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Sheep Shearing Day at Turtle Back Zoo
Who: All ages.
What: See the sheep welcome in the summer by losing their wool coats. A professional shearer will be doing continual demonstrations at the Essex Farm Petting Zoo area.
Where: Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Monday, May 31 from 11 am – 2 pm.
Cost: Adults: $7 / Children: $7 / Zoo Members: $7.
 
Montclair Memorial Day Service
Who: All ages.
What: Annual Memorial Day service. Mayor Jerry Fried will preside as Master of Ceremonies.
Where: Edgemont Park, Valley Road, montclair, NJ, 07043. In the event of rain, service will be held at Municipal Council Chambers at 205 Claremont Avenue.
When: Monday, May 31 at 10 am.
Cost: Free.
 
Glen Ridge Memorial Day Parade
Who: All ages.
What: Memorial day parade, service and town picnic with entertainment, amusements and food.
Where: Parade starts at Sherman Avenue and Baldwin Street. The march will proceed to the memorial in front of Ridgewood Avenue School, where the traditional service of remembrance will take place. The town picnic will be at Hurrell Field after the service.
When: Monday, May 31. Parade starts at 11 am and everything follows.
Cost: Free.
 
Nutley Memorial Day Parade
Who: All ages.
What: 91 st annual Memorial Day service. Opening Ceremonies in the Nutley Park Oval with parade to immediatley follow.
Guest speaker Lt. Col. Jhn Langston of the New Jersey Division of Military and Veterans Affairs
Where: Franklin Avenue (Between Vreeland Ave and High Street), Nutley, NJ.
When: Monday, May 31 at 10 am.
Cost: Free.
 
Bloomfield Memorial Day Service and Parade
Who: All ages.
What: Services take place on the lawn of the firehouse, conducted by the Bloomfield Exempt Firemen’s Association and FMBA Local No. 19. The parade kicks off from Brookside Park and proceed down Broad Street. Following the parade, there will be a picnic at the Newark-Bloomfield Elks Lodge.
Where:  Service – Lawn of the firehouse / Parade start – Brookside Park and proceed down Broad Street / Picnic – Newark-Bloomfield Elks Lodge at 26 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield. 
When: Monday, May 31 at 8:30 am. Parade at 9:30 am.
Cost: Free.
 
Verona Memorial Day Parade
Who: All ages.
What: Memorial Day parade and service.
Where: Everett Field, across the street from the Verona Firehouse on Bloomfield Avenue. The march will end at the Civic Center near Town Hall, also on Bloomfield Avenue.
When: Monday, May 31 at 10 am.
Cost: Free.
 
West Orange Memorial Day Ceremony
Who: All ages.
What: Mayor John F. McKeon will present nine local combat veterans with the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal during the township’s annual Memorial Day ceremony
Where: Town Hall, 66 Main Street, West Orange, NJ.
When: Monday, May 31 at 10 am.
Cost: Free.
 
Fleet Week
Who: All ages.
What: Annual NYC tribute to U.S.Navy and Marine Corps. Week long celebration of shows, demonstartaion and Memorial Day ceremony.
Where: Intrepid Museum, West 46th Street and West Side Hwy, New York, NY.
When: Starts Wednesday, May 26 and ends on Tuesday, June 1. Check schedule here.
Cost: Some events are free, others you need a general admission ticket: adults $24 / children (3-17) $19/ seniors $20 / students $20 / veterans $17.
 
Memorial Day at CMOM

Who: Kids from birth and up.
What: Special Memorial Day events are planned throughout the day. Meet people serving in the military who will tell stories and lead a mini bootcamp demonstration, make thank you cards for our military personnel, sing patriotic songs, make a thank you collage and more. Bring in old cell phones to donate to the Cell Phones For Soldiers program.
Where: Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd Street, NY, NY
When: Monday, May 3 from 10 am – 5 pm.
Cost: Free
 
Holiday Monday Family Programs at The Met
Who: Kids ages 5 – 12 and their families.
What: Take a day to explore The Met and do some sketching and discussing.
Where: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Carson Family Hall on ground floor, 1000 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY.
When: Monday, May 31. Programs start at 11 am, 12 pm, 1:15 pm and 2:30 pm.
Cost: Free with museum admission – recommended $20 adults, Children under 12 are free.
 
