Family events in Atlantic County, NJ

Experience a music-filled gathering centered on community and compassion at the 22nd annual Hope Music Fest at Josie Kelly’s Public House in Somers Point, NJ. General admission is $65 and includes two drinks plus food. Youth ages 12 to 17 are $15, and children 11 and under attend free. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Hope Offices in Marmora and Cape May Courthouse, or purchased at the door.

Claus For The Cause Fall Festival 2026 offers a fall celebration that takes place over two days.

Enjoy wood-fired farm pizza, made to order. Place your order with the market staff, then head to the pizza patio to pick up a fresh pie. Available while supplies last.

Brigantine Elks Lodge #2428 is hosting a community trunk-or-treat in the parking lot. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and enjoy a safe afternoon with candy and smiles. Community members are invited to participate by decorating their vehicle trunks, bringing plenty of candy and treats, and handing them out to trunk-or-treaters.

MainStreet Hammonton presents the 19th annual community trick-or-treat in downtown Hammonton, designed with families in mind and filled with seasonal fun. A rain date is planned. Updates and additional details will be shared on Downtown Hammonton’s social media.

Port Republic’s annual fall festival offers an evening of family activities across town and concludes with an outdoor screening of Disney’s Tangled beneath the night sky. Festivities include hay rides and a bake sale at Port Community Church, mini farm tractors and volleyball at the baseball field, and a costume parade that starts behind City Hall and leads into trunk or treat. Smokeology Barbecue will be on site with a food truck, making it easy to grab dinner while enjoying the fun. Attendees can bring lawn chairs and blankets for a cozy movie experience. Those interested in decorating a vehicle for trunk or treat can register by texting or calling Kellie at 609-204-5254. Costumes are encouraged.

The Brigantine Elks Hoop Shoot returns with a free basketball contest at the Brigantine Community Center. Kids ages 8 to 13 compete to sink the highest number of made free throws within their age bracket, with divisions based on each participant’s age as of April 1, 2027. Lodge champions advance to District competition, with the potential to continue through State and Regional rounds to the National finals. National winners receive the honor of having their names added to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.