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Who: Moms, dads, and babies up to eighteen months old.
What: TBAY is forming a group for new parents, a nurturing space to meet others and talk about the things that matter most:  how to get your child to sleep so you can too, calming a crying baby, coping with colic, feeding your baby, and learning about developmental milestones.
When: Thursday, May 24 9:30 am – 10:45 am.
Where: Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael, Classroom number 560, 60 Temple drive Springfield, NJ 07081
Cost: Free. For more information, call Julie Bernstein at (973) 376-0539 x 22. Please bring a blanket for your baby.

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Who: Little kids.
What: Bring the kids into any Lowe’s store and build a FREE wooden project. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project.
Where: Your local Lowe’s:
1721 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ.
When: Saturday, May 26 at 10 am.
Cost: Free.

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Who: Best for children ages 5 and up
What: Bike&Walk Montclair offers this class for kids at that age where he or she wants to ride a two-wheeler. This class teaches a safe, easy, effective way to learn to ride. Using this “balance first” method, our facilitators help get their children rolling while the child does most of the work. Participants learn the basics of balancing, starting, stopping, and steering a bike, as well as proper helmet fit and adjustment. Most people learn to ride their bike while taking the class, but even if they don’t, they will leave with an easy, hands-free, crash-free, and low-stress way to learn to ride.
Where: Montclair High School, 100 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042 (Faculty Parking lot on North Fullerton Ave)
When:
Saturday, May 26
Sunday, June 3
Saturday, June 9
Saturday, June 16
Saturday, June 23
Saturday, June 30 from 10 am – 1 pm.
Cost: $25 per student. Cash, Check Visa/Mastercard/Discover Accepted Students may take the class as many times as they need at no additional cost.

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Who: All ages
What: This day will feature a full barbeque outside the store, activities for kids, music, and more! Before you head for the beach or the family barbeque, drop in for our community celebration.
Where: Whole Foods Market, 701 Bloomfield Avenue Montclair, NJ 07042
When: May 26 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost: Free

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Who: Little kids.
What: This month’s KidToons Movie is Sid the Science Kid: Five-year-old Sid is going camping with his friend Gerald in a wall mural from an episode titled Sid’s Backyard Campout. The boys discover the animals and insects that inhabit the backyard and Gerald learns that nighttime darkness isn’t scary.
Where: Digiplex Rialto Westfield, 250 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ
When: Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am from May 5 – May 27.
Cost: $3.50 per ticket.

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Who: Children ages 10 and up who are accompanied by an adult.
What: Enjoy scenery and peacefulness as you paddle the Passaic River! Sessions include paddling safety techniques, and all equipment.
Where: Essex County Enivironmental Center Garibaldi Hall, Roseland NJ
When: Monday, May 28 10:30 am- 12:30 pm
Cost: $30 per canoe or $15 per person. Advance registration is required. For more information call 973-228-8776

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Who: All ages.
What: A super fun rubber duck race in Memorial Park Brook following the parade and festivities at the Maplewood Town Hall. The event is a fundrasier for the South Orange/Maplewood Kiwanis Club and proceeds from the event go towards helping the club raise money for the many children’s organizations that the club donates to. Prizes for top 12 ducks in each race!
Where: Memorial Park Brook,  Memorial Park, 124 Dunnell Rd, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Monday, May 28 after the Memorial Day parade and service. Around 11 am.
Cost: The rubber duck racers can be sponsored for a minimal donation of $5.

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Who: All ages
What: Join us this Memorial Day as our sheep welcome in the summer by losing their wool coats. Our professional shearer will be doing continual demonstrations.
Where: Turtle Back Zoo, Petting Zoo
 When: Monday, May 28 from 11am-2pm
Cost: Free

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Who:The workshop is geared to parents of young children, but can apply to all ages
What:How parents act when they are under stress is a powerful model for their children. United Way of Northern New Jersey is offering a free parent workshop this month that helps parents with tips for remaining calm, consistent and connected with their children when faced with temper tantrums and tears
Where: Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Avenue in Whippany
When: May 31 from 7 to 8:30 p.m
Cost: For more information or to register for the workshop, call 973.993.1160, x130 or email Kathy.Kwasnik@UnitedWayNNJ.org.
 

