June 30, 2010

June 30, 2010

Date & Time: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2010 11:48am
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Wednesday, June 30

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, June 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
 

Clearview Cinema Summer Kids’ Club
Who: Movie fans of G and PG films.
What: Free family movies played every Wednesday and Thursday morning.
Clifton Allwood Cinema 6, 96 Market Street, Clifton, NJ. 973.788.9774. 
Caldwell Cinema, 317 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ. 973.226.9059.
When: Wednesdays and Thursdays thru August 19 at 10:30 am.
Cost: Free. Seating is based on availability – first come, first served.


Family Night
Who: All ages.
What: Have a family night out at the zoo. Reduced admission, dinner specials and more All the animals will be out to greet you.
Where: Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey, 07052.
When: Wednesday, June 30 from 5 pm – 8 pm.
Cost: Reduced admission.
Frog Pond Soup at the Library
Who: Ages 4 to 8.
What: Essex County Environmental Center comes to the Library to discuss what ingredients make a pond special. Try your ear at recognizing the peeps, quacks, chirps and trills that come from a pond habitat. Then create your own pond creature craft to take home. 
Where: The Montclair Public Library , 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.
When: Wednesday, June 30 at 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. To register call 973-744-0500 ext. 2236.
State Fair 

Who: All ages.
What: The Fair‘s back with action-packed fun for the entire family. This year’s Fair features plenty of new and returning entertainment from dazzling performers, thrilling rides and fun games to exhibits, shopping and bargain ticket nights. Special events include the first annual Tomato Fight, world record setting Bubble Wrap Popping, BMX Stunt Show, Circus and Magic shows.  
Where: Meadowlands, 50 Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Wednesday, June 30 thru Monday, July 5. Times vary, see hours. Today from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. 
Cost: Weekday tickets for children under 12: $5. For those 13 or older: $7. Friday thru Sunday and Holiday ticket prices for children under 12: $6. For those 13 or older: $9. Children under 34″ are free everyday. Parking is $3. For more information call 973-450-1073.
 

Wednesday Storytime at Barnes and Noble

Who: Young children and their parents or guardians.

What: Get ready to laugh, sing, and dance during Wednesday Storytime at Barnes and Noble. Join the excitement while enjoying a fun-filled reading of favorite children’s books.

Where: Barnes and Noble in Clifton Commons, 395 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ.

When: Wednesday, June 30 at 11 am.

Cost: Free. No registration required. Call 973.779.5500 for more information.

 

Sewing Workshops with Crafty Katie

Who: Children ages 3 and up.

What: Children learn to sew with Crafty Katie. They will learn to make fun and unique crafts using colorful, easy-to-use sewing machines. Crafty Katie teaches sewing in a patient, encouraging manner allowing children to take breaks when they get too frustrated or overwhelmed.

Where: It’s Sew Crafty, 1860 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in June. Click here for a full schedule of classes.

Cost: $75 workshop fee. Call 973.327.4488 or email for more information.

 

The LEGO Store Grand Opening Celebration in NYC

Who: Everyone of all ages.

What: Celebrate the grand opening of the new flagship LEGO Store in Rockefeller Center by helping LEGO Master Model Builders build a giant 15-foot apple out of LEGO bricks! Be one of the first 500 customers to spend $35 in the LEGO Store and receive a limited edition LEGO New York Apple t-shirt (available in children sizes only). This is an outdoor event held rain or shine.

Where: The LEGO Store, Rockefeller Center, 620 Fifth Avenue, NYC, NY.

When: Wednesday, June 30 at 8 am – 6 pm.

Cost: Free.

June 29, 2010

June 29, 2010

Date & Time: Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010 10:26pm
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Tuesday, June 29

Rock-N-Roll Geology Club
Who: Ages 7-12.
What: On-going monthly geology class with different themes and projects each session. This month search the grounds for the perfect rock to paint a picture on. The painted rocks can be used in a garden, in a pot with plants or as a paperweight.
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Tuesday, June 29 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.
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, June 29 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, June 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
 
Madison Square Kids Free Concert Series – Hot Peas ‘N Butter
Who: Parents with young children.
What: Madison Square Kids is a free summer entertainment series for children on the Oval Lawn in historic Madison Square Park.
Where: Madison Square Park’s Oval Lawn, Madison Avenue and 25th Street, NY, NY.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 15 – August 12 at 10:30 am.
Cost: Free.
Terrific Tuesdays: Magic Show at the Library
Who: Ages 3 and up.
What: Magician Mark Wurst presents The Magical H2O Show that teaches where rain comes from, how much water is in our bodies and why it’s important to conserve our water all done through comedy and magic routines.
Where: The Montclair Public Library , 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042.
When: Tuesday, June 29 at 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
State Fair 

Who: All ages.
What: The Fair‘s back with action-packed fun for the entire family. This year’s Fair features plenty of new and returning entertainment from dazzling performers, thrilling rides and fun games to exhibits, shopping and bargain ticket nights. Special events include the first annual Tomato Fight, world record setting Bubble Wrap Popping, BMX Stunt Show, Circus and Magic shows.  
Where: Meadowlands, 50 Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Tuesday, June 29 thru Monday, July 5. Times vary, see hours. Today from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. 
Cost: Weekday tickets for children under 12: $5. For those 13 or older: $7. Friday thru Sunday and Holiday ticket prices for children under 12: $6. For those 13 or older: $9. Children under 34″ are free everyday. Parking is $3. For more information call 973-450-1073.
 
AMC Summer Movie Camp – Monsters vs. Aliens
Who: Rated G and PG movie fans.
What: Kids’ movies played every Tuesday morning.
Where: Local AMC Theaters:
Clifton Commons, 405 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ.
Wayne 14, 67 Willowbrook Blvd., Wayne, NJ.
When: Tuesdays, from June 15 – August 10 at 10 a.m.
Cost: $1. All admission proceeds will benefit Variety – The Children’s Charity and The Will Rogers Institute.
 

The LEGO Store Grand Opening Celebration in NYC

Who: Everyone of all ages.

What: Celebrate the grand opening of the new flagship LEGO Store in Rockefeller Center by helping LEGO Master Model Builders build a giant 15-foot apple out of LEGO bricks! Be one of the first 500 customers to spend $35 in the LEGO Store and receive a limited edition LEGO I Love New York t-shirt (available in children sizes only). This is an outdoor event held rain or shine.

Where: The LEGO Store, Rockefeller Center, 620 Fifth Avenue, NYC, NY.

When: Tuesday, June 29 at 8 am – 6 pm.

Cost: Free.

 

June 28, 2010

June 28, 2010

Date & Time: Monday, Jun 28, 2010 12:00pm
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Monday, June 28

State Fair 

Who: All ages.
What: The Fair‘s back with action-packed fun for the entire family. This year’s Fair features plenty of new and returning entertainment from dazzling performers, thrilling rides and fun games to exhibits, shopping and bargain ticket nights. Special events include the first annual Tomato Fight, world record setting Bubble Wrap Popping, BMX Stunt Show, Circus and Magic shows.  
Where: Meadowlands, 50 Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Monday, June 28 thru Monday, July 5. Times vary, see hours. Today from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. 
Cost: Weekday tickets for children under 12: $5. For those 13 or older: $7. Friday thru Sunday and Holiday ticket prices for children under 12: $6. For those 13 or older: $9. Children under 34″ are free everyday. Parking is $3. For more information call 973.450.1073.
Little Explorers Nature Program
Who: Ages 3 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: Mondays, June 28, July 12 and 26, and August 9 and 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Cost is $6 per child per session (additional material fees may apply). Advanced registration and payment required. Call 973.228.8776.
Teen Art Classes at the Montclair Art Museum 
Who: Ages 12 – 15.
What: A two-week course on drawing in which students will learn the fundamentals of line, value, form, and composition. Lead by Julie Healy.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
When: Monday, June 28 thru Friday, July 9 from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
Cost: $340 members, $370 non-members. For more information and to register click here.
 

Sewing Workshops with Crafty Katie

Who: Children ages 3 and up.

What: Children learn to sew with Crafty Katie. They will learn to make fun and unique crafts using colorful, easy-to-use sewing machines. Crafty Katie teaches sewing in a patient, encouraging manner allowing children to take breaks when they get too frustrated or overwhelmed.

Where: It’s Sew Crafty, 1860 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in June. Click here for a full schedule of classes.

Cost: $75 workshop fee. Call 973.327.4488 or email for more information.


Summer Reading Club
Who: Kids ages 3 – 11.
What: Join the club and read all summer long. Stop by the main desk to pick up your reading log, fill in the tiles of the books you’ve read, bring in a section of the log once it’s completed and receive a prize (six in all). All participants will be entered in a drawing for Grand Prizes at the Grand Finale on August 25th.
Where: Verona Public Library, 17 Gould Street, Verona, NJ.
When: Monday, June 28 thru Wednesday, August 25.
Cost: Free.

June 27, 2010

June 27, 2010

Date & Time: Sunday, Jun 27, 2010 5:18pm
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Sunday, June 27

Bakugan Battle and more!
Who: Bakugan fans of all ages.
What: Learn how to battle with your Bakugan. Bring your Bakugans.
Where: Aunt Jean’s Toys & Treats, 12 North Willow Street Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Sunday, June 27 from 11:30 pm – 2 pm. 
Cost: Free.
 
Laurie Berkner Band: A Birthday Party Concert
Who: Fans of the famous kid’s singer.
What: A Laurie Berkner concert with a birthday party theme. Wear your party hat and enjoy your favorite songs.
Where: Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ.
When: Sunday, June 27 at 4 pm (1 pm show sold out).
Cost: $35.

Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Sunday, June 27 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343. 
State Fair 

Who: All ages.
What: The Fair‘s back with action-packed fun for the entire family. This year’s Fair features plenty of new and returning entertainment from dazzling performers, thrilling rides and fun games to exhibits, shopping and bargain ticket nights. Special events include the first annual Tomato Fight, world record setting Bubble Wrap Popping, BMX Stunt Show, Circus and Magic shows.  
Where: Meadowlands, 50 Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Sunday, June 27 thru Monday, July 5. Times vary, see hours. Today from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. 
Cost: Weekday tickets for children under 12: $5. For those 13 or older: $7. Friday thru Sunday and Holiday ticket prices for children under 12: $6. For those 13 or older: $9. Children under 34″ are free everyday. Parking is $3. For more information call 973-450-1073.
 

New Jersey Renaissance Festival and Kingdom

Who: Lads and lasses from age 1 to 1000.

What: Join the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table in a fun-filled day of live-action jousts and fencing, performances, and storytelling. Visit the Fairy Grotto to play with the resident fairies, watch as your favorite fairytales are performed live or in fun puppet shows, and enjoy music and yummy treats that will have you believing you’ve gone back in time to the Medieval Era.

When: Open weekends June 19, 20, 26, and 27 from 11:30 am – 6:30 pm.

Where: The Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main Street, Clinton, NJ.

Cost: General admission – Adults: $20/ Children ages 7 – 12 and Seniors: $10/ Children under 7: free. Click here or call 732.271.1119 for more information.

 

Firefly Festival

Who: All ages.

