, 2025: John Wood
July 27, 2025: Suite Inspiration
July 28, 2025: Amy Faden Duo
Essex County Summer Music Concert Series
Friday performances begin at 7:30pm at Brookdale Park. Check essexcountyparks.org for various performances & musical acts across different Essex County venues.
July 11, 2025: Soul Machine
July 18, 2025: After Shock
July 25, 2025: Men of Soul
Aug 1, 2025: Promised Land
Aug 8, 2025: Captain Jack
Hoboken Concerts in the Park Wednesdays
Wednesdays in Hoboken at Church Square Park, from 7pm-9pm. hobokennj.gov
July 2, 2025: West African Folk Band
July 9, 2025: Demolition String Band
July 16, 2025: Ben Butler Band
July 23, 2025: Jersey Sound
July 30, 2025: Undercover
Aug 6, 2025: Acoustic Night
Aug 13, 2025: George Naha & The Aftertones
Aug 20, 2025: Gene D. Plumber
Aug 27, 2025: Glenn Morrow’s Cry for Help
Hoboken Concert in the Park Thursdays
Thursdays in Hoboken at Sinatra Park Amphitheater, Sinatra Drive between 4th & 5th from 7pm-9pm. hobokennj.gov
July 10, 2025: Swingadelic Big Band
July 17, 2025: Geri Fallo presents Karyn Kuhl and the Gang, Freedy Johnston and the Band (starts 6:30pm)
July 24, 2025: Bar/None Showcase
July 31, 2025: Fleur Seule
Aug 7, 2025: Men of Soul
Aug 14, 2025: Julio and Friends
Long Beach Township Friday Night Concert
Series 7pm, 68th St Beach on Long Beach Blvd in LBI. longbeachtownship.com
July 4, 2025: The Royals
July 11, 2025: Man Down
July 18, 2025: Glenn Roberts Band
July 25, 2025: Frontiers
Aug 1, 2025: The Chris Fritz Band
Aug 8, 2025: Who Brought the Dog
Aug 15, 2025: Garden State Radio
Aug 22, 2025: The Pickles
Aug 29, 2025: Sneak Attack
Long Branch Bands By The Beach
Sunday nights from 7pm-8:30pm at West End Park, Brighton Ave in Long Branch. piervillage
July 6, 2025: Pepperwine
July 13, 2025: 9 South (on West End Beach)
July 20, 2025: Chuck Lambert Band
July 27, 2025: West End Dogs
Aug 3, 2025: Jersey Dirt
Aug 10, 2025: So Watt (on West End Beach)
Aug 24, 2025: The Voodudes
Long Branch Thursdays By the Sea
Thursday Nights at 7pm at Pier Village.
July 3, 2025: Jo & The Highland Express
July 10, 2025: Jonny B & Blue Blazers
July 17, 2025: Mushmouth
July 24, 2025: The Haven
July 31, 2025: Big Hix
Aug 7, 2025: Pat Roddy Band
Aug 14, 2025: Nine Deeez Nite
Aug 21, 2025: Joe Baracata Band
Aug 8, 2025: Brian Kirk & The Jerks (Fireworks)
Long Branch Tuesdays on Broadway
Tuesday Nights from 7pm-8:30pm at the Broadway Shell Band in Long Branch. piervillage.com
July 8, 2025: Tito Puente, Jr.
July 15, 2025: Grupo Son Generaciones
July 22, 2025: Xol Azul
July 29, 2025: Tempo Alegre
Aug 12, 2025: Chico Alverez & Mafimba
Aug 19, 2025: Midnight Jack
Aug 26, 2025: Almost Santana
Long Branch Bands on the Sand
Summer Concerts right on West End Beach, West End Avenue at 7pm. longbranch.org
July 13, 2025: 9 South
Aug 10, 2025: So Watt
Sept 1, 2025: The Cliffs (with Fireworks)
Point Pleasant - Jenkinson’s Summer Concert Series
6:30pm, South Beach Stage at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach NJ. jenkinsons.com
June 30, 2025: The Jukebox Legends
July 9, 2025: Sky’s the Limit
July 16, 2025: The Funktion Band
July 30, 2025: Sky’s the Limit
Aug 6, 2025: Stiletto & The Saxman
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Ridgewood Live Music Under the Stars
Tuesday and Thursday concerts (8pm-10pm) at the Kasschau Memorial Shell kasschaumemorialshell.com
July 1, 2025: Stilettos, Apollo XIII
July 3, 2025: Laurie Vega & The Soul Experience
July 8, 2025: Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra
July 10, 2025: Mary’s Basement
July 15, 2025: Now and Forever
July 17, 2025: Paper Jam
July 22, 2025: Mighty Spectrum Band
July 24, 2025: Saltwater Country
July 29, 2025: Treble
July 31, 2025: Amped
Aug 5, 2025: Harmony Celebration Chorus
Aug 7, 2025: Jamm, Acoustic Dudes & Friends
Aug 12, 2025: Radio Stranger
Aug 14, 2025: Ridgewood Dads Night Band
Somers Point Beach Concert Series
Fridays at 7pm, held at The William Morrow Beach and Municipal Beach Park. concertsonthebeachinsomerspoint.com
July 4, 2025: The Dane Anthony Band
July 11, 2025: The Boss and the Jukes
July 18, 2025: The Girls Can’t Help It!
July 25, 2025: Tom Hambridge and the Rattlesnakes
Aug 1, 2025: John Cafferty and Beaver Brown Band
Aug 8, 2025: Melody Trucks Band featuring Vaylor Trucks
Aug 15, 2025: Vanessa Collier Band Memphis
Aug 22, 2025: Somers Point Legacy Conway Twitty’s
Aug 29, 2025: The Billy Walton Band
Sept 5, 2025: South Jersey Allstar
Wildwood (Downtown)
Music and dance party at the Byrne Plaza
Thursdays 7:30PM in Downtown Wildwood. wildwoodsnj.com
July 3, 2025: The Juliano Brothers
July 4, 2025: Misguided
July 10, 2025: The Beat Tells
July 17, 2025: Wrong Way Band
July 24, 2025: Jamison
July 31, 2025: Animal House Band
Aug 7, 2025: Legacy
Aug 14, 2025: Winslow
Aug 21, 2025: 99 Reasons
Aug 28, 2025: The Chatterband
Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series
Wednesdays and Saturdays 7PM in Wildwood Crest at the Centennial Park entertainment pavilion. Fern Road & Ocean Ave. wildwoodcrest.org
