Please check for dates, times, and registration information.
| Dance Scholarship Audition @ TADA! - Theatre Arts Dance America, Verona, 1.00 pm and 3.30 pm
Theatre Dance America (TDA), a not-for-profit dance company, located in Verona, NJ will hold auditions for full and partial scholarships to Theatre Arts Dance America (TADA!), the official school of TDA. Auditions will be held on Saturday August 9th for dancers with ballet and jazz training. Dancers ages 10 through 13 will audition at 1:00 p.m. Dancers ages 14-18 follow at 3:30 p.m. Further auditions will be held on September 6th.
Auditions will be held at TADA’s studio: 544 Bloomfield Avenue in Verona, NJ. All participants must register with TDA/TADA:
phone (973) 571-1012
email: tadaballettheatre.com
TADA!, 544 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ, 973-571-1012. buddydancetda@msn.com
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| 01 | Dancing Under the Stars: @ Fort Lee Community Center Plaza, 7:30pm
Dance lessons and music outdoors.
Fort Lee, 201-592-3663. fortleenj.org
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| 01 | Friday Family Programs: Time for Turtles @ Trailside Nature and Science Center, 10 - 11:30 or 1:30 - 3
Preregistrtaion is required. Programs are for all ages with an adult. Programs held rain or shine. Babies must be in backpacks. Meet at Lake Surprise Parking Lot.
542 New Providence Road, Mountainside, 908-789-3670. www.ucnj.org/trailside
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| 01 | Friday Family Programs: Stream Stroll @ Trailside Nature and Science Center, 10 - 11:30 or 1:30 - 3
Preregistrtaion is required. Programs are for all ages with an adult. Programs held rain or shine. Babies must be in backpacks. Meet at TMA Field behind the old museum. Wear shoes that can get wet.
542 New Providence Road, Mountainside, 908-789-3670. www.ucnj.org/trailside
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| 01 | The Infernos, 7:30pm
Brookdale Park, Bloomfield.
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| 01 | Product Demonstration @ Babies R Us, 11am-noon
545 Rt 17 S, Paramus. www.babiesrus.com
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| 01,08 | Friday Nights at the Drive In Movies, 8:30
Travel back in time with drive-in movies just like in the 50's - complete with large screen and popcorn.
Free
Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, 908-722-1200. www.somersetcountyparks.org
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| 01-02 | The Gazillion Bubble Show @ Union County Performing Arts Center
1601 Irving Street, Rahway, 732-499-8226. www.ucpac.org
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| 01-03 | Walking With Dinosaurs @ Madison Square Garden
Internationally-renowned designers have worked with scientists to create 15 life-sized dinosaurs, including that terror of the ancient terrain, Tyrannosaurus-Rex!
4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, New York, 212.465.MSG1. www.thegarden.com
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| 01-03 | Much Ado About Nothing @ Riverside Park, 6:30pm
Free! Bring seating.
W 89th St & Riverside Dr, NY. hudsonwarehouse.net
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| 01-10 | New Jersey State Fair, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Agricultural competitions and education, horse shows, 4-H, livestock and animals, rides and attractions.
Sussex County Fairgrounds, 973-948-5500. thefair@njstatefair.org www.newjerseystatefair.com
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| 02 | Eating Disorder Support Groups @ ANAD of Northern NJ, 9:30 - 11:00
Support, education and an opportunity to meet with others choosing to recover from an eating disorder. A concurrent group is held for family members and friends. On site registration at 9:15
200 South Orange Ave, Livingston, 973-783-2292. www.ANAD.org
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| 02 | Story Hour @ Books & Greetings, 10am
Free! First Sundays.
271 Livingston (Next to Applebee's), Northvale, 201-784-2665.
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| 02,03 | Sailing Sailing @ Imagine That!
Sail away with Popsicle sticks.
4 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, 973-966-8990. www.imaginethatmuseum.com
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| 03 | Kids' Kingdom - Traveling Jubilee, 12 - 6
Pony rides, games, rides, crafts, petting zoo, clowns, face-painting, sheriff's K-9 Unit
Rizzuto Park, Elizabeth/Union.
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| 04,11 | Infant CPR, First Aid for Children, and Adult/Child CPR @ Hackensack University Medical Center, 6:30 - 9pm
30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, 201-996-2401.
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| 05 | Free Family Movie: Field Of Dreams, 8:45 pm
Meisel Park, Springfield.