What: Light up the night in Terhune Orchards’ Firefly Festival! Naturalist Elaine Madigan and other staff members will teach you all about the bright, little summer insects and all the other critters who live in the Terhune fields as you celebrate fireflies and warm summer nights. Enjoy nature, crafts, music, yummy food, and wagon rides and even do some firefly hunting on the whole farm! Schafer’s Gymnastics will demonstrate the “Art of Flying” and lead participants through a small obstacle course. Miss Amy and Her Big Kids Band will also provide musical entertainment in two special shows at 5:45 pm and 7 pm. When you come, don’t forget to wear your wings!

Where: Terhune Orchards, 33- Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ.

When: Sunday, June 27 from 4 pm – 9 pm.

Cost: Free admission. $5 charge for participation in crafts activities. Food and drinks sold separately. Click here for more information or call 609.924.2310.

 

MAC’s Unveiling of The Wheel World by Tom Nussbaum: Entryway and Artwork at All Children’s Playground in Edgemont Park

Who: All ages.

What: An unveiling ceremony for the Montclair Arts Council’s latest public art installation at the All Children’s Playground in Edgemont Park. View local artist Tom Nussbaum’s design, The Wheel World.

Where: Edgemont Park, Valley and Edgemont Roads, Montclair, NJ, 07042.

When: Sunday, June 27 at 4 pm.

Cost: Free. 

  

 

June 26, 2010

June 26, 2010

Date & Time: Saturday, Jun 26, 2010 5:40pm
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Saturday, June 26

Children’s Day at South Street Seaport  
Who: Kids who just wanna have fun.
What: Join in a day of family fun from noon to night with free concerts, special performances, arts and crafts and fireworks at dusk. Meet Clifford, Curious George, Buddy from Dinosaur Train and others while listening to the best of kid bands from Rebecca Frezza and Big Truck to The Bilingual Birdies rock out on stage. Watch Puppetry Arts Theatre, Angelina Ballerina, and Global Arts to Go. Then take a ride on the Seaport Express! Check out the schedule of events.
Where: South Street Seaport, Pier 17, New York, NY.
When: Saturday, June 26 at 12 pm. Festivities go all day, rain or shine.
Cost: Free.

Montclair Art Museum’s Imagination Station – Summertime (Childe Hassam)
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. 
 
AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Toy Story 3
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: Saturday, June 26 at 10 a.m.
Cost: $6
Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27. For times visit Paper Mill’s calendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343. 
State Fair 

Who: All ages.
What: The Fair‘s back with action-packed fun for the entire family. This year’s Fair features plenty of new and returning entertainment from dazzling performers, thrilling rides and fun games to exhibits, shopping and bargain ticket nights. Special events include the first annual Tomato Fight, world record setting Bubble Wrap Popping, BMX Stunt Show, Circus and Magic shows.  
Where: Meadowlands, 50 Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 26 thru Monday, July 5. Times vary, see hours. Today from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. 
Cost: Weekday tickets for children under 12: $5. For those 13 or older: $7. Friday thru Sunday and Holiday ticket prices for children under 12: $6. For those 13 or older: $9. Children under 34″ are free everyday. Parking is $3. For more information call 973-450-1073.
 
Explore Liberty State Park
Who: Children ages 5 & up and their families.
What: Discover the joys of nature at the Liberty State Park Interpretive Center. Park naturalists will lead groups in nature activities to get families exploring and having fun. Each family that pre-registers will receive a Nature Backpack while supplies last.
Where: Liberty State Park, Jersey City, Exit 14B off the New Jersey Turnpike. Follow signs to the Interpretive Center on Freedom Way.
When: Saturday, June 26 from 10 am – 11:30 am and 12:30 pm- 2 pm.
Cost: Free, but advanced registration required. Email or call 201-915-3409. Click here for more information.
Crafty Toddlers 
Who: Ages 2 – 4.
What: Play with paint, pinch and pound clay, collage with glue and explore different art materials all in an environment that encourages messy creativity. Runs every Saturday with a different project each week.
Where: Express Yourself Studio, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.  
When: Saturdays from 10 am – 11 am.
Cost: $15. Register online or call 973-763-5256 for more information.
Studio Saturdays 
Who: Ages 5 – 12.
What: A drop-in art workshop where you can participate in a different guided art project each week exploring a new art master and medium. Runs every Saturday. 
Where: Express Yourself Studio, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.  
When: Saturdays from 1 pm – 2 pm and 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
Cost: $15. Register online or call 973-763-5256 for more information. 
Watercolors

Who: Ages 16 and up.
What: Experience the joy of painting and create your own original watercolor. Learn about a seasonal flower and how to draw and then paint it. Participants will take home their own fully-matted painting. Professional grade materials included. Just bring a camera. 
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Saturday, June 26 at 10 am.
Cost: Cost is $40 per person. Advanced registration required. Call 973-228-8776.
 

Saturday Storytime at Barnes and Noble

Who: Young children and their parents or guardians.

What: Join Miss Lisa and her sidekick, Uncle Harold for storytime with stories, songs, dance, coloring, and puppets!

Where: Barnes and Noble in Clifton Commons, 395 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ.

When: Saturday, June 26 at 11 am.

Cost: Free. No registration required. Call 973.779.5500 for more information.

 

New Jersey Renaissance Festival and Kingdom

Who: Lads and lasses from age 1 to 1000.

What: Join the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table in a fun-filled day of live-action jousts and fencing, performances, and storytelling. Visit the Fairy Grotto to play with the resident fairies, watch as your favorite fairytales are performed live or in fun puppet shows, and enjoy music and yummy treats that will have you believing you’ve gone back in time to the Medieval Era.

When: Open weekends June 19, 20, 26, and 27 from 11:30 am – 6:30 pm.

Where: The Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main Street, Clinton, NJ.

Cost: General admission – Adults: $20/ Children ages 7 – 12 and Seniors: $10/ Children under 7: free. Click here or call 732.271.1119 for more information.

June 25, 2010

June 25, 2010

Date & Time: Friday, Jun 25, 2010 4:11pm
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Friday, June 25

Summer Reading Club Kickoff Concert
Who: All ages.
What: Award-winning children’s songwriter and recording artist, Yosi, will usher in this year’s theme, “Make a Splash,” with his environmentally-conscious songs. Dance along to this humorous and educational program where kids learn through song about clean water for swimming and drinking. After the show, enroll in the Summer Reading Club in the 3rd floor Youth Services Department.
Where: The Montclair Public Library , 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042.
When: Friday, June 25 at 11 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required. Please attend one show only.
Teen Summer Reading Club Kickoff
Who: Registered Teen Summer Reading Club participants.
What: Kickoff this Summer Reading Club with a t-shirt paint party! You can “Make Waves @ Your Library” by creating your own splashy design on a t-shirt. Music, snacks, beverages and prizes will be on hand. Library will provide t-shirts to registered participants only. You are also welcome to bring additional t-shirts to decorate. 
Where: The Montclair Public Library , 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042.
When: Friday, June 25 at 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. 
Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Friday, June 25 thru Sunday, June 27. For times visit Paper Mill’s calendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343. 
State Fair 

Who: All ages.
What: The Fair‘s back with action-packed fun for the entire family. This year’s Fair features plenty of new and returning entertainment from dazzling performers, thrilling rides and fun games to exhibits, shopping and bargain ticket nights. Special events include the first annual Tomato Fight, world record setting Bubble Wrap Popping, BMX Stunt Show, Circus and Magic shows.  
Where: Meadowlands, 50 Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Friday, June 25 thru Monday, July 5. Times vary, see hours. Today from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. 
Cost: Weekday tickets for children under 12: $5. For those 13 or older: $7. Friday thru Sunday and Holiday ticket prices for children under 12: $6. For those 13 or older: $9. Children under 34″ are free everyday. Parking is $3. For more information call 973-450-1073.
Cartoon Workshop 
Who: Ages 7 – 12.
What: Create a comic strip featuring a superhero/heroin of your own. Looking at examples from current cartoons such as Batman, Spiderman, Ben 10, Sponge Bob, Looney Tunes, Bakugan and others, kids will learn the fundamentals of graphic story-telling. Pizza will be included and everyone will leave with a four-panel comic strip.  
Where: Express Yourself Studio, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.  
When: Friday, June 25 from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Cost: $20. Register online or call 973-763-5256 for more information. 
 

Montclair Public Library Start-of-Summer Used Book Sale

Who: Readers of all ages.

What: The Montclair Public Library Foundation is holding a book sale for newly donated books, audiobooks, and other materials. You are sure to find something for summer entertainment at the beach or during road trips. Cash only.

Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ.

When: Friday, June 25 from 10 am – 5 pm.

Cost: Free admission. Cash only for books and merchandise. For more information call 973.744.0500 or email.

 

Parteaz: Chill Out, Hang Out- Friday Evenings with your Friends

Who: Children ages 4-12.

What: Hang out with your friends at Parteaz and get manicures and glitter tattoos, enjoy fun crafts and games, and best of all the Chocolate Fountain!

Where: Parteaz, 1860 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.

When: Friday, June 25 from 7 pm – 9:30 pm.

Cost: $25 per child. Call 973.447.0616 or email for more information.

June 24, 2010

June 24, 2010

Date & Time: Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 1:48pm
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Thursday, June 24

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.

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, June 24 at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
 
How to Adopt the Right Pet for Your Family
Who: All ages.
What: Join Jeff Coltenback, owner of Paradise Pet and advocate for animal rescue, as he discusses which pet is right your family. If you’re thinking about adding to your family with a four legged friend, there are lots of things to consider.  
Where: Whole Foods, 235 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Thursday, June 24 at 7 pm.
Cost: Free.
 
Madison Square Kids Free Concert Series – Father Goose
Who: Parents with young children.
What: Madison Square Kids is a free summer entertainment series for children on the Oval Lawn in historic Madison Square Park.
Where: Madison Square Park’s Oval Lawn, Madison Avenue and 25th Street, NY, NY.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 15 – August 12 at 10:30 am.
Cost: Free.
Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Thursday, June 24 thru Sunday, June 27. For days and times visit Paper Mill’s calendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343. 
State Fair 

Who: All ages.
What: The Fair‘s back with action-packed fun for the entire family. This year’s Fair features plenty of new and returning entertainment from dazzling performers, thrilling rides and fun games to exhibits, shopping and bargain ticket nights. Special events include the first annual Tomato Fight, world record setting Bubble Wrap Popping, BMX Stunt Show, Circus and Magic shows.  
Where: Meadowlands, 50 Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Thursday, June 24 thru Monday, July 5. Times vary, see hours. Today from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. 
Cost: Weekday tickets for children under 12: $5. For those 13 or older: $7. Friday thru Sunday and Holiday ticket prices for children under 12: $6. For those 13 or older: $9. Children under 34″ are free everyday. Parking is $3. For more information call 973-450-1073.
 
