June 2026

Tue 30

Monmouth County’s 250 for 250 Challenge

October 27, 2025 - July 4, 2026

Walk or run 250 miles to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Starting October 27, 2025, — exactly 250 days before America’s 250th birthday — the challenge is to walk or run […]

Free

Tue 30

Philadelphia’s Historic Germantown Celebrates America’s 250th

February 1 - October 1

Historic Germantown Philadelphia, PA, United States

As Philadelphia prepares to take center stage for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, Historic Germantown is unveiling a neighborhood-wide series of experiences designed to welcome visitors, history lovers, and curious travelers from across […]

Tue 30

Spirit of ’76: The Bicentennial

February 14, 2026 - February 21, 2027

New Jersey State Museum 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ, United States

“Spirit of ’76: The Bicentennial” is a new exhibition presented as part of the New Jersey State Museum's celebration of America’s 250th. The exhibition examines the multitude of ways governments, […]

Tue 30

A Time for Liberty: Our Shared History, Our Shared Future

March 27 - October 3

Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In honor of the 250th birthday of the United States, Eastern State announced a yearlong slate of free, inclusive public programming. A Time for Liberty will explore the evolving meanings […]

Tue 30

A Celebration & Reflection on America’s Semiquincentennial

May 15 @ 8:00 am - December 31 @ 5:00 pm

Medford Township Building 49 Union Street, Medford, NJ, United States

Experience a moving tribute to America’s 250th anniversary through the eyes and creativity of local veteran artists in the exhibit, “A Celebration & Reflection on America’s Semiquincentennial.” The exhibit features […]

Tue 30

American Freedom Train Exhibit

June 21 @ 12:00 pm - October 11 @ 4:00 pm AMERICAN FREEDOM TRAIN EXHIBIT

Whippany Railway Museum 1 Railroad Plaza, Route 10 West & Whippany Road, Whippany, NJ, United States

During this year of America250, discover the Whippany Railway Museum's newest exhibit, which shares the story and mementos related to the American Freedom Train (AFT) of 1975 - 1976. This […]

$3. – $5.

Tue 30

Westfield Community Concert Band Summer Concert Series

June 25 @ 7:30 pm - July 16 @ 9:00 pm Westfield Community Concert Band 114th Summer Concert Series

Mindowaskin Park, East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 East Broad Street, , NJ, Westfield, NJ, United States

The Westfield Community Concert Band presents its 114th Summer Concert series in historic Mindowaskin Park on June 25; and July 2, 9 and 16 at 7:30 pm, featuring works by […]

Free

Tue 30

Wildwood 4th of July Week Events

June 28 - July 5

Wildwoods Beach East Spicer Avenue, Wildwood, NJ, United States

The Wildwoods will host a slate of patriotic and family-friendly Fourth of July Weekend events in celebration of America’s 250th birthday celebration. Sunday, June 28 Reenactment of Battle of Turtle […]

Free

July 2026

Wed 1

Declaration Days at the Museum of the American Revolution

Featured July 1 @ 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Declaration Days at the Museum of the American Revolution

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia for the semiquincentennial celebration of America's founding. From Wednesday, July 1, through Sunday, July 5, the museum will host Declaration […]

$14 – $27

Wed 1

Holiday Concert for America’s 250th

July 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Maplewood Memorial Library 51 Baker Street, Maplewood, United States

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the Maplewood Memorial Library during a lunchtime concert on the back patio. There will be live music provided by SOMA Salon Concerts, a Maplewood-based chamber […]

Free

Wed 1

Red Bank Broadwalk: America’s 250 Watch Party

July 1 @ 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm

BroadWalk (Red Bank) Red Bank, NJ, United States

The World Cup will take over Broad Street in advance of the USA vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina soccer match for the Round of 32. There will be activities, giveaways, music […]

Free

Wed 1

Middle Township America 250 Celebration

July 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Ockie Wisting Complex Middle Twp., NJ, United States

The Middle Township America 250 Celebration begins with the Hometown Heroes Ceremony at 5 pm. The Middle Township Navy ROTC Color Guard will present the colors, Mia Rodriguez will perform […]

Free