Arts & Entertainment
By ROD HIRSCH
June 30, 2025
SOMERVILLE, NJ - "Starlit Cinema" is coming back to Division Street in Downtown Somerville, with Wednesday night G-rated family movies beginning July 9 through Aug. 13.The series premiere features “The Greatest Showman” beginning with pre-movie activities including face painting and balloon ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - "Starlit Cinema" is coming back to Division Street in Downtown Somerville, with Wednesday night G-rated family movies beginning July 9 through Aug. 13.The series premiere features “The Greatest Showman” beginning with pre-movie activities including face painting and balloon ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Recreation Department invites residents to watch movies under the stars. The Summer Movie Series is back in 2025, featuring three different showings. All movies begin at dusk. Free giveaways are available for the kids. Residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs ...
The Paramus Fire Department and the Paramus Police Department will go heads-on for a friendly yet competitive game of softball on Thursday, July 3. The Frank “Dutch” Cleenput Fourth of July Annual Softball Game will be held at the Cliff Gennarelli Sports Complex at 8 p.m. The event is free for all ...
The scent of sunscreen, the sound of laughter and the shimmer of sunlight on the water signal one thing: the Paramus Pool is officially open for summer.The pool is now operating on weekdays from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. until Sept. 1. Saturday, Sunday and holiday hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Events will be ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — History comes alive this Independence Day in Piscataway, where East Jersey Old Town Village will host “A Revolutionary Celebration: Independence Day on the Raritan,” commemorating a pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War.Presented by the Middlesex County Division of History and ...
This week, neighbors will line the sidewalks, kids will wave flags and a hometown tradition will march on as the Fourth of July parade returns to Paramus. It will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 4. Route:The parade will kick off at the intersection of Farview Avenue and E. Century Road, then ...
EDISON, NJ - The township will host their first-ever Latin Music Festival on Saturday, July 26, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Old Stewarts Lot, located at 922 Amboy Avenue. Entry to this event is free and open to the public. The festival will feature a beer garden, a kids’ zone, Latin food, and live ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Public Library’s annual Family Fun Festival will be at Beech Woods Park on Saturday, July 12, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public. The festival will feature bouncy attractions, carnival games, face-painting, and field day ...
The Paramus Public Library has curated a handful of summer events catered to those of all ages. Date: Pick up a mini-art kit between July 1 and July 31. Return artwork by July 31.Event Description: “Display your artistic talents in our tiny art show. Pick up a mini art kit and create your ...
The Paramus Public Library is hosting a day of play at Paramus Mini-Golf Course on July 2. Residents play free, and non-Paramus library cardholders receive half-price mini-golf.Date: Wednesday, July 2 (Rain date July 3)Time: 10a.m.-9p.m.Event Description: “Paramus residents can enjoy free ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Township officials have announced that West Orange will host its Annual Independence Day Celebration at 10 Rooney Circle again this year. Food trucks will be serving up delicious dishes from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy food from these local favorites:Angry Archie's SeafoodBenji's ...
Linden, N - This Week at Linden Public Library 6/30-7/3Mon, 6/30 - Technology Q&A Hour @ 11 amTues, 7/1 - Chair Yoga @ 10 amTues, 7/1 - TEENS! Website Coding @ 2 pm *Tues, 7/1 - Movie: Tuesdays with Morrie @ 7 pmWed, 7/2 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 amWed, 7/2 - Terrific Toddlers! @ 10:30 ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - PhotograpHER: Works by Women will be on display from July 7 to July 29 at The Stable in Ridgewood. The new exhibition showcases a vibrant collection of images, from bold portraits to intimate landscapes and everyday moments, all taken by women.The public is invited to the Gallery ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken Historical Museum will host Galaxy Glow: A Watercolor Workshop on Tuesday, July 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.The workshop will be led by Swetha Shenoy, founder of The Paisley Corner. It is beginner-friendly and open to adults and teens ages 16 and up. Attendees will ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Johnson Public Library in Hackensack has curated a handful of events catered to teens who are on summer break. Students entering seventh grade to twelfth grade in the fall of 2025 can attend. Class of 2025 graduates are also welcome.Free for All Fridays:Date: Friday, July 11 to ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – The Fairfield annual Independence Day fireworks celebration will be on Wednesday, July 2 at the Hollywood Avenue recreation center. The fun will begin at 5:30 p.m. with food and music to follow at 7:30 p.m. by Eye to Eye Events. The fireworks will start after dusk.
CUBA, NY — The summer evening concert series on the lawn of Cuba-Rushford Central Elementary School, 15 Elm St., continues Monday with a performance of bluegrass and old-time string music by Old Dawgs New Tricks.Concerts are scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays. The lineup for the summer series ...
BOCA RATON, FL – Boca Raton officials are encouraging residents this summer to explore the city’s eight “Little Free Libraries,” which offer free, round-the-clock access to books for all ages.Part of a global movement to promote literacy and community connection, the city’s Little Free Libraries ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City will once again celebrate America’s birthday, this year the 249th, with a festival and fireworks display on Friday, July 4. The full day of family-friendly festivities, expected to again draw tens of thousands of attendees, will feature over 60 vendors, 3 DJ stages, 2 ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ - The Springfield Free Public Library will be offering the following youth programs in July: Tuesday, July 1, 2 p.m.Summer STEM with Kiwico Ball LauncherEntering Grades K-2 with an adult caregiver.Make a ball launcher and learn about projectiles. Registration required on Eventbrite ...
FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood Memorial Library showcased the work of local artist and 100-year-old WWII veteran Greg Ruffa on Tuesday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m. during the 4th installment of the “Evening with the Artist” series. Ruffa, a gifted artist, has worked in the advertising business for nearly 75 ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - While most local residents are just gearing up for 4th of July, the Mercer County Library System is already getting ready for Halloween!Open auditions for the Halloween Playfest, set to take place at the West Windsor Branch October 17 through October 19, will be held for teens ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Summer nights in Downtown Somerville are about to get a little more magical.“Starlit Cinema” is set to return to Division Street beginning Wednesday, July 9, offering free outdoor movie nights through Aug. 13. The popular G-rated film series, presented by the Downtown Somerville ...
MELBOURNE, FL — The City of Melbourne will host its annual MelBOOM Independence Day celebration on July 4 at Front Street Park, featuring fireworks, food trucks, live music and family activities.The event begins at 4 p.m. with food trucks. Char Good will perform at 5:30 p.m., followed by Hot Pink ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - What’s all the buzz about? Who’s coming back to Hawthorne in July 2025? The Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce and the Hawthorne Green Team are happy to announce the return of the “Hawthorne BEE” for this year’s “Buy Local” campaign in our community. “BEE Local. BEE Hawthorne!” The ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Farmers Market has come back for another season, but it has just one more weekend before it takes a summer break.July 5 will be the last day for the summer season of the borough's Farmers Market, which will feature the usual fresh vegetables and fruits, specialty items, and…wait ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - "Starlit Cinema" is coming back to Division Street in Downtown Somerville, with Wednesday night G-rated family movies beginning July 9 through Aug. 13.The series premiere features “The Greatest Showman” beginning with pre-movie activities including face painting and balloon ...
WARREN, NJ – The 2025 Summer Concert Series is set to bring a vibrant musical experience to the community, featuring a diverse lineup of talented bands. Scheduled for Wednesdays in July at 7 PM, these concerts promise evenings filled with music, dancing, and fun for the whole family. In case of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset County Park Commission will host its annual Independence Day Concert and Fireworks at North Branch Park on the Fourth of July. The Park gates will open at 6 p.m. for families to set up blankets, chairs, and other picnic items in preparation for the community ...