What's happening in New Jersey this weekend?

There are 50 events happening across New Jersey this weekend (April 24 – April 26, 2026), including 10 music, 7 community, 4 food & drink events. Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in New Jersey this weekend?

Yes! There are 36 free events across New Jersey this weekend. Browse free concerts, open mics, and community events on VenuNite.

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Your Weekend Guide to New Jersey

April 24 – April 26, 2026 · 50 events

Atlantic City (37)Newark (35)Ringoes (26)Princeton (22)Blackwood (20)Rahway (14)Jersey City (14)Asbury Park (12)Montclair (10)Red Bank (10)

Music (10)Community (7)Food & Drink (4)Art (3)Sports (3)Free (36)

Friday, April 24

12:00 AM · The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts, Red Bank

Taj Farrant

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12:00 AM · New Jersey Symphony, Newark

2026 Spring into Music Gala & Auction

Free

12:00 AM · The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts, Red Bank

Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks

Free

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What's happening in New Jersey this weekend?: There are 50 events happening across New Jersey this weekend (April 24 – April 26, 2026), including 10 music, 7 community, 4 food & drink events. Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.
Which cities in New Jersey have events this weekend?: Cities with events this weekend include Atlantic City (37), Newark (35), Ringoes (26), Princeton (22), Blackwood (20). Browse each city's weekend page for details.
Are there free things to do in New Jersey this weekend?: Yes! There are 36 free events across New Jersey this weekend. Browse free concerts, open mics, and community events on VenuNite.

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12:00 AM · Lancer's Restaurant, Newark

Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL)

Free

12:00 AM · Scottish Rite Auditorium-NJ, Collingswood

Get the Led Out – Three Nights of Zeppelin

Free

12:00 AM · Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center, Red Bank

Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks performing YES Epics, Classics & More

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12:00 AM · Lincoln Hall - Dennis Flyer Memorial Theater, Blackwood

Get the Led Out – Three Nights of Zeppelin

Free

12:00 AM · Shawn's Crazy Saloon, North Arlington

Meadowlands Comedy Club

$17.85

1:00 AM · Manhattan Men Male Revue, Atlantic City

Manhattan Men Male Revue Club - Atlantic City

$29-$847

1:00 AM · Casino Pub & Lounge, Atlantic City

Savage Men Male Revue - Atlantic City, NJ

$24-$880

1:15 AM · Dino & Harry's Steakhouse, NJ

James McGill

Free

1:30 AM · The Paseo, Rahway

Tully Field Block Party & Ribbon Cutting

Free

2:00 AM · Plainfield Performing Arts Center (PPAC), Plainfield

PPAC: Family Self-Defense Classes

Free

2:00 AM · Old York Cellars, Ringoes

Vintner’s Club Wine Tasting Evening

Free

2:00 AM · R BAR, Asbury Park

High Standards Trio

Free

2:45 AM · Plainfield Performing Arts Center (PPAC), Plainfield

PPAC: Meditation

Free

3:00 AM · The Hook at Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City

The Hook

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3:00 AM · Lewis Arts Complex, Princeton

Princeton University Wind Ensemble Spring 2026 Concert

$5-$15

3:00 AM · Whale Tale Brewing Company, Cape May Court House

TRIVIA NIGHT

Free

5:00 AM · Lincoln Hall - Dennis Flyer Memorial Theater, Blackwood

Dine & Donate at Dooney’s Pub

Free

12:00 PM · Rutgers EcoComplex, Bordentown

Coastal Resilience in NJ : Planning Through Implementation

$79-$400

12:00 PM · The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, Edison

Powerlifting LLC

Free

1:00 PM · Lewis Arts Complex, Princeton

Blasphemy : Exhibition by Deniz Sezgin ’26

Free

1:00 PM · Lewis Arts Complex, Princeton

Feast : Exhibition by Zehma Herring ’26

Free

1:00 PM · Lewis Arts Complex, Princeton

Cavity : Exhibition by Joey Nartker ’26

Free

1:00 PM · Hagan Gallery, 185 Nassau St., Princeton

Cavity : Exhibition by Joey Nartker ’26

Free

1:00 PM · Spaces, Newark

Strategic Team Leadership for Success Workshop in Newark, NJ

$660-$881

2:00 PM · Lewis Arts Complex, Princeton

Sites of Erosion : Exhibition by Julianna Martin ’26

Free

2:00 PM · IMAX THEATRE at TROPICANA, Atlantic City

Michael: The Imax Experience

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2:00 PM · Englewood Public Library, Englewood

