LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. — A fun time for a good cause is coming to the Quaker Bridge Mall, as the L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival makes its grand finale for the summer of 2026.
Featuring rides, games, food and more, L.E.A.D. Fest Quaker Bridge Mall is providing family-friendly entertainment to the community from Wednesday, July 15, through Sunday, July 19. The Quaker Bridge Mall is located at 3320 US-1 in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
L.E.A.D. Fest Quaker Bridge Mall is the final event in the L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival series for 2026, which began on May 1 in Bethesda, Maryland.
L.E.A.D. Fest Quaker Bridge Mall will operate from Monday through Friday, 5 to 10 p.m.; and on Saturday through Sunday from 3 to 10 p.m.
Carnival admission is $5. After 8 p.m., all minors must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older. No backpacks are allowed into the carnival; and no face coverings are allowed (religious exemptions provided). Children must be 36 inches tall to go on most of the rides.
Proceeds from L.E.A.D. Fest Quaker Bridge Mall benefit L.E.A.D. and its drug and violence prevention mission, including school-based prevention education programs taught by law enforcement officers.
L.E.A.D. offers an evidence-based drug and violence prevention program that uses fun and interactive lessons to help young people build confidence and make healthy life choices. The program is built on the Botvin LifeSkills® Training curriculum, through which students learn goal-setting, responsible decision-making and emotional management skills.
“L.E.A.D. Fest Quaker Bridge Mall is an excellent opportunity for families from around the region to enjoy great summer fun while making a real difference for local students,” said Nick DeMauro, Executive Director and CEO of L.E.A.D. “Every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting the law enforcement officers who teach our evidence-based prevention curriculum right here in the local community, throughout New Jersey and across the nation.”
WHAT:
- L.E.A.D. Fest Quaker Bridge Mall
- Carnival rides and games operated by Reithoffer Shows Inc.
- Carnival games, rides and food
WHEN:
- Wednesday, July 15 to Sunday, July 19
- The carnival will be open on Monday through Friday from 5 to 10 p.m.; and on Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 10 p.m.
WHERE:
- Quaker Bridge Mall, located at 3320 US-1 in Lawrenceville, N.J, 08648.
TICKETS:
- Admission is $5. Ride tickets are purchased separately.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Purchase a Mega Pass online to bundle admission with an unlimited ride wristband for the day that it is redeemed.
For more information, or to buy tickets in advance, visit TheLEADFest.com.
Philanthropic support for L.E.A.D. through events like L.E.A.D. Fest Quaker Bridge Mall will help the organization extend its programming to additional schools by certifying more officers to deliver evidence-based drug and violence prevention education directly in schools and communities.
“L.E.A.D. Fest is all about bringing communities together while supporting programs that help students make positive decisions and build strong futures,” said L.E.A.D Executive Director & CEO DeMauro. “Every ticket purchased helps us continue our mission of helping students across New Jersey and other states around the country to make good decisions, reject drug use and avoid violence.”
About L.E.A.D.
L.E.A.D. — Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence — is a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students understand the dangers of drugs and violence while teaching them how to set attainable goals, manage their emotions and make wise decisions. L.E.A.D. trains and certifies law enforcement officers to deliver evidence-based drug and violence prevention education directly in schools and communities — reaching students before risky decisions arise. L.E.A.D. officers teach Botvin LifeSkills® Training (LST), the most rigorously tested prevention curriculum in the country, proven to reduce drug use, alcohol misuse, and violent behavior. L.E.A.D. is active in all 50 states with more than 6,500 certified officer and educator instructors, made possible through donations and grants.
About Reithoffer Shows
Reithoffer Shows was founded in 1896 as a family-run enterprise. The carnival ride operator has grown every year since, and the fifth generation of Reithoffers have now joined the family business, and the sixth generation has recently started college with plans to continue the Reithoffer legacy. More information is available at reithoffershows.com.
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