Pole Bean Teepee

Who: Ages 3 1/2 – 5.
What: Native Americans built teepees from tree branches and reeds, but participants will build one using a variety of climbing beans. Hopefully, there will be enough beans to take some home for a snack.
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Thursday, June 24 at 1 pm.
Cost: Cost is $12 per child (includes materials). Advanced registration and payment required. Call 973-228-8776.
A Garden of Giants

Who: Ages 4 – 6.
What: Your friends may think you are telling them a story about giant plants, but wait until you show them the pictures of what you grew! Take a few seeds home to try in your own garden. 
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Thursday, June 24 at 3:00 pm.
Cost: Cost is $12 per child (includes materials). Advanced registration and payment required. Call 973-228-8776.
Wee Time
Who: Babies 6 months to 24 months.
What: Program is a combination of quiet listening and active play, with plenty of time for socialization. Ends with playtime and a snack.
Where: Caldwell Public Library, 268 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell NJ 07006.
When: Thursday, June 24 at 9:45 a.m.
Cost: Free. Drop in program with no registration required.
Knit 1, Purl 2
Who: All ages.
What: Join this growing group of knitters (and crocheters) of all skill levels as it heads into it’s third year of stitching art to send to worthy causes. In the past this group has sent warm blankets, hat and scarves to help domestic violence shelters, Habitat for Humanity and others.
Where: Caldwell Public Library, 268 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell NJ 07006.
When: Thursday, June 24 at 6:15 pm.
Cost: Free. Drop in program with no registration required.
Pizza and Pottery Workshop 
Who: Ages 5 – 12.
What: Participate in a fun pottery project and create a functional piece of artwork. Hand building techniques such as slab, pinch and sculpture will be covered. All supplies, pizza and beverages are included. Held every fourth Thursday of the month. Today create “Crazy Heads.”  
Where: Express Yourself Studio, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.  
When: Thursday, June 24 from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Cost: $20. Register online or call 973-763-5256 for more information. 
 

Sewing Workshops with Crafty Katie

Who: Children ages 3 and up.

What: Children learn to sew with Crafty Katie. They will learn to make fun and unique crafts using colorful, easy-to-use sewing machines. Crafty Katie teaches sewing in a patient, encouraging manner allowing children to take breaks when they get too frustrated or overwhelmed.

Where: It’s Sew Crafty, 1860 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in June. Click here for a full schedule of classes.

Cost: $75 workshop fee. Call 973.327.4488 or email for more information.

June 23, 2010

June 23, 2010

Date & Time: Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 2:30pm
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Wednesday, June 23

Green Thumb Club – Gardening for Health & Nutrition
Who: Young gardeners from ages 7 to 12.
What: Learn how to garden for optimal plant growth, production and food quality and discover gardening methods to keep the soil and land healthy. On-going six-month club allows participants to choose individual sessions or to attend entire course, which provides a complete health and nutrition program for young gardeners. 
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Wednesdays, June 23 at 3:45 p.m.
Cost: Cost is $8 per child per session (includes $2 materials fee). Advanced registration and payment required. Call 973-228-8776.


Family Night
Who: All ages.
What: Have a family night out at the zoo. Reduced admission, dinner specials and more. All the animals will be out to greet you.
Where: Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey, 07052.
When: Wednesday, June 23 from 5 pm – 8 pm.
Cost: Reduced admission.

Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Wednesday, June 23 thru Sunday, June 27. For days and times visit Paper Mill’s calendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343. 
State Fair 

Who: All ages.
What: The Fair‘s back with action-packed fun for the entire family. This year’s Fair features plenty of new and returning entertainment from dazzling performers, thrilling rides and fun games to exhibits, shopping and bargain ticket nights. Special events include the first annual Tomato Fight, world record setting Bubble Wrap Popping, BMX Stunt Show, Circus and Magic shows.  
Where: Meadowlands, 50 Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Wednesday, June 23 thru Monday, July 5. Times vary, see hours. Today from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. 
Cost: Weekday tickets for children under 12: $5. For those 13 or older: $7. Friday thru Sunday and Holiday ticket prices for children under 12: $6. For those 13 or older: $9. Children under 34″ are free everyday. Parking is $3. For more information call 973-450-1073.
 

Wednesday Storytime at Barnes and Noble

Who: Young children and their parents or guardians.

What: Get ready to laugh, sing, and dance during Wednesday Storytime at Barnes and Noble. Join the excitement while enjoying a fun-filled reading of favorite children’s books.

Where: Barnes and Noble in Clifton Commons, 395 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ.

When: Wednesday, June 23 at 11 am.

Cost: Free. No registration required. Call 973.779.5500 for more information.

 

Sewing Workshops with Crafty Katie

Who: Children ages 3 and up.

What: Children learn to sew with Crafty Katie. They will learn to make fun and unique crafts using colorful, easy-to-use sewing machines. Crafty Katie teaches sewing in a patient, encouraging manner allowing children to take breaks when they get too frustrated or overwhelmed.

Where: It’s Sew Crafty, 1860 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in June. Click here for a full schedule of classes.

Cost: $75 workshop fee. Call 973.327.4488 or email for more information.

 

June 22, 2010

June 22, 2010

Date & Time: Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 11:22am
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Tuesday, June 22

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, June 22 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, June 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
 
Hypnosis for Pregnant Women and Their Partners
Who: In this workshop you will learn how real hypnosis works, how normal it is and how it can help you with your worries, physical tension, repetitive thoughts and your birthing experience. You will find out whether you can be hypnotized and see how easy it can be.
What: A nighttime family storytime.
Where: Bodhi Tree Therapeutic Massage, 75 South Orange Avenue, Suite 211, South Orange, NJ.
When: Tuesday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $50/person (bring your labor partner for no extra charge). Register early. Space is limited. Call Frayda Kafka at 845.336.4646 or email here.
 
Madison Square Kids Free Concert Series – Erin Lee & Marci
Who: Parents with young children.
What: Madison Square Kids is a free summer entertainment series for children on the Oval Lawn in historic Madison Square Park.
Where: Madison Square Park’s Oval Lawn, Madison Avenue and 25th Street, NY, NY.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 15 – August 12 at 10:30 am.
Cost: Free.
 
State Fair 

Who: All ages.
What: The Fair‘s back with action-packed fun for the entire family. This year’s Fair features plenty of new and returning entertainment from dazzling performers, thrilling rides and fun games to exhibits, shopping and bargain ticket nights. Special events include the first annual Tomato Fight, world record setting Bubble Wrap Popping, BMX Stunt Show, Circus and Magic shows.  
Where: Meadowlands, 50 Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Tuesday, June 22 thru Monday, July 5. Times vary, see hours. Today from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. 
Cost: Weekday tickets for children under 12: $5. For those 13 or older: $7. Friday thru Sunday and Holiday ticket prices for children under 12: $6. For those 13 or older: $9. Children under 34″ are free everyday. Parking is $3. For more information call 973-450-1073.
4-H Young Gardeners Club
Who: Kids in 1st thru 8th grades.
What: Have you ever wondered how vegetables and flowers grow? Where spaghetti sauce comes from? How you can find a rainbow in a garden? Come join the Club and find out.
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Tuesdays, June 22 at 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Advanced registration required. Call 973-228-3785.
 
AMC Summer Movie Camp – Imagine That
Who: Rated G and PG movie fans.
What: Kids’ movies played every Tuesday morning.
Where: Local AMC Theaters:
Clifton Commons, 405 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ.
Wayne 14, 67 Willowbrook Blvd., Wayne, NJ.
When: Tuesdays, from June 15 – August 10 at 10 a.m.
Cost: $1. All admission proceeds will benefit Variety – The Children’s Charity and The Will Rogers Institute.

June 21, 2010

June 21, 2010

Date & Time: Monday, Jun 21, 2010 11:32am
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Monday, June 21

State Fair 

Who: All ages.
What: The Fair‘s back with action-packed fun for the entire family. This year features plenty of new and returning entertainment from dazzling performers, thrilling rides and fun games to exhibits, shopping and bargain ticket nights. Special events include the first annual Tomato Fight, world record setting Bubble Wrap Popping, BMX Stunt Show, Circus and Magic shows.  
Where: Meadowlands, 50 Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Monday, June 21 thru Monday, July 5. Times vary, see hours. Today from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. 
Cost: Weekday tickets for children under 12: $5. For those 13 or older: $7. Friday thru Sunday and Holiday ticket prices for children under 12: $6. For those 13 or older: $9. Children under 34″ are free everyday. Parking is $3. For more information call 973-450-1073.
Little Explorers Nature Program
Who: Ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2.
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: Mondays, June 21, July 5 and 19, and August 2 and 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Cost is $6 per child per session (additional material fees may apply). Advanced registration and payment required. Call 973-228-8776.
Summer Reading Program at Watchung Booksellers
Who: Kids who love to read.
What: Dr. Seuss’s Truffala Trees will be in bloom this year at the store, and it needs many “tufts” to fill up the tree in the children’s reading room. Stop by to register for the program and pick up your Traffula Reading Packet. Then start reading. Fill in your “tufts,” and they’ll be added to the tree. For every five books you read, you will be entered in the drawing to win fantastic prizes. Program ends September 7.    
Where: Watchung Booksellers, Watchung Plaza, 54 Fairfield Street, Montclair, NJ 07042.
When: Starting Monday, June 21.
Cost: Free. Call 973.744.7177 for more information.
 

New Jersey Jackals: Summer Celebration

Who: All ages.

What: Cheer on the New Jersey Jackals in their home game against Worchester with a Summer Celebration and Pets in the Park.

When: Monday, June 21 at 7:05 pm. Click here for a full event schedule.

Where: New Jersey Jackals, 1 Hall Drive, Little Falls, NJ.

Cost: Single game tickets- Box Seats: $11/ Reserved seats: $9/ Standing room only: $5. Season tickets, group plans, and mini plans pricing available. Click here for further ticket information. Call 973.746.7434 or email for more information.

 

Sewing Workshops with Crafty Katie

Who: Children ages 3 and up.

What: Children learn to sew with Crafty Katie. They will learn to make fun and unique crafts using colorful, easy-to-use sewing machines. Crafty Katie teaches sewing in a patient, encouraging manner allowing children to take breaks when they get too frustrated or overwhelmed.

Where: It’s Sew Crafty, 1860 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in June. Click here for a full schedule of classes.

Cost: $75 workshop fee. Call 973.327.4488 or email for more information.

 

June 20, 2010

June 20, 2010

Date & Time: Sunday, Jun 20, 2010 8:52am
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Sunday, June 20

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 Tall Man on the Totem Pole. Visit the African Galleries to view incredibly tall and skinny totemic portraits. Then create your own. This month’s science theme is Dinosaur Tracks (through June 20). Learn how to “read” a fossilized dinosaur footprint and make your own model fossil.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Sunday, June 20 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with suggested admission: Adult $10 / children $6.
 
Brookdale Park’s Spring Fine Arts & Crafts Show

Who: All ages.
What: Browse and shop from 160 juried professional artists, photographers and craft artisans from throughout the country displaying and selling their hand-crafted work
Where: Brookdale Park, Watchung Avenue and Grove Strret, Montclair/Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Sunday, June 20 thru Sunday, June 27. For days and times visit Paper Mill’s calendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343. 
State Fair 

Who: All ages.
What: The Fair‘s back with 19 days of action-packed fun for the entire family. This year features plenty of new and returning entertainment from dazzling performers, thrilling rides and fun games to exhibits, shopping and bargain ticket nights. Special events include the first annual Tomato Fight, world record setting Bubble Wrap Popping, BMX Stunt Show, Circus and Magic shows.  
Where: Meadowlands, 50 Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Sunday, June 20 thru Monday, July 5. Times vary, see hours. Today from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. 
Cost: Weekday tickets for children under 12: $5. For those 13 or older: $7. Friday thru Sunday and Holiday ticket prices for children under 12: $6. For those 13 or older: $9. Children under 34″ are free everyday. Parking is $3. For more information call 973-450-1073.
 