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| 05 | Kids' Kingdom - Traveling Jubilee, 6 - 8
Pony rides, games, rides, crafts, petting zoo, clowns, face-painting, sheriff's K-9 Unit. Followed by free movie: Field of Dreams
Meisel Park, Springfield.
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| 05 | Kasschau Memorial Shell - Entertainment Under the Stars, 8:30pm
Free, bring seating. Moonlighters Orchestra, Instrumental Swing.
Veteran's Field behind the Ridgewood Public Library & Village Hall, 131 North Ma, Ridgewood, 201-444-1776. ridgewoodnj.net
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| 05 | Polka Band Concert @ Paramus Public Library, 7:30pm
Free!
E116 Century Rd, Paramus, 201-599-1309. paramuslibrary.org
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| 05 | Bradford Hayes, 7pm
Vailsburg Park.
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| 05 | How to pick the right Pediatrician @ Babies R Us, 7pm
545 Rt 17 S, Paramus. www.babiesrus.com
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| 05,19 | Summer Film Series: Cowboys and Indians @ Montclair Art Museum, 8:30 p.m.
In celebration of the Montclair Art Museum’s exhibition Eloquent Vistas, MAM will screen four classic Western films on our front lawn. Bring a blanket or beach chair and your friends and family for a fun evening under the stars. Free popcorn provided. If inclement weather, films will be screened indoors.
Tuesday, July 8 - Shane
Tuesday, July 22 – Smoke Signals
Tuesday, August 5 – Annie Get Your Gun
Tuesday, August 19 – The Lone Range
3 South Mountain Ave., Montclair, 973-746-5555. www.montclairartmuseum.org
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| 06 | Concert - Alex Mitnick @ Paramus Public Library, 7pm
Free!
E116 Century Rd, Paramus, 201-599-1309. paramuslibrary.org
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| 06 | Movies and Music Under the Stars @ Fort Lee Community Center, 7
Movie: Do Not Eat. Italian Music by Moreno Fruzzetti. Free!
Fort Lee, 201-592-3663.
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| 06 | Shakespeare in the Park Serie - City of Hackensack @ Staib Park, 7:30pm
Julius Caesar
Summit Ave, Hackensack, 201-646-8042. hackensack.org
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| 06 | Summer Concert: - Kenny Vance & the Planotones @ Amphitheatre, 7:30pm
Free!
1 Memorial Drive, Lodi, 973-365-4005. lodiboro.org
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| 06 | End of Summer Family Camp Fire @ Trailside Nature and Science Center, 7 - 8:30
Pre-registration required. For all ages. Raindate is Aug 7. Meet behind the old museum.
542 New Providence Road, Mountainside, 908-789-3670. www.ucnj.org/trailside
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| 06 | Down the Shore @ Turtle Back Zoo, 6-9pm
Carousel rides $2, arts and crafts, educational presentations
560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ, 973-731-5800. www.essexcountynj.org
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| 06 | Film “Ice Age” @ Englewood Public Library, 7:30pm–9pm
31 Engle St, Englewood, 201-568-2215. englewoodlibrary.org
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| 07 | Kasschau Memorial Shell - Entertainment Under the Stars, 8:30pm
Free, bring seating. Andy Cooney and His Band, Irish Music.
Veteran's Field behind the Ridgewood Public Library & Village Hall, 131 North Ma, Ridgewood, 201-444-1776. ridgewoodnj.net
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| 07 | Extreme Sports @ Jenkinson's Boardwalk
A day of hight velocity extreme sporting events from extreme fashion to motorcross, to BMX bking and even Acrobatic Skydiving. www.jenkinsons.com
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| 08 | Friday Family Programs: Scavenger Hunt @ Trailside Nature and Science Center, 10 - 11 or 1:30 - 2:30
Preregistrtaion is required. Programs are for all ages with an adult. Programs held rain or shine. Babies must be in backpacks. Meet at TMA (behind old museum.
542 New Providence Road, Mountainside, 908-789-3670. www.ucnj.org/trailside
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| 08 | Jazz under the Stars with Kim Waters & Carrie Jackson, 7:30pm
Brookdale Park, Bloomfield.
