Who: Tweens and older.
What: SVPA of Montclair High School performs Little Shop of Horrors – a musical based on the 1960 black comedy film about an alien plant that snacks on people.
Where: Little Theatre in the George Inness Annex, Montclair High School, 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: April 29 and 30, May 6 and 7 at 8 pm. May 1 and 8 at 3 pm.
Cost: $15 adults; $10 students 18 and under for all seats, all performances. Tickets available at the box office one hour before show.
April 30, 2011
Little Shop of Horrors
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 8:00pm
Filed Under: Adults, Montclair, Teens, Tweens
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Troop 13 Anniversary Dinner
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 6:00pm
Filed Under: All ages, Montclair
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Who: All ages.
What: Come celebrate 100 Years of Scouting with Troop 13’s Anniversary Dinner. Keynote speaker will be Warren Littlefield. All attendees will receive a commemorative booklet and special neckerchiefs will be available. Please also consider making a donation.
Where: Union Congregational Church, 176 Cooper Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 30 from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Cost: $50 per person. Space is limited. RSVP before April 20th. For information and to RSVP, contact Maureen Mullane by email or by calling 973.650.3281.
1st Annual Essex County MetroWest Dance Festival
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 3:00pm
Filed Under: All ages, West Orange
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Who: All ages.
What: JCC MetroWest’s resident dance company along with other NJ artists and companies will be performing classical and contemporary dance in the Dance Festival in homage to the ever evolving art of dance.
Where: Maurice Levin Theatre, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 30 at 3 pm.
Cost: $15 per person. To purchase tickets click here or call the box office at 1-800-894-TIXS (8497).
My Awesome Mom!
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 2:00pm
Filed Under: Little Kids, Short Hills
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Who: Ages 3-5 with adult.
What: Learn how to make pastel petit fours, jam roll-ups, Mom’s slipper cookies, orange fruit baskets, and tea cup lemonade with Mom!
Where: Kings Cooking Studio, 778 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 30 from 2 pm – 3:30 pm.
Cost: $45 per pair. Call 973.258.4009 or click to register. Class number 952.
Celebrate Arbor Day with the Lorax
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 12:30pm
Filed Under: Little Kids, Roseland
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Who: Children in grades 1-5.
What: Come join us as we read the story of the “shortish, oldish, brownish and mossy” forest creature who never gave up hope. Then, let’s explore our own Truffula forest, with the eyes of the Lorax and make our own version of “Gluppity-Glupp.” Receive a free tree seedling!
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 30 from 12:30pm–2:00pm.
Cost: Tickets are $6 per child. Advance registration is required; call 973.228.8776.
WBGO Kids Jazz Concert With Tia Fuller
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 12:30pm
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Newark
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Who: Jazz lovers of all ages.
What: This presentation will utilize traditional children’s songs and lullabies to demonstrate the building blocks of music and jazz. Geared toward pre-K to adults, this interactive performance will discuss and demonstrate: time signatures and tempo, basic theory, jazz improvisation, call and response (scatting) and syncopation.
Where: Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 30 at 12:30 pm.
Cost: Free.
South Mountain YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 12:00pm
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Maplewood
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Who: All ages.
What: Healthy Kids Day celebrates healthy kids. Spiderman will meet with children to discuss the importance of living healthy active lives. A wide variety of other demonstrations and activities will be featured such as: Family Obstacle Course, Bounce House, Healthy Snacks – from Eden Gourmet & Trader Joe’s & Tropicana, Sports & games – Lead by Sports Institute, Cooking Demonstration -by Veggiecation!, Teddy Bear Clinic – By Overlook Hospital, and Music & Entertainment by Mr. Vibes Entertainment. Also meet the Camp Directors & find out all about teh summer camps offered.
Where: South Mountain YMCA, 13 Jefferson Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 30 from 12 pm – 3 pm.
Cost: Free.
Vegan Bake Sale at Go Lightly
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 11:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Montclair
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Who: All ages.
