The Ultimate South Jersey Summer Bucket List for Families

South Jersey comes alive in the Summer — and there’s no shortage of fun, affordable, and memory-making things to do with the whole crew. Whether you're chasing sunshine, sweet treats, or small-town charm, this bucket list has you covered.

Here’s your go-to summer guide for family fun in South Jersey:

🎡 1. Hit a Local Fair or Festival

• Gloucester County 4-H Fair (Mullica Hill – July)

• Peach Festival in Richwood

• Pitman Summer Craft Shows
  Enjoy rides, games, food trucks, and local vendors.

🛝 2. Cool Off at a Splash Pad or Spray Park

• Frank Donio Memorial Park (Hammonton)

• Knight Park Splash Pad (Collingswood)
  Free fun for younger kids, and great picnic spots nearby!

🏖️ 3. Take a Day Trip to the Shore

• Ocean City Boardwalk – kid-friendly and dry-town safe

• Sea Isle’s Tuesday Family Nights

• Cape May Zoo & Beach Combo Day
  Pro tip: Go early to beat the crowds and grab breakfast on the way.

🎥 4. Catch an Outdoor Movie Night

• Washington Lake Park (Sewell) – weekly summer flicks under the stars

• Deptford Mall Outdoor Movie Nights
  Bring your blankets, chairs, and bug spray!

🍦 5. Ice Cream Crawl Challenge

Try to hit 3 or more of these local favorites:

• The Custard Corral (Mantua)

• Creekside Creamery (Mullica Hill)

• Dippy’s Ice Cream (Pitman)

• Latteria (Glassboro – fresh Italian gelato)

🛍️ 6. Explore a Farmers Market

• Woodbury Farmers Market (Fridays)

• Collingswood Farmers Market (Saturdays)
  Get fresh produce, baked goods, flowers — and sometimes live music or pony rides!

🐾 7. Petting Zoos, Nature Walks & Outdoor Adventures

• Scotland Run Park – kayaking, nature center & trails

• Duffield’s Farm – wagon rides & fresh produce

• Red Bank Battlefield Park – history meets picnics & sunset views

🧺 8. Host a Backyard Movie or BBQ Night

Invite friends, string up lights, and keep it low-key.
(Pro tip: Let the kids pick the movie — but veto Frozen if you’ve seen it 42 times.)

🎆 9. Don’t Miss Fireworks Nights

• Deptford July 4th Festival

• Pitman’s Summer Fireworks (often around July 3rd)

• Glassboro Town Square Events

📸 10. Make Your Own Summer Memory Wall

Print photos throughout the summer and build a memory collage with your kids — hang it up by Labor Day and relive your adventures.

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