                                                                                                 

 

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Drop-In Art and Science Activities at Newark Museum
Who: Kids of all ages and their families.
What: Participate in hands-on art and science workshops every weekend with a new theme each month. This month’s art theme is Chip of the Old Block. View Tibetan Locks and Keys, a sculpture made with colorful building blocks collaged with images from Tibet. Then create your own mini geometric form. This month’s science theme is The Sky’s the Limit. Look up to the sun and stars in preparation for AstroFest. Hands-on investigations will answer your questions about the sun and clouds.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturdays and Sundays in May from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with suggested admission: Adult $10 / children $6.
Planetarium Shows at Newark Museum
Who: Kids 6 to 9 for Zulu Patrol and 10 & up for Origins of Life.
What: Two enthralling shows take place in the newly renovated planetarium at the Newark Museum. Zulu Patrol: Under the Weather, based on the award-winning TV series, shows the heros battling an interplanetary villain when he tricks their pet into stealing weather from other planets. Origins of Life takes the audience on an inspirational journey to explore the Big Bang Theory, the birth of stars, formation of the solar system, and the first life on Earth.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturdays and Sundays thru June 20: Zulu Patrol at 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. Origins of Life at 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for children under 12, seniors and students.
 
West Orange 6th Annual Spring Street Fair
Who: All ages.
What: Street fair featuring more than 100 artists, crafters, and vendors. Food, live music, and entertainment for kids and adults all day.
Where: Main Street, West Orange, NJ. 
When: Sunday, May 30 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Coupon for a Free Moonwalk Ride or Game!
 
Fleet Week
Who: All ages.
What: Annual NYC tribute to U.S.Navy and Marine Corps. Week long celebration of shows, demonstartaion and Memorial Day ceremony.
Where: Intrepid Museum, West 46th Street and West Side Hwy, New York, NY.
When: Starts Wednesday, May 26 and ends on Tuesday, June 1. Check schedule here.
Cost: Some events are free, others you need a general admission ticket: adults $24 / children (3-17) $19/ seniors $20 / students $20 / veterans $17
 

Make Memorial Day Flags
Who: Little kids and their families.
What: Make a Memorial Day flag to honor our service men and women.
Where: Imagine That! Museum, 4 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, NJ.
When: Sunday, May 30 at 11:30 am and 1 pm.
Cost: $13.99 for children / $10.99 for adults.

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Family Garden Party
Who: All ages.
What: Annual family garden party with children’s entertainment, refreshments and Iris art exhibit of K through 12th grade students from Montclair.
Where: Presby Iris Gardens, 475 Upper Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Saturday, May 29 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free.
 
The Cloisters Museum Family Festival
Who: Kids ages 4 – 12 and their families.
What: A weekend of activities exploring the theme of medieval castles. The events will include hour-long gallery workshops for families in both English and Spanish, a demonstration of medieval musical instruments that would have been played in a courtly setting, and a self-guided art hunt for children to do throughout the day.
Where: The Met’s Cloisters Museum, 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park, NY, NY.
When: Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30 from 9:30 am – 5:15 pm.
Cost: Free with museum admission- recommended adults $20 / children under 12 free
 
Seussical
Who: All ages.
What: Dr. Seuss favorites in this musical production by Theaterworks.
Where: Bergen PAC, 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ, 07631.  
When: Saturday, May 29 at 1 pm and 4 pm.
Cost: $15 – $25. Purchase tickets here.

Drop-In Art and Science Activities at Newark Museum
Who: Kids of all ages and their families.
What: Participate in hands-on art and science workshops every weekend with a new theme each month. This month’s art theme is Chip of the Old Block. View Tibetan Locks and Keys, a sculpture made with colorful building blocks collaged with images from Tibet. Then create your own mini geometric form. This month’s science theme is The Sky’s the Limit. Look up to the sun and stars in preparation for AstroFest. Hands-on investigations will answer your questions about the sun and clouds.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturdays and Sundays in May from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with suggested admission: Adult $10 / children $6.
Planetarium Shows at Newark Museum
Who: Kids 6 to 9 for Zulu Patrol and 10 & up for Origins of Life.
What: Two enthralling shows take place in the newly renovated planetarium at the Newark Museum. Zulu Patrol: Under the Weather, based on the award-winning TV series, shows the heros battling an interplanetary villain when he tricks their pet into stealing weather from other planets. Origins of Life takes the audience on an inspirational journey to explore the Big Bang Theory, the birth of stars, formation of the solar system, and the first life on Earth.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturdays and Sundays thru June 20: Zulu Patrol at 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. Origins of Life at 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for children under 12, seniors and students.
 
