Things to do: May 29th – May 31st
If you’re looking for plans this weekend in New Jersey, you’re in luck. This weekend is packed with major events stretching from the Jersey Shore to the Hudson River waterfront. Here’s your guide to some of the biggest and best events happening across New Jersey this weekend.
Soar & Shore Air Show – Atlantic City
Atlantic City is kicking off summer in a big way with the return of the Soar & Shore Air Show along the beach and Boardwalk. This three-day event brings military jets, aerobatic performances, and vintage aircraft roaring over the shoreline.
Expect headlining acts like modern fighter jet demonstrations, precision flying teams, and high-energy stunt pilots performing right over the ocean. The best part? It’s completely free to watch from the beach or Boardwalk.
It’s one of the most dramatic ways to experience the Jersey Shore part beach day, part live-action show overhead.
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Jersey City Jazz Festival – Exchange Place Waterfront
Jersey City is turning the Hudson River waterfront into a massive outdoor concert hall for the Jersey City Jazz Festival.
With multiple stages, skyline views, and a lineup of world-class jazz musicians, this free festival blends music, food vendors, and community energy in one of the most scenic spots in the state.
From traditional jazz to Latin jazz, fusion, and modern experimental sounds, the weekend schedule offers something for both casual listeners and serious music fans. Bring a chair, grab some food, and settle in with the Manhattan skyline as your backdrop.
Get the details here.
Montclair Vintage Crawl & Record Fair
Montclair is going full retro this weekend with a town-wide Vintage Crawl & Record Fair centered around Lackawanna Station.
Think of it as a treasure hunt across downtown: vinyl records, vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, and pop-up vendors all packed into one walkable experience.
Inside the station, you’ll find record dealers spinning everything from classic rock to soul and indie gems. Outside, participating shops and boutiques across Montclair join in with special finds, discounts, and surprises along the way.
It’s the perfect weekend plan for anyone who loves thrifting, music collecting, or just discovering something unexpected.
Check out the details here.
OC Pride Fest – Ocean City Boardwalk
Ocean City’s Boardwalk will host OC Pride Fest, a family-friendly celebration of inclusion, community, and pride by the shore.
The event features live entertainment, local vendors, community organizations, and interactive activities, all set against the classic backdrop of the Ocean City Boardwalk.
It’s a welcoming, upbeat morning-to-early-afternoon event that combines beach-town charm with a celebration of diversity and community connection.
Reserve your free ticket here.
NJ Jerk Fest – East Brunswick
Central Jersey brings the flavor this weekend with NJ Jerk Fest at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick.
This high-energy festival celebrates Caribbean culture with a full day of food, music, and entertainment. Expect plenty of jerk chicken, seafood, oxtail, and island-inspired dishes alongside reggae, soca, dancehall, and Afrobeats performances.
With vendors, cultural exhibits, and family-friendly activities, it’s part food festival, part concert, and part cultural celebration—all wrapped into one.
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From jets over Atlantic City to jazz on the Hudson, vintage treasures in Montclair, Pride on the Boardwalk, and Caribbean flavor in East Brunswick, there’s no better reason to get out and explore.
Antonietta LaVecchia has been a small business advocate for over two decades and has made it a mission to get communities to shop small and support local.