2024 Summer Kickoff

South Jersey Events Guide

The unofficial start of Summer is here! From parades and fireworks to classic car shows and music festivals, check out our guide to fun, summertime events happening right here in South Jersey!

Summer Events

Harrison Township Day, Mullica Hill

June 1st | 4PM-9PM

This annual family fun event celebrates the local community, offering food, entertainment, free amusements, and a host of activities. This year, the event returns to Ella Harris Park with several new attractions, including a Beer Garden for the grown-ups. As tradition dictates, the day of celebration ends with a Spectacular Fireworks Display! Rain Date: June 2.

Check out the Official Harrison Township Day Festivities Guide Here!

Cruise Down Memory Lane, Vineland

June 8th | 5PM-9PM

The road between West Avenue and East Avenue will again be filled with hundreds of classic cars on display and cruising. Rain date for this event is June 9th. For more information, call 856-794-8653, or visit the Main Street Vineland website at www.theave.biz

Summer Concert Series, Gloucester City

June 11th & 25th; July 9th & 23rd; August 13th & 27th | 7PM-9PM

You’re invited to fun nights of music, food, beer garden, and good company! Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Shows located at Proprietors Park, Gloucester City, NJ. Sponsored by Gloucester City, Gloucester City Brooklawn Business Association, Gloucester City Economic Development Corporation, and NJ Irish Society, hosted by Michael Tearson.

Upcoming shows:

  • June 11 – Monko with The Michelle Show
  • June 25 – Swing That Cat with Lost Art
  • July 9 – Laura Cheadle with J Wiggly
  • July 23 – Tommy Conwell with Michael Tearson
  • August 13 – Ben Arnold with Kevin Beckett
  • August 27 – Rogers & Butler with Dave Bakey

Haddon Twp. Summer Brews & Cruise Car Show, Haddon Twp.

June 13th | 5PM-8PM

The Summer Brews & Cruise Car Show will drive into Haddon Twp on Thursday, June 13th beginning at 5 pm on W. Park Blvd. & Crystal Lake Ave. This free family event will have something for every gear head or casual admirer—-restored vehicles from every decade, motorcycles, a beer garden, live music, food vendors and games! Proceeds will be donated to LEAD—Haddon Twp. Law Enforcement Against Drugs initiative.

Animal Welfare Association’s Barking Lot Sips & Brews, Voorhees

June 20th | 5:30PM-8:30PM

Enjoy live music, food trucks, local breweries and more at the AWA’s Voorhees campus for this laid-back, pet-friendly event. Visit AAA South Jersey’s tent to grab some pet swag and learn about our pet insurance.

Annual Haddon Township Summer Solstice Music Festival, Haddon Township

June 21st | 4PM-10PM

Celebrate the official start of summer at the 7th annual Summer Solstice Music Festival on Haddon Avenue. Live music, food trucks, beer garden, kids zone and much more will be featured at the event for the whole family to enjoy.

AAA Day and Document Shredding Event, Voorhees

June 22nd | 10AM-2PM

AAA South Jersey wants to give a big THANK YOU to our members and hope that you will join us for AAA Day and Document Shredding Event on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024. The event will take place from 10AM to 2PM at our Voorhees office and will feature giveaways, special offers, and document shredding with Global Document Services. This is one event you won’t want to miss! RSVP today!

Fantasy Faire at WheatonArts, Millville

June 22nd & 23rd | 10AM-4PM

Join us for FANTASY FAIRE, a family-friendly festival of medieval folklore & fun! Fantasy Faire features talented performers as they bring to life the “Kingdom of Wheaton” by enacting a series of interconnected shows throughout the day. Everyone is welcome to come dressed in their favorite fantasy garbs and interact with strolling costumed characters portraying historical and mythical figures. Enjoy a variety of live performances, including storytellers, dancing, drumming, and sword demonstrations, as well as retail merchants, pirate games, scavenger hunts, and more. Watch as colorful champions battle to save the Kingdom of Wheaton!

Presented in partnership with Mystic Realms, Ltd, the event is included with general admission to WheatonArts: $12 adults, $11 senior adults (62+), $7 students, and children five and under are free. Discover more details at wheatonarts.org. WheatonArts is located at GPS: 1000 Village Drive, Millville, NJ 08332

Independence Week Fireworks from the Battleship, Camden

June 29th | 7PM-10PM

On Saturday, June 29, watch the Independence Week Fireworks from the Battleship like an Admiral! Beer, wine, soda, appetizers and the unique viewing location of Admiral’s and Captain’s decks, one level above the main deck. Admiral VIP guests also have access to the main deck. A $100 donation per person. Or watch the fireworks from the Battleship’s main deck, where there’ll be live music, temporary tattoos for kids, food concessions and bar service. Just a $10 donation for general public fireworks viewing.

To donate and access either firework viewing location on the Battleship, visit: www.battleshipnewjersey.org Please Note: No chairs, no alcohol and no food can be brought aboard the ship.

Freedom Festival, Camden

July 3rd | 5PM-10PM

Celebrate Independence Day at the Freedom Festival on the Camden Waterfront! This festival brings thousands of people together to enjoy a series of artists and a spectacular firework show from Serpico Pyrotechnics. Be sure to come to the Camden Waterfront for food, beer, music, and fireworks in celebration of the annual Freedom Festival! Location: Wiggins Park, 2 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, 08103

Events subject to the change without notice.