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| 08 | Product Demonstration @ Babies R Us, 7pm
545 Rt 17 S, Paramus. www.babiesrus.com
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| 08,09 | Rocks Rock! @ Weis Ecology Center, 10-noon
150 Snake Den Rd, Ringwood, 973-835-2160.
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| 08-10 | All Points West Music & Arts Festival @ Liberty State Park
Jersey City. apwfestival.com
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| 09 | Warm Weather friends @ Jenkinson's Aquarium, 9:30 - 11 am
Ages 5 and up. Meet an African penguin while learning all about these birds. Must wear closed-toed shoes. Call to preregister.
Boardwalk in Point Pleasant, 732-899-1659. www,jenkinsons.com
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| 09 | Breastfeeding Awareness Day @ Babies R Us, 11am-3pm
Call 201-251-3191 to sign up for breastfeeding seminars.
545 Rt 17 S, Paramus. www.babiesrus.com
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| 09,10 | Seashell Art @ Imagine That!
Create your own art with seashells
4 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, 973-966-8990. www.imaginethatmuseum.com
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| 10 | Festival of Lights, 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A summer celebration along the Delaware River. Activities include a boat parade at dusk and fireworks extravaganza, children’s rides & activities, Tour De Lights bike rack, food, and nonstop musical entertainment.
Hight Street and the Promenade on the Delaware, Burlington, 201-653-2699. mail@thisisitproductions.com www.thisisitproductions.com
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| 10 | Monte Irvin Orange Park @ City of Orange, 10am
Spanish - Latin Festival
Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange.
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| 12 | Free Family Movie: Hairspray, 9 pm
Meisel Park, Springfield.
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| 12 | Tuesday Evening Family Programs - Flashing Fireflies @ Trailside Nature and Science Center, 8 - 9
Preregistrtaion is required. Programs meet at Trailside's Visitor Center and are for ages 6 and up with an adult unless otherwise noted.Raindate is Aug 13th. Bring a flashlight
542 New Providence Road, Mountainside, 908-789-3670. www.ucnj.org/trailside
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| 12 | Carrie Jackson Quartet, 7pm
Watsessing Park.
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| 12 | Eco Friendly – Organic products for Baby & Home @ Babies R Us, 7pm
545 Rt 17 S, Paramus. www.babiesrus.com
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| 12 | Movie @ Dixon Homestead Library, 1:30
Join us for movie and refreshment.
180 Washington Ave, Dumont, 201-384-2030. dumont.bccls.org
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| 13 | Movies and Music Under the Stars @ Fort Lee Community Center, 7
Free!
Fort Lee, 201-592-3663.
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| 13 | Shakespeare in the Park Serie - City of Hackensack @ Staib Park, 7:30pm
Julius Caesar
Summit Ave, Hackensack, 201-646-8042. hackensack.org
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| 13 | Summer Concert: - Jobonanno & the Godsons of Soul @ Amphitheatre, 7:30pm
Free!
1 Memorial Drive, Lodi, 973-365-4005. lodiboro.org
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| 13 | Movie Stars @ Jenkinson's Aquarium, 9:30 - 11 am
Ages 5 and up. Lights, camera, action. Go on a scavenger hunt around the aquarium to find all your favorite movie stars including Nemo, Crush, Mumble, Bruce and more!
Boardwalk in Point Pleasant, 732-899-1659. www,jenkinsons.com
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| 13 | Film “Young Frankenstein” @ Englewood Public Library, 7:30pm–9pm
31 Engle St, Englewood, 201-568-2215. englewoodlibrary.org
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| 13 to 5/31/09 | The Lenox Legacy: America’s Greatest Porcelain @ The Newark Museum, 12-5pm
Showcasing highlights of the century-old tradition of Lenox porcelains, this exhibition boasts hand-painted porcelain vases and dinner plates, minutely detailed porcelain figurines and modern designs from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.
49 Washington St, Newark, 973-596-6550. newarkmuseum.org
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| 14 | Summer Evening Concert Series, 7-9:30pm
Free! Refreshments provided.
Palisades Park's borough hall sidewalk and grounds, Palisades Park, 201-585-4100.
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| 15 | Dancing Under the Stars: @ Fort Lee Community Center Plaza, 7:30pm
Dance lessons and music outdoors.
