Free events in Wayne, NJ

Enjoy a four day county fair at Garret Mountain filled with carnival rides, fireworks, games for all ages, and plenty of food. Live music and other entertainment set the stage, with a beer garden, free health screenings, and community resources available throughout the event. Admission is free and parking is $5 per car. This annual Passaic County tradition is all about summertime memories with family and friends.

Mayor Pulkit Desai announces a new weekly community farmers market in Parsippany that highlights local farms and artisans. Shoppers can explore seasonal fruits and vegetables, breads and other baked treats, cheeses along with dairy and eggs, small-batch honey, jams and preserves, fresh flowers, plants and culinary herbs, handmade art and gifts, and a range of specialty food and drink. Offerings also include organic and heritage options. The market provides a friendly, family‑oriented setting to support area producers and discover something fresh each week.

Friday nights transform Envy Sports Club into an indoor poolside cinema, with the water kept above 80 degrees for comfortable viewing from the pool. A Swim Ticket is required, and the movie is included at no additional cost. Because of pool room capacity limits, every attendee, children and adults alike, must have a swim pass whether they plan to swim or not. Envy Sports Club members receive free admission. The featured film is announced by the preceding Tuesday.

Parsippany celebrates the opening of Bierman Autism Centers’ new site with a free community touch-a-truck style event packed with big vehicles to explore. The lot features fire engines, police vehicles, construction equipment and more. Kids can climb aboard, look around and give the horn a toot while meeting the people who operate them. Inside, guests can tour the new center, meet the local team and learn about the services available in Parsippany. There will be interactive activities and games for a wide range of abilities, plus snacks. The experience is free and sensory friendly, created with children on the autism spectrum ages 2 to 9 in mind, and everyone is welcome. A quiet area will be available throughout the event for anyone who needs a break. Spots are limited.

A weekly community luncheon hosted by St. John’s invites neighbors to relax over conversation, friendly company, and a free meal. Local community and faith groups prepare and serve the food as a heartfelt gift. Whether you want to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces, or simply enjoy a warm lunch, everyone is welcome at the table. Local groups and organizations are also invited to volunteer to host an upcoming luncheon.

Part of Arts in Oakland’s 2026 Summer Concert Series at Great Oak Park, this outdoor show features the Steve Leonard Band with Phunky Warlocks. Phunky Warlocks play jam rock favorites drawing on The Grateful Dead, Phish, Bob Dylan, and more. The series offers no-cost, all-ages performances at the community park, with free admission for everyone.

Super Smash Sunday offers a three hour pickleball session to round out the weekend. Club members with an active paid membership play free every week, while Basic or Guest participants pay $18.