Celebrating Fatherhood
Who: All ages.
What: Father’s Day breakfast and ceremony celebrating fatherhood. Sponsored by Brother To Brother and Rites of Passage. Keynote Speaker Congressman Donald Payne and guest speakers: Deputy Mayor Roger Terry, Montclair principal James Earle, Sister to Sister founder Adele Katz and Rites of Passage Founder Lonnie Brandon will speak.
Where: Montclair High School, Ninth Grade Academy in the Atrium, 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042. 
When: Sunday, June 20 from 8:30 am – 11 am.
Cost: $20 adults / $10 for students and children under 12. Please RSVP to 908.209.2774 or email here.
 
Gaslamp Players Father’s Day Performance
Who: All ages.
What: Watch local kids from Gaslamp Players in Glen Ridge, perform their hearts out in a special Father’s Day performance.
Where: Piano’s Bar & Grill, 36 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Sunday, June 20 at 3 pm.
Cost: Free.
 
Nutley’s Father’s Day Street Fair
Who: All ages.
What: Over 100 exhibitors, kiddie rides and climbing wall, a special section with craft exhibitors who are displaying their handmade craft, pony rides and petting zoo, games, face painters, activities and delicious food. Don’t miss JC’s Traveling Kids Shindig with kids games, rides, temp. tattoos, sand art, face painting, kids entertainment and much more!
Where: Downtown Nutley, NJ.
When: Sunday, June 20 from 10 am – 5 pm.
Cost: Free.
 

Slam Dunk Showdown

Who: Basketball fans of all ages.

What: The NBA, Sprite and Lebron James are hosting the Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown, a national amateur dunking competition, to give local athletes a chance to showcase their skills and win some great prizes.

Where: South Street Seaport, 19 Fulton Street, New York, NY.

When: Saturday, June 19 from 11 am – 8 pm and Sunday, June 20 from 11 am – 4 pm.

Cost: Free.

  

New Jersey Renaissance Festival and Kingdom

Who: Lads and lasses from age 1 to 1000.

What: Join the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table in a fun-filled day of live-action jousts and fencing, performances, and storytelling. Visit the Fairy Grotto to play with the resident fairies, watch as your favorite fairytales are performed live or in fun puppet shows, and enjoy music and yummy treats that will have you believing you’ve gone back in time to the Medieval Era.

When: Open weekends June 19, 20, 26, and 27 from 11:30 am – 6:30 pm.

Where: The Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main Street, Clinton, NJ.

Cost: General admission – Adults: $20/ Children ages 7 – 12 and Seniors: $10/ Children under 7: free. Click here or call 732.271.1119 for more information.

 

New Jersey Jackals: Family Fun Day Father’s Day Celebration

Who: All ages.

What: Cheer on the New Jersey Jackals in their home game against Quebec and celebrate Father’s Day with Family Fun-Day Sunday and a Hat Giveaway (for the first 1,000 fans).

When: Sunday, June 20 at 2:05 pm. Click here for a full event schedule.

Where: New Jersey Jackals, 1 Hall Drive, Little Falls, NJ.

Cost: Single game tickets- Box Seats: $11/ Reserved seats: $9/ Standing room only: $5. Season tickets, group plans, and mini plans pricing available. Click here for further ticket information. Call 973.746.7434 or email for more information.

 

Red Bull Air Race

Who: Aviation fans of all ages.

What: The Red Bull Air Race World Championship features the world’s best race pilots in a motor sports competition that combines speed, precision and skill. Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, pilots navigate a low-level aerial track made up of air-filled pylons, flying at speeds reaching 230 mph while withstanding forces of up to 12G.

Where: Watch from Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ.

When: Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20 at 12 pm.

Cost: Standing general admission: $55 adult / $30 Children ages 6 – 15 and Military. Purchase tickets here.

 

June 19, 2010

June 19, 2010

Date & Time: Saturday, Jun 19, 2010 5:38pm
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Saturday, June 19

Mermaid Parade  
Who: Anyone and everyone.
What: A day of sand, sea creatures, outrageous floats and the finest in celebrity royalty. This year Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson play King and Queen of NYC’s most beloved summer event and the largest art parade in the nation.  
Where: 2010 Mermaid Parade, West 21st Street and Surf Avenue, Coney Island, Brooklyn. 
When: Saturday, June 19 at 2 pm.
Cost: Free. Paid parking in MCU lot on West 22nd St. and Surf Ave. This year you can also buy Parade Passes (available only to Coney Island USA donors), which allow you to enjoy the parade in style while taking advantage of the best attractions and parade-related events. 

Montclair Art Museum’s Imagination Station – Ah Architecture
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. 
 
Parents House of Kids – Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
Who: Young kids and their parents.
What: Live concert from famous children’s musicians, performers from The Big Apple Circus, storytellers, raffles and much more.
Where: The Fillmore at Irving Plaza, 15th Street 7 Irving Place, NY, NY.
When: Saturday, June 19 at 9:15 am.
Cost: $20 / Kids under 2 free. Ticket includes a subscription to Parents magazine. 
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 Tall Man on the Totem Pole. Visit the African Galleries to view incredibly tall and skinny totemic portraits. Then create your own. This month’s science theme is Dinosaur Tracks (through June 20). Learn how to “read” a fossilized dinosaur footprint and make your own model fossil.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturdays and Sundays in June from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with suggested admission: Adult $10 / children $6.
Color, Shape & Line Safari at Newark Museum
Who: Kids of all ages and their families.
What: Join Museum educators for a safari adventure throughout the Museum galleries. Search high and low for colors, shapes and lines in artwork from around the world. Adventures vary each month. 
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 19 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with suggested admission: Adult $10 / children $6.
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, June 19 starting at 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
 
Mathnasium Open House
Who: Kids in 2nd grade to 12th grade and their families.
What: Open House information session on Mathnasium’s summer programs. How kids can progress their math skills and have fun over the summer and be ready for the next grade level.
Where: Mathnasium of Montclair, 147 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Saturday, June 19 from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
Cost: Free.
 
Brookdale Park’s Spring Fine Arts & Crafts Show

Who: All ages.
What: Browse and shop from 160 juried professional artists, photographers and craft artisans from throughout the country displaying and selling their hand-crafted work
Where: Brookdale Park, Watchung Avenue and Grove Strret, Montclair/Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Teen Volunteer Orientation at the Library
Who: Teens 13 and older.
What: Montclair students are invited to attend one of three orientation meetings for the library’s summer volunteer program. Interested teens will have the opportunity to sign up for volunteer positions and learn about the Summer Reading Club program. Volunteer positions are limited and orientation is mandatory in order to participate.  
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, June 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, but registration required. Call 973-744-0500 ext. 2282. 
Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 19 thru Sunday, June 27. For days and times visit Paper Mill’s calendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343. 
State Fair 

Who: All ages.
What: The Fair‘s back with 19 days of action-packed fun for the entire family. This year features plenty of new and returning entertainment from dazzling performers, thrilling rides and fun games to exhibits, shopping and bargain ticket nights. Special events include the first annual Tomato Fight, world record setting Bubble Wrap Popping, BMX Stunt Show, Circus and Magic shows.  
Where: Meadowlands, 50 Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 19 thru Monday, July 5. Times vary, see hours. Today from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. 
Cost: Weekday tickets for children under 12: $5. For those 13 or older: $7. Friday thru Sunday and Holiday ticket prices for children under 12: $6. For those 13 or older: $9. Children under 34″ are free everyday. Parking is $3. For more information call 973-450-1073.
Lenape Day

Who: All ages.
What: Discover the world of the Native Lenape people while participating in a variety of Native American activities including crafts, cooking, fishing, farming and more.
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Saturday, June 19 at 10:30 am.
Cost: Cost is $6 per child and $8 per adult. Advanced registration required. Call 973-228-8776.
 

Crafty Toddlers 
Who: Ages 2 – 4.
What: Play with paint, pinch and pound clay, collage with glue and explore different art materials all in an environment that encourages messy creativity. Runs every Saturday with a different project each week.
Where: Express Yourself Studio, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.  
When: Saturdays from 10 am – 11 am.
Cost: $15. Register online or call 973-763-5256 for more information.


Studio Saturdays 
Who: Ages 5 – 12.
What: A drop-in art workshop where you can participate in a different guided art project each week exploring a new art master and medium. Runs every Saturday. 
Where: Express Yourself Studio, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.  
When: Saturdays from 1 pm – 2 pm and 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
Cost: $15. Register online or call 973-763-5256 for more information. 


Getting Off to a Good Start
Who: Expectant mothers and fathers.
What: Learn about the right gear to have for meal time. Sponsored by Stokke. Get entered in a raffle for a FREE Stokke Tabletop if you start a baby registry. 
Where: The Baby Registry by Diapers.com, 598 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07043.
When: Monday, June 7 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m
Cost: Free. Register online or call 973-744-5335 to reserve your spot.
 

Saturday Storytime at Barnes and Noble

Who: Young children and their parents or guardians.

What: Join Miss Lisa and her sidekick, Uncle Harold for storytime with stories, songs, dance, coloring, and puppets!

Where: Barnes and Noble in Clifton Commons, 395 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ.

When: Saturday, June 19 at 11 am.

Cost: Free. No registration required. Call 973.779.5500 for more information.

 

Community Sing Along: Songs From Around the World

Who: All ages.

What: The community sing along is part of SOPAC’s Small Town, Big Talent, a day-long festival of the arts at SOPAC with local actors, singers and musicians. This one-of-a-kind community sing-along features songs from around the world. Artists include: Marafanyi Drum, Dance & Song – three NJ-based female drummers who fuse West African rhythms and dance; Montclair’s Rebecca Frezza; and acoustic Jewish singer/songwriter Peri Smilow.

Where: SOPAC, One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ.

When: Saturday, June 19 at 11 am.

Cost: Tickets: $20 Adults, $10 Children Age 10 and Under. Purchase online here.

 

Slam Dunk Showdown

Who: Basketball fans of all ages.

What: The NBA, Sprite and Lebron James are hosting the Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown, a national amateur dunking competition, to give local athletes a chance to showcase their skills and win some great prizes.

Where: South Street Seaport, 19 Fulton Street, New York, NY.

When: Saturday, June 19 from 11 am – 8 pm and Sunday, June 20 from 11 am – 4 pm.

Cost: Free.

 

Used Bike Collection for Pedals For Progress

Who: Anyone who has an outgrown bike to donate.

What: This Saturday, give the gift of sustainable mobility:  Donate your old bike or sponsor one to reach a new owner in the developing world.

Where: Shoprite of Brookdale, 1350 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ.

When: Saturday, June 19 from 1 pm – 4 pm.

Cost: Free.
   

New Jersey Renaissance Festival and Kingdom

Who: Lads and lasses from age 1 to 1000.

What: Join the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table in a fun-filled day of live-action jousts and fencing, performances, and storytelling. Visit the Fairy Grotto to play with the resident fairies, watch as your favorite fairytales are performed live or in fun puppet shows, and enjoy music and yummy treats that will have you believing you’ve gone back in time to the Medieval Era.

When: Open weekends June 19, 20, 26, and 27 from 11:30 am – 6:30 pm.

Where: The Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main Street, Clinton, NJ.

Cost: General admission – Adults: $20/ Children ages 7 – 12 and Seniors: $10/ Children under 7: free. Click here or call 732.271.1119 for more information.