Fort Lee, 201-592-3663. fortleenj.org
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| 15 | Friday Family Programs: Bubblemania @ Trailside Nature and Science Center, 10 - 11:00 or 1:30 - 2:30
Preregistrtaion is required. Programs are for all ages with an adult. Programs held rain or shine. Babies must be in backpacks. Meet at TMA Field behind the old museum. bathing suit or clothes that can get wet
542 New Providence Road, Mountainside, 908-789-3670. www.ucnj.org/trailside
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| 15 | Friday Family Programs: Creepy Crawlers @ Trailside Nature and Science Center, 10 - 11:30 or 1:30 - 3:00
Preregistrtaion is required. Programs are for all ages with an adult. Programs held rain or shine. Babies must be in backpacks. Meet at Trailside Visitor Center
542 New Providence Road, Mountainside, 908-789-3670. www.ucnj.org/trailside
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| 15 | Johnny Maestro & Brooklyn Bridge, 7:30pm
Brookdale Park, Bloomfield.
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| 15 | Product Demonstration @ Babies R Us, 7pm
545 Rt 17 S, Paramus. www.babiesrus.com
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| 15,16 | Survival Shelters @ Weis Ecology Center, 10-11:30am
150 Snake Den Rd, Ringwood, 973-835-2160.
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| 16 | Breastfeeding Awareness Day @ Babies R Us, 11am-3pm www.babiesrus.com
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| 16 | Behind the Scenes Tour @ Jenkinson's Aquarium, 9:30 - 11 am
Ages 7 and up. Discover what goes on behind the scenes when you work at an aquarium. Must wear cloed-toes shoes. Call to pre-register.
Boardwalk in Point Pleasant, 732-899-1659. www,jenkinsons.com
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| 16,17 | BIG MOUTH BULL FROG @ Imagine That!
Make a bullfrog
4 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, 973-966-8990. www.imaginethatmuseum.com
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| 17 | Carribbean Festival @ Monte Irvin Orange Park, 10am
Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange.
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| 18 | Friday Family Programs: Family Fishing for Beginners @ Trailside Nature and Science Center, 10 - 11:30 or 1:30 - 3:00
Preregistrtaion is required. Programs are for all ages with an adult. Programs held rain or shine. Babies must be in backpacks. Meet at Lake Surprise parking lot.
542 New Providence Road, Mountainside, 908-789-3670. www.ucnj.org/trailside
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| 18-31 | Open auditions @ PeachCraft Studio
Open auditions for entrance into Kate Kennedy's PeachCraft actor's studio & vocal conservatory.
371 Springfield Ave, Summit, 908-673-1485.
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| 19 | Soothing your Baby Seminar @ Babies R Us, 7pm www.babiesrus.com
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| 19 | Edmund Brothers, 7pm
Grover Cleveland Park.
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| 19 thru 9/20 | Mini Zoo: How to Keep Zoo Animals Happy @ The Newark Museum, July 19 & September 20 at 3-3:30 pm
Learn how zookeepers create fun and engaging activities to mentally stimulate our Mini Zoo animals.
49 Washington St, Newark, 973-596-6550. newarkmuseum.org
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| 20 | Atlantic City Air Show Thunder Over the Boardwalk, 10 - 4
Free Air Show Thunder over the Atlantic City Boardwalk featuring the U.S. Air Force
Atlantic City Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609.345.4524. emonroe@acchamber.com www.acchamber.com
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| 20 | Summer Concert: - The Duprees @ Amphitheatre, 7:30pm
Free!
1 Memorial Drive, Lodi, 973-365-4005. lodiboro.org
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| 20 | Lots forTots @ Jenkinson's Boardwalk
From our prizes in the Baby Parade, to the buried treasures on the beach, your child is sure to walk away with a smile and prize. Pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, arts and crafts, children's concerts and much more. www.jenkinsons.com
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| 20 | Free Beach Walk @ Jenkinson's Aquarium, 1:45
Explore the Jersey Coastline. Meet in the lobby of the aquarium. Doesn't include aquarium admission.
Boardwalk in Point Pleasant, 732-899-1659. www,jenkinsons.com
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| 20 | Film “M*A*S*H” @ Englewood Public Library, 7:30pm–9pm
31 Engle St, Englewood, 201-568-2215. englewoodlibrary.org
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| 21 | Summer Evening Concert Series, 7-9:30pm
Free! Refreshments provided.
Palisades Park's borough hall sidewalk and grounds, Palisades Park, 201-585-4100.
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| 22 | Product Demonstration @ Babies R Us, 7pm
545 Rt 17 S, Paramus. www.babiesrus.com
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| 22 & 23 | FREE TRIAL DANCE CLASSES 4PM @ Turning Pointe Dance Center II, Fri. 1pm-7pm & Sat. 11am-5pm
10% OFF ENTIRE YEAR OF TUITION PLUS FREE DANCE BAG. In person registration. Brand new 2nd location!
