Art and AgriCulture

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

What are the food stories that most urgently need to be shared?

Thursday’s Rock! Featuring Rob Gerrity Band

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

Thursdays Rock! Summer Concert Series Featuring Rob Gerrity Band August 10th 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…

Alive on 25 Summer Street Festival

Downtown Riverhead Riverhead, NY, United States

Alive on 25 is a walkable, pop-up summer street festival in Downtown Riverhead offering live music on multiple stages, car show, local craft beverages, outdoor dining, Long Island artists, performers and street vendors. This is where the east end comes ALIVE between Long Island’s Hamptons and North Fork! Fireworks on June 30 at 9pm.

Tiny Tots (Fishy Fun)

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

Explore the natural world around us! 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 & up unless otherwise noted (Register just the kids) Tiny Tots,…

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

Monarch Habitat Hike

Rockwood Hall Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

Explore the habitat of monarch butterflies with Shayla and Hailey on a family-friendly hike at Rockwood Hall. Learn about the monarch life cycle and their incredible transcontinental migration, why their numbers are in decline, and what we can do to help them. The hike will be about 2 miles with frequent stops for discussion. Please…

Liberty Hall Museum Tour

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

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Book Buddies @ Main Library

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

One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with a teen or adult to read age-appropriate material they select (on their own or with a parent/guardian). Read or be read to, you choose! A small prize will be awarded at the end of each session. The Book Buddies…

Free

Farmer’s Market

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

Farmer’s Market Every Friday July through October

Bookin’ & Cookin’: A Cookbook Book Club @ Dorothy Henry

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

Let’s get Bookin’ & Cookin’! Join us monthly for an afternoon of sharing and sampling delicious culinary creations. Participation is simple: find a recipe based on the monthly theme, then make and bring a tasty treat to share! Sit and chat with us while we sample each dish and talk about our recipes. You might…

Free

Coloring Therapy @ Main Library

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

Coloring is a healthy way to relieve stress. It calms the brain and helps your body relax. Come and ease your tension at our Color Therapy Program for Adults. No artistic ability required. Registration begins July 27.

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…

Jamaica Bay Short Film Club

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 175-10 Cross Bay Boulevard, New York, NY, United States

Join a ranger for a screening of a short-nature themed film followed by a walk on one of the trails of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife RefugeThe Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (JBWR) Short Film Club is an effort to build a sense of community, to share a moment with visitors in the park, and to watch,…

Book Club Buddies @ Main Library

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

Summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17! Join Miss Kim at the Main Library for Book Club Buddies, where in a small group setting, we will read short stories from the “I Survived True Stories” series (books provided) together each week. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! At the end…

Free
Event Series 2023 Essex County Summer Concert Series

K Brown Express

Eagle Rock Reservation Prospect Avenue and Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange

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

Summer Sunset Stroll, Adult Program, $4 cash per adult upon arrival

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Enjoy the sunset with us at Sunken Meadow!Bring your camera and your walking shoes as we try to capture the beauty of the late summer sunset from multiple angles. Enjoy an early evening stroll along the sandy beaches, forests, and marshes of Sunken Meadow State Park!$4 cash per adult upon arrival. Reservations are required for…

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

Saturday Stories in the Garden (All Preschool Ages) @ Our Garden Plot

Community Garden Plot 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ, United States

Come join us for Saturday stories in the Garden! In case of inclement weather, we will meet indoors in the library's meeting room.Saturday Stories in the Garden! 📚🌱🍅🥕For all preschool ages!Siblings are welcome, too!Come join us at our garden plot for stories and fun!Please sign up for one "ticket" as a family and list kids'…

Tackle Anything: Learn to Fish!

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

Tackle Anything: Learn to Fish!

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.