SLIDE, SKI & SKATE Experience a world of entertainment at American Dream , a massive complex in East Rutherford offering everything from an indoor ski slope and water park to a retro roller rink and luxury shopping. CATCH A GAME Catch thrilling sporting events and world-class concerts year-round at MetLife Stadium ( also New York New Jersey Stadium) , home to the New York Giants and Jets and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™. CYCLE THE SCENE Calling all cyclists and photo-graphers! Enjoy a ride along Hudson Bike Loop in Weehawken, a picturesque pathway with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River. DIVE DEEPER Catch an Event GATEWAY REGION SPONSORED CONTENT WALNUT STREET FAIR May 3 Montclair experiencemontclair.org This fair features live music, a family zone and over 250 vendors and food trucks with fun finds for everyone. HAMBLETONIAN DAY August 8 Meadowlands Racetrack, East Rutherford hambletonian.com This is harness racing’s grandest day, with millions in horse racing stakes, live music and fun for all! MONTCLAIR PRIDE June 13 Montclair outmontclair.org A jam-packed day of performances, vendors and more celebrating all things Pride. MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL JAMBOREE August 15 Montclair montclairjazzfestival.org Downtown Montclair comes alive with the sounds of jazz played by talented musicians from far and wide. 4TH OF JULY PARADE July 4 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair experiencemontclair.org The parade follows a 1.6-mile route starting on Bloomfield Avenue, ending at Edgemont Park. Enjoy food trucks, music and games. MONTCLAIR FILM FESTIVAL October 16-25 Montclair montclairfilm.org Ten days of independent and international cinema showcasing feature films, documentaries, shorts and star-studded panels. 42 2026 New Jersey Travel Guide FROM TOP: NYNJ STADIUM; BIG SNOW AMERICAN DREAM
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