Book Sale: Friends of the Englewood (NJ) Library

Free

2:00 PM · Mountain Lakes House, Princeton

Beech Tree Nature Walk and Exhibition with Eco-Artist Susan Hoenig

Free

2:00 PM · Lincoln Hall - Dennis Flyer Memorial Theater, Blackwood

Spring Sprouts: Meet the Reptiles

Free

2:00 PM · Hurley Gallery, Lewis Arts complex, Princeton

Sites of Erosion : Exhibition by Julianna Martin ’26

Free

2:00 PM · Camden County Environmental Center, Cherry Hill

Spring Sprouts: Meet the Reptiles

Free

2:00 PM · Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, Tenafly

Lavish: Wellness Edition

Free

3:00 PM · Harriet Tubman Museum, Cape May

Museum Tour

$12-$17

3:53 PM · Grounds For Sculpture, Hamilton

SOLD OUT Swirl: An Evening of Art and Wine

$160 for members; $175 for Non Members

4:00 PM · Alexander Kasser Theater, Montclair

Red Baraat

Free

4:00 PM · Old York Cellars, Ringoes

Half Off Tapas & Boards

Free

4:00 PM · Old York Cellars, Ringoes

Chef-Curated Wine Pairing Experiences

Free

4:00 PM · Pines Manor, Edison

Nj Eapa Annual Awards Ceremony

Free

4:00 PM · Old York Cellars Winery, Ringoes, New Jersey, Ringoes

Half Off Tapas & Boards

Free

6:00 PM · Express Newark Programs, Newark

Presence In Portrait

Free

7:00 PM · The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, Edison

Showstoppers American Dance Championships

Free

7:30 PM · The Folk Project, Morristown

Co-Bill: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh And Spencer LaJoye

Free

7:30 PM · Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Morristown

Co-Bill: Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn, and Spencer LaJoye

Free

8:00 PM · Hyatt Regency Princeton, Princeton

JJ Ramirez

$30-$38

8:00 PM · Scottish Rite Auditorium-NJ, Collingswood

Get the Led Out

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8:00 PM · Cape May Rotary Park, Cape May

Gordon Vincent at Willow Creek Winery

Free

8:00 PM · Superstar Theater, Atlantic City

Premium Bamboo Mattress Topper

Free

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Your Weekend Guide to New Jersey

Friday, April 24

Taj Farrant

2026 Spring into Music Gala & Auction

Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks

Browse All Weekend Events

New Jersey events, every morning

Frequently Asked Questions

Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL)

Get the Led Out – Three Nights of Zeppelin

Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks performing YES Epics, Classics & More

Get the Led Out – Three Nights of Zeppelin

Meadowlands Comedy Club

Manhattan Men Male Revue Club - Atlantic City

Savage Men Male Revue - Atlantic City, NJ

James McGill

Tully Field Block Party & Ribbon Cutting

PPAC: Family Self-Defense Classes

Vintner’s Club Wine Tasting Evening

High Standards Trio

PPAC: Meditation

The Hook

Princeton University Wind Ensemble Spring 2026 Concert

TRIVIA NIGHT

Dine & Donate at Dooney’s Pub

Coastal Resilience in NJ : Planning Through Implementation

Powerlifting LLC

Blasphemy : Exhibition by Deniz Sezgin ’26

Feast : Exhibition by Zehma Herring ’26

Cavity : Exhibition by Joey Nartker ’26

Cavity : Exhibition by Joey Nartker ’26

Strategic Team Leadership for Success Workshop in Newark, NJ

Sites of Erosion : Exhibition by Julianna Martin ’26

Michael: The Imax Experience

Book Sale: Friends of the Englewood (NJ) Library

Beech Tree Nature Walk and Exhibition with Eco-Artist Susan Hoenig

Spring Sprouts: Meet the Reptiles

Sites of Erosion : Exhibition by Julianna Martin ’26

Spring Sprouts: Meet the Reptiles

Lavish: Wellness Edition

Museum Tour

*SOLD OUT* Swirl: An Evening of Art and Wine

Red Baraat

Half Off Tapas & Boards

Chef-Curated Wine Pairing Experiences

Nj Eapa Annual Awards Ceremony

Half Off Tapas & Boards

Presence In Portrait

Showstoppers American Dance Championships

Co-Bill: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh And Spencer LaJoye

Co-Bill: Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn, and Spencer LaJoye

JJ Ramirez

Get the Led Out

Gordon Vincent at Willow Creek Winery

Premium Bamboo Mattress Topper

SOLD OUT Swirl: An Evening of Art and Wine