 

New Jersey Jackals: Fireworks Spectacular

Who: All ages.

What: Cheer on the New Jersey Jackals in their home game against Quebec with the Fireworks Spectacular sponsored by TD Bank.

When: Saturday, June 19 at 7:05 pm. Click here for a full event schedule.

Where: New Jersey Jackals, 1 Hall Drive, Little Falls, NJ.

Cost: Single game tickets- Box Seats: $11/ Reserved seats: $9/ Standing room only: $5. Season tickets, group plans, and mini plans pricing available. Click here for further ticket information. Call 973.746.7434 or email for more information.

 

Red Bull Air Race

Who: Aviation fans of all ages.

What: The Red Bull Air Race World Championship features the world’s best race pilots in a motor sports competition that combines speed, precision and skill. Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, pilots navigate a low-level aerial track made up of air-filled pylons, flying at speeds reaching 230 mph while withstanding forces of up to 12G.

Where: Watch from Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ.

When: Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20 at 12 pm.

Cost: Standing general admission: $55 adult / $30 Children ages 6 – 15 and Military. Purchase tickets here. 

 

June 18, 2010

June 18, 2010

Date & Time: Friday, Jun 18, 2010 6:05am
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Friday, June 18

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Ladies Night Out and Tricky Tray
Who: Mothers with their preschoolers.
What: Join other moms for a ladies night out and win some great prizes.
Where: MOPS of Montclair, Nutley Historic Museum, 65 Church Street, Nutley, NJ.
When: Friday, June 18 at 7 pm.
Cost: Free.

Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Friday, June 18 thru Sunday, June 27. For days and times visit Paper Mill’scalendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343. 

Open House at Starseed Yoga
Who: Parents and their children ages 5 – 12.
What: Come to this open house to learn what the Starseed Yoga Bhakti Drumming and Dance camp is all about. The camp offers 2 one week sessions broken into two age groups.
Where: Starseed Yoga, 215 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.
When: Friday, June 18 at 4 pm.
Cost: Free. To RSVP call 973-783-1036 x5.


State Fair 

Who: All ages.
What: The Fair‘s back with 19 days of action-packed fun for the entire family. This year features plenty of new and returning entertainment from dazzling performers, thrilling rides and fun games to exhibits, shopping and bargain ticket nights. Special events include the first annual Tomato Fight, world record setting Bubble Wrap Popping, BMX Stunt Show, Circus and Magic shows.  
Where: Meadowlands, 50 Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Friday, June 18 thru Monday, July 5. Times vary, see hours. Today from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. 
Cost: Weekday tickets for children under 12: $5. For those 13 or older: $7. Friday thru Sunday and Holiday ticket prices for children under 12: $6. For those 13 or older: $9. Children under 34″ are free everyday. Parking is $3. For more information call 973-450-1073.
 
MIFF Presents To Kill a Mockingbird
Who: Tweens and older.
What: the Montclair International Film Festival offers an outdoor screening of the American classic To Kill a Mockingbird, beginning with an animated short called French Roast.
Where: Under the stars on Church Street, between S. Fullerton and South Park (Church Street will be closed to vehicular traffic) Bring your own lawn chair!
When: Friday, June 18 at 8:30 pm (Films start promptly at 9:00 pm)  (Rain date: Friday, June 25)
Cost: Free. 
 

New Jersey Jackals: Flyaway Friday

Who: All ages.

What: Cheer on the New Jersey Jackals in their home game against Quebec with Flyaway Friday, Soccer Night, the Cub and Boy Scout First Campout and a Water Bottle Giveaway (for the first 1,000 fans).

When: Friday, June 18 at 7:05 pm. Click here for a full event schedule.

Where: New Jersey Jackals, 1 Hall Drive, Little Falls, NJ.

Cost: Single game tickets- Box Seats: $11/ Reserved seats: $9/ Standing room only: $5. Season tickets, group plans, and mini plans pricing available. Click here for further ticket information. Call 973.746.7434 or email for more information.

June 17, 2010

June 17, 2010

Date & Time: Thursday, Jun 17, 2010 1:46pm
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Thursday, June 17

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.

 

Hockey Goalie Clinic
Who: Young hockey players.
What: A hockey skill and development clinic.
Where: Codey Arena, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Thursday, June 17 from 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm.
Cost: $99 per goalie. Registration required. Call 973.731.3828 x 229.


Hoboken Concert Series at Sinatra Park: Drums of Thunder
Who: Fans of all ages of Montclair’s Hillside School’s Drums of Thunder.
What: Free Concert Series held in Hoboken’s Sinatra Park featuring Drums of Thunder, Hillside’s youth drum orchestra.
When: Thursday, June 17 (raindate – June 18)
Cost: Free.

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, June 17 at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
 
Madison Square Kids Free Concert Series – Bubble do Beatles
Who: Parents with young children.
What: Madison Square Kids is a free summer entertainment series for children on the Oval Lawn in historic Madison Square Park.
Where: Madison Square Park’s Oval Lawn, Madison Avenue and 25th Street, NY, NY.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 15 – August 12 at 10:30 am.
Cost: Free.
Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Thursday, June 17 thru Sunday, June 27. For days and times visit Paper Mill’s calendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343.
State Fair 

Who: All ages.
What: The Fair‘s back with 19 days of action-packed fun for the entire family. This year features plenty of new and returning entertainment from dazzling performers, thrilling rides and fun games to exhibits, shopping and bargain ticket nights. Special events include the first annual Tomato Fight, world record setting Bubble Wrap Popping, BMX Stunt Show, Circus and Magic shows.  
Where: Meadowlands, 50 Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Thursday, June 17 thru Monday, July 5. Times vary, see hours. Today from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. 
Cost: Weekday tickets for children under 12: $5. For those 13 or older: $7. Friday thru Sunday and Holiday ticket prices for children under 12: $6. For those 13 or older: $9. Children under 34″ are free everyday. Parking is $3. For more information call 973-450-1073.
Garden Hideaway

Who: Ages 3 1/2 – 5.
What: Create a special house from sunflower and morning glory seeds that will attract all kinds of visitors from hummingbirds to ladybugs to butterflies. The best part comes when you can hide inside! Kids can take home seeds to plant in their own gardens and watch as the plants grow above their heads. 
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Thursday, June 17 at 10:30 am.
Cost: Cost is $12 per child (includes materials). Advanced registration required. Call 973-228-8776.
Peter Rabbit Garden

Who: Ages 4 – 6.
What: Find out about this little rabbit that got into a lot of trouble in Mr. McGregor’s garden. Participants will plant their own gardens and see if Peter returns with his friends to nibble on the vegetables. Then take home a garden of your own! 
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Thursday, June 17 at 3 pm.
Cost: Cost is $12 per child (includes materials). Advanced registration required. Call 973-228-8776.
Knit 1, Purl 2
Who: All ages.
What: Join this growing group of knitters (and crocheters) of all skill levels as it heads into it’s third year of stitching art to send to worthy causes to help those in need. In the past this group has sent warm blankets, hat and scarves to domestic violence shelters, Habitat for Humanity and others.
Where: Caldwell Public Library, 268 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell NJ 07006.
When: Thursday, June 17 at 6:15 pm.
Cost: Free. Drop in program with no registration required.
 
Chag Haga’avah (Pride Holiday) at Temple Ner Tamid
Who: All ages.
What: Temple Ner Tamid, Congregation Shomrei Emunah and Bnai Keshet are joining together to celebrate Pride Month: A musical and family-friendly tefilla. Keynote Speakers: Joan Garry and Eileen Opatut, GLBT activists and TNT members. Parallel learning and fun for younger children (parents, feel free to drop them off) followed by an oneg in honor of our GLBT families and friends.  
Where: Temple Ner Tamid, 936 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Thursday, June 17 at 7 pm.  
Cost: Free. RSVP here by June 16, 2010.  

June 16, 2010

June 16, 2010

Date & Time: Wednesday, Jun 16, 2010 7:44am
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Wednesday, June 16

Van Vleck House & Gardens Pre-K Discovery Program – Wiggly Worms
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, June 16 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.
 
Homeschool Day at MAM - Georgia O’Keeffe Large Scale Nature Drawing
Who: Homeschooling families with children ages 4 – 13.
What:  A fun and educational two-hour program including a gallery tour and studio art project led by a Museum educator.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042
When: Wednesday, June 16 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
Cost: $6 per child / $12 per adult or free if members.

Book Chat Discussion Group
Who: Kids in grades 3 and 4.
What: Book discussion.
Where: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003. (973) 566-6200 ext. 212.
When: Wednesday, June 16 at 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free. 
Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Wednesday, June 16 thru Sunday, June 27. For days and times visit Paper Mill’scalendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343.
 
Red Cross Night at Elevation Burger
Who: All ages.
What: Have dinner at Elevation Burger tonight and help out the American Red Cross of Montclair-Glen Ridge-Nutley. Face painting by Tweedles the Clown, meet Buddy the Blood Drop and and much more!
Where: Elevation Burger, 363 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Wednesday, June 16 from 5 pm - 9 pm.
Cost: Free.
 

Wednesday Storytime at Barnes and Noble

Who: Young children and their parents or guardians.

What: Get ready to laugh, sing, and dance during Wednesday Storytime at Barnes and Noble. Join the excitement while enjoying a fun-filled reading of favorite children’s books.

Where: Barnes and Noble in Clifton Commons, 395 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ

When: Wednesday, June 16 at 11 am

Cost: Free. No registration required. Call 973.779.5500 for more information.

June 15, 2010

June 15, 2010

Date & Time: Tuesday, Jun 15, 2010 11:09am
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Tuesday, June 15

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, June 15 at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
Hockey Goalie Clinic
Who: Young hockey players.
What: A hockey skill and development clinic.
Where: Codey Arena, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Tuesday, June 15 from 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm.
Cost: $99 per goalie. Registration required. Call 973.731.3828 x 229.


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, June 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
 
Madison Square Kids Free Concert Series – David Weinstone and the Music for Aardvarks Band
Who: Parents with young children.
What: Madison Square Kids is a free summer entertainment series for children on the Oval Lawn in historic Madison Square Park.
Where: Madison Square Park’s Oval Lawn, Madison Avenue and 25th Street, NY, NY.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 15 – August 12 at 10:30 am.
Cost: Free.
Youth Summer Bowling Program
Who: Ages 4 and up.
What: A fun weekly program to get young bowlers rolling. Includes two games, shoe rental, instructional assistance, trophy award for each child and awards pizza party. Form you own team of three bowlers or let Eagle Rock Lanes place you on a team.  
Where: Eagle Rock Lanes, 424 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Tuesdays, starting June 15 at 4 pm.
Cost: $8 per child per week. $4 absentee fee per child per week. For more information call Joe at 973.731-6363.


Adult/Youth Summer Bowling Program
Who: Kids 4 and up and an adult.
What: A fun weekly program where kids get to bowl with their parent. One adult and one kid makes a team. Includes game, shoe rental, instructional assistance, trophy award for each child and awards pizza party.   
Where: Eagle Rock Lanes, 424 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Tuesdays, starting June 15 at 6 pm.
Cost: Adult/Pee Wee Program is $16 per week/team and includes two games. 
Adult/Junior Program is $20 per week/team and includes three games. For more information call Joe at 973.731-6363.