Fleet Week
Who: All ages.
What: Annual NYC tribute to U.S.Navy and Marine Corps. Week long celebration of shows, demonstartaion and Memorial Day ceremony.
Where: Intrepid Museum, West 46th Street and West Side Hwy, New York, NY.
When: Starts Wednesday, May 26 and ends on Tuesday, June 1. Check schedule here.
Cost: Some events are free, others you need a general admission ticket: adults $24 / children (3-17) $19/ seniors $20 / students $20 / veterans $17
 
Little Falls Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade
Who: all ages.
What: Annual ceremony and parade followed by a picnic.
Where: The parade starts at the Singac Memorial Post 108 (591 Main Street) ending at Memorial Park on Wilmore Road, where the ceremony will be held. The picnic will take place at Singac Memorial Post 108.
When: Saturday, May 29. Parade at 10 am, ceremony to follow. Picnic at 12:30 pm.
Cost: Free.

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Yoga for Children with Special Needs
Who: Ages 6 – 12.
What: Age and developmentally appropriate yoga poses, breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation techniques. Classes will include lessons in creativity, self-acceptance, interpersonal skills, positive thinking, personal & environmental awareness and most of all fun.
Where: Lotus Yoga, 7 North Willow Street Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Fridays from 4:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. 
Cost: $15 per class for drop-in or $120 for 10 class card. For more information or to register call 973-783-5060.

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Little Explorers Nature Program
Who: Ages 2 1/2 to 5.
What: A child-caregiver class that uses stories, walks and crafts to develop an awareness and appreciation of science and nature for the child as well as the caregiver. Each week, a different nature or science topic is covered.
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Thursday, May 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 and 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. OR 3 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for ages 3 1/2 to 5.
Cost: Cost is $6 per child per session (additional material fees may apply). Advanced registration and payment required. Call 973-228-8776.
Preschool Storytime at the Bloomfield Library
Who: Children ages 3 – 5.
What: Family storytime, including songs and a craft.
Where: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003. (973) 566-6200.
When: Thursday, May 27 at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
 
Craft Time
Who: Kids ages 4 – 12.
What: A fun, weekly craft time at Just Kidding Around.
Where: Just Kidding Around, 507 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Thursdays at 5 pm.
Cost: $3 per child.

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Talk it Up Book Group
Who: High school students.
What: A book group that meets once a month to read and discuss the best books in teen literature. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month. Click here to find out what books are on the reading list. Sign up, read your free copy and join us for a lively discussion.
Where: West Orange Public Library, 46 Mount Pleasant Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Wednesday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. 
Cost: Free. Call 973-736-0198 for more information.
Babies in the Library
Who: Babies 6 – 23 mo.
What: Babies meet babies in this lap program designed to acquaint caregivers with the library’s resources for children. Rhymes, songs, board books, and language activities will be introduced. 
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Wednesday, May 26. Babies 6 – 13 mo. at 10:15 a.m. Babies 14 – 23 mo. at 11:15 a.m. 
Cost: Free, but registration required. Call 973-744-0500 ext. 2236. 
Bilingual Storytime at the Bloomfield Library
Who: Bilingual families.
What: A family storytime in both Spanish and English.
Where: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003. (973) 566-6200.
When: Wednesday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
Outdoor Adventure Club
Who: Kids ages 7 to 11.
What: Spend an hour outside building forts, collecting firewood, skipping stones, digging for critters, spotting wildlife, telling stories, playing tag and more under the guidance of a Staff Naturalist. Dress for the weather as all classes will be outside. 
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Wednesday, May 26 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  
Cost: Cost is $6 per child per session. Advanced registration and payment required. Call 973-228-8776.

