5 Best Free (Or Cheap) Outdoor Events In Hillsborough!

Summer is in full swing here in Hillsborough, which means it's a great time to soak up the sunshine, explore the community and enjoy some fun without spending a fortune. We’ve rounded some free (or cheap!) outdoor events happening in and around the Hillsborough area — perfect for families, friends or a solo summer outing. Make sure to check with event organizers before you head out — dates/times, parking info, ticket requirements or weather cancellations can change.

Hillsborough Summer Concert Series

Where: Duke Island Park Amphitheater, 1020 Wertsville Road, Hillsborough, NJ
When: Select Fridays in July and August — 7:00 PM

• July 11 – Rockin’ 8 Track (Classic Rock)
• July 18 – The Soul Survivors (Motown/R&B)
• July 25 – Hopscotch (Top 40)
• August 1 – The Chosen Few (Beach & Oldies)
• August 8 – Bobbettes Vintage Pop (1950s/60s)
• August 15 – Steel Town (Steel Drum & Soca)

Note: Lawn seating, bring blankets or chairs.

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History on the Green

Where: Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
When: Saturday, July 19, 2025 — 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Somerset County 4-H Fair

Where: North Brank Park, 255 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ
When: Wednesday, August 6 through Friday, August 8, 2025 — 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM daily

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2025 Rotary Fair and Business Expo

Where: Hillsborough Promenade, 315 Route 206, Hillsborough, NJ
When: Tuesday, August 12 through Saturday, August 16, 2025

• August 12 - 14: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• August 15 - 16: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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Sunny Stories Outdoor Story Time

Where: SCLSNJ's Manville Library Branch, 100 South 10th Avenue, Manville, NJ
When: Select Thursdays in July and August — 11:00 AM

• July 10
• July 17
• July 24
• July 31
• August 7
• August 14
• August 21

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