Parisa Burton 
It’s that time of year again: out with the + and in with the new. As spring settles in, many households are tackling seasonal cleaning projects. In keeping with this tradition, many New Jersey towns host town-wide yard sales, giving residents a chance to clear out unwanted items and discover secondhand treasures. Read on for a full list of town-wide yard sales, gate sales, and community sales happening across New Jersey in the coming months for 2026.
Bergen County
Town-Wide Garage Sale | Lodi Borough
April 18-19th | 9AM-6PM
The town-wide garage sale requires a permit to participate, with a $10 fee per permit and a deadline for requests prior to the event. A rain date is scheduled for April 25-26th + all approved permits will automatically transfer. The deadline for requesting town-wide permits is April 15th.
Town-Wide Garage Sale | Fair Lawn
May 16-17th | 8AM-3PM
Proceeds from the registration of this sale are donated to the Fair Lawn Food Pantry, supporting local families in need while encouraging residents to declutter, connect with neighbors, and shop sustainably. A minimum $5 per-day donation is required to participate.
Spring Town-Wide Garage Sale | Oakland
May 2nd, 2026 | 8:45AM
This sale is hosted by the Oakland Newcomers and Neighbors Club and takes place May 2nd (rain or shine). Registration is $20 and closes April 25. Maps of participating homes will be available at 8:45AM the day of at the Oakland Public Library, and registered participants will receive instructions for lawn sign pickup by email.
Burlington County
Township Spring Yard Sale | Palmyra Borough
May 30th| 8AM-3PM
Residents can participate in a borough-wide yard sale featuring a treasure map of registered locations to help shoppers explore participating homes + businesses. Registration by May 26 is required to be included, with bulk cleanup options available alongside the event. There is no registration fee to participate.
Township Fall Yard Sale | Palmyra Borough
Sept 12th | Time TBA
This fall town-wide yard sale is the second annual event for Palmyra Borough. Registration is required to be included on a map of participating addresses. More information will be available for fall as it approaches.
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Camden County
Town-Wide Yard Spring Sale | Haddon Heights Library
April 25th | 10AM-2PM
The Haddon Heights Library sponsors two yard sales each year. This spring sale allows residents to register for $10, with proceeds supporting the local library. Participants are included on a published map + receive official signage, helping shoppers easily locate sales across the area.
Town-Wide Yard Fall Sale | Haddon Heights Library
Oct 10th | Time TBA
This second town-wide yard sale is a library-sponsored event that helps raise funds for the local library while allowing residents to declutter + shop for secondhand finds. Registration includes a $10 fee and provides inclusion on an official map, yard signs, and advertising, with a published list of participating homes available prior to the sale.
Essex County
Town-Wide Yard Sale | Glenridge
Date TBA
Last year’s event, hosted by the Friends of the Glen Ridge Library included over 75 participating homes and an interactive map to help shoppers navigate. This sale is expected to return late September, with details to be announced.
Town-Wide Yard Sale | Montclair
May 24th
Montclair has held three town-wide yard sales in the past, benefiting the Human Needs Food Pantry, and includes interactive shopping maps. This year’s sale will take place Sunday, May 24th across town in residents’ driveways, backyards, or garages. To have your address included in the map, register here.
Montclair township requires a permit in order to conduct a sale, which must be obtained prior to the event. You can apply online here OR in person at the clerk’s office at 205 Claremont Avenue. For more info, you can reach out to [email protected].
Town-Wide Yard Sale | Cedar Grove
Date TBA
Last year, Cedar Grove hosted its town-wide yard sale in early September, with residents participating between 9AM-3PM. The event did not require a permit, though registration was required to be included on the virtual map shared with shoppers. This sale is expected to return, with details TBA.
Town-Wide Yard Sale | Nutley
Date TBA
Nutley has hosted community-wide yard sales in past years featuring participating homes across the township with shared listings for shoppers. The event will likely return in 2026, with details to be announced.
Hudson County
Earth Day Citywide Gate Sale | Hoboken
April 18th | 9AM-2PM
Residents are invited to shop, sell, and support sustainability through a community yard sale event that helps give gently used items a second life. Participants can host at home or reserve a designated space at Church Square Park, with an online map helping shoppers explore all participating locations. Seller registration is now closed but the event is open to all.
