Barista Kids Upcoming Events » 2009 » July http://kidsevents.baristanet.com Just one click to local family fun and info. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:30:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 July 31, 2009 http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/31/july_31_2009/ http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/31/july_31_2009/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:33:33 +0000 Georgette Gilmore http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/31/july_31_2009/ Friday, July 31

West Orange Farmers Market
Who: All ages.
What: Weekly Farmers Market with great Jersey Fresh produce.
Where: Parking lot behind Town Hall, 66 Main Street, West Orange, NJ. 
When: Fridays from noon – 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
 
Little Fall Farmers Market
Who: All ages.
What: Weekly Farmers Market with great produce, flowers, food, baked goods, children’s toys & gift baskets, and arts & crafts artisans.
Where: 225 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ. 
When: Fridays from 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
 
Babies Big & Small Storytime
Who: Ages 6 months – 23 months.
What: Storytime and songs.
Where: The Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042.
When: Friday, July 31 at 11 a.m.
Cost: Free. Registration required (973) 744-0500 
 
Drop-In Game Fridays 
Who: All ages.
What: Drop-in and play fun board games with teen volunteers.
Where: The Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042.
When: Fridays at 3 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
 
Movies Under the Stars: Madagascar 
Who: All ages.
What: Series of family-friendly movies shown outdoors at Branch Brook Park. Enjoy pre-screening activities such as karaoke and face painting.  
Where: Essex County Branch Brook Park, The Meadow, North of Ballantine Gateway, Newark, NJ
When: Fridays at 7 p.m. Starts with activities and show begins at sundown.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
]]> http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/31/july_31_2009/feed/ 0 July 30, 2009 http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/30/july_30_2009/ http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/30/july_30_2009/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:22:32 +0000 Georgette Gilmore http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/30/july_30_2009/ Thursday, July 30

Make a Boo-Boo Bunny
Who: Ages 2 – 5
What: Make Your Own Thursday program at the library. Make a Boo-Boo Bunny, a reusable bunny rabbit ice pack.
Where: The Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042.
When: Thursday, July 30 at 3 p.m.
Cost: Free. Registration required (973) 744-0500.

Cookie Decorating Classes
Who: Ages 9 – 12
What: Kids will learn the basics of preparing and decorating sugar cookies. They will roll and cut their own cookies, as well as make the icing to decorate them.
Where: Le Bakers Dozen, 206 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Thursday, July 30 from 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Cost: $25. Download your registration form here.
 
“Summer Swagg” Teen Dance Party
Who: Ages 12 – 16
What: Teen dance party night. Arcade games and food can be purchased separately. Police and security will be in attendance to keep everyone safe.
Where: Unbelieva-Bills, 310-312 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Thursdays, throughout the summer from 8 p.m. – midnight.
Cost: Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
 
Uncooking: Healthy Summer Salads
Who: Ages 8 and up
What: Learn about raw foods and make yummy foods: vegetable salad, fruit salad and banana smoothies.
Where: The Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042.
When: Thursday, July 30 at 7 p.m.
Cost: Free. Registration required (973) 744-0500.

Clearview Cinema Kids Club

Who: Rated G and PG movie fans.
What: Free family movies played every Wednesday and Thursday morning.
Where: Local Clearview Cinemas:
Clifton Allwood Cinema 6, 96 Market Street, Clifton, NJ.
Cedar Grove Cinema 23, 101 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ.
When: Wednesdays and Thursdays through August 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free. Seating is based on availability – First Come, First Serve!

]]> http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/30/july_30_2009/feed/ 0 July 29, 2009 http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/29/july_29_2009/ http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/29/july_29_2009/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:49:04 +0000 Georgette Gilmore http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/29/july_29_2009/ Wednesday, July 29

Cookie Decorating Classes
Who: Ages 5 – 8
What: Kids will learn the basics of preparing and decorating sugar cookies. They will roll and cut their own cookies, as well as make the icing to decorate them.
Where: Le Bakers Dozen, 206 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Wednesday, July 29 from 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Cost: $25. Download your registration form here.
 