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Who: Parents.
What: CHS Robotics is hosting an information meeting for the entire district on Robotics. There are robotics clubs in some of the elementary schools, all parent run, and the middle schools, also parent run, and in the high school, which are run by the high school science department. Everyone interested in robotics for their kids should come, speak with the kids and parents already involved in robotics, see the robots and have their kids learn about what is involved.
Representatives from US FIRST, the national organization of robotics to which most of the district teams belong, will be there as well.
Where: CHS library, 17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: May 31 at 7:30 pm
Cost: Free.

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Who: Kids ages 2 to 5 years-old accompanied by parent/caregiver.
What: Wear your PJs and participate in a fun and creative art project, enjoy pizza and beverages. The craft will be Hand Plaques.
Where: Express Yourself Studios, 1877 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Friday, June 1 at 6 pm.
Cost: $20. Pre-registration is required two to three days in advance, click here to register.

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Who: Children ages 2-5
What:  Wear your PJs and participate in a fun and creative art project, enjoy pizza & beverages.  A different project each month (painting, pottery, collage & more).
Where: Express Yourself Studios,  Maplewood, NJ
When: every first Friday of the month 6:00-7:00 pm
Cost:  $20 including pizza and beverages. Click here to enroll.

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Who: All ages
What: Temple Sholom of West Essex is proud to have Mama Doni,  during shabbat services. A fun, cool way to celebrate Shabbat with lots of movement making it fun and an interactive experience for the whole famly!
When: Friday, June 1 6:30 pm
Where: The temple is located at 760 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove NJ.
Cost: Free! Please call the temple office at 973-239-1321.  RSVP is necessary.  Everyone is welcome, come and join the fun.

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Who: All ages.
What: This summer families can enjoy a 75 minute cruise to Statue of Liberty with a kid friendly interactive LIVE tour guide.
Where: Pier 83, West side on 42nd Street and 12th Avenue, NYC
When: Sailing every first Saturday of the month this summer: June 2, July 7, and August 4. Boarding: 9:30am and sailing: 10 am -11:15 am
Cost: Adults $28 / Children (ages 3 -12 ) $20 / under 2 Free

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Who: Families with children ages 5+
What:”Family Fun Night of Art” Families join us for 2-hours of studio time, one (1) guided art project, pizza, beverages and all materials required to facilitate the workshop
Where: Express Yourself Studios, Maplewood, NJ
When: June 2 4:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: The workshop fee is $20 per person (4 or more participants the workshop fee is $15 per person). To join “Family Fun Night of Art” register your family 2-3 days in advance. 

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Who: Best for children ages 5 and up
What: Bike&Walk Montclair offers this class for kids at that age where he or she wants to ride a two-wheeler. This class teaches a safe, easy, effective way to learn to ride. Using this “balance first” method, our facilitators help get their children rolling while the child does most of the work. Participants learn the basics of balancing, starting, stopping, and steering a bike, as well as proper helmet fit and adjustment. Most people learn to ride their bike while taking the class, but even if they don’t, they will leave with an easy, hands-free, crash-free, and low-stress way to learn to ride.
Where: Montclair High School, 100 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042 (Faculty Parking lot on North Fullerton Ave)
When:
Saturday, May 26
Sunday, June 3
Saturday, June 9
Saturday, June 16
Saturday, June 23
Saturday, June 30 from 10 am – 1 pm.
Cost: $25 per student. Cash, Check Visa/Mastercard/Discover Accepted Students may take the class as many times as they need at no additional cost.

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Who: All ages.
What: Go dressed as Cinderella or Prince Charming to see the performance, enjoy tea & punch, activities, the museum, a silent auction and more!
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Sunday, June 3 from 2 pm – 5 pm
Cost: Early sale event admission cost is: $25 for children (12 and under) & $45 for adults. After May 25th tickets are: $30 for children and $60 for adults

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Who: Parents of children Pre-School age through Grade 5
What: Come meet our new Director, Ms. Renee Reyes and learn about our exciting expansion to Grade 5! Bilingual Buds’ students accomplish a rigorous academic curriculum in two languages: English/Spanish or English/Mandarin Chinese.
When: Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Where: Bilingual Buds, 587 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901 (in Saint John’s Church)
Cost: Free. RSVP’s are encouraged: 908-598-8088. For more information check out the Bilingual Buds Website.

