Clifton: Then & Now, The Clifton Arts Center, 900 Clifton Ave., Clifton, (973)472-5499. Take an informative stroll through this visual exhibit of Clifton’s historic and current sites. 7/1-26. Call for center hours and more info.

Parenting Through Summer, The Parenting Center at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey, One Pike Drive, Wayne, (973)595-0100, ext. 280. This summer, the Parenting Center at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey is the perfect place for parents, infants and toddlers to spend some quality time together and socialize with other families. Choose from exciting programs such as: THE MORNING MOMS CLUBhe Morning Moms Club, 7/1 - 8/5; PARENT/TODDLER TIME, 7/2 - 8/13; CREEPY CRAWLERS, 7/10 - 8/14; INFANT MASSAGE, 7/31, 8/7 or 8/14. All classes are open to both YM-YWHA members and non-members. Registering in advance is required. Contact Parenting Center Director Arlene Liebman at (973)595-0100, ext. 280 or via email at liebmana@ymha-nj.org for more info. or to reg.

Play Ball! - The New Jersey Jackals, Yogi Berra Stadium, on the Campus of Montclair State University, Little Falls, (973)655-8025, www.jackals.com. Get ready for another unforgettable season in the sun as the New Jersey Jackals get kick off their 2008 season! The perfect way for families to enjoy all of the magic of professional baseball without paying major league ticket prices, the Jackals exciting new season is underway now! Special promotional nights during the season that fans won’t want to miss being a part of include: THE 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR, 7/2; BON JOVI NIGHT, 7/10; GO GREEN NIGHT, 7/12; 80’s NIGHT, 7/18,; MASCOT MANIA - JACK THE JACKALS’ BIRTHDAY, 7/23; and CHRISTMAS EVE IN JULY, 7/24! Call or visit them online for game times or a full season schedule.

43rd Annual Members’ Exhibition, The Barn Gallery in Ringwood State Park, Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, (973)663-9081, Rmaarts.org. The RMAA presents its annual show of members’ art work. Ongoing through 7/4.

Craigmeur’s Family Day at the Fair, Craigmeur Recreation Complex, 1175 Green Pond Road, Newfoundland, (973)697-4500, www.morrisparks.net. For one day only, Craigmeur is open to the general public and offers food, rides and games for one and all! 7/5, 11am - 5 pm. (Rain date is July 6).

All Star Hockey Academy, The Ice Vault, 10 Nevins Road, Wayne, (973)628-1500, www.icevault.com. The Ice Vault makes it a summer to remember for the young hockey lover in your life as past and present members of the 3-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils lead these weekly summer sessions that are designed to increase skills while making friends and having fun. Participants can strengthen their defensive skills with Scott Stevens from 7/7 - 11, build their offensive skills with Patrik Elias from 7/14 - 18, test their competitive skills with Zach and J.P. Parise from 8/4 - 8 and join Glenn “Chico” Resch and Kevin Weekes “between the pipes” for Goalie Skills from 8/12 - 15. Pre reg. req. for all programs!

Second Saturday Record & CD Show, Fire Company #197, Parish Dr, Wayne, (973)209-6067, www.showsandexpos.com. The show will be open to the public Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. Records, CD, DVD, Tape and Memorabilia; dealers from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut are expected to participate. They carry a large selection of New and Used, Rare, Collectible, and Common; Records, CD’s, DVD’s, Tapes, 45’s, 12’ Singles, Posters, T-Shirts and Memorabilia in all types of music, including: Rock, Metal, Jazz, R & B, Alternative, Classical, New Age, Soul, Show, Sound Tracks, Folk, Comedy, Disco, New Releases, Imports, Out of Print, and Much More. Records start at $1 and CD’s start at $2 with the average New CD Selling for $9. 7/12.

State Fair Meadowlands!, The Giants Stadium Fairgrounds, East Rutherford, (201)935-3900, www.njfair.com. Amazing sights, sounds and smells are guaranteed to fill the air in East Rutherford when State Fair Meadowlands makes-it’s long awaited returnto the Giants Stadium Fairgrounds! This outrageous event for the entire family offers nearly three weeks of non-stop action for visitors of all ages. The festivities will include thrilling rides, a multitude of free entertainment, over 75 food vendors, games, exhibits and shopping. New to State Fair this year will be the Doc Swan Magical Comedy & Variety Show, Bantu Wizards Acrobatic Troupe, the Marcan Tiger Show and Nerveless Nocks Family Stunt Aerialists! Ongoing through 7/13. Call for times, admission prices and more info.