565 Rahway Ave.
(2nd Fl. in Sunburst Gym. bldg.), Union, 908-419-1154.
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| 22-23 | High School Musical @ Breslin Theatre, Felician College
Presented by Applause Performing Arts Center. Fri 7 pm, Sat 2 & 7 pm, Sun 3pm. Call for tickets
Lodi, 201-362-4948. www.applauseperformingartscenter.org
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| 23 | Let's Play in Italian Grand opening Event! @ The Language & Enrichment Center, 3-6pm
Grand Opening Event- ribbon cutting with the Mayor, vendors, puppet show,food,lots of give aways something for everyone.
551 Park Ave.
Scotch Plains
NJ 07076, Scotch Plains. www.letsplayinitalian.com
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| 23,24 | Buried Treasure @ Imagine That!
Be a pirate for the day.
4 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, 973-966-8990. www.imaginethatmuseum.com
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| 26 | Vince Ector, 7pm
Concert Series
Weequahic Park.
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| 26 | What to expect when you come home with the baby @ Babies R Us, 7pm
545 Rt 17 S, Paramus. www.babiesrus.com
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| 26 | Movie @ Dixon Homestead Library, 1:30
Join us for movie and refreshment.
180 Washington Ave, Dumont, 201-384-2030. dumont.bccls.org
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| 27 | Movies and Music Under the Stars @ Fort Lee Community Center, 7
Film: The Patriot. Music: Soul Music by the Sensational Soul Cruisers. Free!
Fort Lee, 201-592-3663.
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| 27 | Summer Concert: - Movie in the Park @ Amphitheatre, 7:30pm
Free!
1 Memorial Drive, Lodi, 973-365-4005. lodiboro.org
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| 27 | Film “Dodgeball” @ Englewood Public Library, 7:30pm–9pm
31 Engle St, Englewood, 201-568-2215. englewoodlibrary.org
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| 28 | Brookdale Park, 8:30 am to 11am
We will explore the formal rose garden in the park and search for late summer birds. Meet at the grandstand parking lot near the playground.
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| 29 | Dancing Under the Stars: @ Fort Lee Community Center Plaza, 7:30pm
Dance lessons and music outdoors.
Fort Lee, 201-592-3663. fortleenj.org
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| 29 | Fairy Tales and Fables @ Jenkinson's Boardwalk
Calling all princesses,toads, knights and everyone else from the land of make believe. Dress as your favorite Fairy Tale Character and march in the parade. Face Painting, arts and crafts, live entertainment and even an appearance from our friends at Medieval Times www.jenkinsons.com
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| 29 | Product Demonstration @ Babies R Us, 7pm
545 Rt 17 S, Paramus. www.babiesrus.com
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| 2nd Wednesday | MAM Park Bench @ Montclair Art Museum, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Parents with very young children will enjoy MAM Park Bench, a program that introduces children to the Museum and provides them with an artistic social outing. Get acquainted with other parents and young children, work on fun art projects, and experience a guided tour of the Museum. Wednesday morning sessions also include storytelling in the galleries, provided courtesy of the Children's Services Department of the Montclair Library. Breakfast refreshments are provided.
Special thanks to Starbucks for providing refreshments.
3 South Mountain Ave., Montclair, 973-746-5555. www.montclairartmuseum.org
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| 30,31 | Fossil Fun @ Imagine That!
Go on a fossil dig
4 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, 973-966-8990. www.imaginethatmuseum.com
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| 31 | Nutley Street Fair and Craft Show @ StreetFairs.org, 11am-5pm each show
Artists, Crafters, Vendors, Food, Live Music, Kids Rides, Games, Family Fun
Downtown Nutley, NJ, Nutley, NJ, 908-654-1400. info@streetfairs.org www.Streetfairs.org
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| 31 | NJ Street Fair and Craft Show, 11am-5pm
Crafters, Artists, Vendors, Food and Live Music
Oradell. www.streetfairs.org
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| 4th Tuesday | MAM Park Bench @ Montclair Art Museum, 1-3 p.m.