Teen Volunteer Orientation at the Library
Who: Teens 13 and older.
What: Montclair students are invited to attend one of three orientation meetings for the library’s summer volunteer program. Interested teens will have the opportunity to sign up for volunteer positions and learn about the Summer Reading Club program. Volunteer positions are limited and orientation is mandatory in order to participate.  
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042.
When: Tuesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. or Saturday, June 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. To register, call 973-744-0500 ext. 2282. 
4-H Young Gardeners Club
Who: Kids in 1st thru 8th grades.
What: Have you ever wondered how vegetables and flowers grow? Where spaghetti sauce comes from? How you can find a rainbow in a garden? Come join the Club and find out.
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Tuesdays, June 15 and 22 at 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Advanced registration required. Call 973-228-3785.
Firehouse Trip
Who: Toddlers and Pre-schoolers.
What: Take a trip to the firehouse with the Caldwell Library staff. Meet at the library and walk over to the firehouse together. If you’re running late, just meet at the firehouse.
Where: Caldwell Public Library, 268 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell NJ 07006.
When: Tuesday at 10 am.
Cost: Free. Drop in program with no registration required.
 
AMC Summer Movie Camp – Shrek the Third
Who: Rated G and PG movie fans.
What: Kids’ movies played every Tuesday morning.
Where: Local AMC Theaters:
Clifton Commons, 405 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ.
Wayne 14, 67 Willowbrook Blvd., Wayne, NJ.
When: Tuesdays, from June 15 – August 10 at 10 a.m.
Cost: $1. All admission proceeds will benefit Variety – The Children’s Charity and The Will Rogers Institute.

June 14, 2010

June 14, 2010

Date & Time: Monday, Jun 14, 2010 4:24pm
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Monday, June 14

Little Explorers Nature Program
Who: Ages 3 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: Mondays, June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26, and August 9 and 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Cost is $6 per child per session (additional material fees may apply). Advanced registration and payment required. Call 973-228-8776.

June 13, 2010

June 13, 2010

Date & Time: Sunday, Jun 13, 2010 3:19pm
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Sunday, June 13

King Tut NYC Family Day
Who: Families.
What: Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs returns to NYC after more than 30 years. In addition to beholding the legendary treasures of King Tut and reveling in the splendor of ancient Egypt, children can have their face painted with an Egyptian theme, participate in a mummy wrapping activity, and take special tours in the afternoon. All attending kids will receive an exclusive King Tut gift . 
Where: Discovery Times Square Exposition, 226 West 44th Street, New York, NY.
When: Sunday, June 13 from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 
Cost: $27.50 for adults, $25.50 for seniors (65+), $17.50 for children 4 to 12, Free for kids under 4 years old. All tickets subject to $1 facility fee and tax. For tickets order online or call 888-988-8692.
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 Tall Man on the Totem Pole. Visit the African Galleries to view incredibly tall and skinny totemic portraits. Then create your own. This month’s science theme is Dinosaur Tracks (through June 20). Learn how to “read” a fossilized dinosaur footprint and make your own model fossil.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturdays and Sundays in June from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with suggested admission: Adult $10 / children $6.
 
The Performance Workshop Ensemble and SMAPA Present Dare to Dream
Who: All ages
What: Special family-oriented
concert by dancers who have benefited from Sharron Miller’s Academy of the Performing Arts Scholarship Program. Dr. Renee Baskerville will be honored for her committed service to the community and support of the arts.
Where: Hillside School, 54 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ 07042.
When: Sunday, June 13 at 3 pm.
Cost: General admission tickets – adults $20 / children, students and seniors $10 / $35 tickets for performance and reception. All proceeds will benefit Scholarship Funds which serve hundreds of children each year. Tickets are available at SMAPA or by calling 973.655.9819.
Chorus Performance at Newark Museum
Who: Kids of all ages and their families.
What: Listen to the Newark Boys Chorus perform.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Sunday June 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with suggested admission: Adult $10 / children $6.
 
Temple Ner Tamid’s Annual TNT Rummage Sale
Who: All ages. 
What: Almost new clothing, musical instruments, sporting goods, household items, toys, jewelry, cd’s, video games, small appliances and more will be on sale.
Where: Temple Ner Tamid, 936 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Sunday, June 13 from 9 am – 3 pm
Cost: Free to attend.
Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Sunday, June 13 thru Sunday, June 27. For days and times visit Paper Mill’s calendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343.
 
10th Annual Irish Sports Exhibition 
Who: All ages.
What: See Gaelic football, hurling, Irish culture, bagpipes, kids’ activities, food, and entertainment by Eamonn Ryan Showband.
Where: Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Sunday, June 13 starting at 2 pm.
Cost:  Adults $20 / Ages 12-20 $5 / Under 12 free.
 
Bradley A Richards Scholarship 5K Fund Run
Who: Anyone who can run a 5K.
What: A fundraiser 5K that raises money to give a scholarship to one Montclair High School senior going to college and continuing to play sports.
Where: Anderson Park, corner of North Mountain and Bellevue Avenues, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Sunday, June 13 at 9:30 am.
Cost: Registration is $15.

June 12, 2010

June 12, 2010

Date & Time: Saturday, Jun 12, 2010 5:36pm
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Saturday, June 12

Crafty Toddlers 
Who: Ages 2 – 4.
What: Play with paint, pinch and pound clay, collage with glue and explore different art materials all in an environment that encourages messy creativity. Runs every Saturday with a different project each week.
Where: Express Yourself Studio, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.  
When: Saturdays from 10 am – 11 am.
Cost: $15. Register online or call 973-763-5256 for more information.
Studio Saturdays 
Who: Ages 5 – 12.
What: A drop-in art workshop where you can participate in a different guided art project each week exploring a new art master and medium. Runs every Saturday. 
Where: Express Yourself Studio, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.  
When: Saturdays from 1 pm – 2 pm and 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
Cost: $15. Register online or call 973-763-5256 for more information. 

Montclair Art Museum’s Imagination Station – In Your Face 
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. 
Storytime in the Galleries
Who: Kids and their families.
What: Listen to a new story the second Saturday of each month. This month’s book, Zzzng! Zzzng! Zzzng! A Yoruba Tale, by Phillis Gershator is a classic African Tale about why Mosquito began to bite.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 12 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free with suggested admission: Adult $10 / children $6.
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 Tall Man on the Totem Pole. Visit the African Galleries to view incredibly tall and skinny totemic portraits. Then create your own. This month’s science theme is Dinosaur Tracks (through June 20). Learn how to “read” a fossilized dinosaur footprint and make your own model fossil.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturdays and Sundays in June from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with suggested admission: Adult $10 / children $6.
Pokemon Video Game Championships
Who: Anyone who loves Pokemon.
What: A chance to qualify for the National Championships. Gather your team and your Pokemon video game and head on down to this public event. Whether you come as a competitor or spectator, enjoy the competition and root for your favorite team.
Where: Meadowlands Exhibition Center, 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ, 07094. 201-330-1172.
When: Saturday, June 12. Junior Registration is 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Senior Registration is 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 
Cost: Free. Visit the site for more information on competition rules and regulations.  
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, June 12 starting at 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
 
Aunt Jean’s Annual Sidewalk Sale!
Who: All ages.
What: Super sale of games, dolls, books and more!
Where: Aunt Jean’s Toys & Treats, 12 North Willow Street Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, June 12 from 10 am – 6 pm. 
Cost: Free.
 
Peak Adventure V: Himalayan Sleepover
Who: Kids ages 9 to 12
What: Sleepover adventure for 40 kids. They’ll work together to confront the physical challenges, perils and team dynamics of climbing Mt. Everest. Meals are provided, including a traditional Tibetan breakfast.
Where: Rubin Museum of Art
150 West 17th Street
New York, NY 10011
When: Saturday, June 12 through Sunday, June 13
Cost: $175 per child, registration limited to 40.  Register online or call 212-620-0628.
 
School of Rock Montclair Grand Opening Party
Who: Kids ages 7-17 and their families.
What: Official grand opening of School of Rock Montclair. Meet Liberty DeVitto, Billy Joel’s drummer for 30 years, who will lead a free instructional clinic for kids and parents.
Where: School of Rock Montclair, 125 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, June 12 from 12 pm – 6 pm.  
Cost: Free.
Canciones: Drop-in Music Program
Who: Ages 3 and up.
What: Enjoy traditional Hispanic songs from Puerto Rico, Cuba and Mexico as performed live on acoustic guitar and the Cuatro, Puerto Rico’s national instrument.
Where: The Montclair Public Library , 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042.
When: Saturday, June 12 at 11 a.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
Sidewalk Sale at Dulce
Who: Kids.
What: Create a mini mural with paint and candy accents at the kids’ art table co-created with local artist Jennifer Levine. These murals will be used to inspire a larger piece by Jennifer that will be displayed at Dulce in July. 
Where: Dulce Candy Boutique, 17 Church Street, Montclair, NJ 07042. 
When: Saturday, June 12.
Cost: Free.
Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 12 thru Sunday, June 27. For days and times visit Paper Mill’scalendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343.
 
Bloomfield Youth Band – Encores
Who: All ages.
What: Concert with percussionist Barry Centanni, the Verona High School Percussion Ensemble and more. The performance is part of a year round concert series featuring five diverse community groups based in Bloomfield.
Where: Bloomfield High School, 160 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 12 at 7:30 pm.
Cost: General admission $8 / children 12 and under free. 
 
Chess for Life at Panera Bread
Who: All ages. 
What: Panera Bread of Montclair invites children, teens, and adults to learn all about the game of chess and play against professional chess masters. Participants will have the chance to enter to win a beautiful glass chess set and play on a 3-foot tall chess board game.
Where: Panera, 15 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, June 12 from 3:30-6:30 pm.
Cost: Free plus the cost of food. 
 
Barnes & Noble Book Fair For Montclair’s Mt. Hebron School
Who: Everyone.
What: Shop at Barnes & Noble and support Mt. Hebron School. A percentage of your purchase will help raise funds for Mt. Hebron’s 2010/11 After School Programs. Special Mt. Hebron events too!
Where: Barnes & Noble Clifton Commons, 395 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 12 from 9 am – 11 pm. Bring this flier! If you can’t make it on Saturday, June 12, you can also shop online here from 6/12 – 6/16. Customers just need to enter BOOKFAIR ID 10181121 at checkout so Mt. Hebron gets a portion of your purchase.
Cost: Whatever you want to spend. 
 
Saturday Storytime 
Who: Young children.
What: Listen to Drum City by Vanessa Newton, about the start of a parade by one boy’s pots and pans. 
Where: Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street – Watchung Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042.
973-744-7177
When: Saturday, June 12 from 11 am – 12 am.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
Design a Sun-Catcher

Who: Ages 10 and up.
What: Join Glass Roots to design and create your own sun catcher out of glass you cut yourself. Glass Roots will then add the finishing touches to the sun-catchers back at their studio in Newark and mail the finished product to each participant (shipping fees apply). You may also picked up your sun-catcher at their studio.
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Saturday, June 12 at 10:30 am.
Cost: Cost is $25 per person (plus shipping fee). Advanced registration required. Call 973-228-8776.
 
MHS Girls’ Varsity Gymnastics Pancake Breakfast 
Who: All ages.
What: Have a pancake breakfast with the family and help out the gymnastics team.
When: Saturday, June 12 from 9 am – 12 pm.
Where: MHS’s George Inness Annex Atrium, 141 Park Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.  
Cost: $7 adults / $5 students / $3 children under 10. For more information email or call 973. 746.8206.
 
