Who: All ages.
What: A super fun rubber duck race in Memorial Park Brook following the parade and festivities at the Maplewood Town Hall. The event is a fundrasier for the South Orange/Maplewood Kiwanis Club and proceeds from the event go towards helping the club raise money for the many children’s organizations that the club donates to.
Where: Memorial Park Brook, Memorial Park, 124 Dunnell Rd, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Monday, May 30 after the Memorial Day parade and service.
Cost: The rubber duck racers can be sponsored for a minimal donation of $5.
May 30, 2011
Kiwanis Thirteenth Annual Rubber Duck Race
Date & Time: Monday, May 30, 2011 12:00pm
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Maplewood
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Sheep Shearing Day at Turtle Back Zoo
Date & Time: Monday, May 30, 2011 11:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, West Orange
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Who: All ages.
What: See the sheep welcome in the summer by losing their wool coats. A professional shearer will be doing continual demonstrations at the Essex Farm Petting Zoo area.
What: See the sheep welcome in the summer by losing their wool coats. A professional shearer will be doing continual demonstrations at the Essex Farm Petting Zoo area.
Where: Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Monday, May 30 from 11 am – 2 pm.
When: Monday, May 30 from 11 am – 2 pm.
Cost: Adults: $7 / Children: $7 / Zoo Members: $7.
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre: The Secret History of the Swedish Cottage
Date & Time: Monday, May 30, 2011 10:30am
Filed Under: Families, NYC
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Who: All ages.
What: Join a cast of gnomes, sea creatures and others as they come together to tell this extraordinary fairy-tale inspired by the real history of the 136-year-old Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park.
Where: Central Park, 79th Street and the West Drive, just south of the Delacorte Theater, NYC.
When: Saturday, May 28 at 1 pm / Sunday, May 29 at 1 pm / Monday, May 30 at 10:30 and 12 pm.
Cost: Ages 13 and up $8 / Children ( ages 18 months – 12 years) $5. Purchase here.
Memorial Day Paddle
Date & Time: Monday, May 30, 2011 10:30am
Filed Under: Roseland, Teens, Tweens
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Who: Kids ages 10 and older with an adult.
What: Take a leisurely paddle on the Passaic River. Enjoy the scenery and peacefulness while paddling up the river, and then float down stream. This session includes paddling safety and techniques and all equipment.
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ.
When: Monday, May 30 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.
Cost: Cost is $30 per canoe or $15 per person. Advance registration is required; call 973.228.8776.
Holiday Monday at The Met
Date & Time: Monday, May 30, 2011 9:30am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, NYC
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Who: Kids ages 5 – 12 and their families.
What: The Metropolitan Museum of Art will be open to enjoy fun discussion and sketching!
Where: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, NYC.
When: Monday, May 30 from 9:30 am – 5:30 am.
Cost: Suggested admission – Adults $20 / Kids under 12 Free.
Maplewood Memorial Day Parade
Date & Time: Monday, May 30, 2011 9:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Maplewood
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Who: All ages.
What: Annual parade honoring our veterans no longer with us. Veterans, theTownship Committee, Maplewood Committee for Servicemen and Women, Maplewood Glee Club, Columbia High School Marching Band, Scout troops, Classic Cars, Rotary Club, Kiwanis, Maplewood First Aid Squad and theMaplewood Fire Department are some of the participants.
Where: Parade begins at the Columbia High School Student Parking Lot then travels on West Parker Avenue to Maplewood Avenue to Baker Street to Town Hall.
When: Monday, May 30 beginning at 9 am.
Cost: Free.
Fleet Week
Date & Time: Monday, May 30, 2011 9:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, NYC
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Who: All ages.
What: Annual NYC tribute to U.S.Navy and Marine Corps. Week long celebration of shows, demonstrations and Memorial Day ceremony.
Where: Intrepid Museum, West 46th Street and West Side Hwy, NYC.
When: Starts Wednesday, May 25 and ends on Monday, May 30. Check schedule here.
Cost: Some events are free, others you need a general admission ticket. Purchase here.
May 29, 2011
Cole Brothers Circus of the Stars
Date & Time: Sunday, May 29, 2011 1:30pm
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Livingston
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Who: All ages.
What: A circus is in town! See clowns, animal acts, aeriel tricks and more.