Town-Wide Yard + Sidewalk Sale | Kearny
May 2-3rd | 9AM-5PM
Registration is open until April 30th for residents only. There is no fee to participate. Once registered, homes will be added to an official Google map and included in local promotion to help shoppers find participating sales.
Middlesex County
Town-Wide Garage Sale | Metuchen
April 25th | 9AM-4PM
This town-wide garage sale is a one-day community event that benefits the Friends of the Metuchen Library, a nonprofit supporting library programming and acquisitions. Participants receive a permit and directory of sales, with an online map provided prior to the event to help shoppers plan their visits. The rain date is April 26th.
Monmouth County
Town-Wide Yard Sale | Freehold
May 9-10th | 9AM-3PM
This borough-wide yard sale takes place Saturday, May 9 from 9AM to 3PM (rain date May 10), with sales happening throughout Freehold Borough. While registration is now closed, participants will have their homes featured on a shopper map highlighting locations and items for sale, helping attract visitors from across the area, while no permit is required to participate.
Town-Wide Garage Sale | Hazlet
April 18th | 9AM-4PM
This spring garage sale invites residents to host neighborhood sales and shoppers to explore a live interactive map to plan their route and discover items across participating locations. Sellers can still register, while visitors are encouraged to browse + enjoy the event safely. The rain date for this sale is April 19th.
Town-Wide Yard Sale | Highlands
May 2 +/or 3rd | 8AM-2PM
This two-day town-wide yard sale invites residents to declutter, shop, and connect with neighbors while reducing waste. Participation is free, with registration required for those who want their address included on the official map.
Town-Wide Yard Sale | Middletown
May 16-17th | 8:30AM-4PM
Residents can participate in this garage sale for a $5 seller fee for inclusion on an official map listing and promotional webpage. Shopping is free. Registered sellers receive a lawn sign , can choose one or both days to participate, and are featured on updated online maps and neighborhood PDFs.
Morris County
Town-Wide Yard Sale | The Chathams & Madison
May 2nd | 9AM-2PM
This community yard sale takes place Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date May 3), bringing residents across Chatham Township, Chatham Borough, and Madison together for a day of secondhand shopping. Participants can be featured on a shared map with a $10 tax-deductible donation benefiting the Great Swamp Watershed Association, with permit fees waived for the event.
Community-Wide Garage Sale | Randolph
April 18-19th | 9AM-4PM
Residents are invited to take part in a community garage sale weekend to declutter, shop, and give unwanted items a second life. A list of participating homes will be published April 13th on the township website for shoppers to plan their visits. The event will occur rain or shine.
Tri-Town Yard Sale | Chatham
May 2nd | 9AM-2PM
The Tri-Town Yard Sale invites shoppers to get out + browse a variety of secondhand finds while supporting sustainable shopping. An online map and itemized list by location help visitors will be made available as the date approaches.
Town-Wide Yard Sale | Florham Park
May 9th (9AM–5PM) + May 10 (12–3PM)
Taking place over Mother’s Day weekend, this sale urges residents to shop + sell across participating homes while enjoying a full weekend of spring events. A local garden club plant sale will also be held alongside the event, adding to the community-focused shopping experience. Registration is open until May 4th.
Annual Garage Sale | Morris Township
May 16-17th | 9AM-4PM
This town-wide garage sale is set for Saturday and Sunday, May 16–17, from 9AM o 4 PM, giving residents the perfect chance to declutter or hunt for hidden treasures. Residents of Morris Township can register by May 14 at 4 p.m. to have their address included on the official list. Participation can be for one or both days, but early registration is encouraged to secure a spot.
Town-Wide Garage Sale | Roxbury
June 27-28 | TBA
Registration details for the town-wide garage sale will be released in May ahead of the annual community event.
Passaic County
City-Wide Garage Sale | Clifton
June 6th-7th | 9AM-6PM
This citywide garage sale runs Friday through Sunday, June 5–7, from 9AM to 6PM across Clifton, inviting residents to clear out their homes and connect with local bargain hunters. Registration must be completed in person by June 1, with a $25 fee that includes the required permit and supports the Clifton Heroes Parade Committee. Participating homes will be grouped by neighborhood on an official list shared online, with additional promotion through local media and social media.