What: Go Lightly will host a Vegan Bake Sale to take part of Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale Day to raise awareness and money for animal issues. Taste Go Lightly’s new Vegan Ice Cream! There will be dairy-free and egg-free cupcakes, donuts, cakes, muffins, and cookies- including traditional favorites like NY-style black and white cookies to some inventive concoctions like carrot pineapple turnover muffins . There will be some raw, gluten-free and savory treats as well.
Where: Go Lightly, 4 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, April 23 from 11 am – 4:30 pm.
Cost: Free to attend. The bake sale will donate raised funds to the Montclair Animal Shelter and Jersey Cats.
“Breakfast at Watchung” Book Event
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 11:00am
Filed Under: Little Kids, Montclair
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Who: Girls in grades 1 – 3.
What: Share the poise and kindness that was Audrey with the little girl in your life. Just Being Audrey is a children’s book biography of Audrey Hepburn. There will be a book reading, signing and a scarf tying demonstration. Goodies will be provided (including faux pearls, Audrey scarves and faux Tiffany’s boxes with candy.) Come dressed like Audrey Hepburn! (optional)
Where: Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street Watchung Plaza, Montclair, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 30 at 11 am.
Cost: Free.
Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 10:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, NYC
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Who: All ages.
What: The ultimate street fair and family celebration, where a dazzling array of activities and performances unfold downtown in Tribeca. Enjoy performances from Broadway shows along with emerging talent from Tribeca. Local restaurants and merchants will offer food, refreshments, and merchandise. And local schools will sponsor a variety of fundraising activities, from taekwondo lessons to hairspray painting. FREE screenings of two Family Festival films: The Second Day, a documentary about 9/11 through a child’s eyes, will be screened at 2:30 PM to be followed by a short panel discussio and NIKO, a lively animation film, will begin at 4:00 PM. Both screenings will be shown at BMCC Tribeca PAC (at 199 Chambers Street, between Greenwich & West Streets). Fly a kite, create life-size bubbles in the Bubble Garden, get creative in the Arts & Crafts Pavilions, dance to live music and put a smile on your face.
Where: Greenwich Street (from Hubert to Chambers Streets), Tribeca, NYC.
When: Saturday, April 30 from 10 am – 6 pm.
Cost: Free.
A Spring Affair
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 10:00am
Filed Under: Adults, All ages, Montclair
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Who: All ages.
What: The Junior League of Montclair-Newark, Inc. is pleased to be hosting its Fourth Annual A Spring Affair Boutique fundraiser. This 2 day Boutique will bring together over 20 of the areas top vendors for a fun filled shopping event. All proceeds support JLMN programs benefiting Children at Risk. Not to be missed are the free children’s activities on Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm, where little ones can enjoy Dot The Clown, face painting and balloon animals. Children can also participate in a cupcake decoration activity, and the first 50 children will receive a free apron.
Where: The Commonwealth Club, 26 Northview Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Friday, April 29 from 10 am – 5 pm and Saturday, April 30 from 10 am – 5 pm. Ladies Night Out Shopping and Cocktail Therapy on Friday, April 29 from 7 pm – 10 pm.
Cost: General Shopping Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased here. Ladies Night Out Shopping and Cocktail Therapy tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
What: The Junior League of Montclair-Newark, Inc. is pleased to be hosting its Fourth Annual A Spring Affair Boutique fundraiser. This 2 day Boutique will bring together over 20 of the areas top vendors for a fun filled shopping event. All proceeds support JLMN programs benefiting Children at Risk. Not to be missed are the free children’s activities on Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm, where little ones can enjoy Dot The Clown, face painting and balloon animals. Children can also participate in a cupcake decoration activity, and the first 50 children will receive a free apron.
Where: The Commonwealth Club, 26 Northview Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Friday, April 29 from 10 am – 5 pm and Saturday, April 30 from 10 am – 5 pm. Ladies Night Out Shopping and Cocktail Therapy on Friday, April 29 from 7 pm – 10 pm.
