New Power Soul

Belleville Park 343 Belleville Avenue, Belleville

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

Family Movie Night: Encanto

1 E Main St 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ, United States

Encanto, 2021 (PG) August 2nd, 2023 8:30pm Located at the Hall of RecordsEncanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child…

Zumba in Essex County Branch Brook Park

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

Perfect For Everybody and every body! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on.

Liberty Hall Museum Tour!

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

Come visit us!!

Pasta Thursday!

Yonkers Brewing Co 92 Main St, Yonkers, NY, US

$12 Delicious Pasta Dishes Ready for Your Taste Buds!

Art in the Garden

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

Cultivate creativity, curiosity, & settle into the restorative power of artmaking in the greenhouse and garden.

Event Series Tai Chi

Tai Chi

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

Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai…

FREE

Thursday’s Rock! Featuring Parrot Beach

1 E Main St 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ, United States

Thursdays Rock! Summer Concert Series Featuring Parrot Beach August 3rd 7:30 – 9:30 Located at the Hall of RecordsSublime summer evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music. Our Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series, sponsored by CentraState Healthcare System, features widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area…

Yoga Fridays @ Dorothy Henry

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

Join Carolyn for a gentle yoga practice accessible to everybody, formulated with mindfulness and proper yoga alignment to ensure safety and create a deeper connection to yourself. Ages 16+ welcome. Please bring your own mat/blanket. Yoga blocks are also recommended. Registration begins two weeks before each  program date.

Free

Liberty Hall Museum Tour

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

Come visit us!!

Friday Storytime with Ms. Melanie @ Rockaway Mall (Macy’s Court)

Rockaway Townsquare 301 Mount Hope Avenue, Rockaway Township, NJ, United States

We will be meeting at the Macy's Court for stories, songs, dancing, and a craft. Kids of all ages are welcome! Register or walk-in!Storytime with Ms. Melanie at the Rockaway Mall! 📚Come join Ms. Melanie for stories, songs, dancing, and a fun craft to take home!For kids of all agesWalk-ins are welcome!If you choose to…

Farmer’s Market

1 E Main St 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ, United States

Farmer’s Market Every Friday July through October

Wildflower Walk

Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

Wildflower WalkJoin botanist, Patty Butter, for a leisurely walk and learn about the identification of summer wildflowers. Contribute as a citizen scientist to increase our knowledge of the ecology of the Preserve by logging your observations in the iNaturalist app. Bring a camera or cell phone to take pictures and add the iNaturalist app to…

Outdoor Nature Activities (Ages 3-5)- FREE

Hempstead Lake State Park Eagle Avenue, West Hempstead, NY, United States

Different outdoor activities, games, or crafts will be completed at each program. The programs are completely outdoors. (Ages 3-5)Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early.Children's Programs, Ages 5…

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…

Teen Night: Interactive Movie – Back to the Future! (Grades 6-10)

Denville Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ, United States

INSIDE the library AFTER closing!Teen Night: Interactive Movie - Back to the Future!! ️🎬🍿For kids entering grades 6-10Come join us after the library closes to watch "Back to the Future" and have fun interacting with it! Snacks will be provided After the library closesPlease note that this is a drop-off event

Afro Elegance in the Garden

The Newark Museum of Art 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States

Dress to impress at this celebration of African art and fashion.Dress to impress at this celebration of the beauty and diversity of African culture, featuring music, great food, and the commemoration of the birthday of Cliff Mills, the esteemed owner of Afro Taco! Enjoy sets by DJ Naya and DJ MD, and a show-stopping performance…

Live Music at The Gazebo

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

Live Music at The Gazebo 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Bat Safari: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood creatures.Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood animals! Join us for a short presentation then take a walk in the Preserve to observe bats during their evening insect hunt.Family Programs is geared towards children 6 and up!$4.00 per person upon arrival. No parking fee…

Event Horizon

Brookdale Park Watchung Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ, United States

The Essex County Free SummerMusic 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