Middlesex County’s Music-in-the-Park Schedule, Plus Free Events For Kids

SOUTH AMBOY, NJ — Middlesex County's popular "Music-in-the-Park" free summer concerts returns, and this summer they added a new children's series.

The Children’s Summer Series offers a free evening of music and hands-on activities tailored for kids, including bilingual music education and puppet-making workshops. This will take place July 24 at Spring Lake Park in South Plainfield and August 21 at Johnson Park in Piscataway.

The concert series features some of Central Jersey's most talented musicians and runs from June through September at scenic parks across Middlesex County. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. All events are free and open to the public and media.

Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations to support REPLENISH and Feeding Middlesex County, which will be on-site at each concert. Donations will help local families in need. For more information, visit feedingmiddlesexcounty.org.

Here is the schedule for summer 2025:

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, O'Leary Boulevard in South Amboy

In case of inclement weather (July 2–September 10), concerts will move to South Amboy Middle/High School Auditorium

Concerts scheduled for every Wednesday, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

• June 25: New Jersey Symphony – A Medley of Timeless Classics The concert on June 25 runs 6–9:30 pm. In case of inclement weather, the concert will take place at Sayreville War Memorial High School
• July 2: Danny V’s 52nd St Band – A Tribute to Billy Joel
• July 9: Parkway Soul – A Variety of Motown Classics
• July 16: Verdict – Music with Caribbean Flavor
• July 23: British Invasion – Spanning the 1st wave of the British Invasion Era
• July 30: Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash Tribute
• August 6: Zydeco a Go GO – New Orleans style Rhythm & Blues, 40’s Jazz & Swing
• August 13: The Chronicles of Rock & Roll – The Ultimate 50’s, 60’s and 70’s Party
• August 20: Step by Step – Celebrating the music of Johnny Maestro
• August 27: Vinyl Madness – A Variety of Classic Rock, Pop and Country
• September 3: JoBannano & The Godsons of Soul – A Variety of Rock and Soul
• September 10: Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day – Irish Favorites and More

Thompson Park, Forsgate Drive in Jamesburg/Monroe Township

Concerts held Wednesday afternoons, 2–3:30 p.m.

• July 2: Mark Heter Band – Contrasts in Melody
• July 9: Sandy Sasso and her Swingin’ Big Band
• July 16: Jersey Polka Stars – Polka Favorites and More
• July 23: St. Peter’s Brass – Broadway to Patriotic
• July 30: Garden State Symphonic Band – Stage and Screen Favorites
• August 6: Zydeco a Go GO – New Orleans style Rhythm & Blues, 40’s Jazz & Swing
• August 13: Greg Giannascoli – Marimba Around the World
• August 20: Kraus Memorial Band – And All That Jazz
• August 27: Underwater Airlines – A Classic Rockin’ Band

Spring Lake Park on Pearl Place in South Plainfield

Concerts held on Sundays, 6–7:30 p.m.

• July 6: Mark Heter Band – Contrasts in Melody
• July 13: Wood Vibration – A Variety of Tributes spanning many eras
• July 20: The Fireflies – Doo-Wop favorites from the 50’s and 60’s
• July 27: Sandy Sasso and her Swingin’ Big Band
• August 3: Perry Brothers – Irish Favorites and More
• August 10: Underwater Airlines – A Classic Rockin’ Band
• August 17: Garden State Symphonic Band – Stage and Screen Favorites
• August 24: Kraus Memorial Band – And All That Jazz

Joseph Medwick Park on Post Boulevard in Carteret

Concerts held on Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m.

• August 7: Five Strings – Bollywood Rock/Fusion/Sufi Band
• August 14: Greg Giannascoli – Marimba Around the World

Children’s Summer Series

• 5-7 p.m. July 24: Spring Lake Park in South Plainfield – Gazebo
• 5-7 p.m. August 21: Johnson Park in Piscataway – Grove 1

Offered both days:

Bilingual Birdies – Fun Language Learning through Music

Children’s Museum of Central NJ – Puppet-making activity

To learn more about the Music-in-the-Park summer series concerts and for full details on all the concerts listed above, please visit middlesexcountynj.gov/music.