Clearview Cinema Kids Club

Who: Rated G and PG movie fans.
What: Free family movies played every Wednesday and Thursday morning.
Where: Local Clearview Cinemas:
Clifton Allwood Cinema 6, 96 Market Street, Clifton, NJ.
Cedar Grove Cinema 23, 101 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ.
When: Wednesdays and Thursdays through August 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free. Seating is based on availability – First Come, First Serve!
 
AMC Summer Movie Camp
Who: Rated G and PG movie fans.
What: Kids’ movies played every Wednesday morning.
Where: Local AMC Theaters:
Clifton Commons, 405 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ.
Essex Green 9, 495 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Wednesdays, from June 17 – August 5 at 10 a.m.
Cost: $1. All admission proceeds will benefit Variety – The Children’s Charity and The Will Rogers Institute.
 
 

 

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, July 29 from 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $7: Friends of Van Vleck / $12 all others.  Adults free.  Registration required by calling (973) 744-0837.
 
Newark Black Film Festival’s Youth Cinema: The Story of Ruby Bridges, The Lion’s Drum and Obara & The Merchants
Who: Kids ages 5 and up.
What: Learn about six-year-old Ruby Bridges’ difficult first months at an all-white elementary school in New Orleans./ An African hunter discovers a lion playing a magic tree stump deep in the jungle and must convince the villagers of what he has seen and heard./ In this Nigerian folktale, a powerful hunter returns home to find some unexpected dinner guests. 
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102.
When: Wednesday, July 29 at 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
 
Sing, Sign & Dance: Music With Nina Peterson
Who: Ages 3 and up.
What: Music performance that incorporates age-appropriate sign language in an entertaining visual show.
Where: The Montclair Public Library – 1st floor auditorium, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042.
When: Wednesday, July 29 at 3 p.m.
Cost: Free. Registration required (973) 744-0500.
]]> http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/29/july_29_2009/feed/ 0 July 28, 2009 http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/28/july_28_2009/ http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/28/july_28_2009/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:04:13 +0000 Georgette Gilmore http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/28/july_28_2009/ Tuesday, July 28

Super Hero Movies for Teens
Who: Teens ages 13 and up.
What: Enjoy superhero movies in the library’s auditorium. Snacks and refreshments on hand.
Where: The Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042.
When: Tuesday, July 28 at 2 p.m.
Cost: Free. Registration required (973) 744-0500
]]> http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/28/july_28_2009/feed/ 0 July 26, 2009 http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/26/july_26_2009/ http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/26/july_26_2009/#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:51:05 +0000 Georgette Gilmore http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/26/july_26_2009/ Sunday, July 26

Festival of Ballooning
Who: All ages.
What: The 27th annual Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning in Association with PNC Bank, the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America. Amazing balloons, inlcluding the Darth Vader shaped balloon, live entertainment, outdoor sunrise yoga, and great food.
Where: Solberg Airport, 37 Thor Solberg Road, Whitehouse Station, NJ.
When: Friday, July 24, Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26. Balloon ascensions are at 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. starting Friday evening. For a full timeline of events, check here.
Cost: General admission tickets: $17 adults / $7 children / children 3 and under are free.
]]> http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/26/july_26_2009/feed/ 0 July 25, 2009 http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/25/july_25_2009/ http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/25/july_25_2009/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:59:59 +0000 Georgette Gilmore http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/25/july_25_2009/ Saturday, July 25

Rockin The Suburbs
Who: Teens and grownups.
What: All day, outdoor music festival featuring headliner, Sugar Hill Gang.
Where: Montclair High School Ampitheater, 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042. 
When: Saturday, July 25 from 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: $10 advance/$15 at door. Purchase them here.  Rockin The Suburbs is to benefit the construction of the Music Production Studio project at Montclair High School
 
AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince
Who: Autistic children and their families.
What: Family favorite films shown in a comfortable way for children with autism.
Where: Local AMC Theaters:
AMC Essex Green 9, 495 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
AMC Wayne 14, 67 Willowbrook Blvd, Wayne, NJ.
When: July 25 at 10 a.m.
Cost: $6
 
