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Thursday, April 30
 
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.
 
Transracial/ Transcultural Adoption: Differences May Not Matter to You, but They May to Your Child
Who: Parents of adopted children from other cultures or races and/or people who want to learn more about these adoptions. 
What: Discussion on the topic.
Where: Unitarian Church of Montclair, 67 Church St, Montclair, NJ. (973) 744-6276.
When: Thursday, April 30 from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person. Bring a companion and get a $5 discount per person
 
Bradford Elementary School Spring Book Fair
Who: Book lovers of all ages.
What: A great selection of books for a variety of age ranges, provided by the fair’s new vendor, Allbook.  All proceeds benefit Bradford School!
Where: Bradford School, 87 Mt. Hebron Rd, Montclair, 07043.  
When: Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, April 30 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm.
Cost: Free.
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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. 
 
The Benefits of Becoming Foster or Adoptive Parents
Who: Families interested in fostering or adopting children.
What: Discussion and information session about becoming foster parents or adopting a child. Refreshments will be served.
Where: The Montclair Community Pre-K, 49 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Wednesday, April 29 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free. 
 
Barnes & Noble Storytime
Who: Children who like to be read to.
What: Weekly storytime with various themes.
Where: Barnes & Noble, 395 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ, 07014.
When: Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free.
 
Bradford Elementary School Spring Book Fair
Who: Book lovers of all ages.
What: A great selection of books for a variety of age ranges, provided by the fair’s new vendor, Allbook.  All proceeds benefit Bradford School!
Where: Bradford School, 87 Mt. Hebron Rd, Montclair, 07043.  
When: Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, April 30 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm.
Cost: Free.
 
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Tuesday, April 28
  
 
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.
 
Bradford Elementary School Spring Book Fair
Who: Book lovers of all ages.
What: A great selection of books for a variety of age ranges, provided by the fair’s new vendor, Allbook.  All proceeds benefit Bradford School!
Where: Bradford School, 87 Mt. Hebron Rd, Montclair, 07043.  
When: Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, April 30 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm.
Cost: Free.
 
 
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, April 28 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free.
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Gas Lamp Academy of Performing Arts: April Break Workshop
Who: Mini thespians who want to perform.
What: Peformance workshop of the Native American tale Coyote Steals the Summer. Students receive their scripts on Monday and will perform for family and friends on Friday evening.
Where: Gas Lamp Players, 17 Herman Street, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028.
When: Monday, April 27 – Friday, May 1 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $175
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Cooking for Kids class
Who: Adults who want to learn some kid-friendly cooking tips.
What: Cooking class aimed at teaching you to make healthy baby food and food that your kid’s will actually eat.
Where: Williams-Sonoma, 630 Valley Road, Montclair NJ 07043, (973) 783-1799.
When: Sunday, April 26 at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free, but call to register.
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WBGO and NJPAC Kids Jazz Concert 

Who: Anyone who digs jazz.
What: The Steve Kroon Sextet will play and discuss jazz and its rhythms. 
Q&A session and a chance to win a door prize.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042
When: Saturday, April 25, 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
 
Rebecca Frezza and the Big Truck Band 

Who: Kids and grown-ups who like fun music.
What: Mini acoustic concert and CD signing featuring Rebecca Frezza and her band to promote their benefit concert at the Horizon School on May 9th. There will be face painting and children’s activities from local vendors.
Where: Regal Bank, 570 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 25, 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
 
Dinosaur Day
Who: Mini paleontologists.
What: A full day of dinosaur activities: fossil dig, demonstrations, touch table with dinosaur specimens, and more! 
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102.
When: Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free with suggestion admission: Adults – $10 / Children, Seniors & Students - $6 / Members – Free 
 
YMCA Healthy Kids Day 
Who: Ages 6 months – Kindergarten. 
What:  Action packed event where the focus will be on Fit Families. Take home lots of ideas to create healthy minds, bodies and spirits!
Where: The Montclair Family YMCA,159 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, April 25 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
Cost: Free – Members and non-members welcomed. Free giveaways!
 
