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Tuesday, March 31
 
Parent Series: Let’s Talk – Current Issues in Teen Culture
Who: Parents of teens.
What: Free one-evening workshops led by the Montclair Counseling Center to help parents understand their teens and give them strategies to parent.
Where: The Montclair Family Center YMCA, 159 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Topic this week : Internet Safety
Cost: Free. Babysitting is available. For more info and to register, please call Linda Malek-Jones, executive director of Montclair Counseling Center, 973-783-6977, x31.
 
Storytime at Watchung Booksellers
Who: Children who love to be read to.
What: Weekly storytime and songs.
Where: Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street – Watchung Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042.
(973)744-7177
When: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free.  No registration required.
 
Story Time at The Glen Ridge Library
Who: Babies, two-year-olds and 3-5 year-olds.
What: Books, felt board and music.
Where: The Glen Ridge Public Library, 240 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ, 07028. 
When: Baby & Me: 9:30 a.m. / Toddlers: 10:30 a.m. / 3-5 year-olds: 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free, but you must register due to space limitations by calling (973) 748-5482.
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Toddler Story Time at The Glen Ridge Library
Who: Two-year-olds.
What: Books, finger play, felt board and music.
Where: The Glen Ridge Public Library, 240 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ, 07028. 
When: Mondays at 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Free, but you must register due to space limitations by calling (973) 748-5482.
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Sunday, March 29
 
The Montclair Community Band’s Annual Family Concert
Who: All ages.
What: A fun family concert titled IMAGINE!! A Musical Journey!
Where: Montclair High School Auditorium, 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
 
Running Rabbit Theatre Presents The Velveteen Rabbit 
Who: Kids ages 2 – 10 years old and their parents.
What: The beloved story comes to the stage with a humorous and meaningful rendition.
Where: Luna Stage, 695 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Sunday, March 29 at 1:00 a.m.
Cost: $12.50
 
Favorite Doll Tea at The Women’s Club of Glen Ridge 
Who: Girls and their favorite dolls.
What: Traditional high tea, complimentary doll hair salon, and shopping boutiques.
Where: The Women’s Club of Glen Ridge, 219 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ, 07028. (973) 974-3197.
When: Sunday, March 29 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 for members and all children (ages 3-14) / Non-member adults are $30.  Space is limited!  Order online here or send check payable to the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge.
  
American Girl Fashion Show 
Who: Girls who love their American Girl dolls.
What: Fashion show highlighting the historical American Girl characters and their stories. Each show has its own raffle of dolls and accessories.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Sunday, March 29 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 ($25 is tax deductable – goes to support the museum’s children’s programs and exhibitions)
Register and purchase tickets here.
 
The Sippy Cups 
Who: Kids who like good music and their parents.
What: The Sippy Cupos are a children’s rock band, formed by parents of preschoolers who were excited by their kids creativity.
Where: SOPAC, 1 SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ.
When: Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $19.  Order here or call (973) 313- ARTS.
 
 
 

 

 

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Earth Hour
Who: Families who are concerned about climate change.
What: Earth Hour is an international event that asks individuals, businesses, governments and organizations around the world to turn of their lights for one hour to make a global statement of concern about climate change.
Where: Wherever you are at 8:30 p.m. Plans for a public gathering are in the works.
When: Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free.
For more information check out the Montclair Township website here.
  
Visit With the Easter Bunny 
Who: Children who want to meet the big bunny who brings them baskets.
What: Meet and take pictures (bring your own camera) with the Easter Bunny.
Where: Baby Boom, 598 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ, 07043. 
When: Saturday, March 28 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free.
 
Little Women
Who: Children who love theater.
What: Little Women is a classic coming of age tale of the four March sisters: tempestuous Jo, motherly Meg, shy Beth, and spoiled baby Amy.
Where: Studio Playhouse, 14 Alvin Place (off Valley Road near the A&P), Montclair, NJ, 07042. (973) 744-9752.
When: March 28, 29, April 4 and 5 at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $8
  
A Night at the ‘Drive – In!’
Who: Children in grades K-8th.
What: Bring the family to the YMCA for a Drive – In Movie feel! Bring a
blanket and wear your pajamas to watch a movie in our Gym.
Where: The Montclair YMCA, 25 Park Street, Montclair NJ 07042
When: Saturday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 per family.  Limited number of Tickets so register Early: (973) 744-3400.
 
Cuentos – Saturday Morning Spanish Storytime
Who: Bilingual children, or children who have a thing for languages ages 6 and up.
What: Spanish storytime and traditional Hispanic songs.
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Saturday, March 28 at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free.
 
Running Rabbit Theatre Presents The Velveteen Rabbit 
Who: Kids ages 2 – 10 years old and their parents.
What: The beloved story comes to the stage with a humorous and meaningful rendition.
Where: Luna Stage, 695 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, March 28 at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $12.50
 
American Girl Fashion Show 
Who: Girls who love their American Girl dolls.
What: Fashion show highlighting the historical American Girl characters and their stories. Each show has its own raffle of dolls and accessories.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturday, March 28 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 ($25 is tax deductable – goes to support the museum’s children’s programs and exhibitions)
Register and purchase tickets here.
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The Little Gym’s Monthly Parent Survival Night

Who: Members of The Little Gym
What: Drop off your kids and enjoy a night out.
Where: The Little Gym, 1 Greenwood Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042
When: Friday, March 27, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cost:  $20 per child the first time and $10 each additional time.  Call (973)744-1002 to register.
 
