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NJ Radar New Jersey moves FAST. Blink and you’ll miss the next big event, hidden gem, or legendary local spot. That’s where NJ Radar comes in.

We’re your go-to guide for food, music, festivals, locals, scenic escapes, and all things NJ

05/24/2026

Fulper flea is FINALLY coming back to flemington, new jersey 👀

We’ve all been waiting for this one 😭

After the turnout from the first market, Fulper Flea is returning on June 6 from 9AM–5PM and this time it’s looking even better!

Expect:

🧣 vintage scarves + accessories
💍 jewelry + antiques
👕 vintage clothing
🎨 handmade goods + local vendors

Basically the kind of New Jersey flea market where you walk in saying “I’m just browsing” and leave with a whole new personality.

And if you’re participating in the NJ Book Crawl, this is the PERFECT stop before or after because Flemington is slowly turning into one of the coolest small towns to spend the day in.

If you’ve been looking for:

✨ things to do in Flemington NJ
✨ vintage markets in New Jersey
✨ NJ flea markets + handmade vendors
✨ weekend events in NJ

Keep Fulper Flea on your radar 📡

📅 June 6
⏰ 9AM–5PM
📍 Fulper Rd. Flemington, New Jersey

You know what I love more than a film festival? One that has guest speakers 🔥The Boricua Film Festival in New Jersey is ...
05/23/2026

You know what I love more than a film festival? One that has guest speakers 🔥

The Boricua Film Festival in New Jersey is bringing together filmmakers, creatives, storytellers, and speakers who are talking about culture, identity, history, community, and the real experiences behind the work.

That’s what makes this feel bigger than just a screening.

These are the kinds of events where you leave inspired, emotional, and suddenly wanting to create something yourself 😭

If you’ve been looking for:

🎬 film festivals in New Jersey
🇵🇷 Puerto Rican cultural events in NJ
🎤 creative speakers + artist panels
🎨 community events celebrating Boricua culture
✨ things to do in NJ that actually feel meaningful

keep the Boricua Film Festival on your radar.

Because representation is one thing.
Actually hearing people tell their stories in person? Different feeling entirely.

📅 June 6

⏰ 1-9 PM

📍Williams Center | Rutherford, NJ

05/22/2026

Hidden gem food truck in New Jersey that deserves ALL the love 💛💙❤️

We found a Colombian hot dog truck in NJ and these might be some of the craziest hot dogs we’ve had all year 🤪

One bite and you’ll immediately stop talking cause you’re too busy enjoying it

This is exactly why we love spotlighting small food businesses in New Jersey, because some of the best food in the state is sitting in random parking lots and side streets instead of giant restaurants.

And if you know Colombian hot dogs, then you already know this isn’t your average hot dog situation.

They’re super sized and topped with as many toppings you can think of (yes, even quail eggs)

If you’ve been looking for:

✨ hidden gem food spots in NJ
✨ Colombian food in New Jersey
✨ food trucks in NJ
✨ late night eats + street food in NJ

Keep this one on your radar 📡

Puerto Rican stories deserve big screens. Period 💅🏻On June 6, the Boricua Film Festival is taking over the Williams Cent...
05/20/2026

Puerto Rican stories deserve big screens.
Period 💅🏻

On June 6, the Boricua Film Festival is taking over the Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ with 20+ films, live performances, poetry, music, conversations, and community all packed into one full-day experience 🎬

We NEED more spaces like this.

What started as a grassroots movement through the Boricua Community Building Center has grown into a powerful cultural event centered around preserving Puerto Rican history, art, identity, and storytelling right here in New Jersey.

Expect:

🎞 Award-winning Puerto Rican films
💃 Bomba y Plena workshop + live performances
🎤 Poetry + open mic
🗣 Filmmaker Q&As + community discussions
✨ Artists, educators, activists, and local leaders all in one space

There’s something really special about watching people tell their own stories in a room full of people who understand them.

🗓 June 6
🕐 1 PM – 9 PM
📍 Williams Center | Rutherford, NJ

If you’ve been looking for meaningful things to do in New Jersey that go beyond just “something to do”, this is one of them.

Follow for
tickets + updates 🎟

Check out everyone involved in the comments!

05/19/2026

New Jersey really has something going on every weekend, you just have to know where to look 👀

This roundup is packed with more activity-based events in NJ, the kind of stuff that actually gets you out of the house instead of doom scrolling all night 😭

We’re talking:
🎨 art events + creative workshops
🛍 markets + local pop-ups
🎶 live music + nightlife events
🎥 movie nights + community meetups
✨ random NJ events you’d never find otherwise

This is still only scratching the surface of what’s happening around New Jersey this week.