Festival of Ballooning
Who: All ages.
What: The 27th annual Quick Check New Jersey Festival of Ballooning in Association with PNC Bank, the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America. Amazing balloons, inlcluding the Darth Vader shaped balloon, live entertainment, outdoor sunrise yoga, and great food.
Where: Solberg Airport, 37 Thor Solberg Road, Whitehouse Station, NJ.
When: Friday, July 24, Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26. Balloon ascensions are at 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. starting Friday evening. For a full timeline of events, check here.
Cost: General admission tickets: $17 adults / $7 children / children 3 and under are free.
 
Montclair Farmers’ Market
Who: All ages.
What: Weekly Farmers Market with great produce, flowers, cheese, honey, baked goods and coffee.
Where: Walnut Street train station parking lot, Montclair, NJ, 07042. 
When: Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
 
Kids in the Kitchen - New Jersey State Fair Menu
Who: Mini chefs ages 5 – 12.
What: Cooking class for kids with their parents.
Where: Brookdale Shoprite, 1409 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.
When: Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. – noon.
Cost: $20 per child with adult / $10 per additional child. Register here.
]]> http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/25/july_25_2009/feed/ 0 July 24, 2009 http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/24/july_24_2009/ http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/24/july_24_2009/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:31:45 +0000 Georgette Gilmore http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/24/july_24_2009/ Friday, July 24

Festival of Ballooning
Who: All ages.
What: The 27th annual Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning in Association with PNC Bank, the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America. Amazing balloons, inlcluding the Darth Vader shaped balloon, live entertainment, outdoor sunrise yoga, and great food.
Where: Solberg Airport,37 Thor Solberg Road, Whitehouse Station, NJ.
When: Friday, July 24, Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26. Balloon ascensions are at 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. starting Friday evening. For a full timeline of events, check here.
Cost: General admission tickets: $17 adults / $7 children / children 3 and under are free.
 
West Orange Farmers Market
Who: All ages.
What: Weekly Farmers Market with great Jersey Fresh produce.
Where: Parking lot behind Town Hall, 66 Main Street, West Orange, NJ. 
When: Fridays from noon – 6 p.m.
Cost: Free

Sunset SENSE-ations
Who: All ages.
What: Nature exploration with guest presenters with live animals, crafts, and sensory-filled activities.
Where: Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Friday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 per family for Friends of Van Vleck / $25 per family all others. Pre-Registration required by calling (973) 744-0837.
 
Little Fall Farmers Market
Who: All ages.
What: Weekly Farmers Market with great produce, flowers, food, baked goods, children’s toys & gift baskets, and arts & crafts artisans.
Where: 225 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ. 
When: Fridays from 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
 
Mother Goose & Toddler Too Storytime
Who: Ages 2 – 5
What: Storytime and songs.
Where: The Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042.
When: Friday, July 24 at 11 a.m.
Cost: Free. Registration required (973) 744-0500
 
Drop-In Game Fridays 
Who: All ages.
What: Drop-in and play fun board games with teen volunteers.
Where: The Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042.
When: Fridays at 3 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
 
Movies Under the Stars: Iron Man 
Who: All ages.
What: Series of family-friendly movies shown outdoors at Branch Brook Park. Enjoy pre-screening activities such as karaoke and face painting.  
Where: Essex County Branch Brook Park, The Meadow, North of Ballantine Gateway, Newark, NJ
When: Fridays at 7 p.m. Starts with activities and show begins at sundown.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
]]> http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/24/july_24_2009/feed/ 0 July 23, 2009 http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/23/july_23_2009/ http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/23/july_23_2009/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:20:32 +0000 Georgette Gilmore http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/23/july_23_2009/ Thursday, July 23

Design Your Own Bag Craft
Who: Ages 4 – 8
What: Make Your Own Thursday program at the library. Design your own bag using colorful prints and neon pencils.
Where: The Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042.
When: Thursday, July 23 at 3 p.m.
Cost: Free. Registration required (973) 744-0500
 
Siobhan Vivian: Teen Fiction Author Visit
Who: Teens.
What: Teen fiction writer, Siobhan Vivian talks about her latest book, Same Difference.
Where: The Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042.
When: Thursday, July 23 at 6 p.m.
Cost: Free. Registration required (973) 744-0500.

