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Happy Memorial Day Weekend! As we pause to honor the brave men and women who served our country, there's also plenty happening right here in our own backyard. Whether you're staying local or heading to the shore, South Jersey is packed with events for families, foodies, and everyone in between.
I put together this quick guide to help you make the most of the long weekend — and yes, I address the elephant in the room below.
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⛅ A note on the weather: No sugarcoating it - forecasts are calling for a cool, cloudy, and potentially rainy stretch across South Jersey this weekend, with temperatures dipping into the low-to-mid 60s. But hey, that's never stopped us Jersey folks before!
The good news: many of the events below are perfect rain-or-shine, and a few are tailor-made for a blustery weekend. Grab a sweatshirt, pack an umbrella, and get out there.
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Collingswood Annual May Fair
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Free
📍 Collingswood, Camden County 📅 Saturday, May 23
One of the most beloved community traditions in the area, the Collingswood May Fair transforms the heart of downtown into a festive street fair. Expect local vendors, live entertainment, and small-town charm that makes Collingswood so special. It's a great way to spend a Saturday morning - and it won't cost you a dime.
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Glassboro Memorial Day Parade
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Free
📍 Glassboro, Gloucester County 📅 Monday, May 25
A tradition spanning more than 100 years, this beloved parade is one of Gloucester County's finest. Floats, veterans and military groups, marching bands, antique vehicles, youth sports organizations, and fire trucks fill the streets. Kids are encouraged to decorate their bikes and ride along — a memory they'll talk about for years. A perfect way to honor the true meaning of the holiday.
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Family Fun
📍 Ocean City Music Pier
📅 Saturday, May 23rd
The hugely popular Memorial Beach Challenge takes over the Ocean City Music Pier, bringing with it obstacle courses and a full slate of family-friendly beach events to kick off the season in style. Whether you're competing or cheering from the sidelines, this one draws a crowd and delivers serious fun. A Shore tradition that signals summer is officially here.
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Wildwoods International Kite Festival
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Festival
📍 Wildwood Beaches
📅 Memorial Day Weekend
One of the largest kite festivals on the East Coast, this spectacular event fills the skies over Wildwood's wide beaches with hundreds of kites in every shape, size, and color imaginable. Professional kite flyers from around the world compete and perform, while families can get in on the action too. Even if the weather is breezy (and it very well might be), that just makes for better flying conditions!
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Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival
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Family Fun
📍 Monmouth Park, Oceanport 📅 Sat. May 23 – Mon. May 25
Food trucks and good times roll into Monmouth Park all weekend long. With 30 food trucks serving up everything imaginable, plus live music and children's activities including face painting, clowns, bounce houses, and pony rides — there's something for every member of the family. A solid rain-or-shine option since there's plenty of covered space at the track!
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AdventureFest Kids Market at Historic Smithville
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Great for Rainy Days
📍 Galloway (Historic Smithville) 📅 Saturday, May 23
If the forecast has you second-guessing outdoor plans, this is the one to bookmark. The imaginative Riddlesbrood Theatre Company transforms Historic Smithville into an immersive Alice in Wonderland–inspired world, woven around families with budding young entrepreneurs and big ideas. Creative, story-rich, and community-centered, it's a genuinely one-of-a-kind experience that works beautifully on a cloudy day.
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