Author Reading and Signing at Watchung Booksellers
Who: Young adults and baseball fans.
What: Author Dan Gutman reads Ray &Me. This baseball card adventure is a wild ride to a moment that changed baseball history forever! 
Where: Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street – Watchung Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042.
(973)744-7177
When: Friday, March 27 at 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free. 
 
The Glen Ridge High School Drama Club presents Once on This Island
Who: Theater loving kids and their parents.
What: A 1990 musical combining The Little Mermaid and Romeo and Juliet all on a Carribean Island. 
Where: Ridgewood Avenue School, 235 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ.
When: Friday, March 27 at 8:00 pm, Saturday, March 28 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, March 29 at 2:00 pm.
Cost: Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and children, free for seniors. 
 
 

Kid Kat Kabaret
Who: All ages
What: Watch local kids perform their hearts out while you drink alcohol and eat Piano’s pizza.
Where: Piano’s Bar & Grill
36 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
When: Fridays, 6-7:30 -.m.
Cost: $10 cover plus 2 item minimum. Your two items can be apple juice or Jack Daniels–you choose.

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Thursday, March 26
 
Storytime at the Bloomfield Library
Who: Children who love to be read to.
What: Weekly storytime, including, songs and a craft.
Where: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003. (973) 566-6200.
When: Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free.  No registration required.
 
Babies in the Library Storytime
Who: Babies ages 6 -23 months.
What: Storytime at the library.
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Thursdays, March 26 – April 23.  Ages 6 – 13 months: 10:15 a.m. / Ages 14 – 23 months: 11:15 a.m.
Cost: Free. Register at (973) 744-0500 ext. 2236 
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Van Vleck House & Gardens Pre-K Discovery Program
Who: Families of all ages
What: Guided hands-on activities and a story.
Where: Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Wednesday, February 25 from 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Garden Happenings
Cost: $7: Friends of Van Vleck / $12 all others.  Adults free.  Registration required by calling (973) 744-0837.
 
Toddler Time Storytime
Who: Two-year-olds.
What: Storytime at the library.
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Wednesdays, March 25 – April 22 at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.
Cost: Free. Register at (973) 744-0500 ext. 2236 
 
Spanish Storytime at Watchung Booksellers
Who: Children who love to be read to and have a thing for the Spanish language.
What: Spanish storytime and songs.
Where: Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street – Watchung Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042.
(973)744-7177
When: Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.  This will be a once a month event.
Cost: Free. 
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Tuesday, March 24
 
Storytime at Watchung Booksellers
Who: Children who love to be read to.
What: Weekly storytime and songs.
Where: Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street – Watchung Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042.
(973)744-7177
When: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free.  No registration required.
 
Mother & Daughter Book Club
Who: Girls in 6th – 12th grade and their moms.
What: Book club for moms and their daughters.
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Tuesday, March 24 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free.
 
Mother Goose Storytime
Who: Children ages 3 – 5.
What: Storytime at the library.
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Tuesdays, March 24 – April 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. Register at (973) 744-0500 ext. 2236 
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Aunt Jean’s Toys and Treats 2nd Year Anniversary Celebration!
Who: Everyone who likes a party!.
What: Go and celebrate Aunt Jean’s 2nd Anniversary!  Giveaways,refreshments and more.
Where: Aunt Jean’s Toy and Treats, 12 North Willow Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Sunday, March 22 at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
 
Alan Katz: Going, Going, Gone at Watchung Booksellers
Who: Children who love sports.
What: Author Alan Katz entertains with his book filled with songs about sports.
Where: Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street – Watchung Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042.
(973)744-7177
When: Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. 
 
Labyrinth Walk for Families
Who: Families of all ages.
What: Experience walking a labyrinth, which have served as patterns for contemplation throughout history.
Where: Starseed Yoga, 215 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042. 
When: Sunday, March 22 at 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person / $40 per couple / $10 per child ages 11-17 / Children under 10 free 
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Montclair YMCA Strong Families Triathlon
Who: Children and their parents. (Kids must be 4’11″ tall to participate)
What: Athletic triathlon challenge and family fun to benefit the Montclair YMCA Strong Kids Scholarship Campaign. Swimming, cycling and running events. Download flyer here.
Where: Montclair YMCA, 25 Park Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, March 21 at 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person (includes a t-shirt an snacks). For more information contact Paul at (973) 415-6111. 
 
Sleeping Beauty 
Who: Children who love musical theater.
What: Tale of a princess put under a spell of a witch and saved by a prince.
Where: Westminster Arts Center: Bloomfield College, Fremont Street, Bloomfield, NJ
When: March 21 at 11:00 a.m. 
Cost: $10 / $8 children and seniors can be purchased here.
 
Poetry reading and Signing at Watchung Booksellers
Who: Children who love to be read to and need some help with eating their vegetables.
What: Author/illustrator Judith Natelli McLaughlin recites poetry and signs copies of her newest book, Poems on Fruits and Odes to Veggies. Kids are introduced to an acorn squash, zucchini, and parsnips!
Where: Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street – Watchung Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042.
(973)744-7177
When: Saturday, March 21 at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free. 
 
 
Saturday Drop-in Craft
Who: Ages 6 and up.
What: Drop in and make an easy take-home craft.
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free.
 
Running Rabbit Theatre Presents The Velveteen Rabbit 
Who: Kids ages 2 – 10 years old and their parents.
What: The beloved story comes to the stage with a humorous and meaningful rendition.
Where: Luna Stage, 695 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, March 21 at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $12.50
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