Where: Livingston Circle, Eisenhower Corporate Campus, 290 W. Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ.
When: Sunday, May 29 from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
Cost: $14 general admission / Reserved Seating $17 adult, $3 child / VIP Seating $20 adult, $6 child. Purchase tickets at Meyers Toys in Livingston, Livingston Recreation Office, or call 888.332.6200. Click here to download a coupon for 1 FREE child admission.
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre: The Secret History of the Swedish Cottage
Date & Time: Sunday, May 29, 2011 1:00pm
Filed Under: Families, NYC
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Who: All ages.
What: Join a cast of gnomes, sea creatures and others as they come together to tell this extraordinary fairy-tale inspired by the real history of the 136-year-old Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park.
Where: Central Park, 79th Street and the West Drive, just south of the Delacorte Theater, NYC.
When: Saturday, May 28 at 1 pm / Sunday, May 29 at 1 pm / Monday, May 30 at 10:30 and 12 pm.
Cost: Ages 13 and up $8 / Children ( ages 18 months – 12 years) $5. Purchase here.
West Orange 7th Annual Spring Street Fair
Date & Time: Sunday, May 29, 2011 11:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, West Orange
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Who: All ages.
What: Street fair featuring more than 100 artists, crafters, and vendors. Food, live music, and entertainment for kids and adults all day.
Where: Main Street, West Orange, NJ.
When: Sunday, May 29 from 11 am – 5 pm.
Cost: Free
The Cloisters Museum Family Festival
Date & Time: Sunday, May 29, 2011 9:30am
Filed Under: Families, Little Kids, NYC
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Who: Kids ages 4 – 12 and their families.
What: A weekend of activities exploring the theme of Heroes and Heroines. The events will include gallery workshops for families in both English and Spanish, storytelling sessions, and a self-guided art hunt for children to do on their own throughout the day.
Where: The Met’s Cloisters Museum, 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park, NY, NY.
When: Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 9:30 am – 5:15 pm.
Where: The Met’s Cloisters Museum, 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park, NY, NY.
When: Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 9:30 am – 5:15 pm.
Cost: Free with museum admission- recommended adults $20 / children under 12 free
Fleet Week
Date & Time: Sunday, May 29, 2011 9:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, NYC
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Who: All ages.
What: Annual NYC tribute to U.S.Navy and Marine Corps. Week long celebration of shows, demonstrations and Memorial Day ceremony.
Where: Intrepid Museum, West 46th Street and West Side Hwy, NYC.
When: Starts Wednesday, May 25 and ends on Monday, May 30. Check schedule here.
Cost: Some events are free, others you need a general admission ticket. Purchase here.
May 28, 2011
Very Hungry Caterpillar
Date & Time: Saturday, May 28, 2011 3:00pm
Filed Under: Little Kids, Maplewood
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Who: Little kids.
What: Delight in exploring the cycle of the butterfly through dance, interactive storytelling and prop play using Eric Carle’s famous book. Children will also enjoy caterpillar and butterfly crafts and a healthy snack!
Where: Stories in Motion, 1874 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Saturday, May 28 from 3 pm – 4:30 pm.
Cost: $25 per child, $15 per siblings. RSVP is required. Call 973.313.1050.
Decoration Day Weekend: World War I Remembered
Date & Time: Saturday, May 28, 2011 1:00pm
Filed Under: Little Kids, Morristown, Teens, Tweens
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Who: School-ages kids.
What: Learn how the home front supported WWI and see how Americans conserved food, rationed supplies, rolled bandages, and made “care packages” for the troops. Meet WWI re-enactors to learn about an American Doughboy’s tour of duty in France from 1917 – 1918.
Where: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd, Morristown, NJ
When: Saturday, May 28 from 1 pm – 3:30 pm.
Cost: Adults $6 / Children 4-16 $4
Springtime Sustainability Yoga Workshop for Children
Date & Time: Saturday, May 28, 2011 1:00pm
Filed Under: Little Kids, Montclair, Tweens
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Who: Children ages 4 to 12.
What: Derek Borth will teach a fun and ecologically friendly Springtime Yoga workshop! Class will incorporate a spring theme with games and yoga poses, meditation for the Earth, sustainability discussion, mandala making, snack and a take home grow kit.