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Toddler Time Story Time
Who: 2-year-olds with caregiver.
What: Introduce the pleasure of books to the toddler in your life through flannel board stories, picture books, nursery rhymes, and finger plays. 
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042.
When: Tuesdays, May 25 at 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. 
Cost: Free, but registration required. Call 973-744-0500 ext. 2236.
Rock-N-Roll Geology Club
Who: Ages 7-12.
What: On-going monthly geology class with different themes and projects each session. This month study sand, guess how many grains there are on earth and use a few of them to create a sand painting.
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Tuesday, May 25 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  
Cost: Cost is $6 per child per session (additional material fees may apply). Advanced registration and payment required. Call 973-228-8776.
Mother Daughter Book Club
Who: Young adults in grades 6 to 12 with their moms.
What: Mothers and daughters are invited to share the love of reading together in this inspiring community book club. Selection of ground-breaking and stimulating Teen fiction will be made on this day, and discussion will take place at our next meeting. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042.
When: Tuesday, May 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free, but registration required. Call 973-744-0500 ext. 2236.
Storytime at Watchung Booksellers
Who: Toddlers and their caregivers.
What: Weekly storytime and songs with Miss Elaine.
Where: Watchung Booksellers, Watchung Plaza, 54 Fairfield Street, Montclair, NJ 07042.
973-744-7177.
When: Tuesday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.  
Baby Storytime at the Bloomfield Library
Who: Babies up to 2 years old.
What: Story time for little ones and their care giver. No craft. 
Where: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003. (973) 566-6200 ext. 212.
When: Tuesday, May 25 at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
Bedtime Family Storytime at the Bloomfield Library
Who: Sleepy children.
What: A nighttime family storytime.
Where: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003. (973) 566-6200.
When: Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.

Strengthening Your Child’s Digestive System
Who: P
arents looking for holistic approaches to children’s health issues. 
What: Learn about holistic strategies to help your child live a better life. Dr. Magwood opens the office to discuss different topics for moms, kids and families each Tuesday. This week learn about what you can do to strengthen your child’s digestive system.    
Where: Chiropractic Wellness Center of Clifton, 1425 Broad Street, Clifton, NJ.
When: Tuesday, May 25 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free.

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Little Explorers Nature Program
Who: Ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/3.
What: A child-caregiver class that uses stories, walks and crafts to develop an awareness and appreciation of science and nature for the child as well as the caregiver. Each week, a different nature or science topic is covered.
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Monday, May 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Cost is $6 per child per session (additional material fees may apply). Advanced registration and payment required. Call 973-228-8776.
Margaret Wise Brown Celebration: Story & Craft (CANCELED)
Who: Children ages 3 to 7 with parents.
What: Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Margaret Wise Brown’s birth with a read-aloud of many of her classics and craft project.
Where: The Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Monday, May 24 at 4:00 p.m. 
Cost: Free, but register at (973) 744-0500 ext. 2236 
 
Rand Elementary School Spring Concert
Who: All ages.
What: A final concert at Rand before they move into their new space next year. The theme is Spanish, so most of the songs and band pieces will be in Spanish or have a Latin style.
Where: Rand Elementary School, 176 north Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Monday, May 24 at 7 pm.
Cost: Free.
Outside Nature Discoveries
Who: Kids ages 5 and 6.
What: Venture into the wooded wetlands by the Environmental Center with magnifiers, trowels, containers and more to observe living things in their environment. The curriculum is not structured and students will discover as they explore and document their observations in a journal. Dress for the weather as all classes will be outside.
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Monday, May 24 at 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Cost is $6 per child per session. Advanced registration and payment required. Call 973-228-8776.
 
What is Cord Blood Banking?
Who: Expectant parents.
What: Learn about the many ways you can protect your baby’s health from a Cord Blood Banking Expert. 
Where: The Baby Registry by diapers.com, 598 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07043.
When: Monday, May 24 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m
Cost: Free. E-mail or call 973-744-5335 to reserve your spot.  