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Who: Ages 5 and up
What:Come see the zoo in a different light! Learn all about what animals do at night on this unique guided tour. Don’t forget your flashlight!
Where: Turtle Back Zoo
When: Thursday, June 7 (Tours begin at 8pm and are sent out in 10 minute intervals thereafter. Admission window open from 7:30 – 8:30pm.
Average tour time = 1 hour
Cost: Adults: $7 Children: $7 Zoo Members: $7 (Night moves is free to members on the following dates only 5/24, 7/26 and 9/6)
Pre-Registration is required (there will be no registrations allowed the night of the event)
Please Note: This night moves is for the general public. Groups over 15 people should call the zoo office at 973-731-5800 x223 to schedule night moves tours. Registration is non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation, registrants will be notified with a rain date.
Space is limited.

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Whothe Teens
What: Take part in a guided art project; enjoy music, pizza and beverages while you express yourself creatively on canvas.  Projects include painting, mixed media and graffiti art (a different art project each session)
Where: Express Yourself Studios, Maplewood, NJ
When: June 8  6-8:00 pm
Cost: The workshop fee is $20 per person.  All materials, beverages, and pizza are included. Groups of four or more costs $15 person.

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Who: Best for children ages 5 and up
What: Bike&Walk Montclair offers this class for kids at that age where he or she wants to ride a two-wheeler. This class teaches a safe, easy, effective way to learn to ride. Using this “balance first” method, our facilitators help get their children rolling while the child does most of the work. Participants learn the basics of balancing, starting, stopping, and steering a bike, as well as proper helmet fit and adjustment. Most people learn to ride their bike while taking the class, but even if they don’t, they will leave with an easy, hands-free, crash-free, and low-stress way to learn to ride.
Where: Montclair High School, 100 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042 (Faculty Parking lot on North Fullerton Ave)
When:
Saturday, May 26
Sunday, June 3
Saturday, June 9
Saturday, June 16
Saturday, June 23
Saturday, June 30rom 10 am – 1 pm.
Cost: $25 per student. Cash, Check Visa/Mastercard/Discover Accepted Students may take the class as many times as they need at no additional cost.

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Who: Little kids.
What: Bring the kids into any Lowe’s store and build a FREE wooden project. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project.
Where: Your local Lowe’s:
1721 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 9 at 10 am.
Cost: Free.

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Who: All Ages
What: The band Tycoon Dog presents an afternoon of fun, family-friendly songs and improv touching on rock, blues, pop, reggae,funk, soul, hillbilly country and other vibes. Join us for some sun, fun and music in this beautiful outdoor setting!
Where: Maplewood Memorial Park’s “amphitheater” located across from the train station near the intersection of Dunnell Road and Oakview Avenue
When:June 10 3:00 pm
Cost: Free! Contact Scott Bailey here.
You can hear song samples and learn more about Tycoon Dog at www.tycoondog.com.

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Who: All ages
What: Special family-oriented concert by dancers who have benefited from Sharron Miller’s Academy of the Performing Arts Scholarship Program. Samual Huber will be honored for his commitment to our community, education, the arts and especially for his support of SMAPA and the PWE over the past 16 years.
Where: Hillside School, 54 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ 07042.
When: Sunday, June 10 at 3 pm.
Cost: General admission tickets – adults $20 / children, students and seniors $10 All proceeds will benefit Scholarship Funds which serve hundreds of children each year. Tickets are available at SMAPA or by calling 973.655.9819

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Who: Families with small children.
What: Parents with young children will enjoy MAM Park Bench, a program that introduces children to the Museum and serves as an artistic social outing. Get acquainted with other parents and young children, work on fun art projects, and take a guided tour of the Museum. Storytelling provided in the galleries courtesy of the Montclair Public Library. Today’s Park Bench is about Watercolor.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Wednesday, June 13 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am.
Cost: $6 per child, $12 for adults, free for adult members.

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Who: Toddlers ages 2-5.
What: A story hour program in French designed especially for toddlers ages 2–5 at French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF).
When: Wednesday, June 13  at 10 am.
Where: FIAF Montclair The Carriage House, 331 Claremont Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.
Cost: Call 973 783 0507 Space is limited to 12 children .Please reserve your spot for each date in advance, latest by 5pm on Monday of the same week.

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Who: All ages
What: Erik Johnson will be creating hand cut silhouettes. Classic silhouettes make a great gift for moms, dads & grandparents!
Where: Little One & Co. Maplewood, NJ
When: Thursday, June 14 from 11am-6pm. Late afternoon time slots are filling up, but there’s still plenty of morning and early afternoon openings.
Cost: Each session is 5 mins/child and $25/child. Framing is available. Message us, call us 973.973.7070 or email us at to book your session.