Grand Opening of Rock Scissors Paper
Who: All ages.
What: Grand opening event of a new neighborhood craft store. Fun craft projects for kids will go on throughout the day: make a Father’s Day card, create notebooks with recycled paper and vintage papers, make pinwheels, make bookmarks, and more. There will also be a henna artist to decorate your hands and feet! Adults can play too and enter a raffle for some great prizes.
Where: Rock Paper Scissors, 15 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, June 2 from 10 am – 6 pm.
Cost: Free. 

June 11, 2010

June 11, 2010

Date & Time: Friday, Jun 11, 2010 9:44pm
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Friday, June 11

Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Friday, June 11 thru Sunday, June 27. For days and times visit Paper Mill’s calendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343. 

June 10, 2010

June 10, 2010

Date & Time: Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 1:44pm
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Thursday, June 10

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.

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, June 10 at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.

Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Thursday, June 10 thru Sunday, June 27. For days and times visit Paper Mill’s calendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343.
 
Pole Bean Teepee

Who: Ages 3 1/2 – 5.
What: Native Americans built teepees from tree branches and reeds, but participants will build one using a variety of climbing beans. Hopefully, there will be enough beans to take some home for a snack.
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Thursday, June 10 at 1 pm.
Cost: Cost is $12 per child (includes materials). Advanced registration and payment required. Call 973-228-8776.
A Garden of Giants
Who: Ages 4 – 6.
What: Your friends may think you are telling them a story about giant plants, but wait until you show them the pictures of what you grew! Take a few seeds home to try in your own garden. 
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Thursday, June 10 and 24 at 3:00 pm.
Cost: Cost is $12 per child (includes materials). Advanced registration and payment required. Call 973-228-8776.
Wee Time
Who: Babies 6 months to 24 months.
What: Program is a combination of quiet listening and active play, with plenty of time for socialization. Ends with playtime and a snack.
Where: Caldwell Public Library, 268 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell NJ 07006.
When: Thursdays, June 10 and 24 at 9:45 am. 
Cost: Free. Drop in program with no registration required.
Knit 1, Purl 2
Who: All ages.
What: Join this growing group of knitters (and crocheters) of all skill levels as it heads into it’s third year of stitching art to send to worthy causes to help those in need. In the past this group has sent warm blankets, hat and scarves to domestic violence shelters, Habitat for Humanity and others.
Where: Caldwell Public Library, 268 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell NJ 07006.
When: Thursday, June 10 at 6:15 pm.
Cost: Free. Drop in program with no registration required.

June 9, 2010

June 9, 2010

Date & Time: Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 8:29am
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Wednesday, June 9

Transitions: Moving on to the Next Year  
Who: Parents.
What: Whine and Dine parenting series discusses various parenting topics.
Where: The Montclair Community Pre-K, 49 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Wednesday, June 9 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dinner and child care provided.
Cost: $5 and $2.50 per child. To register or for further information, contact 973-509-4500.

 
Montclair Art Museum’s Park Bench - The Ocean
Who: Parents with young children
What: A program that introduces children to the museum and provides them with an artistic social outing. Storytelling in the galleries is provided courtesy of the Children’s Services Department of the Montclair Public Library. Local native Spanish educator Nieves Cespedes will conduct storytelling in Spanish. Breakfast refreshments are provided.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042
When: Wednesday, June 9 from 9:30 a.m. -  11:30 a.m. Runs every second Wednesday of the month.
Cost: Free with Museum admission (MAM admission is free to members and children under 12; $12 nonmember adults.)
 
The Spring Baby Shower Bash
Who: New moms and moms-to-be.
What: The ultimate baby shower experience offering exclusive discounts to local boutiques, mini spa treatments, everything you need to know to gear up for motherhood and delicious desserts. Samples, raffles, giveaways and more!
Where: L’Affaire Fine Catering, 1099 US 22, Mountainside, NJ.
When: Wednesday, June 9 from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm.
Cost: Free. Registration required here.
Auditions for South Pacific 
Who: High school students from Class of 2010 through Class of 2014.
What: Audition for the Passaic Valley Summer Theater‘s production of South Pacific. This is a 6-week theatrical workshop open to high school students in the NY/NJ area. Come prepared for a 32 bar audition with sheet music for accompanist (no lead sheets). Call backs by invitation only on Saturday June 12. Performance dates are July 29 to August 1.
Where: Passaic Valley High School Auditorium, 100 East Main Street, Little Falls, NJ. 
When: Wednesday and Thursday, June 9 and 10 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. For information call Jennifer Shue at 973-890-2500 x 2522.

Green Thumb Club – Gardening for Health & Nutrition
Who: Young gardeners from ages 7 to 12.
What: Learn how to garden for optimal plant growth, production and food quality and discover gardening methods to keep the soil and land healthy. On-going six-month club allows participants to choose individual sessions or to attend entire course, which provides a complete health and nutrition program for young gardeners. 
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Wednesdays, June 9 and 23 at 3:45 p.m.
Cost: Cost is $8 per child per session (includes $2 materials fee). Advanced registration and payment required. Call 973-228-8776.

June 8, 2010

June 8, 2010

Date & Time: Tuesday, Jun 08, 2010 12:07pm
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Tuesday, June 8

Bed Wetting – A Holistic Approach
Who: Parents 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 holistic measures you can take to address bed wetting.    
Where: Chiropractic Wellness Center of Clifton, 1425 Broad Street, Clifton, NJ.
When: Tuesday, June 8 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Baby Storytime at the Bloomfield Library
Who: Babies up to 2 years of age.
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, June 8 at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
Talk It Up Book Discussion
Who: Kids in 5th and 6th grades.
What: Book discussion.
Where: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003. (973) 566-6200 ext. 212.
When: Tuesday, June 8 at 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free.  
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, June 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
Teen Volunteer Orientation at the Library
Who: Teens 13 and older.
What: Montclair students are invited to attend one of three orientation meetings for the library’s summer volunteer program. Interested teens will have the opportunity to sign up for volunteer positions and learn about the Summer Reading Club program. Volunteer positions are limited and orientation is mandatory in order to participate.  
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042.
When: Tuesdays, June 8 or 15 at 6:30 p.m. or Saturday, June 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. To register, call 973-744-0500 ext. 2282.

4-H Young Gardeners Club
Who: Kids in 1st thru 8th grades.
What: Have you ever wondered how vegetables and flowers grow? Where spaghetti sauce comes from? How you can find a rainbow in a garden? Come join the Club and find out.
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. 
When: Tuesdays, June 8, 15 and 22 at 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Advanced registration required. Call 973-228-3785.

June 7, 2010

June 7, 2010

Date & Time: Monday, Jun 07, 2010 6:56pm
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Monday, June 7

Sushi and Highlights-and other mysteries of pregnancy revealed
Who: Expectant mothers.
What: Event facilitated by Alisa Underwood, RN, Head OB Nurse Specialist and Mom of 3. She will discuss pregancy safe foods, medications, health and beauty, and fitness. Light snacks served. Attendance allows you one raffle entry for a  prize. Bring an expectant friend for additional raffle entries.
Where: The Baby Registry by diapers.com, 598 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07043.
When: Monday, June 7 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m
Cost: Free. E-mail or call 973-744-5335 to reserve your spot. 

Little Explorers Nature Program
Who: Ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2.
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: Mondays, June 7 and 21, July 5 and 19, and August 2 and 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Cost is $6 per child per session (additional material fees may apply). Advanced registration and payment required. Call 973-228-8776.

June 6, 2010

June 6, 2010

Date & Time: Sunday, Jun 06, 2010 8:49am
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Sunday, June 6

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 Tall Man on the Totem Pole. Visit the African Galleries to view incredibly tall and skinny totemic portraits. Then create your own. This month’s science theme is Dinosaur Tracks (through June 20). Learn how to “read” a fossilized dinosaur footprint and make your own model fossil.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturdays and Sundays in June from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with suggested admission: Adult $10 / children $6.
43rd Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Muster & Parade
Who: Kids and their families.
What: A fun-filled day of exciting activities for the entire family.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Sunday, June 6 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with suggested admission: Adult $10 / children $6.
 
Museums on Us
Who: Lovers of arts and culture of all ages.
What: Bank of America offers free admission for caldholders to participating museums the first weekend of each month.
Where: Participating Museums:
Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
Aljira, A Center for Contemporary Art, 591 Broad Street, Newark, NJ.
Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ.
Jersey City Museum, 350 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ.
The Bronx Zoo, Fordham Road, New York, NY.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, 12th Avenue and 46th Street, New York, NY.
Whitney Museum of Art, 945 Madison Avenue, New York, NY.
New York Aquarium, Surf Avenue & West 8th Street, New York, NY.
When: First weekend of the month (June 5 and 6)
Cost: Free for each cardholder.
28th Annual YMCA-MRCA Montclair Walk/Run
Who: Families.
What: A day of family fitness that has something for everyone. Take a fun 2 mile walk/run or do a 10K road race in this event that attracts over 900 people of all ages and abilities. Then enjoy the fun fair stating at 9:00 a.m. with a D.J., moonwalk, games, refreshments, and sports massage.      
Where: Montclair YMCA, 25 Park Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Sunday, June 6 with 2 mile walk/run starting at 8:30 a.m. and 10K road race starting at 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Fees until May 28 for 2 mile are between $12.50 & $19.00; for 10K between $14.50 & $23. For more information visit the YMCA or call 973-744-3400. Register here. 
Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Sunday, June 6 thru Sunday, June 27. For days and times visit Paper Mill’scalendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343. 
 
Llama, Llama is here!
Who: Kids ages 1 – 6.
What: Llama, Llama will take you through a reading of her favorite stories.
Where: Aunt Jean’s Toys & Treats, 12 North Willow Street Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Sunday, June 6 from 11 am – 1:30 pm. 
Cost: Free.
 
Tot Trot: Kids Running For Kids
Who: Little runners ages 2 – 7.
What: The Tot Trot is a day of games, face painting, petting zoo, refreshments and family friendly activities including a non-competitive children’s Fun Run for ages two to seven. This year’s beneficiary, Good Grief, provides education, advocacy and year-round peer support group programs for grieving children, teens and adults
Where: Memorial Field, 85 Larned Rd, Summit, NJ.
When: Sunday, June 6. Registration and pick-up for T-shirts, runners numbers and goodie bags begins at 11 a.m. The first race begins at 1 p.m.
Cost: Registration Fees: $12 Pre-Entry. $15 Day of the Race. Registration form.

June 5, 2010

June 5, 2010

Date & Time: Saturday, Jun 05, 2010 5:33pm
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Saturday, June 5

Montclair Art Museum’s Imagination Station – Hudson River School (Asher Durand)
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. 
 
