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The best things to do in South Jersey this weekend

See upcoming events such as free events, concerts, fairs, festivals, markets, and other entertainment.

Te Vista at Dawson Street Pub on May, 8, 2026. The South Jersey rock band will play the XPoNential Music Festival at Wiggins Park on the Delaware River waterfront in Camden Sept. 18-20.
Te Vista at Dawson Street Pub on May, 8, 2026. The South Jersey rock band will play the XPoNential Music Festival at Wiggins Park on the Delaware River waterfront in Camden Sept. 18-20.Read moreDan DeLuca

The weekend is so close. If you need help settling on plans, check out this list of our favorite things to do in South Jersey this weekend.

Come back every week, and you’ll always have something fun on your radar.

Cruise Night

Ease into your weekend with the season’s last Cruise Night featuring food trucks, a car show, and live music. Bring a chair and drop by. All cars and motorcycles are welcome.

⌚️ Thursday, Sept. 17, 5-8 p.m. 📍 Burlington City Waterfront Promenade, 1 Pearl Blvd., Burlington 🌐 burlingtonnj.us 💵 Pay as you go

South Jersey GreenFest

The Edelman Fossil Park & Museum is hosting a weekend of programming dedicated to the world of invertebrates and their role in our ecosystems.

Throughout the weekend, families will get the opportunity to listen to educational discussions, try treats made of edible insects by the “Bug Chef” Zack Lemann, see prehistoric fossils, and explore bug walks.

⌚️ Friday, Sept. 18-Sunday, Sept. 20, various times 📍 Edelman Fossil Park & Museum, 66 Million Mosasaur Way, Mantua 🌐 efm.org 💵 Pay as you go

WXPN XPoNential Music Festival

The annual festival returns with headliners Dawes, Portugal. The Man, and Little Feat. South Jersey melodic rock quartet Te Vista will play on Friday.

⌚️ Friday, Sept. 18-Sunday, Sept. 20, various times 📍 Wiggins Park, 2 Riverside Dr., Camden 🌐 xpn.org 💵 Various prices

Haddon Avenue Street Festival

Grammy Award-winning singer Chrisette Michele will headline the music lineup. Come out to this family-friendly event for games, food, live music, health screenings, and more than 75 vendors.

⌚️ Saturday, Sept. 19, noon-6 p.m. 📍 Farmham Park, 1648 Baird Blvd., Camden 🌐 pbcip.org 💵 Pay as you go

Riverton’s 175 Birthday Celebration

Come out and enjoy free cake, food trucks, and a screening of the 1926 silent film about the borough, Romance of Riverton.

⌚️ Saturday, Sept. 19, 5-8 p.m. 📍 Riverton Memorial Park, Cedar and Eighth Streets, Riverton 🌐 facebook.com 💵 Pay as you go

Clover Market

The fall market features food trucks, children’s crafts, and more than 95 vendors selling handmade goods.

⌚️ Sunday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m-4 p.m. 📍 735 N. Atlantic Ave., Collingswood 🌐 clovermarket.com 💵 Pay as you go

Live Jazz at blueplate

The restaurant blueplate offers live jazz during the summer on some Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.

⌚️ Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. through the end of September; Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. through the first weekend in October 📍 47 S. Main St., Mullica Hill 🌐 blueplatenj.com 💵 Pay as you go

Yoga at Cooper River Park

Take a free yoga class. All ages are welcome, but bring your own yoga mat.

⌚️ Mondays, 6-7 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m.; and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. through Oct. 1 📍 Cooper River Park, 5300 North Park Dr., Pennsauken 🌐 camdencounty.com 💵 Free, but registration is required

Burlington County Farmers Market

Come by one of the most popular farmers markets in the region, offering local fruits, vegetables, honey, cheese, baked goods, and more.

⌚️ Every Saturday through Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.📍 Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Rd., Moorestown, 🌐 www.burlcoagcenter.com 💵 Pay as you go

Collingswood Farmers Market

The Saturday market brings fresh produce, meat, coffee, flowers, and live music to Collingswood and supports the region’s farmers every week.

⌚️ Every Saturday through Nov. 21, 8 a.m.-noon 📍 Atlantic Avenue between Collings and Irvin Avenues (along PATCO), Collingswood 🌐 collingswoodmarket.com 💵 Pay as you go

Haddon Heights Farmers Market

This Sunday farmers market offers multiple vendors selling fresh produce, crafts, and other entertainment from local businesses.

⌚️ Sundays through Nov. 22, 9:30 a.m.–1p.m. 📍 The intersection of Station and Atlantic Avenues, Haddon Heights 🌐 haddonheightsfarmersmarket.com 💵 Pay as you go

This roundup is updated every Wednesday.

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