Passaic County 4H Fair, Garret Mountain Reservation, Rifle Camp Rd., West Paterson, (973)225-5382, www.passaiccountyfair.com. This wonderful county Fair will include entertainment, agricultural displays, Local and County Government displays, amusement rides, games of skill, thrill shows, food/craft/business/and non-profit organization booths, contests for children and adults, plus much more. 7/16 - 20.

Outdoor Movie!, The Craigmeur Recreation Complex, 1175 Green Pond Road, Newfoundland, (973)326-7600, www.morrisparks.net.Parents and children alike are welcome to come out and enjoy a special outdoor showing of the hit comedy, RV with their friends and families! 8/1 at 8pm.

New Attractions!, Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari, 1 Six Flags Blvd. in Jackson, (732)928-2000, www.sixflags.com. Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari is open for another fun-tastic summer season, complete with two brand new attractions that visitors of all ages won’t want to miss. Just in time for the release of Warner Bros. hottest summer blockbuster, Six Flags proudly unveils The Dark Knight Coaster! This amazing indoor roller coaster will take you on the ride of a lifetime using a combination of storytelling, physical movement, video, sound and special effects that you have to see to believe. And as the sun goes down, park-goers will watch in awe as drummers, puppeteers, singers, dancers and acrobats create a breathtaking nightime fantasyland during the new Glow In The Dark Parade! Open daily through Labor Day. Call for directions, hours, admission prices and more!

Cool As Ice - Skating Programs, Ice Vault Skating Arena, 10 Nevins Drive, Wayne, (973)628-1500, www.icevault.com. Discover some of the most fun experiences you can have on ice during another wonderful winter season at the Ice Vault Skating Arena. The popular LEARN TO SKATE CLASSES are offered in 9 week sessions for tots through teens, from the beginner to advanced skill levels. If that isn’t enough, Ice Vault will also be hosting two brand new programs, including HOCKEY INITIATION every Monday and the new AFTERNOON SKATING PROGRAM for 3 - 6 year olds. Call for more info., or to register.

Franchise Opportunity, Thinkertots, (877)TOTS-444, www.thinkertots.com. Who says work can’t be fun? Thinkertots provides age-appropriate education and creative stimulation for children from birth to 5 years of age. Founded by a mom who’s a child development professional, Thinkertots classes are fun and enlightening for children and their parents alike. A Thinkertots franchise is easy to open and operate. If you love helping kids learn and would enjoy spending time with your own children while working in your own challenging, flexible and close to home business, Thinkertots will teach you everything you need to know.

Making Music!, Menconi Music Studio, 309 Lakeview Ave., Clifton, (973)253-7500, www.menconimusicstudio.com. Discover the musician inside you and your child by paying a visit to one of the best kept secrets in the area! Clifton’s premiere music education center, Menconi Music Studio offers quality instruction in private or group sessions, at reasonable rates. Choose from a wide variety of popular instruments such as: piano, voice, guitar, drums, latin percussion, violin, viola, cello, trumpet, trombone, french horn, tuba, flute, saxophone, clarinet and much more! Call for schedule info.

Mothers Of Only Children of Northern NJ - Are you a Mother of an Only Child???, Join together with other families of Onlies!!! Their group has 80+ families from all over Northern NJ. They offer activities such as getting together with the other Moms or fun outings with the kids!!! For more information please contact Joanne at jkowalski_makeovers @yahoo.com

Sing & Sign With Your Baby, Classes forming in Morris, Passaic and Sussex Counties, (973)697-8083, www.sign2me.com. Learn to communicate with your baby BEFORE they are able to speak! Join other moms, dads and their babies/toddlers in lessening the frustration and temper tantrums that often accompany caring for children of this age. Basic signs are taught through songs, fingerplays, books, games and weekly themes such as family, animals, foods, feelings, etc. Call for locations and schedule info., or email babysign@verizon.net for more info.