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Who: Ages 4-8 AND 9 – 13.
What: The Montclair Art Museum invites you and other Home School families for a fun and educational afternoon. These two-hour programs include a gallery tour and a studio art project led by MAM educator Emily Kenselaar.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Third Friday of the Month, 12 – 2 p.m., (Ages 4–8) / Third Thursday of the Month, 12 – 2 p.m. (Ages 9-13)
Cost: $6 per child, $12 per adult. Free for adult members. Please RSVP here.

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Who: Ages 4-8 AND 9 – 13.
What: The Montclair Art Museum invites you and other Home School families for a fun and educational afternoon. These two-hour programs include a gallery tour and a studio art project led by MAM educator Emily Kenselaar.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Third Friday of the Month, 12 – 2 p.m., (Ages 4–8) / Third Thursday of the Month, 12 – 2 p.m. (Ages 9-13)
Cost: $6 per child, $12 per adult. Free for adult members. Please RSVP here.

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Who: Members of The Little Gym, ages 3 – 12.
What: Drop off your kids and enjoy a night out. They get open gym, pizza and art!
Where: The Little Gym, 1 Greenwood Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042
When: Friday, May 18th and Friday, June 15th from 6-8:30 pm
Cost: $20 per child the first time and $10 for siblings. Call (973) 744-1002 to reserve a spot.

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Who: Best for children ages 5 and up
What: Bike&Walk Montclair offers this class for kids at that age where he or she wants to ride a two-wheeler. This class teaches a safe, easy, effective way to learn to ride. Using this “balance first” method, our facilitators help get their children rolling while the child does most of the work. Participants learn the basics of balancing, starting, stopping, and steering a bike, as well as proper helmet fit and adjustment. Most people learn to ride their bike while taking the class, but even if they don’t, they will leave with an easy, hands-free, crash-free, and low-stress way to learn to ride.
Where: Montclair High School, 100 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042 (Faculty Parking lot on North Fullerton Ave)
When:
Saturday, May 26
Sunday, June 3
Saturday, June 9
Saturday, June 16
Saturday, June 23
Saturday, June 30 from 10 am – 1 pm.
Cost: $25 per student. Cash, Check Visa/Mastercard/Discover Accepted Students may take the class as many times as they need at no additional cost.

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Who: Children ages 2-10
What: Celebrate Father’s Day with your child at Express Yourself Studios. Children will create a special pottery project with Dad for Dad!
Where: Express Yourself Studios, Springfield NJ
When: Saturday, June 16 11:00AM – 1:00PM & 2:00 PM – 4:00PM
Cost: $25 for Dad/child ($10 each additional sibling). All materials, plus pizza & beverages providedd. Click here to enroll in this workshop please register 2-3 days prior.

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Who: All Ages
What: A reading of The Coqui & the Iguana with author Alidis Vicente
Where: Maplewood, NJ
When: June 16 11:00 am
Cost: Free

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Who: Moms, dads, and babies up to eighteen months old.
What: TBAY is forming a group for new parents, a nurturing space to meet others and talk about the things that matter most:  how to get your child to sleep so you can too, calming a crying baby, coping with colic, feeding your baby, and learning about developmental milestones.
When: Thursday, June 21 9:30 am – 10:45 am.
Where: Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael, Classroom number 560, 60 Temple drive Springfield, NJ 07081
Cost: Free. For more information, call Julie Bernstein at (973) 376-0539 x 22. Please bring a blanket for your baby.

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Who: Best for children ages 5 and up
What: Bike&Walk Montclair offers this class for kids at that age where he or she wants to ride a two-wheeler. This class teaches a safe, easy, effective way to learn to ride. Using this “balance first” method, our facilitators help get their children rolling while the child does most of the work. Participants learn the basics of balancing, starting, stopping, and steering a bike, as well as proper helmet fit and adjustment. Most people learn to ride their bike while taking the class, but even if they don’t, they will leave with an easy, hands-free, crash-free, and low-stress way to learn to ride.
Where: Montclair High School, 100 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042 (Faculty Parking lot on North Fullerton Ave)
When:
Saturday, May 26
Sunday, June 3
Saturday, June 9
Saturday, June 16
Saturday, June 23
Saturday, June 30 from 10 am – 1 pm.
Cost: $25 per student. Cash, Check Visa/Mastercard/Discover Accepted Students may take the class as many times as they need at no additional cost.