Town-Wide Garage Sale | Wayne
April 17-19th | 9AM-6PM
This free, permit-waived event gives residents a chance to host yard sales + kick off spring cleaning. A virtual map of participating homes will be available online, with registration required by April 14th for those who want to be included.
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Great American Garage Sale | Hawthorne
April 25 | 9AM-3PM
This town-wide event invites residents to conduct sales at their home address, with a registration deadline of April 17th. There is no cost to participate but registration is required.
Somerset County
Atlantic Health Spring Rummage Sale | Far Hills
Atlantic Health is holding its biannual rummage sale on Friday, May 1st from 9:30AM–3:30PM and Sunday, May 3 from 12:30–3:30PM at the Far Hills Fairgrounds. The space spans two acres and features more than 25 departments, including clothing, furniture, toys, and records. All proceeds benefit Atlantic Health Visiting Nurse services.
4th Semi-Annual Town-Wide “Green” Spring Yard Sale | Bernards
April 11th | 9AM-3PM
Taking place at residents’ yards or garages, this sale invites participants to sell or donate lightly used goods to promote a more sustainable community. The sale will take place rain or shine + there is no cost to register your home.
Ocean County
Community Yard Sale | Pine Beach
April 25-26th | 9AM-3PM
This community spring yard sale is sponsored by the Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company + offers residents the chance to participate for a $20 registration fee that includes advertising, a mapped listing, and a yard sale permit.
Town-Wide Yard Sale | Stafford Township
May 2-3rd | 8AM-3PM
This yard sale invites residents to host sales + shop across participating neighborhoods, with addresses published online ahead of the event to help plan routes. Registration is required by April 17th to be included + no permit is necessary to participate.
Town-Wide Garage Sale | Lavallette
June 6-7th | 9AM-4PM
Participants host sales at their residences, with listings helping shoppers navigate all participating locations across the community. Registration is required for participation, with all registered addresses included in an official directory and Google Map available online, and at the Municipal Building ahead of the event. There is no permit required.
Community Yard Sale | Pine Beach
Sept 12-13th | 9AM-3PM
This event is the second annual yard sale sponsored by the Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company + offers residents the chance to participate for a registration fee that includes advertising, a mapped listing, and a yard sale permit. More information on this specific sale will be available closer to the date.
Union County
Town-Wide Yard Sale | Clark Township
Sept 19-20th | 9AM-3PM
The sale encourages safe participation + provides options for donating or disposing of unsold items afterward. There is no fee to participate but registration is required.
Warren County
Spring Town-Wide Yard Sale | Greenwich
June 6th | 8AM-4PM
Permits are required to participate in the town-wide yard sale and can be purchased in advance by mail or in person for a $5 fee. More information will be available closer to the event.
Resources for Finding Yard Sales in New Jersey
For those looking beyond town-wide events, several online tools and community platforms make it easy to track down yard sales and estate sales across New Jersey, often including photos, descriptions, and interactive maps.
Estate + Yard Sale Platforms
- EstateSales.net
- EstateSales.org
- YardSaleSearch.com
- YardSales.com
- YardSaleTreasureMap.com
- YardSales.net
- GarageSaleFinder.com
Social Media + Community Boards
- Facebook Marketplace: Best for browsing individual, location-based listings that often include photos, address, and pricing.
- Facebook Groups: Residents share upcoming neighborhood sales and real-time updates. These groups are helpful in finding under the radar sales before they’re advertised.
Creators to Follow
- @local.with.laura on Instagram + @lauraadelucia on TikTok shares a mix of estate sales, thrift stores, food spots, and hidden gems throughout North Jersey.
- @not.kate.winslet + @aschnides on TikTok shares thrifted finds content across New Jersey, and informational videos highlighting local thrift events, as well as upcoming garage + yard sales.
- @mrvintagenj on TikTok posts his thrifting adventures across the Garden State, including stores, rummage sales, and garage sales.
- @melappel shares upcoming estate sales, and thrift store reviews + recommendations in New Jersey.
- @thejerseygirlthrift on Instagram, founded by Larell Scardelli + Kelli Anne hosts seasonal pop-up clothing swaps and often document their thrifting finds around New Jersey.
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