Best Things to Do in New Brunswick – Events & Attractions

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Discover the best things to do in New Brunswick, NJ!

From visiting the Rutgers University campus to immersing yourself in theater and culture to top-rated family-friendly attractions, this list covers New Brunswick’s best events, festivals, restaurants, and outdoor activities, including outdoor street fairs, hanging at The Yard, and dining along Easton Avenue or George Street.

🔹 Top Attractions – Rutgers University campus, Downtown New Brunswick, George Street Playhouse, State Theatre New Jersey, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Zimmerli Art Museum, nearby Rutgers Gardens (North Brunswick), The Heldrich, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, American Hungarian Foundation
🔹 Outdoor Adventures – The downtown, parks and gardens, street fairs, Rutgers
🔹 Upcoming Events – Seasonal festivals (Rutgers Day, Ag Field Day, New Jersey Folk Festival, street fairs, vendor fairs), concerts, family-friendly activities

Whether you’re searching for “things to do in New Brunswick this weekend,” kid-friendly activities or seasonal events, we’ve got you covered. Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and plan your perfect New Brunswick adventure!

Best Things to Do in New Brunswick

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New Brunswick Calendar of Events

NJ Events Calendar

  • New Brunswick’s Winter Wonderland for the Holidays

    New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ, United States

    This holiday season will be filled with multiple activities celebrating the holidays, creating a Winter Wonderland of festivities in New Brunswick. Activities include: NEW BRUNSWICK'S ANNUAL WINTER COAT DRIVE - NOV. 3RD […]

  • Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert

    State Theatre New Jersey 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

    Celebrating 30 years in North America, Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert returns to New Brunswick for its anniversary season. At the heart of Salute to Vienna is the richly […]

    $55 – $158
  • Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!

    Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!

    State Theatre New Jersey 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

    Terrapin Station Entertainment and TEG Life Like Touring, in association with Universal Destinations and Experiences, present Gabby's Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart, a brand-new stage show inspired by the magical […]

    $45 – $204
  • Be Like Blippi Tour

    State Theatre New Jersey 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

    Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment are launching the Be Like Blippi Tour, a brand-new live experience designed for children ages 2–7. This all-new show brings Blippi and his best […]

  • Compagnie Hervé KOUBI

    Combining contemporary and urban dance movements, capoeira, and martial arts with powerful imagery and inspired choreography, the dancers from France, Algeria and beyond defy gravity. Inspired by Algerian author Yasmina […]

  • New Jersey Symphony: Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Concert

    State Theatre New Jersey 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

    Watch the movie as it's projected onto a large screen on the stage as the score is performed live by the New Jersey Symphony.

    $35 – $110
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