Cost: General Shopping Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased here. Ladies Night Out Shopping and Cocktail Therapy tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
Kids’ Culinary Classes: Pan Pizza Night
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 10:00am
Filed Under: Bloomfield, Families, Little Kids
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Who: Mini chefs ages 5 – 12.
What: Cooking class for kids with their parents.
Where: Brookdale Shoprite, 1409 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 30 from 10 am – 12 pm.
Cost: $20 per child with adult / $10 per additional child. Register here.
When: Saturday, April 30 from 10 am – 12 pm.
Cost: $20 per child with adult / $10 per additional child. Register here.
Trash Clean Up Event in the South Mountain Reservation
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 10:00am
Filed Under: Adults, Families, Maplewood, South Orange, Teens, West Orange
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Who: All ages.
What: If you can spare a couple of hours and want to get some fresh air, then join us in the Reservation to do good for yourself and your community. Volunteers of all ages can assist in this effort, but teenagers below 16 require adult supervision. The South Mountain Conservancy wishes to thank Ricciardi Paints for donating supplies for this clean up event. The Trash Tacklers is a volunteer program of the South Mountain Conservancy that helps remove garbage from major picnic areas and other places illegally used for dumping in the Reservation.
Where: South Mountain Reservation: Locust Grove Picnic Area, Summit Field Picnic Area, Turtle Back Picnic Area and Mayapple Picnic Area.
When: Saturday, April 30 from 10 am – 12 pm.
Cost: Free.
Family Festival Street Fair and Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 10:00am
Filed Under: All ages, NYC
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Who: All ages.
What: Block after block of local organizations will be offering tons of fun stuff for kids to enjoy from face painting to a moving box maze! There will also be stilt walkers, magicians, Broadway performers from Wicked and Million Dollar Quartet, and concerts from kiddie bands, The Fuzzy Lemons and Hot Peas ‘N’ Butter. For sports lovers, North Moore Street will be featuring interactive games and appearances from players from the Knicks, Rangers, and the New York Liberty!
Where: Greenwich Street between Chambers and Hubert Streets, NYC, NY.
When: Saturday, April 30 from 10 am – 6 pm.
Cost: Free. Click here for more details.
DLC Fundraising Yard Sale
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 9:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Montclair
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Who: Everyone.
What: A yard sale with all proceeds going to the DLCPO (Developmental Learning Center Parent Organization) which supports Montclair’s Preschool for Children with Special Needs. Many parents are contributing clothes, toys, and other goods.
Where: 100 Wildwood Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Saturday, April 30 from 9 am – 3 pm.
Cost: Great bargains!
14th Free Community-Wide Swap at Hillside School
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 9:00am
Filed Under: Adults, Families, Montclair
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Who: Anyone who wants to declutter and/or get free stuff.
What: Come get free clothing, sports equipment, baby gear, books, DVDs, CDs, new, unopened puzzles & games. (You do not need to donate to shop.)
Where: Hillside School, 54 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, April 30 from 9 am – 11 am. Friday, April 29, is the day to drop off your donations and Saturday is the day to shop.
Cost: Free
Love Without Boundaries Family Fun Event
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 8:30am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Long Branch
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Who: All ages.
What: The Love Without Boundaries Family Fun Event will have kids races, face painting, Fun Bus, caricature artists, prizes, etc. and is held right next to the beach in Long Branch.
Where: On the Great Lawn at the Ocean Front Promenade, Long Branch, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 30. Kids races start at 8:30 am and the final event is a kids concert at 11 am.
Cost: Race registration fees starting at $10 and up. All of the funds raised through ticket sales of this event using the attached application will go directly to LWB’s Education program. LWB sponsors the education of over 350 orphaned and rural children in China & Tibet from preschool through college
Seth Boyden Elementary School PTA 5K
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 8:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, South Orange
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Who: Runners of all ages.
What: First Annual 5K fundraiser benefiting the Seth Boyden Elementary School located in Maplewood, NJ. The racecourse is the certified 5K loop in the South Mountain Reservation (Crest Drive, just off of South Orange Ave in South Orange). There will be a Kids’ Fun Run too (ages 3 – 10)! Bring your family, tell your friends, come have a great time!
