This Weekend in South Jersey: Labor Day Weekend Events (September 4-7, 2026)
The last long weekend of summer is a big one across South Jersey: a free lakeside pride festival, a circus under the big top at Cherry Hill Mall, vintage warbirds at the Wildwood AirFest, classic cars on Glassboro's main street, and one final farmers market down the shore.
Labor Day weekend, Friday September 4 through Monday September 7, 2026, is the final big holiday weekend of summer, and South Jersey is sending the season off in style. From a lakeside pride festival and a brand-new circus run at Cherry Hill Mall to vintage warbirds at the Wildwood AirFest, a classic car show in Glassboro, and the final Downtown Wildwood Farmers Market of the year, there is something for every kind of family this weekend.
Every event below was checked against official listings, municipal pages, and event calendars before publishing, so you can plan with confidence. A few details, especially showtimes and weather-dependent plans, can shift, so it is always worth confirming with the venue before you head out.
All Weekend: Planes, History, and the Shore
Runs Thursday through Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM daily
NAS Wildwood AirFest 2026
The NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum marks Labor Day weekend with its annual AirFest at Historic Hangar #1 on Cape May Airport, and it runs all four days this year, from Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, September 6. Expect a working aviation festival with historic World War II aircraft, headlined by the D-Day veteran C-47 "Placid Lassie" and a flying Me 262 reproduction, plus living-history reenactors, war-game demonstrations, chalk art and STEM activities for kids, and museum exhibits inside the hangar.
Admission is ticketed: $18 for adults (13 and older), $14 for children ages 3 to 12, free for kids 2 and under. Active-duty military with ID and museum members enter free, and veterans save $2.
Friday, September 4
Classic cars downtown, circus opening night, and AirFest day two
21st Annual Glassboro Car Show & Food Truck Festival
The borough of Glassboro throws its 21st annual Car Show & Food Truck Festival on Friday night in downtown Glassboro. Around 300 antique, classic, and muscle cars line the streets around Glassboro Town Square, while 20-plus food trucks, live music, and local vendors turn the night into a small-town block party. The event is free and family-friendly to attend, with the car corral in the heart of downtown.
Flip Circus at Cherry Hill Mall
Cherry Hill Mall, 2000 Route 38, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Flip Circus plants its big top in the Cherry Hill Mall parking lot beginning Friday, September 4, with an opening-evening show at 7:00 PM. Expect acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, and daredevil acts under the tent, a production that runs most days through September 22. For the Labor Day weekend run, the Friday show is the first of many: Saturday brings three shows and Sunday brings three more.
This one is ticketed. NJ.com reports general admission from about $22 to $62, with premium seating near the stage up to about $84 per ticket. Buy ahead online through the circus or mall event pages, since weekend shows tend to fill.
Saturday, September 5
One final market down the shore, then three circus shows
Downtown Wildwood Farmers Market: Final Market of the Season
Byrne Plaza and Pacific Avenue, Downtown Wildwood, Wildwood, NJ 08260
The Downtown Wildwood Farmers Market closes out its 13th season on Saturday, September 5, running 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM in and around Byrne Plaza at Pacific Avenue. It is the final market of 2026, so it is the last chance of the year to load up on Jersey Fresh produce, local baked goods, specialty foods, and handmade crafts from the market's vendors before the vendors head into the off-season. Note that the market anchors Byrne Plaza along Pacific Avenue in the heart of Downtown Wildwood.
Free to browse; bring cash for the stalls. The Wildwoods tourism calendar lists this as the season finale, so expect a busy morning.
Flip Circus at Cherry Hill Mall, Saturday Matinees
Cherry Hill Mall, 2000 Route 38, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Flip Circus runs three shows on Saturday, September 5, at 1:00, 4:00, and 7:00 PM under the big top at Cherry Hill Mall. The daytime shows are a natural fit for younger kids, and the tent stays open through late September if this weekend's shows sell out. Same ticketed admission as opening night; book ahead.
Sunday, September 6
A free lakeside celebration, plus a full circus day and the AirFest finale
18th Annual Jersey Gay Pride: Out in the Park
Cooper River Park, 5300 North Park Drive, Pennsauken, NJ 08109 (borders Cherry Hill)
The 18th annual New Jersey Gay Pride festival, "Out in the Park," takes over the green expanse of Cooper River Park on Sunday, September 6, from noon until about 6:00 PM (Camden County's listing shows noon to 5:00 PM). Expect live entertainment, local vendors, community organizations, food, and an afternoon of celebration on the water, all in one of the region's favorite park settings.
The event is free and open to the public. Picnic blankets, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes are the essentials.
Flip Circus at Cherry Hill Mall, Sunday Shows
Cherry Hill Mall, 2000 Route 38, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Sunday's Flip Circus shows run at 11:00 AM, 2:00, and 5:00 PM, so there is time for brunch before the tent and dinner after. Note that the circus is closed on Monday and Tuesday, September 7 and 8, so this weekend's Sunday shows are the last ones until Wednesday, September 9.
Quick Look: Events This Labor Day Weekend
| Event | Price |
|---|---|
| NAS Wildwood AirFest | $14-$18 |
| Glassboro Car Show & Food Trucks | Free |
| Flip Circus Opening | Tickets |
| Downtown Wildwood Farmers Market | Free |
| Flip Circus | Tickets |
| Flip Circus | Tickets |
| Jersey Gay Pride: Out in the Park | Free |
More Ideas for the Weekend
Looking for even more? Browse the full HomeCircle Community Events calendar for happenings across Burlington County and South Jersey, and check your town's official website and local recreation department page for smaller neighborhood plans. Holiday-weekend schedules vary from place to place, so confirm anything you plan around before heading out.
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Enjoy the Weekend. We Will Be Here After.
Bob Millaway is an Epique Realty AI Certified Agent (NJ License 791082) serving Burlington County and South Jersey. Have a great holiday weekend. And if you're thinking about what's next for your home, Bob is here when you are, at 856.426.1522.