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Who: Ages 5 and up
What:Come see the zoo in a different light! Learn all about what animals do at night on this unique guided tour. Don’t forget your flashlight!
Where: Turtle Back Zoo
When: Saturday, June 23 (Tours begin at 8pm and are sent out in 10 minute intervals thereafter. Admission window open from 7:30 – 8:30pm.
Average tour time = 1 hour
Cost: Adults: $7 Children: $7 Zoo Members: $7 (Night moves is free to members on the following dates only 5/24, 7/26 and 9/6)
Pre-Registration is required (there will be no registrations allowed the night of the event)
Please Note: This night moves is for the general public. Groups over 15 people should call the zoo office at 973-731-5800 x223 to schedule night moves tours. Registration is non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation, registrants will be notified with a rain date.
Space is limited.

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Who: Best for children ages 5 and up
What: Bike&Walk Montclair offers this class for kids at that age where he or she wants to ride a two-wheeler. This class teaches a safe, easy, effective way to learn to ride. Using this “balance first” method, our facilitators help get their children rolling while the child does most of the work. Participants learn the basics of balancing, starting, stopping, and steering a bike, as well as proper helmet fit and adjustment. Most people learn to ride their bike while taking the class, but even if they don’t, they will leave with an easy, hands-free, crash-free, and low-stress way to learn to ride.
Where: Montclair High School, 100 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042 (Faculty Parking lot on North Fullerton Ave)
When:
Saturday, May 26
Sunday, June 3
Saturday, June 9
Saturday, June 16
Saturday, June 23
Saturday, June 30 from 10 am – 1 pm.
Cost: $25 per student. Cash, Check Visa/Mastercard/Discover Accepted Students may take the class as many times as they need at no additional cost.

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Who: Ages 5 and up
What:Come see the zoo in a different light! Learn all about what animals do at night on this unique guided tour. Don’t forget your flashlight!
Where: Turtle Back Zoo
When:  Tuesday, July 3 (Tours begin at 8pm and are sent out in 10 minute intervals thereafter. Admission window open from 7:30 – 8:30pm).
Average tour time = 1 hour
Cost: Adults: $7 Children: $7 Zoo Members: $7 (Night moves is free to members on the following dates only 5/24, 7/26 and 9/6)
Pre-Registration is required (there will be no registrations allowed the night of the event)
Please Note: This night moves is for the general public. Groups over 15 people should call the zoo office at 973-731-5800 x223 to schedule night moves tours. Registration is non-refundable. In the event of a cancellation, registrants will be notified with a rain date.
Space is limited.

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Who: Children ages 2-5
What:  Wear your PJs and participate in a fun and creative art project, enjoy pizza & beverages.  A different project each month (painting, pottery, collage & more).
Where: Express Yourself Studios,  Maplewood, NJ
When: every first Friday of the month 6:00-7:00 pm
Cost:  $20 including pizza and beverages. Click here to enroll.

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Who: All ages.
What: This summer families can enjoy a 75 minute cruise to Statue of Liberty with a kid friendly interactive LIVE tour guide.
Where: Pier 83, West side on 42nd Street and 12th Avenue, NYC
When: Sailing every first Saturday of the month this summer: June 2, July 7, and August 4. Boarding: 9:30 am and sailing: 10 am -11:15 am
Cost: Adults $28 / Children (ages 3 -12 ) $20 / under 2 Free

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Who: Ages 7- 10
What: At Camp Crafty these campers will get a crash course in fiber art exploration, knitting, batik, fabric dying, quilting, and sewing crafts! Perfect for beginners, and crafties!
When:  Monday, July 9-12, 2012 at 130 pm – 330 pm and Monday, July 16 – 19, 2012.
Where: It’s SEW Crafty 978 Arts Center Springfield Ave. Maplewood NJ.
Cost: Call for more information at 862.205.1603

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Who: Teens only
What: Learn the basics of fabric printing Batick, silk screening, printing, dying, create your own designs for wearables and printed art!
When:  Monday, July 9-12, 2012 at 4 pm – 530 pm and Monday, July 16 – 19, 2012.
Where: It’s SEW Crafty 978 Arts Center Springfield Ave. Maplewood NJ.
Cost: Call for more information at 862.205.1603