Family Friendly 2024 Activities and Events 

Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September. This holiday is a tribute to American workers and all their achievements. Labor Day also marks the end of summer. So before you get into the swing of a new school year with the kids, go out and enjoy one of the many celebrations and activities listed below. For more events, search NJ Kids Calendar.

Mountain Creek Water Park

Cool off with some outdoor summer fun. Get ready to get wet at Mountain Creek - water rides, spray ground, white water raft rides, pools, water slides, wave pool, lazy river, and more! 200 Route 94, Vernon, NJ.

Land of Make Believe

Enjoy rides for the whole family at the Land of Make Believe. Amusement and water park fun. Wet rides and dry rides. Perfect place to visit before the end of summer. 354 Great Meadows Rd, Rt 611, Hope, NJ.

Island Water Park in Margate

Make a splash to celebrate the end of summer. No reservations, first come first serve. One of a kind awesome water park for kids ages 6 and up. Walk and make your way through an obstacle course right on the water. So much fun for everyone! 9501 Amherst Ave, Margate, NJ.

Big Kahuna’s Labor Day Weekend

Time to get wet! Say goodbye to summer and splash your way to fun at Big Kahuna's Water Park & Beach Club. Enjoy Bubbles & Beats Aug 31st & Sept 1st with admission - dancing, bubbles, and music. Epic pool party Monday Sept 2nd from 2PM-6PM with admission - poolside DJ Music, games and fun! 535 North Route 73, West Berlin, NJ.

Boonton Fire Department Labor Day Carnival & Parade

Thurs, Aug 29 - Sept 1, 2024. Carnival days with rides, kids activities, fun, food, and games. Aug 31st Labor Day Parade down Main Street. 10PM Fireworks on Sunday Sept 1st. Boonton High School, 306 Lathrop Ave, Boonton, NJ.

AirFest at the Naval Air Station

Thurs-Sun, Aug 29 - Sept 1, 2024. Tours and displays of WWII Aircrafts at AirFest 2024. Live music, kids activities, vendors and food trucks. 500 Forrestal Road, Rio Grande NJ.

Wildwoods Labor Day Weekend

Fri-Mon, Aug 30 - Sept 2, 2024. FREE Labor Day activities at the Wildwoods to mark the end of summer. Aug 30th Friday night fireworks visible anywhere on the Wildwoods Boardwalk. Crafts show Aug 31st & Sept 1st. Wildwood End of Summer Block Party will be held Monday Sept 2nd - music, entertainment, children’s activities. Boardwalk / Ocean Ave, Wildwood, NJ.

Glassboro Car Show & Food Truck Festival

Fri, Aug 30, 2024, 5PM-9PM. FREE. South Jersey family event featuring a Classic Car show, motorcycles, food trucks, live music, vendors, and more! Downtown Glassboro, NJ.

Annual Saint Joseph Church Festival in Lodi

Fri-Mon, Aug 30 - Sept 2, 2024. Celebrate Italian Festivities this Labor Day weekend with family fun - food, games, and live nightly music. 40 Spring St, Lodi, NJ.

St. Bartholomew UNICO Italian Festival

Fri-Mon, Aug 30 - Sept 2, 2024. Traditional Annual Labor Day Italian Feast honoring San Nicola di Bari, the patron saint of the town of Montazzoli, Italy. Great family event with nightly live music, rides, and games. Find great food including favorites like pizza, pasta, zeppoles, clams, and calzones. 2032 Westfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ.

Frenchtown RiverFest

Sun, Sept 1, 2024, 11AM-7PM. Celebrate River living at the Frenchtown RiverFest. Come down by the Delaware River to experience Frenchtown Vikings, kids activities, art shows, street food & music. Downtown Frenchtown, NJ.

Pompton Day 2024

Sun, Sept 1, 2024. Pompton Day with Fishing tournament, street fair, live bands & DJs. Kids Activities, petting zoo, professional wrestling and more! Evening Fireworks over Pompton Lakes. Lakeside Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ.

Wildwoods Block Party & Music Festival

Sun, Sept 1, 2024, all day. FREE Family festival with games, rides, live entertainment, food and crafters. Fox Park & Ocean Ave, Wildwood, NJ.

Mendham Labor Day Carnival & Parade

Carnival runs Fri-Mon, Aug 30 - Sept 1, 2024 with rides, food, games, prizes, and fun! Located at Mountain & Park Aves in Mendham NJ. View parade on Monday Sept 1st, 10AM at East Main St & Mountain Ave, viewing Stand at the Gazebo.

Riverdale Annual Labor Day Street Fair

Mon, Sept 2, 2024, 10AM-5PM. Street Fair with fun games, kids zone, yummy food and treats, live music and entertainment. 91 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ.

South Plainfield Labor Day Celebration

Mon, Sept 2, 2024. Labor Day Parade at 10AM. Festivities with food, vendors, entertainment at Veterans Park. Fireworks 8:30PM at night over Spring Lake Park, South Plainfield, NJ.

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