Free events in Fort Lee, NJ

Browse vendors on Wednesdays, with Saturday dates also available. A full vendors' schedule is available so you can see who will be there on each day.

Enjoy a no-cost weekly running meetup in Hoboken that covers about three miles and welcomes every pace. The focus is less on speed and more on showing up, moving together, and building consistent habits. After the run, the group heads to Firm AF for Cut the Core, a Pilates-based session centered on abs and stability, which requires a separate booking. Start with the run, continue with the workout.

Angel Elektra and Shay D'Pines light up the stage at Yonkers Brewing Co. with a high-energy drag night packed with glamour and standout performances. This single-evening showcase brings big personality to the brewery and restaurant’s stage. Admission is free with no cover charge.

Set in Lincoln Park, the Rutherford farmers market brings vendors together on a recurring schedule. A complete list of vendor schedules is available online.

Enjoy pool time with music. There is no charge to participate, though regular entry and parking policies still apply. Open to Westchester County residents only. This activity is weather dependent, and the schedule may change.

Enjoy a free-admission barbecue celebration at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, featuring BBQ from local food trucks and restaurants along with live racing. Vendors can enter a cook-off offering $2,500 in total prizes, with $500 awards for brisket, chicken, pulled pork, ribs, and a people’s choice category. Each entrant must prepare six samples for the judges, and winners will be announced during the event. Participation is open to area food trucks and restaurants, and a $100 entry fee is required. For registration or more information, email Raryan@playmeadowlands.com.

Lend a hand at Carlstadt Community Garden by tending the butterfly garden spaces while earning community service credit. Adults and high school students are welcome, and student participants will receive a letter that verifies their hours. Please bring your own gardening gloves and tools. This activity depends on the weather, and registration is required. For questions, call 201-438-8866.