Things To Do in New Jersey This Weekend: September 19-September 21

New Jersey is alive with music, food, and fun this weekend. Experience Bavarian traditions at Medford Oktoberfest and Music Festival, hear first-rate live entertainment with Big Bang Baby in Wildwood, or enjoy an astonishing mix of performances at the XPoNential Music Festival. With numerous community activities, outdoor movies, and theater also on the program, the weekend events in New Jersey offer something for everyone.

Medford Oktoberfest and Music Festival

• What: Family-friendly music festival celebrating Oktoberfest
• When: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 1 to 9 p.m.
• Where: Freedom Park, 86 Union St., Medford
• Cost: Free

Medford Oktoberfest and Music Festival is a celebration featuring three stages of live music, a vast beer tent stocked with local and international brews, and a spread of German food, steins, and dancing. The event also features food trucks, vendors, and contests, including stein-holding and cornhole, as well as kid-friendly zones and a business expo. Presented by the Medford Business Association, it’s a fun mashup of flavors, entertainment, culture, and community for everyone.

Big Bang Baby

• What: Live music with Big Bang Baby
• When: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
• Where: Morey’s, 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood
• Cost: Free

Get ready to make the most of Oktoberfest with Big Bang Baby’s high-energy live entertainment. This festive occasion captures the essence of Germany, merging great music, animated crowds, beer, and cheer. The band will ignite the stage with an energetic performance that will electrify the atmosphere and provide the perfect soundtrack for your stein-hoisting and dancing. A fabulous evening of fun, flavor, and festivity captures Oktoberfest at Mariner’s Pier.

XPoNential Music Festival

• What: Three-day music festival
• When: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at noon
• Where: Camden Waterfront, Camden
• Cost: One-day passes for adults start at $75 (members) and $88 (non-members), with all kids’ tickets at $10

The XPoNential Music Festival returns to the Camden Waterfront for a vibrant celebration of music, community, and discovery. With multiple stages featuring an eclectic lineup — from indie artists to established acts — it’s a weekend designed for music lovers seeking something fresh and inspiring. You’ll also find global eats, local vendors, and a laid-back waterfront atmosphere that showcases the best of arts and culture. More than a concert, it’s a gathering where people connect, explore, and enjoy music under the open sky.

Other Events

New Jersey is buzzing with entertainment this weekend, from a full day of music and community at Festival in the Borough to outdoor movie magic with “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and a playful take on Shakespeare’s classic comedy. These New Jersey weekend events offer something for every taste:

• Festival in the Borough: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at three stages across downtown Washington Borough
• “Raiders Of The Lost Ark” — Indiana Jones: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at 8 p.m. at Baronet Rooftop, 210 Fifth Ave., Asbury Park
• ATC Studios’ Shakespeare on Site presents “The (Mini) Midsummer Night’s Dream”: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at 12:30 and 3 p.m. at The Paterson Museum, 2 Market St., Paterson

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