Events Around New Jersey: Week Of Aug. 10

As the summer months are winding down, Patch is getting you ready for that one last festival or lawn concert that's at the top of mind for many adventure seekers around the Garden State.

Along with an August list of events that's constantly updated with new information and added happenings all throughout the month, we're shining a light on a few of the family-friendly opportunities to get out and enjoy the state.

This week, the list is nostalgia-heavy, showcasing vintage rides and a group that's toured the world for the past 20 years, making it known how much New Jersey means to them. They even are using some scenery for their next album cover. More on that later.

Aug. 13: Cruisin' Downtown Classic Car Show (Downtown Toms River)

Get your engines ready one last time this summer for the Cruisin' Downtown Toms River car show. The family-friendly event brings together rare and iconic cars, trucks and more to the downtown area along Washington Street from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Aug. 13.

Businesses and restaurants will be open for dinner and shopping, while a live band and DJ keep the party going. The event is both free to attend and participate in. All vehicles must be from the year 1997 or earlier.

Drivers should line up no earlier than 4:30 p.m. on Hadley Avenue facing towards Washington Street. No traffic will be allowed directly onto Washington Street.

The show is being put on by the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District and the Vintage Auto Club of Ocean County.

Aug. 14: Jonas Brothers at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (Camden)

The boy-band sensations from the Garden State are keeping their homecoming going a bit longer. Brothers Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas are heading south to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion with their JONAS20 anniversary tour on Thursday just days after NJ Transit temporarily named the Meadowlands rail line in their honor ahead of their MetLife Stadium show on Aug. 10.

Fans of the group have been able to enjoy a wild ride of events in New Jersey with their favorite brothers over the last few months. American Dream mall in East Rutherford also hosted the first-ever "JonasCon" in March, a celebration of their journey and free concert held on the ice skating rink.

The trio grew up in Wyckoff and Little Falls, and have sold 20 million pop albums worldwide. As for awards, their brand of pop, rock and funk has represented the Garden State at the annual Grammies over the years with two nominations.

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Aug. 14 - Aug. 17: Passaic County Fair

The typical summer sounds of fireworks at night and outdoor music are rounding out the warm months in Passaic County this week. Games, rides, art activities and environmental excursions pack four music-filled days from Aug. 14 to Aug. 17 at the Garret Mountain Reservation in Woodland Park.
The event includes pony rides, touch-a-truck displays, and a beer garden. The Health Coalition of Passaic County will also be on-hand for a blood drive.

Admission is free and there is a parking fee of $5. Fireworks can be enjoyed from the fairgrounds or in your car on both Friday and Saturday nights starting at 9:30 p.m.

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