Fireworks Festivities at Liberty State Park
Fireworks begin at 9 pm, but the park closes when the parking lots are full
Note: Get there early or plan to take public transportation
Fee: None
(201) 915-3440

Visitors are permitted to bring lawn chairs, umbrellas, pop-up tents (no larger than 10x10) and charcoal grills (no propane). Dogs must be on a leash, no generators, no alcohol. Regular park rules apply. Best place to view is from the Green Park, which is an 88-acre park within the park proper.

Independence Day Village Hikes
10 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Fee:  None; pre-registration required
Double Trouble State Park
732) 341-4098

4th of July Ice Cream Social
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee:  None
Grover Cleveland Birthplace State Historic Site
Sponsor:  Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association
(973) 226-0001
Note:  Partially ADA accessible

Independence Day Open House
Immediately Following the Haddonfield Fourth of July Parade
Fee:  None
Indian King Tavern Museum
(856) 429-6792
Sponsor:  Friends of the Indian King

Happy Birthday USA Kids Party
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee:  None
Belleplain State Forest, Nature/Interpretive Center
(609) 861-2404
Note:  Coloring contest, prizes and refreshments; ADA accessible

Observatory Open to the Public
8 to 10:30 p.m.
Fee:  None
Jenny Jump State Forest
(908) 459-4366
Sponsor:  The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, Inc.
Note:  Partially ADA Accessible

Long Pond Ironworks Museum And Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee:  None; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor:  Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note:  ADA accessible

Revolutionary War Flag Display in Honor of Flag Day
Fee:  None
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor:  Sons of the Revolution
Note:  ADA accessible

10th Annual Independence Day Celebration and Reading
1 to 4 p.m.; Reading of Declaration of Independence at 2:30 p.m.
Fee:  Park entrance fee
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park
(973) 962-2240
Sponsor:  North Jersey Highlands Historical Society
Note:  ADA accessible; a traditional dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence from the Manor’s front porch and other reenactments to celebrate the 233rd anniversary of American independence

A Sense of Local History at Stephens State Park
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee:  None
Stephens State Park
(908) 852-3790

Observatory Open to the Public
8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Fee:  None; donations welcome
Voorhees State Park
Paul Robinson Observatory
Sponsor:  New Jersey Astronomical Association
(908) 638-8500
Note:  Partially ADA accessible

Reading of the Declaration of Independence & Video – “Independence”
2 p.m.
Fee:  None
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center Museum
(609) 737-9303
Note:  ADA accessible

3-D Railroad Slide Show
1 p.m.
Fee:  None
Liberty State Park, CRRNJ Terminal Building
(201) 915-3412
Note:  ADA accessible

Long Pond Ironworks Museum And Visitor Center
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee:  None; donations welcome
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Sponsor:  Friends of Long Pond Ironworks
(973) 657-1688
Note:  ADA accessible

Revolutionary Days Lecture “Major-General Charles Lee: Traitor or Hero?”
2 p.m.
Fee:  None
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
(732) 462-9616
Sponsor:  Friends of Monmouth Battlefield
Note:  ADA accessible

Garden Tours
2 p.m.
Fee:  None
Ringwood State Park, New Jersey State Botanical Garden
Sponsor:  NJBG Skylands Association
(973) 962-9534
Note:  Steady rain cancels; please call for further information

Independence Day, 1776 Educational Hike
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee:  Park entrance fee; pre-registration required
Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot
(908) 236-6355 
Note:  Hike a short trail and learn about the signing of the Declaration of Independence

Dino Daze
1 to 4 p.m.
Fee:  None
Stephens State Park
(908) 852-3790

Observatory Open to the Public
2 to 5 p.m.
Fee:  None; donations welcome
Voorhees State Park
Paul Robinson Observatory
Sponsor:  New Jersey Astronomical Association
(908) 638-8500
Note:  Partially ADA accessible