Barnes & Noble Special Storytime: Loukoumi the Lamb
Who: Children who like to be read to.
What: Special storytime with author Nick Katsoris who will read his new book Loukoumi’s Good Deads. A visit from Loukoumi the Lamb too!
Where: Barnes & Noble, 395 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ, 07014.
When: Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free.
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Friday, April 24  
 
 

Little Live Y’ers Vacation Camp
Who: Kids in Pre-K and Kindergarten who have parents scrambling for childcare.
What: A day filled with fun activities: swimming, gym, arts and crafts and more!
Where: The Helen and Bill Geyer YMCA Family Center, 159 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24.  Kids can be dropped off as early at 7:30 a.m. and picked up as late as 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Members – $42 a day / Non-members – $53 a day.  In order to reserve a space for your child, payment and a registration form must be completed for
each date attending. You must register within 3 business days prior to the program date.
Download your registration form here
 
Live Y’ers Vacation Camp
Who: Kids in grades 1 – 8  who have parents scrambling for childcare.
What: A day filled with fun activities.
Where: Hillside School, 54 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24.  Kids can be dropped off as early at 7:30 a.m. and picked up as late as 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Members – $42 a day / Non-members – $53 a day.  In order to reserve a space for your child, payment and a registration form must be completed for
each date attending. You must register within 3 business days prior to the program date.
Download your registration form here
 
Night Moves
Who: Nocturnal kids and their parents. 
What:  See the zoo in a different light. Learn what animals do at night – don’t forget your flashlight!
Where: Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey, 07052.
When: Friday, April 24 starting at 8:00 p.m. Tours last an hour and are sent out in 10 minute intervals.
Cost: Zoo admission plus $5 for adults and $4 for children.  Zoo members: free.
You must Pre-register by calling (973) 731-5800 x223
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Little Gym Spring Break Camp
Who: Children ages 3 and up
What:  Theme-oriented activities and games: All-Star Sports Fun!
Where: The Little Gym, 1 Greenwood Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.
When: Monday, April 20 – Thursday, April 23 from 9:30 – 12:30.  Flexible schedule – enroll for as many days or as few as you want.
Cost: $44 per day for members / $46 per day for non-members
 
Little Live Y’ers Vacation Camp
Who: Kids in Pre-K and Kindergarten who have parents scrambling for childcare.
What: A day filled with fun activities: swimming, gym, arts and crafts and more!
Where: The Helen and Bill Geyer YMCA Family Center, 159 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24.  Kids can be dropped off as early at 7:30 a.m. and picked up as late as 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Members – $42 a day / Non-members – $53 a day.  In order to reserve a space for your child, payment and a registration form must be completed for
each date attending. You must register within 3 business days prior to the program date.
Download your registration form here
 
Live Y’ers Vacation Camp
Who: Kids in grades 1 – 8  who have parents scrambling for childcare.
What: A day filled with fun activities.
Where: Hillside School, 54 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24.  Kids can be dropped off as early at 7:30 a.m. and picked up as late as 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Members – $42 a day / Non-members – $53 a day.  In order to reserve a space for your child, payment and a registration form must be completed for
each date attending. You must register within 3 business days prior to the program date.
Download your registration form here
 
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.
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Little Gym Spring Break Camp
Who: Children ages 3 and up
What:  Theme-oriented activities and games: Treasure Hunters! 
Where: The Little Gym, 1 Greenwood Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.
When: Monday, April 20 – Thursday, April 23 from 9:30 – 12:30.  Flexible schedule – enroll for as many days or as few as you want.
Cost: $44 per day for members / $46 per day for non-members
 
Little Live Y’ers Vacation Camp
Who: Kids in Pre-K and Kindergarten who have parents scrambling for childcare.
What: A day filled with fun activities: swimming, gym, arts and crafts and more!
Where: The Helen and Bill Geyer YMCA Family Center, 159 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24.  Kids can be dropped off as early at 7:30 a.m. and picked up as late as 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Members – $42 a day / Non-members – $53 a day.  In order to reserve a space for your child, payment and a registration form must be completed for
each date attending. You must register within 3 business days prior to the program date.
Download your registration form here
 
