L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival - Garden State Plaza (Paramus, NJ)

L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival 2026 at the Garden State Plaza

Thursday, May 21 - Sunday, June 7

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 5 PM - 10 PM

Weekends/Holiday: 3 PM - 11 PM

Hours are subject to change

Prices are All-Inclusive • All sales are final, no refunds

Discount Mega Pass

2026 Discount Pre-Sale Mega Pass - Paramus, NJ (Can Be Redeemed Any One Day)

Includes gate admission.

MegaPass $25.00 Unlimited rides for one person from open to close on whichever day of the Westfield Garden State Plaza L.E.A.D. FEST Carnival that they choose. ONE TIME USE ONLY. This ticket includes free admission for passholder.

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One Garden State Plaza Pkwy, Paramus, NJ 07652

Hours are subject to change

Wristband Sales on-site end 1 hour before close

Midway provided by Reithoffer Shows.

The following policies are in place for this carnival. Attendees must abide by all.

Any child under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult after 8pm.

No backpacks are allowed into the carnival.

No Face-Coverings (face-covering for religious exempted)

Admission to carnival is $5.

Mega passes purchased online include admission.

If you are only attending the carnival or only purchasing ride tickets, you must pay gate admission. If you choose to buy your wristband at the carnival, you will have to also pay gate admission.

3 TO 6 TICKETS REQUIRED PER RIDE.

Some rides require closed toe shoes.

Children must be 36" H to ride most rides. Some rides require a parent to ride with them.