Love Boonton, NJ | Main Street, Grace Lord Park & Town Life

Q: What is there to do in Boonton?

Stroll Main Street's shops and cafes, catch a show at the historic Darress Theatre, hike the trails and see the falls at Grace Lord Park, shop the Saturday farmers market (May–November), enjoy First Fridays, and take in the town's signature events — the Labor Day carnival and the Christmas parade.

A Town Worth Bragging About

A small town that punches way above its weight.

Perched on a cliff above the Rockaway River, Boonton has quietly become one of North Jersey's coolest small towns — and the people who live here have known it all along.

Once an industrial powerhouse built on iron and the Morris Canal, Boonton has reinvented itself around a walkable, one-of-a-kind Main Street, a genuine natural wonder in Grace Lord Park, and traditions that pull the whole town together — from the Labor Day carnival to the holiday parade. This is a place where the barista knows your order, your kids grow up at the same events you did, and a waterfall is part of your afternoon walk.

The Heart of Town

Main Street, the way it's supposed to be.

No big-box sprawl here. Boonton's historic downtown is a mile of locally owned shops, galleries, coffee houses, and restaurants from around the world — all within an easy, tree-lined stroll.

Independent boutiques, vintage finds, record shops & art galleries
Global dining — Italian, Thai, Mediterranean, Uzbek, Jamaican, Latin & more
Boonton Coffee Co. and cozy cafés on every block
First Fridays, live music, and the Saturday Farmers Market (May–Nov)

A Waterfall in Your Backyard

Grace Lord Park & the Boonton Falls.

Tucked right off downtown, Grace Lord Park is Boonton's hidden gem — a dramatic river gorge where the Rockaway River tumbles over the 36-foot Boonton Falls, one of the most powerful waterfalls in New Jersey.

Walking trails along the gorge and the rushing rapids
Ruins of the historic Boonton Ironworks & the Morris Canal
Washington Rock and the 1906 steel railroad trestle
A quiet gazebo, playground, and picnic spots for the whole family

Traditions That Bring Us Together

The events that make us a town.

Boonton doesn't just have a calendar — it has traditions. Many of them are run by our own volunteers, including the Boonton Fire Department.

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Labor Day Weekend

The Labor Day Carnival

One of NJ's largest fire department carnivals — a midway of rides, food, games, a beer garden, live music, the firetruck parade, and fireworks to close out summer. Free admission, benefiting our volunteer firefighters.

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Saturday After Thanksgiving

The Santa Parade

The Boonton Fire Department Christmas Parade lights up Main Street and brings Santa to town, officially kicking off the holidays for generations of Boonton families.

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Year-Round

First Fridays & Market

First Friday street celebrations with pop-ups, art, and music, plus the Saturday Farmers Market (May–November) — reasons to be downtown all year long.

A white gazebo on a green lawn framed by wildflowers in Boonton

Everyone Has a Place Here

A community as rich as its restaurants.

You can taste Boonton's diversity right on Main Street — a town this small with this many cuisines is a town that welcomes people from everywhere. That mix is our strength, and it shows up in our shops, our festivals, and our neighbors.

From lifelong families to brand-new arrivals, Boonton is the kind of place where people wave on the sidewalk, show up for the parade, and pitch in when it counts.

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Good to Know

Boonton, answered.

What makes Boonton, NJ special?

Boonton pairs a walkable, historic Main Street full of independent shops, galleries, and global restaurants with real natural beauty — the 36-foot Boonton Falls in Grace Lord Park — and a genuinely tight-knit community known for its Labor Day carnival, holiday parade, First Fridays, and Saturday farmers market.

What is there to do in Boonton?

Stroll Main Street's shops and cafés, catch a show at the historic Darress Theatre, hike the trails and see the falls at Grace Lord Park, shop the Saturday farmers market (May–November), enjoy First Fridays, and take in the town's signature events — the Labor Day carnival and the Christmas parade.

Where is Grace Lord Park and what are the Boonton Falls?

Grace Lord Park is a river gorge park in Boonton where the Rockaway River drops over the Boonton Falls — a 36-foot waterfall that's one of the most voluminous in New Jersey. The park has walking trails, historic Boonton Ironworks ruins, Washington Rock, and a 1906 railroad trestle.

When is the Boonton Labor Day Carnival?

The Town of Boonton Fire Department holds its Labor Day Celebration and Carnival every year over Labor Day weekend, with a midway, food, live music, a beer garden, the Labor Day firetruck parade, and fireworks. Admission is free and proceeds support the volunteer fire department.

When is the Boonton Christmas (Santa) Parade?

The Boonton Fire Department Christmas Parade travels down Main Street each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, bringing Santa, floats, and lights to kick off the holiday season.

Is Boonton a good place to live?

Many people love Boonton for its small-town feel, walkable downtown, strong schools and community events, easy NJ Transit access to New York, and its mix of historic homes and neighborhoods — all within Morris County, New Jersey.

This is why we love Boonton.