Things to Do in May in New Jersey’s Heartland
The top things to do this May in New Jersey’s Heartland!
Summer is almost here! While you wait for the upcoming summer festivals in New Jersey’s Heartland, there are still plenty of events to get you through May!
Food Lovers:
“Dine on Landis”
Landis Avenue, Vineland
Monday, May 2 through Monday, May 15 | View Restaurant List
This event in downtown Vineland will feature over a dozen downtown Vineland restaurants that will offer a variety of lunch and dinner specials from May 2 through May 15. Try culturally diverse dishes from various ethnic cultures!
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations:
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Downtown Hammonton, Hammonton
Thursday, May 5 | 5pm to 9pm
Downtown Hammonton has created a new celebration for Cinco de Mayo! Award-winning restaurants, eateries, and food trucks will be offering some of the best Mexican food in the tri-state area!
Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
1849 Cooper St., Almonesson
Thursday, May 5 | 6pm to 9pm | $35
The United Way of Gloucester County invites you to its Cinco de Mayo fiesta! It’s a celebration that pays tribute to everyone who makes the community a better place. Stop by Auletto Caterers and sample the fun, food, cash bar, wine and whiskey pull, and selfie station!
Art & History Lovers:
World War II Exhibit
South Jersey Museum of American History
123 E. High Street, Glassboro
Now through Sunday, May 15 (Thursday to Sunday) | 1pm to 5pm | $3 and $4
Celebrate the lives and memories of our veterans and fallen heroes at the South Jersey Museum of American History. The exhibit features military as well as civilian paraphernalia.
Millville in May
WheatonArts
1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville
Sunday, May 1 through Tuesday, May 31 | 10am to 5pm
Free admission and 10% discount in the museum store for Millville residents!
”On the surface”—Student Art Exhibit
Salem Community College
Cettei Memorial Library, 460 Hollywood Ave., Carneys Point
Now through May 6
Visit the Michael S. Cettei Memorial Library to view art work by the Salem Community College’s students displayed on the walls.
Open House in Fenwick’s Colony
Salem County
Pittsgrove, NJ
Saturday, May 7 | 10am to 4pm | $5
The 2016 Open House Tour will be highlighting historic sites of southern Salem County, traveling the old colonial roads from Salem through Alloway Township to Upper Pittsgrove Township.
Eco Fair: Artful Living, Handmade and Homegrown
WheatonArts Village
1000 Village Dr., Millville
Saturday, May 7 | 10am to 5pm
This free “Community Open House” will showcase home grown native plants, herbs and berries, handmade items from New Jersey artists and craftspeople, wellness information and a variety of hands-on crafts and activities for families!
Beer Lovers:
Big Brew Day
Downtown Hammonton
Saturday, May 7 | 12pm to 5pm
Homebrewers unite in the first ever festival of its kind in Hammonton! Learn how to brew from the professionals.
Tap it Thursday
Tomfoolery Brewing
334 Washington St N, Unit 24, Hammonton
Every Thursday | 5pm-9pm
Tomfoolery’s way of bringing you a different small batch each week! These are tasting room only offerings, so you’ll have to stop in Tomfoolery for a taste! Try their special Cinco de Mayo featured brew, Chocolate Chile Beer!
For Runners:
Step Up for The Arc Gloucester
Williamstown High School
700 N. Tuckahoe Rd., Williamstown
Saturday, May 7 | 7:30am
All proceeds of this year’s Step Up for The Arc 5k will benefit The Arc Gloucester’s Camp Sun ‘N Fun!
Goliathon
Gloucester County 4H Fairgrounds
265 Bridgeton Pike (Route 77)
Saturday, May 14 | $107
Get a seriously fun workout and raise money for those in need!
SPARC 5K/1 Mile Walk
Pitman High School
225 Linden Avenue, Pitman
Saturday, May 21
Start your day by supporting SPARC and the Kids Caring Foundation during the 2nd Annual 5k road race!
Catch a show!
It Was a very Good Year
Broadway Theatre
43 S. Broadway, Pitman
Friday, May 20 | 8 PM | $25
“Our Town”
Eagle Theatre
208 Vine St., Hammonton
Friday, May 20 to Thursday, June 23 | View Schedule
Inspirational Music Festival
Salem Family Success Center
MLK Park, Salem
Saturday, May 21 | 1pm to 4pm
The Bronx Wanderers
Broadway Theatre
43 S. Broadway, Pitman
Saturday, May 21 | 8pm | $35
Memories—A Tribute to Barbra
Broadway Theatre
43 S. Broadway, Pitman
Sunday, May 22 | 2pm | $35
Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners
Broadway Theatre
43 S. Broadway, Pitman
Friday, May 27 | 8pm | $35