Where: South Mountain Reservation, Crest Drive, just off of South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 30. Schedule — 8 am – 8:45 am: Race Day Registration/Packet Pickup /9 am: 5K Race / (approximately) 10 am: Kids’ Fun Run /(approximately) 10:15 am: Award Ceremony.
Cost: Pre-race registration is available online until Friday, April 22, 2011. Please register online NOW for the pre-race fee ($20 vs. $30 on race day) For a paper registration form, you may email or call 973.996.8062.
April 29, 2011
Little Shop of Horrors
Date & Time: Friday, Apr 29, 2011 8:00pm
Filed Under: Adults, Montclair, Teens, Tweens
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Who: Tweens and older.
What: SVPA of Montclair High School performs Little Shop of Horrors – a musical based on the 1960 black comedy film about an alien plant that snacks on people.
Where: Little Theatre in the George Inness Annex, Montclair High School, 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: April 29 and 30, May 6 and 7 at 8 pm. May 1 and 8 at 3 pm.
Cost: $15 adults; $10 students 18 and under for all seats, all performances. Tickets available at the box office one hour before show.
Anime Screening: Desert Punk eps 1-4
Date & Time: Friday, Apr 29, 2011 7:00pm
Filed Under: Montclair, Teens
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Who: Teens.
What: Japan has been reduced to a desert and the surviving humans seek out a meager living in the hot sands. Desert Punk focuses on the adventures of a wandering mercenary named Kanta Mizuno, nicknamed Desert Punk (Sunabōzu), due to his seemingly incredible feats of skill and daring while on the job. Throughout the series, he acquires an apprentice and makes a few friends as well as enemies.
Where: Sugee!, 107 Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Friday, April 29 at 7 pm.
Cost: $5. Refreshments included
Imagination Movers
Date & Time: Friday, Apr 29, 2011 6:30pm
Filed Under: All ages, Englewood
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Who: All ages.
What: Disney’s Imagination Movers are coming to the stage in this fun and energetic musical concert that combines pop music, education, and fun.
Where: Bergen PAC, 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ.
When: Friday, April 29 at 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
Cost: Tickets available for $29-$59 per person. Click here for information and online ticketing.
Disney’s Imagination Movers’ “In a Big Warehouse” Concert Tour
Date & Time: Friday, Apr 29, 2011 6:30pm
Filed Under: All ages, Englewood
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Who: All ages.
What: Disney’s Imagination Movers national concert tour is performing at Bergen PAC in their “In a Big Warehouse” production!
Where: Bergen PAC, 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ.
When: Friday, April 29 at 6:30 pm.
Cost: Tickets are $59, $45, $39, or $29 per person. Tickets go on sale on November 12 click here to purchase tickets.
Disney’s Imagination Movers’ “In a Big Warehouse” Concert Tour
Date & Time: Friday, Apr 29, 2011 3:30pm
Filed Under: All ages, Englewood
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Who: All ages.
What: Disney’s Imagination Movers national concert tour is performing at Bergen PAC in their “In a Big Warehouse” production!
Where: Bergen PAC, 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ.
When: Friday, April 29 at 3:30 pm.
Cost: Tickets are $59, $45, $39, or $29 per person. Tickets go on sale on November 12 click here to purchase tickets.
A Spring Affair
Date & Time: Friday, Apr 29, 2011 10:00am
Filed Under: Adults, All ages, Montclair
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Who: All ages.
What: The Junior League of Montclair-Newark, Inc. is pleased to be hosting its Fourth Annual A Spring Affair Boutique fundraiser. This 2 day Boutique will bring together over 20 of the areas top vendors for a fun filled shopping event. All proceeds support JLMN programs benefiting Children at Risk. Not to be missed are the free children’s activities on Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm, where little ones can enjoy Dot The Clown, face painting and balloon animals. Children can also participate in a cupcake decoration activity, and the first 50 children will receive a free apron.