Parents with very young children will enjoy MAM Park Bench, a program that introduces children to the Museum and provides them with an artistic social outing. Get acquainted with other parents and young children, work on fun art projects, and experience a guided tour of the Museum. Wednesday morning sessions also include storytelling in the galleries, provided courtesy of the Children's Services Department of the Montclair Library. Breakfast refreshments are provided. Special thanks to Starbucks for providing refreshments.
3 South Mountain Ave., Montclair, 973-746-5555. www.montclairartmuseum.org
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| 8/13/08-5/3/09 | Completing the Circle: The Fiber and Beaded Art of Ina @ The Newark Museum, 12-5pm
Versatile and innovative, Newark-born artist Ina Golub infuses her work with a strong sense of color and texture. Over the past four decades she has produced art in a variety of mediums, including weaving, fiber collage and beadwork. This exhibition completes one circle in Ms. Golub’s life, returning her to the city of her birth.
49 Washington St, Newark, 973-596-6550. newarkmuseum.org
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| 9 thru 9/27 | Mini Zoo: Zookeeper's Corner @ The Newark Museum, July 26, September 27 at 3-4 pm
Discover fascinating facts about the rare and unusual animals in our Mini Zoo by taking a gallery tour with one of our expert zookeepers.
49 Washington St, Newark, 973-596-6550. www.newarkmuseum.org
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| Fridays | Movies for Tots @ Englewood Public Library, 10:30am – 12pm
Call to register. Thru 8/8
31 Engle St, Englewood, 201-568-2215. englewoodlibrary.org
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| June 25-August 15 | Moonbound 2020 - New! @ The Newark Museum, Wednesdays-Sundays at 1:30 pm
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of NASA by exploring the past, present and future of spaceflight! Relive the Space Shuttle's many missions as well as its manned space program, and learn all about NASA's new plan to put humans back on the Moon by 2020.
The Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102, Newark, 973-596-6550. webmaster@newarkmuseum.org www.newarkmuseum.org
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| June 25-August 15 | Solar System Safari - New! @ The Newark Museum, Wednesdays-Sundays at 2:30 pm
Travel beyond the wet jungles, snowy tundra and scorching deserts of planet Earth to meet the interesting planets that orbit our Sun. With Danger Dave as your guide on this Solar System safari, there’s no telling what you might see!
The Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102, Newark, 973-596-6550. webmaster@newarkmuseum.org www.newarkmuseum.org
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| Mondays | Kiddie Beach Shows @ Jenkinson's Boardwalk, 7 pm
Boardwalk in Point Pleasont. www.jenkinsons.com
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| ongoing to 12/31/09 | Sculpture Garden Reinstallation @ The Newark Museum, 12-5pm
Six sculptures from the American Art department have been reinstalled in the Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden along with Toll Booth Collector, by George Segal. The other sculptures line the walkway, encouraging visitors to take a “tour” around the garden to experience each piece and read the accompanying descriptive text.
49 Washington St, Newark, 973-596-6550. newarkmuseum.org
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| Saturdays | Imagination Station @ Montclair Art Museum, 1– 2 p.m.
Designed for families with children ages 12 and under, Imagination Station includes a tour and hands-on art project based on changing themes.
3 South Mountain Ave, Montclair, 973-746-5555. www.montclairartmuseum.org
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| Sunday | Clearing in the Forest @ Central Park, 1-3pm
Visit Children's Glade and the Great Hill for free multicultural performances and family art workshops.
NYC. centralpark.com
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| Sunday | Harlem Meer Performance Festival @ Central Park, 2-4pm
Join the Central Park Conservancy for the 2008 seasion of this popular concert series. Center
Charles A. Dana Discovery, NYC, 212-860-1370. centralpark.com
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| Sundays | Big Joe Jersey Talent Show @ Jenkinson's Boardwalk, 7 pm
Boardwalk in Point Pleasont. www.jenkinsons.com
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| Sundays | Movies on the Beach @ Jenkinson's Boardwalk, Sundown
Boardwalk in Point Pleasont. www.jenkinsons.com
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| Sundays | SummerStage @ Central Park, 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Eclectic performance festival that presents music, dance,Until readings, films and comedy from all around the globe. Free! Outdoor venue. Thru 8/17
Rumsey Playfield, E 72St/5th Ave., NYC. centralpark.com
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| thru 8/14 | Project Sunscope @ The Newark Museum, Thursdays @ 12-1:30 pm; weather permitting
View the Sun through our out-of-this-world Solar Telescope. Special filters allow for safe viewing of sunspots as well as other spectacular solar features. The Telescope will be set up in front of the Museum at 49 Washington Street. FREE
49 Washington St, Newark, 973-596-6529. newarkmuseum.org
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| thru 8/15 | Far Out Fridays! @ The Newark Museum, Fridays at 1 - 4 pm
Join us on Fridays for fun activities when kids celebrate the 50th anniversary of NASA! Learn about the Mars Rovers, the Hubble Space Telescope, space exploration and lots more through hands-on and interactive activities. FREE.