Kids Workshop: Soccer Game
Who: Young carpenters ages 5 – 12.
What: The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and an achievement pin.
Where: Your local Home Depot: 60 Orange Street, Bloomfield, NJ or 955 Bloomfield Avenue, Clifton, NJ. 1 (800) 553-3199.
When: Saturday, june 5 from 9 a.m. – noon.
Cost: Free.
Open House at Turtle Back Zoo
Who: All ages.
What: You are invited to the 8th Annual Essex County Open House at the Zoo where admission is free and family-friendly activities are planed. Take a ride on ponies, a carousel and the miniature train.
Where: Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free admission. Carousel and Pony rides are $2 each. Feed sticks at the Outback Adventure Aviary are $2. For information call 973-621-4400.
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 Tall Man on the Totem Pole. Visit the African Galleries to view incredibly tall and skinny totemic portraits. Then create your own. This month’s science theme is Dinosaur Tracks (through June 20). Learn how to “read” a fossilized dinosaur footprint and make your own model fossil.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturdays and Sundays in June from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with suggested admission: Adult $10 / children $6.
Family Tour of Fire Escapes: Danger & Survival 
Who: Future firefighters and those who love them.
What: Enjoy a monthly tour and art-making workshops in conjunction with this exciting exhibition. Climb into the cab of a real fire truck, learn about the changes in fire trucks and build your own truck to take home.  
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102.
When: Saturday, June 5 at 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with suggestion admission: Adults – $10 / Children, Seniors & Students - $6 / Members – Free.
 
Museums on Us
Who: Lovers of arts and culture of all ages.
What: Bank of America offers free admission for caldholders to participating museums the first weekend of each month.
Where: Participating Museums:
Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
Aljira, A Center for Contemporary Art, 591 Broad Street, Newark, NJ.
Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ.
Jersey City Museum, 350 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ.
The Bronx Zoo, Fordham Road, New York, NY.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, 12th Avenue and 46th Street, New York, NY.
Whitney Museum of Art, 945 Madison Avenue, New York, NY.
New York Aquarium, Surf Avenue & West 8th Street, New York, NY.
When: First weekend of the month (June 5 and 6)
Cost: Free for each cardholder.
 
Forest Street Festival
Who: All ages.
What: Montclair Cooperative Schools festival featuring vendors selling art, crafts and more. A series of multi-family garage sales will be run in conjunction with the Festival. Delicious food and beverages will be available for purchase, including an all day barbecue and ice cream sundaes. Live music throughout the day.
Where: 65 Chestnut Street, on the corner of Forest and Chestnut Streets.
When: Saturday, June 5 from 9 am – 6 pm.
Cost: Free.
Edison Day  
Who: Everybody.
What: Mini-inventors can try their hand at an experiment or become Junior Rangers when they join the National Park Service in celebrating Edison Day. Then watch recordings as they are made of live musicians on a wax cylinder phonograph just as they would have been over 100 years ago or take in a lecture. Festivities are being held at both the Laboratory Complex and the Glenmont Estate in Llewellyn Park, where visitors can take tour of the house and grounds and even visit the garage to see some of the Edison cars, including electric ones dating back to the early 1900′s. End the day with a concert given by the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra on the lawn of the Glenmont Estate.  
Where: Thomas Edison National Historic Park, 211 Main Street, West Orange, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 5, starting at 10:00 a.m. and going all day. Concert starts at 6:00 p.m. 
Cost: Free.
Montclair’s 21st Annual African-American Parade and Festival
Who: All ages
What: Annual Montclair parade celebrating African-American Heritage. Follow the parade to Glenfield park for the all-day festival. Live music, delicious food, activities and vendors.

Where: Parade starts at Nishuane Park and ends at Glenfield Park. The Festival is at Glenfield Park.
When: Saturday, June 5. Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. / Festival runs from noon – 6 p.m. (festival raindate, Sunday, June 6)
Cost: Free.
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, June 5 starting at 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 5 thru Sunday, June 27. For days and times visit Paper Mill’scalendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343. 
 
St. Catherine of Siena Carnival 
Who: All ages.
What: Annual carnival featuring games and rides,, a food court, and an indoor, air-conditioned Kids World in the school gym to cool off.
Where: St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 339 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 5 from 6 pm – 10 pm.
Cost: Free admission.
 
American Ballet Theatre Presents ABTKIDS – Special Appearance by Angelina Ballerina™
Who: Little ballet fans and their families.
What: ABTKids will present a performance of highlights from the Company’s 2010 Spring Season at the Metropolitan Opera House. A special ABTKids Pre-Performance workshop, an hour-long introductory ballet workshop for children ages 12 and under, will take place at 9:30 am. ABTKids includes a special guest appearance by Angelina Ballerina™, the little mouse with big dreams, and performances by the acclaimed dancers of ABT.
Where: Metropolitan Opera House,Lincoln Center, 64th Street and Broadway, NY, NY.
When: Saturday, June 5. Pre-performance workshop at 9:30 am. Performance at 11:30 am.
Cost: All tickets for ABTKids are $25 and are available at the Metropolitan Opera House box office or by calling 212-362-6000.

 
Open House at the Montclair YMCA Camp at the Lake
Who: Families with kids ages 6-12 interested in learning more about the summer camp.
What: Families can come for the entire 3 hours, take a tour, visit the campfire for famous Camp Dogs and S ‘mores and picnic!
Where: Montclair YMCA Camp at the Lake, West Milford, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 5 from 12 pm – 3 pm.
Cost: Free.
 
Relay For Life
Who: Older kids and their families.
What: At the first-ever Montclair Relay, teams of people will camp out at Brookdale Park this weekend and take turns walking or running around a track or path to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.
Where: Brookdale Park, Montclair, NJ.
When: Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5 from 7pm – 7am. Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length.
Cost: $10 registration/commitment fee (per person) that is due upon registration. After that, anything you can raise through individual, team, or online fundraising is graciously accepted. Candles for the “luminaria ceremony” can be purchased for $10 to honor/or in memory of someone. Signs can be purchased for $140 to show your support around the track.
 
National Learn to Row Day
Who: Ages 14 – adult.
What: Open house event to celebrate National Row day. Learn about rowing, take a spin on the river, try a rowing machine, and enjoy a pancake breakfast. No experience necessary.
Where: Nereid Boat Club, 350 Riverside Avenue, Rutherford, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 5 from 9 am – 12 pm.
Cost: Free.
 
4th Annual Eco-Fair in Montclair
Who: Earth-lovers of all ages.
What: BlueWave’s 4th annual Eco-Fair. Eco-friendly activities for kids, including games, Eco-Obstacle course, adventure walk, ride and electric bike, live music and more. 
Where: Edgemont Park, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, June 5 from 12 pm - 4 p.m. 
Cost: Free.
 
Forest Avenue School’s Annual Spring Party
Who: Adults.
What: Annual fundraiser party at the Glen Ridge Country Club. The Party will feature hors d’oeuvres, a Hibatchi station, beverages, dancing, auctions and raffle baskets.  Proceeds from the Spring Party will be used to purchase the last SMART Board needed for Forest Avenue School.
Where: Glen Ridge Country Club, 555 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ.
When: Saturday, June 5 from 8 pm – 11 pm. 
Cost: Preregistration is not required but appreciated. Tickets are $60 per person and may be purchased online  or by emailing Carolyn Twitchell.
 
Friendly’s Free Ice Cream Day
Who: Everyone.
What: Friendly’s 3rd annual free ice cream day.  You can get a one-scoop dish or a cone of your flavor of choice.
Where: Local Friendly’s:
When: Saturday, June 5 from 12 pm – 5 pm.                                                                      
Cost: Free.
 
Saturday Storytime & Activity With Margaret Merrifield
Who: Young children.
What: Listen to Mama, Is it Summer Yet? by Nikki McClure and learn about the signs of chamging seasons.
Where: Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street – Watchung Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042.
(973)744-7177
When: Saturday, June 5 from 10 am – 11 am.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
 
 
 
 
 

June 4, 2010

June 4, 2010

Date & Time: Friday, Jun 04, 2010 10:00am
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Friday, June 4

Closer Look at MAM: Harriet Tubman
Who: Homeschooled children or anyone playing hookie.
What:  An informal and informational twenty minute gallery talk led by a Museum educator that offers an in-depth examination of one work of art on view in the galleries.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042
When: Friday, June 4 at 2:00 p.m. 
Cost: Free with admission of $6 per child / $12 per adult.
 
Under the Stars Astronomy Sleepover
Who: Kids ages 8 – 11.
What: Night at the museum! Sleep over in Newark Museum’s planetarium. Do some cool activities, see a performance and have pizza, snacks and breakfast.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Friday, June 4 at 5:30 pm to Saturday, June 5 at 9 am.
Cost: $65 per person / $60 members. To register, call 973.596.6563 
Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Friday, June 4 thru Sunday, June 27. For days and times visit Paper Mill’scalendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343.
 
Relay For Life
Who: Older kids and their families.
What: At the first-ever Montclair Relay, teams of people will camp out at Brookdale Park this weekend and take turns walking or running around a track or path to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.
Where: Brookdale Park, Montclair, NJ.
When: Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5 from 7pm – 7am. Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length.
Cost: $10 registration/commitment fee (per person) that is due upon registration. After that, anything you can raise through individual, team, or online fundraising is graciously accepted. Candles for the “luminaria ceremony” can be purchased for $10 to honor/or in memory of someone. Signs can be purchased for $140 to show your support around the track.
 
West Orange Libery Middle School Orchestra Summer Performance
Who: All ages.
What: Enjoy a live performance at Whole Foods Market’s cafe from the Liberty Middle School Orchestra.  
Where: Whole Foods, 235 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Friday, June 4 at 11:45 am.
Cost: Free.

June 3, 2010

June 3, 2010

Date & Time: Thursday, Jun 03, 2010 1:39pm
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Thursday, June 3

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.

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, June 3 at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.
Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Thursday, June 3 thru Sunday, June 27. For days and times visit Paper Mill’scalendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343.
 
Jazz House Kids Improvisation Master Class With Esperanza Spalding
Who: 9th – 12 grade band and choir students.
What: Bassist and vocalist Spalding will be joined by Jazz House for Kids program host, Christian McBride in an improvisation master class.
Where: SOPAC, One SOPAc Way, South Orange, NJ.
When: Thursday, June 3 from 1 pm – 2:30 pm.
Cost: $10 per student. To register, or for more information, click here or call 973.744.2273. 

June 2, 2010

June 2, 2010

Date & Time: Wednesday, Jun 02, 2010 7:43am
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Wednesday, June 2

Van Vleck House & Gardens Pre-K Discovery Program – Insect Safari
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, June 2 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.
 
La Leche League Meeting
Who: Breastfeeding moms.
What: La Leche League offers breastfeeding information and support for families.
Where: Montclair, NJ, 07043 - call for location 973.783.1267.
When: 1st Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
 

Peter Pan
Who: Theater lovers from age 4 to 104.
What: Fly away to Neverland for non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography in this smash hit musical adaption of J.M. Barrie’s classic story.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ.
When: Wednesday, June 2 thru Sunday, June 27. For days and times visit Paper Mill’s calendar.
Cost: Tickets prices range from $25 to $84. All tickets subject to $1.50 Facility Preservation Fee. Call the Box Office at 973-376-4343. 
 
KIDZ Class: Let’s Make Pizza
Who: Kids ages 5 and up.
What:  Pat, the pizza expert, will teach your child how to make their own personal pizza and garlic knots and then bake them in our very own Brick Oven.
Where: Whole Foods Market, 235 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Wednesday, June 2 at 4 pm
Cost: $5. To register, please call 973.669.3196 or stop by Customer Service.

June 1, 2010

June 1, 2010

Date & Time: Tuesday, Jun 01, 2010 9:33am
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Tuesday, June 1

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, June 1 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, June 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.

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