Where: The Commonwealth Club, 26 Northview Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Friday, April 29 from 10 am – 5 pm and Saturday, April 30 from 10 am – 5 pm. Ladies Night Out Shopping and Cocktail Therapy on Friday, April 29 from 7 pm – 10 pm.
Cost: General Shopping Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased here. Ladies Night Out Shopping and Cocktail Therapy tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
What: The Junior League of Montclair-Newark, Inc. is pleased to be hosting its Fourth Annual A Spring Affair Boutique fundraiser. This 2 day Boutique will bring together over 20 of the areas top vendors for a fun filled shopping event. All proceeds support JLMN programs benefiting Children at Risk. Not to be missed are the free children’s activities on Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm, where little ones can enjoy Dot The Clown, face painting and balloon animals. Children can also participate in a cupcake decoration activity, and the first 50 children will receive a free apron.
Where: The Commonwealth Club, 26 Northview Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Friday, April 29 from 10 am – 5 pm and Saturday, April 30 from 10 am – 5 pm. Ladies Night Out Shopping and Cocktail Therapy on Friday, April 29 from 7 pm – 10 pm.
Cost: General Shopping Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased here. Ladies Night Out Shopping and Cocktail Therapy tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
American Girl tea
Date & Time: Friday, Apr 29, 2011 9:00am
Filed Under: Little Kids, Summit, Tweens
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Who: Girls ages 7 and up.
What: Bring your favorite American Girl doll to the arboretum for tea.
Where: Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Avenue, Summit, NJ.
When: Friday, April 29.
Cost: Members: $15/child; Nonmembers: $25/child. Click here for registration and information.
April 28, 2011
All I Can Handle
Date & Time: Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 7:30pm
Filed Under: Adults, Maplewood
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All I Can Handle with author Kim Stagliano
Date & Time: Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 7:30pm
Filed Under: Adults, Maplewood
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Craft Hour
Date & Time: Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 5:00pm
Filed Under: All ages, Montclair
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Who: All ages.
What: Make paper flowers, paint rocks and min masterpieces and more! Each week will feature a brand new project that you’ll definitely want to join in on!
Where: Just Kidding Around, 507 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Every Thursday from 5 pm – 6 pm.
Cost: For more information or to reserve your spot, call 973.233.9444.
April 27, 2011
Fertility Diet Workshop
Date & Time: Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011 7:00pm
Filed Under: Adults, Montclair
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Who: Adults.
What: Join Patti Safian, MS, LAc and Alma Schneider in this workshop that will teach you about what specific foods you need to avoid and to include in your diet adn how to cook them.
Where: NJ Acupuncture Wellness & Fertility Center, 70 Park Street, Suite 101, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Wednesday, April 27 at 7 pm.
Cost: Free. RSVP here.
Point to Happy with authors Miriam Smith and Afton Fraser
Date & Time: Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011 4:00pm
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Maplewood
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Summer Camp Open House at Playhouse Nursery School
Date & Time: Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011 9:00am
Filed Under: Adults, West Orange
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Who: Parents of children aged 2 1/2 to 6 years old
What: Enjoy morning coffee and learn more about the Summer Camp experience at Playhouse Nursery School. Playhouse offers a nurturing environment filled with hands on activities and many opportunities for outdoor play, including water, sand and weekly trips to the town pool. All classes are lead by experienced Playhouse teachers. Two four week sessions offered July 6th – August 26th; half and full day programs available.
Where: Playhouse Nursery School, 88 Franklin Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
When: Wednesday, April 27 in the morning.
Cost: Click here for information or call Anat Stettner at 973.731.9451
Community Health Fair
Date & Time: Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011 9:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Montclair
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Who: All ages.
What: The general public is invited to get a free spring check-up! United Way of Northern New Jersey has partnered with area medical professionals who are donating their time to perform potentially life-saving screenings for North Essex residents. Children and pregnant women are eligible to receive dental screenings from KinderSmile.
Where: United Way Building, 60 Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Wednesday, April 27 from 9 am – 1 pm.
Cost: Free.