So if you know about ANY cool NJ events drop them below so more people can find them 🌈

We post daily events happening all over New Jersey on our website + talk about them on our socials

🔗 links are in our bio

05/18/2026

North Jersey got PLANS this weekend 👀

This week we focused a little more on activity-based events in North Jersey instead of food spots, so if you’ve been looking for:

🎨 art events in NJ
🛍 markets + pop-ups
🎶 live music + nightlife
📚 book events + creative workshops
✨ things to actually DO in New Jersey

we got you 💅🏻

But now we need YOUR help because we KNOW there are more food events happening across North Jersey this weekend.

So if you know about:

🍔 food festivals in NJ
🌮 pop-ups + foodie events
🥖 bakery markets
🍦 dessert spots doing specials
🍜 literally anything delicious

drop them below so more people can find them 👀

We post daily North Jersey events, local happenings, markets, live music, and hidden gems all over New Jersey on our website

💙 link is in our bio 💙

05/16/2026

$25 to fill an entire bag with thrift finds in new jersey!?!?

yeah people are about to lose their minds 😭

Unleashed Thrift in Nutley, New Jersey is doing a fill-a-bag thrift event where you can stuff a giant bag with as much as you can fit inside for $25.

And listen, we’re not saying you SHOULD strategically stretch the bag a little bit, but we’re also not saying you shouldn’t 👀

Everything outside the shop will be up for grabs, so if you’ve been looking for:
🛍 thrift events in NJ
👕 vintage shopping in North Jersey
💸 affordable thrift finds in New Jersey
✨ things to do in Nutley NJ

this is the kind of event you pull up EARLY for.

📅 May 30
⏰ 11AM–5PM
📍 Unleashed Thrift | Nutley, NJ


Good luck to the people trying to carry their bags back to the car 😭

05/13/2026

35mm cult classic movie WITH vendors AND drag queens Rahway, New Jersey!?!? 😮‍💨

UCPAC is showing Pink Flamingos in 35mm on May 21, but this is WAY more than just a movie screening.

They’re turning it into a full NJ nightlife + market event with:

💋 drag performances
🛍 local vendors + shopping
🎞 a rare 35mm screening experience
🎶 a radio broadcast by yours truly

If you’re pulling up for the film, the performances, the market, or just the chaos of it all, this is one of those Rahway NJ events that’s gonna attract a very specific (and very fun) crowd.

If you’ve been looking for:

✨ things to do in Rahway NJ
✨ alternative nightlife events in NJ
✨ drag shows in New Jersey
✨ movie events + vendor markets in NJ
✨ weird and unique NJ events

Put this one on your radar.

📽️ UCPAC |
📅 May 21 | doors: 6 PM
📍 Rahway, New Jersey

👑

05/13/2026

Central & south jersey have plans too 👀

If you’ve been searching for things to do in Central Jersey or South Jersey, there’s WAY more happening than people realize.

🎶 live music events
🛍 local markets, flea markets, and vendor pop-ups
🍔 food festivals + NJ foodie events
🎨 art shows, workshops, and creative spaces
🌙 nightlife events, raves, and community gatherings

Every weekend there are dozens of New Jersey events happening across the state and most people completely miss them because they don’t know where to look.

If you’re constantly searching for:
✨ Central Jersey events this weekend
✨ South Jersey events this weekend
✨ things to do in NJ today
✨ local events near me in New Jersey
✨ NJ festivals, markets, and nightlife

we post daily events on our website AND break them down on our radio show / YouTube.

👉 both links are in our bio

So before you say “nothing happens in Jersey”, check NJ Radar first 😭

💙 ALL EVENT ORGANIZERS MENTIONED ARE TAGGED 💙

05/12/2026

North jersey has plans this weekend 👀

If you’ve been searching for things to do in North Jersey, this is your sign to actually leave the house.

There are so many North Jersey events happening right now and most people don’t even know about half of them.

🎶 live music events in North Jersey
🛍 local markets + vendor pop-ups
🍔 food festivals + NJ foodie events
🎨 art shows + creative workshops
📚 book events + community meetups
🌙 nightlife, raves, and late-night events

If you’re looking for something lowkey, chaotic, artsy, family-friendly, or food-focused, there’s genuinely something happening every weekend in New Jersey.

If you’re constantly searching for:
✨ North Jersey events this weekend
✨ things to do in NJ today
✨ local events near me in New Jersey
✨ NJ markets, festivals, and nightlife

we post daily events on our website AND talk about them on our radio show / YouTube.

👉 both links are in our bio

So next time someone says “there’s nothing to do in NJ”, send them here 😭

05/09/2026

Not every local business in New Jersey starts from a business plan.

sometimes it starts from someone trying to feel better.

We met a NJ maker whose chronic illness journey pushed her toward herbal products, alternative wellness, and creating things with intention instead of just following what everyone else was doing.

That’s the kind of story we believe should be on people’s radars

there’s something really beautiful about people building lives around healing, creativity, community, and survival

Especially here in New Jersey where so many artists, herbalists, creators, and small business owners are quietly creating incredible things behind the scenes.

this is why we love supporting local businesses in NJ. there are real people and real stories behind every table, studio, pop-up, and handmade product.

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