Best Summer Events in NJ/NYC 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable summer in New Jersey and New York City with our ultimate guide to the best events and experiences of 2023. From mesmerizing art installations to sizzling festivals, this summer has much more to offer beyond Fourth of July fireworks.

NJ Summer Events 2023

There’s more to NJ than just the Jersey Shore this season.

Arts & Culture

• Somerville hosts a public art installation of sculptures on the Courthouse Green with award-winning artists.
• Check out Morristown’s oil paintings exhibit by Lisa Quatrocchi, called “Light, Shadow, Color & Form.”
• Families can enjoy plenty of artistic fun at the Fox Park Live Art Festival on 6/24 in Cape May County

Festivals & Entertainment

• Red Bank’s Broad Street becomes a pedestrian plaza with outdoor dining, shopping, local music, and a lively atmosphere 7 days a week.
• Enjoy free live music at the Gazebo and rock concerts every Thursday in Freehold
• Take in the 22-piece Ol’ Blue Eyes Orchestra with a Sinatra dedication on 6/24 in Carteret

Food & Drink

• Come hungry to the 13^th annual Rock, Ribs, & Ridges Festival in Augusta
• Sip on wine and enjoy tunes on Friday nights in Ringoes
• Munch on food truck goodies in Burlington and Gloucester or take a food tour in Bordentown

Outdoor Fun & Sports

• Hikers, bikers, and paddlers convene for the Highlands Hike-a-Thon in June
• Bring the kiddos to Storytime on the Farm in Southampton this July
• Families can enjoy music, candy, and other activities for Christmas in July on North Wildwood beach

NYC Summer Events 2023

Enjoy the best NYC has to offer this summer.

Arts & Culture

• Enjoy the best of public theater with Shakespeare in the Park in Central Park
• Bastille Day celebrates France with an outdoor party full of wine, cheese, and performances
• Get your salsa on every Thursday at the Time Out Market
• Visit the new Jackie Robinson Museum or attend a UNIQLO NYC night at MoMA

Festivals & Entertainment

• SummerStage is known for free tickets and a diverse group of musicians throughout the summer
• Jam out at the summer concert series at Pier 17 or at the Oasis and Summer for the City

Food & Drink

• Feast at the Creole Food Festival on August 6^th and 7^th
• Explore the new concept of the sober dive bar in the East Village at Hekate

Outdoor Fun & Sports

• Take a swim at one of the many public pools in NYC or get posh at one of the hotel and rooftop pool options
• Sports fans can enjoy the first-ever padel club, Padel Haus – one of just a handful in the U.S.

Don’t Forget to Book Your Ride!

There is tons of fun to be had in both New Jersey and New York this summer, but sitting in traffic and missing an event shouldn’t be part of the experience. Skip the transportation worries and count on us this summer – we are waiting to hear from you!