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Drop-In Art and Science Activities at Newark Museum
Who: Kids of all ages and their families.
What: Participate in hands-on art and science workshops every weekend with a new theme each month. This month’s art theme is Chip of the Old Block. View Tibetan Locks and Keys, a sculpture made with colorful building blocks collaged with images from Tibet. Then create your own mini geometric form. This month’s science theme is The Sky’s the Limit. Look up to the sun and stars in preparation for AstroFest. Hands-on investigations will answer your questions about the sun and clouds.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturdays and Sundays in May from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with suggested admission: Adult $10 / children $6.
Planetarium Shows at Newark Museum
Who: Kids 6 to 9 for Zulu Patrol and 10 & up for Origins of Life.
What: Two enthralling shows take place in the newly renovated planetarium at the Newark Museum. Zulu Patrol: Under the Weather, based on the award-winning TV series, shows the heros battling an interplanetary villain when he tricks their pet into stealing weather from other planets. Origins of Life takes the audience on an inspirational journey to explore the Big Bang Theory, the birth of stars, formation of the solar system, and the first life on Earth.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturdays and Sundays thru June 20. Zulu Patrol at 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. Origins of Life at 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for children under 12, seniors and students.
 
Curious George Live
Who: Fans of the curious little monkey.
What: Starring in his own musical, Curious George is on a mission to help Chef Pisghetti save his restaurant by winning a world-famous meatball competition.
Where: Izod Center, The Meadowlands Sports Complex, 50 State Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ 
When: Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23. Check times here.
Cost $15, $25, $30, $40, $55 (Gold Circle), $100 (Monkey Seats). Purchase here.
 
Mamapalooza
Who: All ages.
What: Celebrate mothers and the people who love them at our annual music and art-filled afternoon featuring mom bands Swingset Mamas, KORE, AudraRox and Moey’s Music Party, Catholic Girls, Jump With Jill, Skye ‘The Soul Poet’, Nancy Lombardo ‘Momedy’ MC, as well as a Gymboree Play Tent, arts & crafts, eco-environmental information, Smart4Kidz, food, vendors, interactive fun, and more!
Where: Riverside Park South West 70th Street, New York, NY.
When: Sunday, May 23 from 11 am – 5 pm.
Cost: Free.
 
Annie Jr.
Who: Little fans of Annie.
What: A Kaleidoscope production of Annie Jr., based on Little Orphan Annie.
Where: Summit Playhouse, 10 New England Avenue, Summit, NJ.
When: Sunday, May 23 at 2 pm and 7 pm.
Cost: Tickets are $15. Use on-line order form or call 908-273-2192.

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MIFF HQ Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Who: All ages.
What: A grand opening and ribbon cutting of The Montclair International Film Festival, with children’s screening of The Tooth Fairy.
Where: MIFF headquarters, 494 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.
When: Saturday, May 22 from 10 am – 12 pm.
Cost: Free.

 
Montclair Art Museum’s Imagination Station – Textiles (Lamar Baker)
Who: Families of all ages.
What: A drop-in weekend program that will be held in the Museum galleries and will focus on a different artwork or theme each week. Families will be engaged in active looking, lively discussion, interactive activities and scavenger hunts, and have a unique opportunity to sketch in the galleries.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042
When: Saturdays from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Member adults free, non-member adults $12, children $6.
Saturday Tours at MAM
Who: Families.
What:  A 45-minute docent led tour on a new theme each month. This month experience Wondrous Nature with artwork inspired by nature.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042
When: Saturday, May 22 at 1:00 p.m. 
Cost: Free with admission of $6 per child / $12 per adult.
 
Astrofest
Who: All ages.
What: Celebrate the reopening of the Dreyfuss Planetarium with AstroFest, a fun filled hands-on family festival. Travel back in time to meet the father of modern astronomy, Galileo Galilei, in a theatrical presentation of the accomplishments of this 17th century Italian scientist. Climb on a giant inflatable model of the space shuttle. Make and fly a miniature model rocket. Explore the phases of the Moon and the night sky. Experience astronaut training. Planetarium shows will run on the hour featuring One World, One Sky at 11 am and 1 pm, Origins of Life at 12 and 4 pm and Zula Patrol at 2 and 3 p.m.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102.
When: Saturday, May 22 from 11 am – 4 pm.
Cost: Free with suggestion admission: Adults – $10 / Children, Seniors & Students - $6 / Members – Free.
 