April 26, 2011
“No More Meltdowns” with author Jed Baker
Date & Time: Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 1:00pm
Filed Under: Adults, Maplewood
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Storytime With Miss Elaine
Date & Time: Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 10:30am
Filed Under: Little Kids, Montclair
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Who: Parents/caregivers and children ages 2 and up.
What: Miss Elaine reads and sings at this weekly storytime.
Where: Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street Watchung Plaza, Montclair, NJ.
When: Tuesdays at 10:30 am.
Cost: Free.
April 25, 2011
A Group for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
Date & Time: Monday, Apr 25, 2011 4:00pm
Filed Under: Little Kids, Maplewood, Tweens
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Who: Children with special needs siblings in grades K-5.
What: Through fun games and activities, children will learn how to deal with the challenges and joys having a sibling with special needs may have.
Where: Tuscan Elementary School, Social Work Room (G16), 25 Harvard Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Monday, April 25 from 4 pm to 5 pm.
Cost: Free. Call 973.378.5221 ext 7101 or click here for more information.
April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday Parade, Egg Hunt, and Breakfast
Date & Time: Sunday, Apr 24, 2011 10:00am
Filed Under: Florham Park, Little Kids, Toddlers
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Who: Little Kids.
What: Do the bunny hop, meet the Easter Bunny, and go on an Easter egg hunt. Join the Easter parade and eat breakfast. All children receive an Easter basket filled with goodies.
Where: Imagine That!!! Discovery Museum for Children, Florham Park, NJ.
When: Sunday, April 24 at 10 am.
Cost: Children $13.99 / adults $10.99* Price includes breakfast.
NYC Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival
Date & Time: Sunday, Apr 24, 2011 10:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, NYC
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Who: All ages.
What: The best of Easter bonnets are showcased along Fifth Avenue to celebrate Easter in this annual parade.
Where: The parade marches north on Fifth Avenue, starting at 49th Street, but the best place to watch is from the area around St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
When: Sunday, April 24 from 10 am – 4 pm.
Cost: Free.
South Mountain YMCA Vacation Camp
Date & Time: Sunday, Apr 24, 2011 7:15am
Filed Under: Little Kids, Maplewood, Tweens
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Who: Kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
What: The days will include games, sports, field trips, art & crafts and a variety of other activities scheduled throughout the week.
Where: South Mountain YMCA, 13 Jefferson Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Thursday, June 23 and Friday, June 24. Full-day available (7:15 am – 7 pm)
Cost: Members – $70 a day / Non-members – $85 a day. Download your registration form here.
April 23, 2011
Chocolate Seder & Havdalah
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 6:00pm
Filed Under: Bloomfield, Teens, Tweens
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Who: Everyone from grades 6 through 12.
What: Come celebrate Passover with the Youth Group at the Temple.
Where: Temple Ner Tamid, 936 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 23 from 6 pm – 8:30 pm.
Cost: The price for members is $8; non-members is $12. RSVP by 4/20 to Shaina Dorow.
Easter Bunny Express
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 1:00pm
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Whippany
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Who: All ages.
What: Celebrate the return of Spring with the Easter Bunny on a themed train ride along the Morristown & Erie Railway’s Whippanong Trail. The Easter Bunny and helpers greet children and hand out holiday treats on this 45 minute round trip ride.
Where: Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 16, Sunday, April 17 and Saturday, April 23. Train departs each hour on the hour from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Cost: Babies and toddlers in parent’s lap: FREE /Children under 13: $8 / Adults: $13. Advance internet or mail order ticket reservations are strongly recommended. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit Easter Bunny Express.
Drop-in Art and Science Activities
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 1:00pm
Filed Under: Little Kids, Newark, Tweens
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Who: Kids.
What: Join a Museum Educator for intergenerational tours of artworks throughout the Museum, followed by a studio experience the whole family with love. Art: Hocus Pocus–View tiny talismans from Ancient Egypt, believed to magically protect the wearer from harm and bring good luck. Then make your own “lucky charm.” Science: Paleo-possibilities–Explore some of the fossils from our Teaching Collection and learn what a fossil footprint can tell us about the dinosaur that left it behind.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102.