49 Washington St, Newark, 973-596-6550. newarkmuseum.org
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| thru 8/15 | Summer 2008 PROGRAMS FOR KIDS @ The Newark Museum, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 1-4 pm
Don’t miss 6 weeks of excellent and various programs for kids, every Wednesday through Friday, that include Science activities, Art activities, Performances, Planetarium shows and Youth Cinema films from the Museum’s annual Newark Black Film Festival. Learn about Plate Tectonics and Bird Migration, take a Safari through our Solar System, be awed by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers and so much more. Visit our Web site for complete details.
49 Washington St, Newark, 973-596-6550. www.newarkmuseum.org
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| thru 8/22 | The Plant that Ate Dirty Socks @ Lucille Lortel Theatre
Free! Based on children's book by Nancy McArthur
121 Christopher St, theatreworksusa.org. theatreworksusa.org
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| Thursday | STARBURST® Thursday Night Concert Series @ Great Adventure
I-95 in Jackson, Jackson. sixflags.com
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| Thursdays | Free Concert Series @ Downtown Westfield Corporation, 7:30
In the gazebo, Mindowaskin Park, East Broad Street. Call 908-780-4080.
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| Thursdays | Fireworks @ Jenkinson's Boardwalk, Sundown www.jenkinsons.com
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| till 8/17 | Shakespeare in the Park @ Central Park, 8pm
Tuesday through Sunday. Check time/date for exception!
NYC. centralpark.com
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| Tuesday | Writstband Day in the Amusement Park @ Jenkinson's Boardwalk, noon - 6 pm
Writbands cost $15. www.jenkinsons.com
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| Wednesday | Radio Disney Concerts @ Jenkinson's Boardwalk, 5 pm www.jenkinsons.com
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| Wednesday | Festival of the Atlantic Concerts @ Jenkinson's Boardwalk, 7:30 pm www.jenkinsons.com
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| Wednesday - Sunday | Smart Bugs: Insect Societies @ The Newark Museum, Wed-Fri 12 - 5 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Explore the incredible world of social insects, and learn how ants, termites and bees communicate with each other to build complex societies that include roads, tunnels, nurseries and even air-conditioning systems.
49 Washington St, Newark, 973-596-6550. webmaster@newarkmuseum.org www.newarkmuseum.org
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| Wednesday - Sunday | Dynamic Earth: Revealing Nature's Secrets @ The Newark Museum, Wed-Fri 12 - 5 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Widen your eyes to the full scope of nature's diversity in NJ's largest natural science resource. Experience frightening earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, witness an African Savanna lioness spring onto her prey, investigate 65 million-year-old fossils found in what today is Newark, and more.
49 Washington St, Newark, 973-596-6550. www.newarkmuseum.org
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| Wednesday - Sunday | Saturn: Exploring a Celestial Wonder @ The Newark Museum, Wed-Sun 12 - 5 pm
The Dreyfuss Planetarium's gallery is featuring the planet Saturn. From an ancient 'wandering star' to a modern day celestial laboratory, Saturn tantalizes the eye, spirit and mind. Countless rings and dozens of moons harbor clues to the history of our Solar System and help us understand our place in the Universe. Currently, the Cassini spacecraft is in orbit around Saturn and its mission will continue through much of 2008. This exhibit will feature up-to-date information and images from this spectacular mission, as well as other updates on other current space missions.
49 Washington St, Newark, 973-596-6550. www.newarkmuseum.org
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| Wednesdays - Sundays | Look/Touch/Learn: Nature & Art @ The Newark Museum, Wednesday-Friday, 12-5pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10am-
Experience the joy of observing nature as the American landscape painters did in the 19th century. Enter into a landscape or create your own, touch natural specimens, read a good story, and discover how to look more closely.
The Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102, Newark, 973-596-6550. webmaster@newarkmuseum.org www.newarkmuseum.org
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