Storytime at Watchung Booksellers
Who: Kids ages 2 to 5.
What: Storytime with Margaret Merrifield featuring LMNO Peas by Keith Baker.
Where: Watchung Booksellers, Watchung Plaza, 54 Fairfield Street, Montclair, NJ 07042.
973-744-7177.
When: Saturday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.  
 
Gustafer Yellowgold Family Concert
Who: Children ages 3 and up and their parents.
What: Concert with a unique blend of live music and moving image.
Where: The Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. 
Cost: Free, but register at (973) 744-0500 ext. 2236 in advance to hold your seats! Please register for one show only.
 
AMC Sensory Friendly Films – Shrek Forever After
Who: Autistic children and their families.
What: Family favorite films shown in a comfortable way for children with autism.
Where: Local AMC Theaters:
Essex Green 9, 495 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
Wayne 14, 67 Willowbrook Blvd, Wayne, NJ.
When: Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 – $6 depending on location.
 
Rand Eco-Fair
Who: Children and adults who are “Green” or want to be.
What: Children’s eco-friendly activities, adult workshops, environmental exhibits, greenovations tour of homes and businesses of Montclair.
Where: Rand School Field (indoors if raining), 176 N. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, May 22 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
Cost: Free. For more information call (973) 509-4255.
Drop-in Craft at the Bloomfield Library
Who: Crafty kids.
What: Create a fun take-home craft.
Where: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003. (973) 566-6200 ext. 212.
When: Saturday, May 22 at 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
Drop-In Art and Science Activities at Newark Museum
Who: Kids of all ages and their families.
What: Participate in hands-on art and science workshops every weekend with a new theme each month. This month’s art theme is Chip of the Old Block. View Tibetan Locks and Keys, a sculpture made with colorful building blocks collaged with images from Tibet. Then create your own mini geometric form. This month’s science theme is The Sky’s the Limit. Look up to the sun and stars in preparation for AstroFest. Hands-on investigations will answer your questions about the sun and clouds.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturdays and Sundays in May from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with suggested admission: Adult $10 / children $6. 
 
Pinocchio

Who: All ages. 
What: Running Rabbit Family Theatre presents a musical rendition of the children’s classic. After the show, meet and greet the cast members, receive autographs, and take pictures.
Where: Westminster Arts Center, Bloomfield College, 467 Franklin St., Bloomfield, NJ. 
When: Saturday, May 22 at 10 am and 1 pm.
Cost: Tickets: $10. Children and Seniors $8. Call 973-748-9008 ext. 279 or click here.
 
Curious George Live
Who: Fans of the curious little monkey.
What: Starring in his own musical, Curious George is on a mission to help Chef Pisghetti save his restaurant by winning a world-famous meatball competition.
Where: Izod Center, The Meadowlands Sports Complex, 50 State Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ 
When: Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23. Check times here.
Cost $15, $25, $30, $40, $55 (Gold Circle), $100 (Monkey Seats). Purchase here.
Rockin The Suburbs 2010
Who: Anyone who likes to rock out.
What: A day filled with music and entertainment by some of Montclair’s finest talent and some special guests. This year Anwar Robinson, a former Montclair High School student and 2005 American Idol finalist, will take the stage and then host a meet and greet open to all Rockin attendees. Also attending are: Mayor Jerry Fried, Grammy-nominated R&B artist Maiysha, Montclair’s The Flemtones, MHS’s Passing Notes, The Glenfield Jazz Band, MHS’s West African Drum Club and MHS’s renowned hip-hop dance performers. All attendees are entered to win great prizes including Wellmont tickets. All the money raised will support implementing a recording studio at MHS.  
Where: Montclair High School Amphitheater, 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042.
When: Saturday, May 22 from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $10. To buy tickets click here. 
Critter Count
Who: Kids in 3rd thru 6th grades.
What: An opportunity for budding biologists to search the forest, pond and river and observe, identify and list as many different living species from bugs to birds as they can.
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Saturday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $6 per child, $8 per adult, $18 per family. Advanced registration required. Call 973-228-8776.

 

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