{"id":225345,"date":"2026-05-01T01:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T01:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/?p=225345"},"modified":"2026-05-01T11:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T11:09:13","slug":"things-to-do-may-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/things-to-do-may-new-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate New Jersey Bucket List for May 2026: Events + Local Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/things-to-do-may-new-jersey-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"things to do may new jersey\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/things-to-do-may-new-jersey-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/things-to-do-may-new-jersey-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/things-to-do-may-new-jersey.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/things-to-do-may-new-jersey-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/things-to-do-may-new-jersey-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">spring<\/div><p>In New Jersey, May means a few things. Garden blooms are at their peak, the Jersey Shore is gearing up for the summer, and the weather is nice enough to engage in the state&#8217;s many outdoor activities. With the opening of local favorites like Pier 13 and ongoing tours for our favorite spring-friendly spots, there are so many things to do. So, we at <em>The Local Girl<\/em> have created your ultimate guide to May fun in Hoboken, Montclair, Bergen County, at the Jersey Shore, and throughout New Jersey. <strong>Keep reading for a bucket list of things to do in New Jersey this May 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-226271 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/things-to-do-may-new-jersey.png\" alt=\"May Bucket List NJ\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\"><\/p>\n<h3>Your May 2026 Bucket List<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>celebrate <em>Mother\u2019s Day<\/em> with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/mothers-day-activites-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">activities guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li>visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/pier-13-hoboken-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Pier 13<\/em><\/a> and grab a drink<\/li>\n<li>embrace the spring spirit with a floral arranging workshop at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/floral-arrangement-hoboken-jersey-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Bloomie<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>participate in tastings at the <a href=\"https:\/\/njwinefoodfest.com\/\"><em>New Jersey Wine + Food Festival<\/em><\/a> from 5\/1 &#8211; 5\/3<\/li>\n<li>check out <em>The Columns\u2019<\/em> opening for the summer on 5\/1<\/li>\n<li>try a blooms-themed painting workshop at <em>Pinot\u2019s Palette<\/em><\/li>\n<li>grab a book at the <em>Jersey Art + Book Fair<\/em> from 5\/1 &#8211; 5\/3<\/li>\n<li>participate in one of New Jersey\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/town-wide-yardsales-new-jersey-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> town-wide yard sales<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ride along at Oceanport\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikesignup.com\/Race\/NJ\/Oceanport\/BikesandBeersMonmouthCounty\"><em>Bike Ride + Beer Festival<\/em> <\/a>on 5\/2<\/li>\n<li>try one of Jersey&#8217;s many <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/food-drink\/multi-concept-coffee-shops-new-jersey\/\">multi-concept coffee shops<\/a><\/li>\n<li>buy fishing gear at the <a href=\"https:\/\/berkeleystriperclub.org\/fishermans-flea-market\"><em>31st Annual Fisherman\u2019s Flea Market<\/em><\/a> on 5\/2<\/li>\n<li>attend a watch party for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/kentucky-derby-events-hoboken-jersey-city-new-jersey-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>2026 Kentucky Derby<\/em><\/a> on 5\/2<\/li>\n<li>stay refreshed with a sip at your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/juice-smoothie-shops-hoboken-jersey-city\/\">local smoothie shop<\/a><\/li>\n<li>spot local wildlife at <em>Verona Park<\/em><\/li>\n<li>visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/oceancityvacation.com\/events-calendar\/spring-block-party-5\/\"><em>Ocean City Spring Block Party<\/em><\/a> on 5\/2<\/li>\n<li>support small at your local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/north-jersey-farmers-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">farmers\u2019 market<\/a><\/li>\n<li>attend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/montclair-literary-festival-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Montclair Literary Festival<\/em><\/a> from 5\/2 &#8211; 5\/11<\/li>\n<li>paint May-themed art at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/jersey-city-art-school-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Jersey City Art School<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>celebrate Mom at the <a href=\"https:\/\/themonmouthmoms.com\/2026\/04\/12\/the-monmouth-moms-2026-spring-festival-sunday-may-3rd\/\"><em>Monmouth Moms\u2019 Spring Festival<\/em><\/a> on 5\/3<\/li>\n<li>find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/best-picnic-spots-montclair-essex-county\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">picnic spot<\/a> and enjoy the warm weather<\/li>\n<li>see live music performances at Jersey City\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/jcdowntown.org\/event\/groove-on-grove\/\"><em>Groove on Grove<\/em><\/a> on 5\/6<\/li>\n<li>explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/south-mountain-reservation-fairy-trail-millburn-nj\/\">fairy trail<\/a> at South Mountain Reservation&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>enjoy live music at <em>Parker House<\/em>,&nbsp;opening on 5\/8<\/li>\n<li>see blooms at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/presby-iris-gardens-montclair-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Presby Iris Gardens<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>celebrate spring at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maplewoodartsandculture.org\/eventcalendar-clone-1689720670007-93piY\/holi-festival-2026\"><em>HoliFestNJ<\/em> <\/a>on 5\/9<\/li>\n<li>try a pilates course at <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-fitness-studios-ramsey-nj-rebel-core\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Rebel Core<\/em><\/a> in Ramsey<\/li>\n<li>enjoy a street treat with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/ice-cream-trucks-hoboken-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ice cream truck<\/a> visit<\/li>\n<li>see local Cape May artists at the <a href=\"https:\/\/hcsv.org\/jerseycapeseaglassandcoastalartsfestival.php\"><em>Sea