Where: Mia Yoga, 116 Greenwood Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Saturday, May 28th from 1 pm – 2:30 pm.
Cost: Free.
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre: The Secret History of the Swedish Cottage
Date & Time: Saturday, May 28, 2011 1:00pm
Filed Under: Families, NYC
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Who: All ages.
What: Join a cast of gnomes, sea creatures and others as they come together to tell this extraordinary fairy-tale inspired by the real history of the 136-year-old Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park.
Where: Central Park, 79th Street and the West Drive, just south of the Delacorte Theater, NYC.
When: Saturday, May 28 at 1 pm / Sunday, May 29 at 1 pm / Monday, May 30 at 10:30 and 12 pm.
Cost: Ages 13 and up $8 / Children ( ages 18 months – 12 years) $5
Family Garden Party
Date & Time: Saturday, May 28, 2011 10:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Montclair
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Who: All ages.
What: Annual family garden party with children’s entertainment, refreshments and Iris art exhibit of K through 12th grade students from Montclair. Walk through the largest public collection of irises in the world!
Where: Presby Iris Gardens, 475 Upper Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
Where: Presby Iris Gardens, 475 Upper Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Saturday, May 28 from 10 am – 3 pm.
Cost: Free.
Cost: Free.
Youth Appreciation Week: Family Festival Day at the Livingston Oval
Date & Time: Saturday, May 28, 2011 10:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Livingston
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Who: All ages.
What: Family Festival Day will offer a petting zoo, pony rides, obstacle courses, face painting, Adopt a pet, Chalk Walk, crafts and pottery tents, fire trucks and ambulances, a robotics demonstration and the Crawford Classic Car Show. Also enjoy live musical performances.
Where: Livington Oval, 30 Robert H Harp Drive, Livingston, NJ.
When: Saturday, May 28 from 10 am – 10 pm.
Cost: Free.
The Cloisters Museum Family Festival
Date & Time: Saturday, May 28, 2011 9:30am
Filed Under: Families, Little Kids, NYC
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Who: Kids ages 4 – 12 and their families.
What: A weekend of activities exploring the theme of Heroes and Heroines. The events will include gallery workshops for families in both English and Spanish, storytelling sessions, and a self-guided art hunt for children to do on their own throughout the day.
Where: The Met’s Cloisters Museum, 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park, NY, NY.
When: Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 9:30 am – 5:15 pm.
Where: The Met’s Cloisters Museum, 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park, NY, NY.
When: Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 9:30 am – 5:15 pm.
Cost: Free with museum admission- recommended adults $20 / children under 12 free
Fleet Week
Date & Time: Saturday, May 28, 2011 9:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, NYC
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Who: All ages.
What: Annual NYC tribute to U.S.Navy and Marine Corps. Week long celebration of shows, demonstrations and Memorial Day ceremony.
Where: Intrepid Museum, West 46th Street and West Side Hwy, NYC.
When: Starts Wednesday, May 25 and ends on Monday, May 30. Check schedule here.
Cost: Some events are free, others you need a general admission ticket. Purchase here.
May 27, 2011
Fleet Week
Date & Time: Friday, May 27, 2011 9:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, NYC
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Who: All ages.
What: Annual NYC tribute to U.S.Navy and Marine Corps. Week long celebration of shows, demonstrations and Memorial Day ceremony.
Where: Intrepid Museum, West 46th Street and West Side Hwy, NYC.
When: Starts Wednesday, May 25 and ends on Monday, May 30. Check schedule here.
Cost: Some events are free, others you need a general admission ticket. Purchase here.
May 26, 2011
Grase Benefit Fiesta
Date & Time: Thursday, May 26, 2011 7:00pm
Filed Under: All ages, Montclair
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Who: All ages.
What: Teen group GRASE is raising money for a scholarship fund with a local fiesta catered by Tinga.
Where: The Art Studio, 211 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Thursday, May 26 at 7 pm.
Cost: $30 per person. $50 per couple. RSVP by May 25 by e-mailing Julie Raskin or calling 973.566.0334.
Craft Night
Date & Time: Thursday, May 26, 2011 5:00pm
Filed Under: Little Kids, Montclair
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Craft Night (Father’s Day Collage)
Who: Ages four and up.
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.