Clearview Cinema Kids Club
Who: Rated G and PG movie fans.
What: Free family movies played every Wednesday and Thursday morning.
Where: Local Clearview Cinemas:
Clifton Allwood Cinema 6, 96 Market Street, Clifton, NJ.
Cedar Grove Cinema 23, 101 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ.
When: Wednesdays and Thursdays through August 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free. Seating is based on availability – First Come, First Serve!
]]> http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/23/july_23_2009/feed/ 0 July 22, 2009 http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/22/july_22_2009/ http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/22/july_22_2009/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:02:11 +0000 Georgette Gilmore http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/22/july_22_2009/ Wednesday, July 22

Teddy Bear Clinic: Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
Who: Children ages 4 – 8 who have Teddy Bears in need of some TLC.
What: Bring your favorite Teddy to this clinic and learn about hospitals and medical equipment. Upon arrival, each teddy bear will be registered, receive an identification band and visit a series of medical play stations including weight, height, immunization, blood pressure and much more.
Where: St. Barnabas Medical Center’s Corporate Office, 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ.
When: Wednesday, July 22 from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost:  Free. Registration is required, please call 973-322-4305 or email .
 
Fancy Nancy Soiree Party 
Who: Girls who love the series and everything fancy. 
What: Fancy tea party in Fancy Nancy style. Wear your fanciest clothes!
Where: Barnes & Noble, 395 Rt. 3 east, Clifton, NJ. 
When: Wednesday, July 22 at noon.
Cost: Free

Clearview Cinema Kids Club
Who: Rated G and PG movie fans.
What: Free family movies played every Wednesday and Thursday morning.
Where: Local Clearview Cinemas:
Clifton Allwood Cinema 6, 96 Market Street, Clifton, NJ.
Cedar Grove Cinema 23, 101 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ.
When: Wednesdays and Thursdays through August 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free. Seating is based on availability – First Come, First Serve!
 
Newark Black Film Festival’s Youth Cinema: Cliques, Phonies and Other Baloney and Garrett’s Gift: The Story of Garrett Morgan
Who: Kids ages 4 – 12.
What: This animated program offers helpful suggestions on how children can dare to be different, keep an open mind about others and remain true to themselves. Garrett’s Gift, narrated by Queen Latifah, tells the story of African-American inventor Garrett Morgan and his struggle to discover his talent. Years later, Garrett achieves his dreams as he introduces the world to his many wonderful inventions, including the traffic signal.  
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102.
When: Wednesday, July 22 at 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
 
Fly Like a Butterfly: Montclair Art Museum Workshop
Who: Ages 2 – 5
What: Wednesday Workshop program at the library. Create your own wearable butterfly wings.
Where: The Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042.
When: Wednesday, July 22 at 3 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
 
Family Night
Who: all ages.
What: Have a family night out. Reduced admission, dinner specials and live music by “Dusty & Lucky”. All of the animals will be out to greet you.
Where: Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey, 07052.
When: Wednesday, July 22 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cost: Reduced admission
]]> http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/22/july_22_2009/feed/ 0 July 21, 2009 http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/21/july_21_2009/ http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/21/july_21_2009/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:42:16 +0000 Georgette Gilmore http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/21/july_21_2009/ Tuesday, July 21

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: Tuesday, July 21 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
 
Potions: Sciencetelling
Who: Kids ages 3 and up.
What: Learn about the three states of matter in this exciting science show.
Where: The Montclair Public Library – 1st Floor auditorium, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042.
When: Tuesday, July 21 at 12 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.

]]> http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2009/07/21/july_21_2009/feed/ 0