• Friday, January 27th – Saturday, January 28th, 2023
• POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ

Not surprisingly, the annual Polar Bear Plunge that falls in the middle of winter. Participants must raise at least $100 for NJ's Special Olympics. The reward is a dip in the mid-30 degree water of the Atlantic Ocean. Over 100,000 spectators arrive to watch the spectacle.

• May 12-13, 2023
• PENNSAUKEN, NJ

During the second weekend every May, male and female athletes attending over 100 institutions of higher learning from around North America compete in 2,000-meter rowing races on the Schuylkill River. Corporate organizations also have the chance to compete in a 500-meter race. A localized food court provides food and refreshments.

• July 28-30, 2023
• FAIRFIELD, NJ

This mid-summer ballooning event is the largest of its kind in the country. Over a hundred hot-air balloons launch in the evening, thrilling kids and photographers alike. Concerts, food, and fun are all a part of the three-day experience. Browse among the exhibits of over 200 crafters and vendors.

• August 4 - 12, 2023
• AUGUSTA, NJ

Late summer is state fair time, and its no exception in the Garden State. The Sussex Country Fairgrounds is home to the fair, which features livestock competitors, great music, and a never-ending supply of food. Carnival rides along with a swimming pig race are a part of the fair tradition.