Essex County 2011 Fishing Derby
Date & Time: Thursday, May 26, 2011 5:00pm
Filed Under: Families, Little Kids, Verona
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Who: Kids ages 15 and under.
What: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs invites the public to participate in Essex County’s 2011 Fishing Derby. All children must be accompanied by an adult and bring their own fishing pole, bait, bucket and chair. Prizes in various age categories for catching the first and most fish will be awarded at the conclusion of each derby.
Where: Essex County Verona Park Boathouse, Bloomfield Avenue and Lakeside Avenue, Verona, NJ.
When: Thursday, May 26. On-site registration begins at 5 pm, the derby begins at 6 pm.
Cost: Free.
Livingston Love-In
Date & Time: Thursday, May 26, 2011 4:00pm
Filed Under: Adults, Livingston, Teens, Tweens
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Who: Tweens and older.
What: A music festival in Livingston Town Center featuring 18 bands, volunteer fair, food and more. The event takes place as part of Livingston Youth Appreciation Week.
Where: 30 N Livingston Avenue, Livingston, NJ.
When: Thursday, May 26 from 4 pm – 9 pm.
Cost: Free.
Fleet Week
Date & Time: Thursday, May 26, 2011 9:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, NYC
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Who: All ages.
What: Annual NYC tribute to U.S.Navy and Marine Corps. Week long celebration of shows, demonstrations and Memorial Day ceremony.
Where: Intrepid Museum, West 46th Street and West Side Hwy, NYC.
When: Starts Wednesday, May 25 and ends on Monday, May 30. Check schedule here.
Cost: Some events are free, others you need a general admission ticket. Purchase here.
May 25, 2011
ADHD/ADD And Your Child
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 7:30pm
Filed Under: Adults, Bloomfield
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Who: Parents.
What: Montclair psychologist Ellen Fensler-Kuhl, Ph.D. will share her expertise on educational evaluations for children diagnosed with ADHD and ADD. Dr. Kuhl conducts psychological evaluation and identifies learning disorders in students.
Where: Temple Ner Tamid, 936 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Wednesday, May 25 at 7:30 pm.
Cost: Free.
Garden Luncheon
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 11:30am
Filed Under: Little Kids, Maplewood
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Who: Little kids.
What: Come to celebrate spring and the blooming of fantastic flowers all around us. Children will spring into movement, plant their own flower pots they design and enjoy a healthy garden lunch and a yummy “dirt cups” dessert!
Where: Stories in Motion, 1874 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Wednesday, May 25 from 11:30 am – 1 pm.
Cost: $25 per child, $15 per siblings. RSVP is required. Call 973.313.1050.
Fleet Week
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 9:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, NYC
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Who: All ages.
What: Annual NYC tribute to U.S.Navy and Marine Corps. Week long celebration of shows, demonstrations and Memorial Day ceremony.
Where: Intrepid Museum, West 46th Street and West Side Hwy, NYC.
When: Starts Wednesday, May 25 and ends on Monday, May 30. Check schedule here.
Cost: Some events are free, others you need a general admission ticket. Purchase here.
May 24, 2011
Storytime With Miss Elaine
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 24, 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.
May 23, 2011
The Berenstain Bears in Family Matters: The Musical
Date & Time: Monday, May 23, 2011 4:00pm
Filed Under: Little Kids, Morristown
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Who: Ages 3-10.
What: This fun-filled musical based on the beloved children’s books by Stan and Jan Berenstain will feature the Berenstain Bears learning about Strangers, Too Much Junk Food, and Trouble at School.
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ.
When: Monday, May 23 at 4 pm.
Cost: $12 per person. Click here for information and online ticketing.
May 22, 2011
SOR Tribute To The Beatles Concert
Date & Time: Sunday, May 22, 2011 3:30pm
Filed Under: All ages, Montclair
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Who: All ages.
What: Beatles concert performed by students in School of Rock’s Performance Program.
Where: Just Jake’s, 30 Park Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Sunday, May 22. Doors open at 3:30 pm and showtime is 4 pm.
Cost: $10 for adult, $5 for ages 7 to 18. For more information, contact School of Rock Montclair at (973) 337-5296. Tickets can be purchased in advance at School of Rock Montclair,125 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042 or at the venue on the day of the show.
Diversity Day
Date & Time: Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:00pm
Filed Under: All ages, Families, West Orange
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Who: Everyone.
