Family events in Bridgewater, NJ

Registration is open for a race in Mountain Lakes. Participants can sign up to take part.

Savor a full day of flavors, tunes, and family-friendly fun at the Raritan Borough Food Truck & Music Fest, held in support of Relief Hose Company #2. Fifteen gourmet food trucks serve a wide range of bites, and live performances from Jenny Barnes, The Full 9, and Captains of Leisure keep the music going throughout the event. A dedicated garden pours an array of drinks, including Lone Eagle Brewing selections like Flemington Fog, Station Haus Lager, Sunshine Honey Blonde, and Plucky Sour, plus Señor Sangria in red and white, regular and strawberry margaritas and daiquiris, and strawberry vodka lemonade. Kids can dive into activities such as pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, sand art, inflatables, a bungee trampoline, the Dixie Twister and Toxic Meltdown attractions, mini golf, knockerball, and more. Explore the vendor village between sets, and bring a blanket or lawn chairs for a relaxed day with family and friends. Admission is $5 at the gate, and children under 5 are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring a canned or boxed nonperishable item to help support the local food pantry and families in need.

Local moms, families, businesses, community organizations, and family-focused providers come together at JP Case Middle School in Flemington for the Annual Family Resource Fair. This free, family-friendly event highlights community connections and practical support, featuring activities for kids, giveaways, face painting, fairy hair, an ice cream truck, and more. It offers a welcoming space to meet other local families and explore helpful resources in one convenient location. Vendor and sponsor opportunities are available to help connect families with essential services while also increasing visibility for participating organizations. All sponsorship proceeds are reinvested in the community through maternal wellness programs, family resources, and grants.

Celebrate automotive culture at a free community car show where all makes, years, and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome. Featured marques include GTO, Firebird, and Pontiac. Car owners and spectators can look forward to door prizes. Live music will be performed by The Big Horse Band and Distant Memory. Families will find kids activities including balloon sculptures from The Magic of Conrad and face painting. Registration is available on site, with optional pre-registration. Co-sponsors are Wright & Ford Funeral Services and Max Fitness of Flemington.

A complimentary 14-day trial for children ages 4 and up introduces a martial arts program to families in Lodi and nearby communities. The trial includes access to multiple classes each week with a flexible schedule, guided by instruction that emphasizes discipline, self-defence, and solid technique. Children train in a friendly, supportive setting that builds confidence, focus, and overall fitness. All experience levels are welcome, and everything needed for the trial is provided. Space is limited to 12 participants, and siblings are encouraged.