All Together Summer Time Storytime for Preschoolers @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

This storytime is developed specially for preschool children ages 4 & 5 and their parent/caregiver. Enjoy 45 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, socialization, and a craft with other young children and their parent/caregiver. Each session of preschool storytime consists of a variety of activities that incorporate reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing. Each week we…

Free

Board Game Fridays @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Stop by on Fridays for an afternoon of board game fun. We’ve got: ❖ Apples to Apples ❖ Life ❖ Dungeons & Dragons ❖ Connect 4 ❖ Exploding Kittens ❖ Werewolf ❖ Uno ❖ Candyland ❖ and More! All ages welcome. No registration required. Bring a friend, make a friend, play old favorites or learn…

Funky Friday at The Gazebo

10 E Main St 10 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ, United States

Funky Friday at The Gazebo 7:00pm – 9:00pm

80s Vs. ‘90s

Brookdale Park Watchung Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ, United States

The Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage throughout our historic Parks System. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze, and dance to the sounds of summer. 2023 Summer Music Brochure

Free

Valley Stream 2023 Fireworks Celebration

Firemen's Memorial Field 300 Emerson Pl, Valley Stream, NY, United States

Included with Admission: Live DJ & Dancing Giveaways Magic Show Face Painting Activities Food Truck Access And Much More!

$15
Event Series Farm Market

Farm Market

John Jay Homestead Historic Site 400 Jay Street (Route 22), Katonah, NY, United States

The Farm Market is back! The 2023 season kicks off on May 6 and will continue through October. Come out on Saturdays to shop from local farmers, bakers, and craftsmen who provide a variety of fruit, organic produce, meats, fish, dairy products, baked goods, and handcrafted products.

Book Sale @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Follow the signs to the Friends of the Sussex-Wantage Library’s Mini Book Sale! Gently used books and media for all ages and interests at incredible prices: *Children’s soft cover – 10¢ *Children’s hard cover – 25¢ *Adult soft cover – 50¢ *Adult hard cover – $1.00 *Pocket-sized paperbacks – 25¢ (5 for $1.00) *DVDs –…

Beginner Meditation & QiGong @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Join us outside at Main Library where Kevin Kuo, of White Deer Meditation, will lead an introductory class in meditation and QiGong. Meditation helps you improve focus, sleep better, reduce stress/anxiety/frustration, and manage your emotions. QiGong* helps your organs to regulate and self heal by stimulating meridians and acupuncture points in your body. There will…

Free

Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park

Prudential Concert Grove Branch Brook Park Drive, Newark, NJ, United States

Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance

Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program

Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United States

The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques…

FREE

Seeding Our Stories: Greenhouse Reading Room

The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United States

a reading room nestled in the cozy nook of a greenhouse stocked with books & activities curated around themes in therapeutic horticulture.

Liberty Hall Museum Tour!

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United States

Come visit us!!

Family Gardening: Seed to Table

The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York, NY, United States

We grow our gardens! Food is medicine!

Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. This is gentle yoga for adults, led by volunteers. No experience is necessary and no registration required. Participation is on a first-come, first-admitted basis, until the room is full. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to relax and make new friends. Please note…

Happy Tails Adoption Event @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Drop by between 11-3 to meet adoptable cats and dogs from Father John’s Animal House! Maybe you will meet a future member of your family. Volunteers will be on hand to discuss the adoption process. We will also be collecting donations for the shelter. Click here for more information about Father John’s.

Jazz & Food Truck Festival

Monte Irvin Orange Park Center Street and South Harrison Street, Orange, NJ, United States

The Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage throughout our historic Parks System. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze, and dance to the sounds of summer. This event is co-sponsored by the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. 2023…

Event Series Boogie Down Storytime

Boogie Down Storytime

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York, NY, United States

Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. Join us for an interactive story hour that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build social-emotional skills, along with question and discussion activities that build community. Movement will be inspired by the week’s book selection led by a children’s yoga…

FREE

Free Community Sailing at Hunts Point Riverside Park

Hunts Point Riverside Park Lafayette Avenue and Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY, United States

No reservations are required. All participants must sign a liability release waiver and waivers for children 17 and under must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. All programming may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Check rockingtheboat.org for cancellations due to inclement weather. Community Sailing offers the unique opportunity to sail on the Bronx…

Free