What: A town-wide event celebrating West Orange’s diverse community.
Where: Pleasantdale Elementary School, 555 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ
When: Sunday, May 22 from 2 pm – 5 pm.
Cost: Free.
New Jersey Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
Date & Time: Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:30pm
Filed Under: All ages, Morristown
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Who: All ages.
What: The New Jersey Ballet will be performing a stunning ballet adaption of the age old fairy tale of a princess bewitched into a hundred year sleep. Features music by Tchaikovsky and a storyteller narration.
Where: Community Theatre, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ.
When: Sunday, May 22 at 1:30 pm and 4 pm.
Cost: $12 per person. Click here for information and online ticketing.
FREE Family Day–Warhol and Cars: American Icons.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:00pm
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Montclair
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Who: All ages.
What: Enhance your creative skills and join the MAM community for a fun-filled day. Participate in a day of exploration with many dynamic Museum-wide art activities. Discover Andy Warhol’s art, life, and artistic practice through MAM’s current exhibition: Warhol and Cars: American Icons. Enjoy art projects inspired by Pop icon Andy Warhol.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Sunday, May 22 from 1 pm – 5 pm.
Cost: Free.
Special Needs Baseball Clinic
Date & Time: Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:00pm
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Maplewood
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Who: Kids with special needs.
What: The SPED-PTO and Maplewood Recreation Dept will hold a Special Needs Baseball Clinic at Maplewood Memorial Park.
Where: Maplewood Memorial Park (field by basketball courts) Valley Street, Maplewood. In case of inclement weather the clinic will be held at Maplewood Middle School Gym, 7 Burnett St. Maplewood (gym is off Baker Street)
When: Sunday, May 22 at 1 pm.
Cost: Free.
Curious George Story Hour
Date & Time: Sunday, May 22, 2011 12:00pm
Filed Under: Little Kids, Montclair
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Who: Little Kids.
What: A fun-filled hour with Curious George.
Where: Aunt Jean’s Toys & Treats, 12 North Willow Street Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Sunday, May 22 from 12 pm – 1:30 pm.
Cost: Free. No reservations required.
Mayfest
Date & Time: Sunday, May 22, 2011 11:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Maplewood
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Who: Everyone.
What: 10th annual Maplewood festival–the signature event of the Springfield Avenue Partnership.
Where: Along Springfield Avenue from Indiana Street to Oberlin Street, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Sunday, May 22 from 11 am – 5 pm.
Cost: Free.
A Special Children’s Concert: The Little Maestros
Date & Time: Sunday, May 22, 2011 10:00am
Filed Under: Families, Little Kids, Livingston
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Who: Little kids.
What: The Little Maestros will perform, sponsored by The Early School Parents’ Council of Temple B’nai Abraham . This band was named the best music class in NYC by Nickelodeon Parents’ Pick Awards. Get you and your child moving and grooving at this high energy interactive performance event.
Where: Temple B’nai Abraham, 300 E. Northfield Road, Livingston, NJ.
When: Sunday, May 22 at 10 am.
Cost: Ticket cost: $5 per person in advance ( by May 18) and $10 at the door. Children under 2 are free. A light breakfast will be served. Open to the public. Outdoors if the weather permits. To reserve tickets call 973.994.7016.
Tot Traditions
Date & Time: Sunday, May 22, 2011 10:00am
Filed Under: Cedar Grove, Little Kids
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Who: Grades 1 and under.
What: Learn about Jewish holidays and traditions through songs, dance, crafts, holiday foods, games, and Hebrew language.
Where: Temple Sholom of West Essex, 760 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ.
When: Sunday, May 22 from 10 am – 11 am.
Cost: Free. RSVP required. For more information call 973.239.1321 or send an email.
Lacordaire Academy Annual Used Book Sale
Date & Time: Sunday, May 22, 2011 9:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Montclair
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Who: All ages.
What: You’re sure to find a book for all tastes at Lacordaire Academy’s Used Book Sale!
Where: 155 Lorraine Avenue at Park Street in Upper Montclair. Used book donations are presently being taken until May 10.
When: Sunday, May 22 from 9 am – 5 pm.
Cost: Free. For more information contact send an email or call 973-744-1156 x27.
