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July 2018
Broadway on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City
Back by popular demand, Broadway on the Boardwalk returns to Kennedy Plaza this summer! Hosted by “One Funny Mother”, Dena Blizzard, this concert series features performances by the current casts of the hottest musicals on Broadway today! Dates: July 9, 16, 23 Time: 8:00 pm Place: Kennedy Plaza (on the Boardwalk between Mississippi and Georgia Avenues) July 9- Chicago, Waitress, Spongebob Squarepants:The Broadway Musical July 16- Anastasia, A Bronx Tale, Summer:The Donna Summer Musical, Getting the Band Back Together…
Find out more »Michael’s Summer Camp – Camp Creativity
This summer Michael's Summer Camp, Camp Creativity is offering a 7 week program where kids can create crafts focusing a new theme each week. Michael's Summer Camp, Camp Creativity Michael's Camp Creativity Classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am - 12 pm. The cost is only $5 per day for ages 6 and up and $2 for ages 3-6. Projects are different for the two age groups, and coloring pages are available each day. Don't miss…
Find out more »Barnes and Noble Story Time – Brick
Come and hear assorted children’s stories read by our enthusiastic booksellers.
Find out more »Monday Morning at the Ventnor Library
Monday Morning @ the Library 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Ventnor Branch Ventnor Storytime Space Registration is open For children ages 3-5. Registration requested. Start the week off right with a Monday morning of fun stories, felt boards, songs, rhymes, and more. Perfect for preschoolers. Event Type(s): Storytime Age Group(s): Children VentnorBranch (609) 823-4614 ventnorbranch@aclsys.org
Find out more »Hackettstown Library Storytime Rocks
Storytime Rocks! with Ms. Michelle July 9 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |Recurring Event (See all) Children ages 0-5 are invited to join Ms. Michelle for a fun musical storytime. This program is free and open to the public and registration is not required!
Find out more »Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park
Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth for this hands-on nature program. Discover a variety of fish, crabs, and other sea creatures as we pull a seine net through the calm waters of Sandy Hook Bay. Closed-toe shoes are required. Meet on the beach near the park entrance. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. Weather permitting. FREE!
Find out more »Butterfly Tent Safari at the Essex County Environmental Center
Butterfly Tent Safari At the Essex County Environmental Center Saturday, July 14 to Saturday, July 28 ~Open Tent Hours~ Monday through Friday from 12pm to 3pm Saturdays, July 14, 21 & 28 from 10:30am to 1:30pm $2 per person suggested donation to the Essex County Parks Foundation
Find out more »Summer Fun Series at Hofman Library
Summer Fun Series 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch (Blairstown) Meeting Room Registration begins 6/18/2018 at 9:00 AM Bring your preschooler for a super special series of stories and activities! This week, we'll be reading Tops & Bottoms, then planting vegetable seedlings that you'll take home. Presented by Marlene Wilburn from the Children's Center Preschool and Kindergarten. For ages 3 to 5. Registration required. Event Type(s): Storytime, Maker, Crafts, Gardening Age Group(s): Preschool (3-5 yrs) Presenter: Marlene Wilburn Kelly kdurkin@warrenlib.org
Find out more »Long Beach Free Paddle Boarding Lessons
Join South End Surf & Paddle to learn how to stand up paddle every Monday from 3-4pm at Bayview Park. A great activity for the whole family!
Find out more »Dinosaurs Rock! at Hoffman Library
Dinosaurs Rock! 7/16/2018 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch (Blairstown) Meeting Room Registration begins 7/2/2018 at 9:00 AM Calling all dinosaur fanatics! Are you ready to see REAL dinosaur bones this summer? Join Dinosaurs Rock! as they transform the CDH branch into a museum, and take us on a journey to prehistoric times with fossils dating back to over 500 million years old. Plus - every kid will walk away with a real fossil! Please register only the…
Find out more »Kids Karaoke Night in Wildwood
Flow House, Cedar Ave., Wildwood. The kids karaoke has prizes for the kids! 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 609.729.5600
Find out more »Yarn Over Time at Northeast Branch Library
Yarn Over Time 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Northeast Branch (Independence Twp) Yarn over Time is a crochet and knitting group designed for after work and evening crafters. All ages and experience levels welcome, including beginners. Join us to get acquainted, share ideas, techniques, and work on your own creations. Age Group(s): Young Adult (13-18 yrs), Adult (18+) Jody Anderson (908) 813-3858
Find out more »Lavallette Beach Treasure Hunt
Bring the family to compete in a weekly beach treasure hunt at President Avenue Beach. Kids of all ages can plop down in the sand and dig to find some coins! Every kid will walk away with a prize and a fun memory with the family. Call (844) 365-6952 with any questions.
Find out more »Jenkinson’s Boardwalk “Aquarium Beachcombing”
Explore our beach with our staff during this free program and see what treasures you can find! Great for families, couples or anyone who would like to learn about the critters that call Point Pleasant Beach home! All ages welcome, meet in front of the Aquarium to participate! *Weather permitting.
Find out more »Asbury Park Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series We have something for everyone with our three free concert series that run throughout the summer with Music Mondays at Springwood Park (diverse music on Mondays), Asbury Park LIVE (emerging artists on Wednesdays) and Asbury Park Concert Band (big band music on Thursdays). Music Mondays in Springwood Park will run in 2018 from June 25 through August 27 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. The series features diverse musical styles with a broad appeal to all of the Asbury…
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