When: Saturday, April 23 at 1 pm AND 4 pm.
Cost: Free with suggestion admission: Adults – $10 / Children, Seniors & Students – $6 / Members – Free.
Studio Saturdays: Mixed Media Collage
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 1:00pm
Filed Under: Little Kids, Maplewood, Tweens
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Who: Age 5-12.
What: Come participate in a guided art project. Every week is a new project with a new medium from a different art master.
Where: Express Yourself Studios, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 23 from 1 pm – 2pm and 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
Cost: $15 per child. Call 973.763.5256 for more information.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 12:00pm
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Union
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Who: All ages.
What: Children will explore the grounds of Liberty Hall searching for plastic eggs hidden through the landscape, filled with holiday treats. A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny caps off the events.
Where: Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 23 at 12 pm.
Cost: $5 per child. Reservations required: 908.527.0400.
Earth Day 2011
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 12:00pm
Filed Under: All ages, NYC
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Who: All ages.
What: Celebrate Earth Day in Grand Central Station. Inside, educational displays from eco-friendly companies will be up for viewing while outside, the streets surrounding the terminal will be transformed into a fair complete with music, green goods, and educational activities for this three-day event!
Where: Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Avenue from 42nd and 45th Streets, NYC, NY.
When: Thursday, April 21 at 12 pm until Saturday, April 23 at 5 pm.
Cost: Free. Click here for details and specific times.
Easter Bunny at Rose Mediterranean
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 12:00pm
Filed Under: All ages, Caldwell, Families
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Who: All ages.
What: The Easter Bunny will visit Rose Mediterranean in Caldwell while you enjoy lunch.
Where: Rose Mediterranean, 435 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 23 at 12 pm and 2 pm.
Cost: Free visit. Lunch not included.
Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Easter Egg Hunt
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 11:30am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Newark
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Who: All ages.
What: Skate and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Bring a basket and go on an egg hunt.
Where: Branch Brook Park Roller Rink, 7th Ave & Clifton Ave, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturdy, April 23 from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm.
Cost: $6 per child, $7 per skating adult, $3.50 skate rental
Miabelle Gillier Bone Marrow Drive
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 11:00am
Filed Under: Adults, Montclair
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Who: Adults ages 18 – 60.
What: A bone marrow donor drive for littel Miabelle Gillier who was diagnosed with HLH. To see if you’re a match, all it takes is a simple cheek swab.
Where: Bangz Health & Wellness Spa, 23 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, April 23 from 11 am – 2 pm.
Cost: Free. For more information call 973.981.0159.
Sixth Annual Spring Fling
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 10:30am
Filed Under: All ages, Brooklyn
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Who: All ages.
What: Join the springtime fun in the Sixth Annual Spring Fling! Activities include egg tossing, egg rolling, and even a duck race! Families can go bird watching and enjoy activities from the New York Transit Museum and the Brooklyn Public Library, watch Wildlife Theatre, or eat at Ditch Plains. At noon, Audra Rox will host a live outdoor concert!
Where: Pier 1, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, NY.
When: Saturday, April 23 from 10:30 am – 1 pm.
Cost: Free. Click here for details.
Spin the Globe Open House
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 10:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Rutherford
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Who: All ages.
What: This summer, immerse your child in a global adventure of languages and cultures in Spin the Globe Summer Enrichment Camp! The camp is created for children ages 6-9 or 10-13 and promotes the values of global citizenship during four two-week sessions, June 27 – August 19. Learn more about Spin the Globe by attending an open house.
Where: Gainville Learning Center, 17 Ames Avenue, Rutherford, NJ.
When: Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 from 10 am – 12 pm.
Cost: Free. Call 201.507.1800 for more information.
Build and Grow Clinic at Lowe’s: Window Birdhouse
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 10:00am
Filed Under: Little Kids, Union
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Who: Little kids.
What: Bring the kids into any Lowe’s store and build a FREE wooden project. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project.
Where: Your local Lowe’s:
1721 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ.
When: Saturday, April 23 at 10 am.
Cost: Free.