CureSearch Walk
Date & Time: Sunday, May 22, 2011 9:00am
Filed Under: All ages, Families, Verona
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May 21, 2011
Slumber Party
Date & Time: Saturday, May 21, 2011 8:30pm
Filed Under: Little Kids, Maplewood, Tweens
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Who: Kids ages 6 – 12.
What: Wear your PJ’s and fuzzy slippers to a slumber party! Sew a pillow to take home with Crafty Katie. Hang out on our pillow filled bed , play games, tasty snacks and get your nails done.
Where: Parteaz, 1860 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Saturday, May 21 from 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm.
Cost: $35 for 1 child / $30 each for 2 or more. registration is required–973.447.0616
Parents’ Night Out
Date & Time: Saturday, May 21, 2011 6:00pm
Filed Under: Babies, Little Kids, Maplewood, Toddlers
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Who: Children ages 6 weeks to 9 years old.
What: Enjoy a night out without the kids, while they have a special play date with friends at the Y.
Where: South Mountain YMCA, 13 Jefferson Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Saturday, May 21 from 6 pm – 10 pm.
Cost: One child: $30 / Two children: $45 / Three or more children: $70. Call 973.762.3658 for more information.
SOR Tribute To Punk Concert
Date & Time: Saturday, May 21, 2011 3:30pm
Filed Under: All ages, Montclair
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Who: All ages.
What: Punk concert performed by students in School of Rock’s Performance Program.
Where: The Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 67 Church Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, May 21. Doors open at 3:30 pm and showtime is 4 pm.
Cost: $10 for adult, $5 for ages 7 to 18. For more information, contact School of Rock Montclair at (973) 337-5296. Tickets can be purchased in advance at School of Rock Montclair,125 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042 or at the venue on the day of the show.
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical
Date & Time: Saturday, May 21, 2011 2:00pm
Filed Under: Little Kids, Newark
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Who: Families with children ages 4 and up.
What: Follow the story of Trixie, her father, and her beloved knuffle bunny take a trip to the laundromat that goes hilariously wrong! Based on Mo Willem’s children’s book, captivating musical tells the tale knuffle bunny’s first trip to the laundromat, a child’s first words, and a father’s first time dealing with his child going “boneless.”
Where: NJPAC, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturday, May 21 at 2 pm.
Cost: Tickets on sale for $20 or $22 per person. Click here to purchase tickets online.
A Mommy and Me Tea Party
Date & Time: Saturday, May 21, 2011 2:00pm
Filed Under: Little Kids, Montclair
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Who: Children ages 4-8 with their moms. Both members and non members are invited to attend.
What: A special “Mom & Me” tea party. enjoy “planting” flowerpot cakes, creating fruit flowers, dipping strawberries in chocolate, making some fresh lemonade and, of course, drink tea!
Where: The Geyer Family YMCA, 159 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.
When: Saturday, May 21 from 2 pm – 3:30 pm.
Cost: members $20 / Non-members $25
Studio Saturdays: Abstract Guitar
Date & Time: Saturday, May 21, 2011 1:00pm
Filed Under: Little Kids, Maplewood
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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, May 21 from 1 pm – 2pm and 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
Cost: $15 per child. Call 973.763.5256 for more information.
Meet the Author Robert Strauss, “Daddy’s Little Goalie: A Father, His Daughter, and Sports “
Date & Time: Saturday, May 21, 2011 1:00pm
Filed Under: Adults, Montclair
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Who: Parents.
What: Professional sports writer Robert Strauss shares a poignant and humorous collection of anecdotes about the father/daughter sporting dynamic based on his own experiences with his daughters.
Where: Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street Watchung Plaza, Montclair, NJ.
When: Saturday, May 21 at 1 pm.
Cost: Free.
Toys for Books: Library Tag Sale
Date & Time: Saturday, May 21, 2011 1:00pm
Filed Under: Little Kids, Montclair, Tweens
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Who: Tweens and younger.
What: Montclair fifth-grader Jacob Levy and his friends will be selling their collections of Bakugans, trading cards, cars, trains and other toys in the 3rd floor Children’s Storyroom. Half of the proceeds from the tag sale will be donated to Montclair Public Library. Re-use, reduce and recycle while donating to your town library.
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Saturday, May 21 from 1 pm – 4 pm.
Cost: Free admission. Call 973.744.0500 for more information.