Glass + Coastal Arts Festival<\/em><\/a> from 5\/9 &#8211; 5\/10<\/li>\n<li>explore nature on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/best-hiking-trails-montclair-essex-county\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hiking trail<\/a> in the North Jersey area<\/li>\n<li>shop at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asburyparkbazaar.com\/spring-bazaar-2026\"><em>Asbury Park Spring Bazaar<\/em><\/a> from 5\/9 &#8211; 5\/10<\/li>\n<li>see a free live performance at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/montclair-porchfest-nj-2026\/\"><em>Montclair PorchFest<\/em><\/a> on 5\/16<\/li>\n<li>check out the Secret Garden Cafe at <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/fresh-fancy-farms-secret-garden-cafe-new-milford-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Fresh + Fancy Farms<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>go for a ride on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/honorable-william-wall-jersey-city-nj\/\">Jersey City&#8217;s floating clubhouse<\/a>, which opens 5\/16<\/li>\n<li>enjoy eats at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmar.com\/resident\/calendar\/belmar-seafood-festival-2\"><em>Belmar Seafood Festiva<\/em>l<\/a> from 5\/15 &#8211; 5\/17<\/li>\n<li>take a cocktail-making class at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/hoboken-bar-uptown-little-bar-halifax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Little Bar<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>stroll local vendors + artisans at <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/spring-arts-music-festival-hoboken-nj-2026\/\">Hoboken&#8217;s Arts + Music Festival<\/a> <\/em>on 5\/17<\/li>\n<li>take a stroll at one of <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/walking-trails-bergen-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bergen County\u2019s many parks + trails<\/a><\/li>\n<li>try a Glowga workshop at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/asana-soul-hoboken-infrared\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Asana Soul Practice<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>walk through the flowers of <em>New Jersey Botanical Garden<\/em><\/li>\n<li>head DTS for Memorial Day Weekend (hi <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/\">@thejerseyshoregirl_<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>visit Keyport and attend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/keyport-waterfront-park\/keyports-stars-stripes-food-truck-music-festival\/1516411237154585\/\"><em>Stars + Stripes Food Truck Festival<\/em><\/a> on 5\/23<\/li>\n<li>wander through one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/best-new-jersey-public-gardens-spring-summer\/\">New Jersey&#8217;s most beautiful gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<li>attend JCFPL\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/jersey-city-library-rave-may-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Rave at the Library<\/em><\/a> event on 5\/23<\/li>\n<li>try mountain biking at <em>Mountain Creek<\/em> in Vernon Township<\/li>\n<li>embrace your inner foodie at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouthpark.com\/event\/17587\/2026-05-23\/\"><em>Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival<\/em><\/a> from 5\/23 &#8211; 5\/25<\/li>\n<li>enjoy a day out with your little one at one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/best-playgrounds-hoboken-jersey-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hudson County\u2019s many playgrounds<\/a><\/li>\n<li>check out local crafts at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandsnj.com\/Special_Events\/Craft_Show\/Craft_Show.shtml\"><em>Seaport Craft Show<\/em><\/a> on 5\/24<\/li>\n<li>join a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/hoboken-jersey-city-running-clubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">running club<\/a><\/li>\n<li>see the giant sculptures + giants at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/hamilton-nj-grounds-for-sculpture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Grounds for Sculpture<\/em><\/a> in Hamilton Township<\/li>\n<li>do a <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/korean-beauty-stores-bergen-county-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">K-beauty shopping crawl<\/a> in Bergen County<\/li>\n<li>hit the boardwalk and view the <em>Soar + Shore Airshow<\/em> from 5\/29 &#8211; 5\/31<\/li>\n<li>attend a sports game at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/things-to-do-montclair-state-university-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Montclair State University<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>attend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/jersey-city-jazz-festival-may-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Jersey City Jazz Festival<\/em><\/a> from 5\/29 &#8211; 5\/31<\/li>\n<li>see traditional Greek dances at the <em>Tenafy Greek Festival<\/em> from 5\/30 &#8211; 6\/1<\/li>\n<li>try a free class at <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/best-fitness-studios-montclair-nj-pilates-addiction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pilates Addiction Montclair<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li>light up lanterns at the <em>Montclair Lantern Festival<\/em> on 5\/30<\/li>\n<li>have a group embroidery sesh at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/embroidery-studio-hoboken-nj-cantu-custom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Cantu Custom Embroidery<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>find a <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/trinket-boxes-new-jersey\/\">trinket trade box<\/a> in your community<\/li>\n<li>shop the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/vintage-crawl-montclair-nj-flea-2026\/\">Montclair Flea Vintage Crawl<\/a> on 5\/30 &#8211; 5\/31<\/li>\n<li>go shopping at the <em>Ocean Grove Spring Market<\/em> on 5\/30<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/news\/beach-badge-prices-2026-jersey-shore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Summer Season Jersey Shore Beach Badge Prices Revealed<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thenewjerseygirl_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@newjerseygirl_<\/a> on Instagram + TikTok for the latest updates on Hoboken, Montclair, Bergen County, and more, sign up for our weekly newsletter here that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our events calendar, which has over 100+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"categories\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/events\/\">Events<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>springIn New Jersey, May means a few things. 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