Little Shop of Horrors, Paper Mill Playhouse, Brookside Drive, Millburn, (973)376-4343, www.papermill.org. Fresh from its wildly successful 2007/08 off-Broadway run, the Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to welcome this smash hit musical that follows Seymour, a down-and-out clerk in a downtown flower shop, whose lucks starts to change when he discovers an unusual plant...with an even more unusual appetite. Written by the Academy Award-winning team behind Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the classic score blends rock n’ roll, doo-wop, and Motown with lyrics so memorable, you’ll find yourself singing along! Ongoing through 7/6. Call for times and ticket prices.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, St. Catherine of Bologna Center Stage, 112 Erskine Rd., Ringwood, (973)962-7032. St. Catherine’s PAG proudly presents Joseph and the Amazing Techicolor Dreamcoat for a limited, highly-anticipated run! 7/26, 27, 8/1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10. Call for details.

American Hungarian Museum, Reid Memorial Library, 80 Third St., Passaic, (973)473-0013. Established to preserve, exhibit and cultivate Hungarian culture, the Museum features a wide variety of memorabilia, folk art treasures, crafts, costumes, embroideries and examples of fine art, as well as special exhibits, lectures, performances and workshops. Call for times and schedule info.

American Labor Museum, Botto House National Landmark, 83 Norwood St., Haledon, (973)595-7953. Museum advances public understanding of the history of work, workers and the labor movement with special attention to ethnicity and immigrant experience. Features hands-on exhibits and tours for kids. $1.

Dey Mansion, 199 Totowa Road, Wayne, (973)696-1776. Also known as the Washington Headquarters Museum, this superb example of Georgian architecture housed on a spectacular two-acre site, offers a look at the actual mansion that was George Washington’s headquarters during the Revolutionary War. The grounds feature a blacksmith shop, herb-vegetable garden, formal garden, plantation house and picnic area. Mansion hrs: Wed.-Fri., 1-4:30pm, Sat. and Sun., 10am-4:30pm.

Hamilton-Van Wagoner House, 971 Valley Road, Clifton, (973)744-5707. Built in 1817, this fine example of an authentic pioneer homestead features a variety of changing exhibits of historic interest and offers visitors a look at open hearth cooking.

Lambert Castle Museum, Valley Road, Paterson, (973)881-2761. Built in 1892 by silk magnate Catholina Lambert, this magnificent structure offers visitors Lambert’s extensive art collection, as well as a spectacular view of the Passaic Valley, the New York Metropolitan skyline and the Kittatinny Mountains. Museum hrs: Wed.-Fri., 1-4pm, weekends, 11am-5pm.

Paterson Museum, 2 Market St., Paterson, (973)881-3839/74. Re-live Paterson’s heyday as the “Silk City” of the world with machinery of the past. Museum hrs: 10am-4pm, weekends 12:30-4:30pm.

Ringwood Manor, Ringwood State Park, Morris Avenue, Ringwood, (973)962-7031. Housed in Upper Passaic County, this national historic landmark features a variety of furnishings, Hudson River School paintings and an assortment of prints and lithographs that reflect the living conditions of iron baron Abram S. Hewitt’s family through the early 1930s. Museum hrs: Tues.-Sun., 10am-4pm.

Garret Mountain Reservation, Rifle Camp Rd., West Paterson. Situated more than 500 feet above sea level, this 569-acre recreational area provides many athletic fields, a lake for fishing, trail rides and an equestrian center, as well as sweeping views of northern New Jersey, from Passaic County to the Manhattan Skyline.

Goffle Brook Park, Goffle Rd., Hawthorne. This 103-acre park is adjacent to the Goffle Brook. The northern section contains a duck pond, which is stocked with trout for fishing during the summer. The southern section of the park contains numerous athletic fields, a playground for the disabled, and picnic sites. A monument commemorates the Revolutionary War encampment of General Lafayette.

New Jersey State Botanical Garden, Ringwood State Park, Morris Avenue, Ringwood, (973)962-7031. This magnificent 96-acre area features a variety of plants and flowers from around the world. Included in the Garden area is the Crab Apple Vista, the Perennial Border, Lilac Garden, Peony Garden, Magnolia Walk and more. Open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Pompton Park, Pompton Lakes & Wayne. Located across the Pompton Lakes and Wayne Township border, this 75-acre park offers residents the opportunity for picnicking, camping, boating and fishing.

Preakness Valley Park and Golf Course, 209 Totowa Rd., Wayne. This 386-acre park and golf course offers outdoor activities throughout the year. Year round, residents can play golf at one of the more attractive public courses in northern New Jersey. The park provides ample room for picnicking and athletics of different species of wildlife that inhabit Passaic County that are found in the park.

 

 

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