Live Y’ers Vacation Camp
Who: Kids in grades 1 – 8  who have parents scrambling for childcare.
What: A day filled with fun activities.
Where: Hillside School, 54 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24.  Kids can be dropped off as early at 7:30 a.m. and picked up as late as 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Members – $42 a day / Non-members – $53 a day.  In order to reserve a space for your child, payment and a registration form must be completed for
each date attending. You must register within 3 business days prior to the program date.
Download your registration form here
 
Free Family Yoga Day
Who: Families who like to do Downward Dog together.
What: In appreciation of Earth Day, Yoga Montclair will be leading a family yoga class. 
Where: Anderson Park, 274 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair,  NJ, 07043.
When: Wednesday, April 22 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free. For more information call (973) 233-9642. 
 
What a Wonderful World: Pajama Storytime
Who: Children ages 3 – 6
What: Come dressed in your PJ’s, bring your coziest stuffed animal buddy and enjoy an entertaining evening full of heart-warming tales.
Where: The Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
 
100-Hour Centennial Marathon
Who: All ages.
What: Starting today and ending on Sunday, April 26, Newark Museum will be open for 100 hours straight to celebrate its centennial.  Festivities include a treasure hunt, dinosaur day, performances, flashlight day, museum sleepover and more! Check out the calendar for all the details here.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newarl, NJ 07102.
When: Wednesday, April 22 to Sunday, April 26.
Cost: Suggestion Admission: Adults – $10 / Children, Seniors & Students - $6 / Members – Free 
 
Van Vleck House & Gardens Pre-K Discovery Program
Who: Children ages 3 – 5.
What: Guided hands-on activities and a story.
Where: Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Wednesday, April 22 from 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Trash to Treasure
Cost: $7: Friends of Van Vleck / $12 all others.  Adults free.  Registration required by calling (973) 744-0837.
 
Toddler Time Storytime
Who: 2 year olds.
What: Picture books, flannel board stories, nursery rhymes and more!
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Wednesdays at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.
Cost: Free. Register at (973) 744-0500 ext. 2236
 
Kid’s Club: Reading Aloud With Dr. Suess
Who: Fans of Dr. Suess.
What: Join a librarian from West Orange’s Library as she takes children through the magical world of Dr. Suess by reading aloud from the classic environmental tale “The Lorax.”
Where: Whole Foods, 235 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Wednesday, April 22 at 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free – Registration is required. Please sign up at customer service or call (973) 669-3196 to reserve a spot.
 
Barnes & Noble Storytime
Who: Children who like to be read to.
What: Weekly storytime with various themes.
Where: Barnes & Noble, 395 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ, 07014.
When: Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free. 

 

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Little Gym Spring Break Camp
Who: Children ages 3 and up
What:  Theme-oriented activities and games: Kings, Queens and Knights!
Where: The Little Gym, 1 Greenwood Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.
When: Monday, April 20 – Thursday, April 23 from 9:30 – 12:30.  Flexible schedule – enroll for as many days or as few as you want.
Cost: $44 per day for members / $46 per day for non-members
 
Little Live Y’ers Vacation Camp
Who: Kids in Pre-K and Kindergarten who have parents scrambling for childcare.
What: A day filled with fun activities: swimming, gym, arts and crafts and more!
Where: The Helen and Bill Geyer YMCA Family Center, 159 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24.  Kids can be dropped off as early at 7:30 a.m. and picked up as late as 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Members – $42 a day / Non-members – $53 a day.  In order to reserve a space for your child, payment and a registration form must be completed for
each date attending. You must register within 3 business days prior to the program date.
Download your registration form here
 
Live Y’ers Vacation Camp
Who: Kids in grades 1 – 8  who have parents scrambling for childcare.
What: A day filled with fun activities.
Where: Hillside School, 54 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24.  Kids can be dropped off as early at 7:30 a.m. and picked up as late as 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Members – $42 a day / Non-members – $53 a day.  In order to reserve a space for your child, payment and a registration form must be completed for
each date attending. You must register within 3 business days prior to the program date.
Download your registration form here
 
Mother Goose Storytime 
Who: Children ages 3 -5.
What: Picture books, flannel board stories, songs and puppets.
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. Register at (973) 744-0500 ext. 2236
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