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Atlantic County 4-H Fair
4-H Fair, August 8, 9, & 10, 2019 The 70th Atlantic County 4-H Fair kicks off Thursday, August 8 and runs through Saturday, August 10 at the David C. Wood 4-H Center & Fairgrounds on Route 50 in Mays Landing. The 4-H Fair is a celebration of the accomplishments of our 4-H members who have...
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Ocean City’s Annual Baby Parade
The 110th annual Ocean City Baby Parade: 10:30 a.m. Aug. 8, 2019. The Ocean City Baby Parade returns returns for the 110th edition on Thursday, August 8, 2019. The annual tradition offers a chance for parents to show off Ocean City’s newest generation. The parade features children cruising the Ocean City Boardwalk in themed strollers,...
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Free Movies at Brunswick Square Mall
Free movies will be in the store next to Old Navy. There will be a story time before the movie with a giveaway for the book read each week. Complimentary snacks from Barnes & Noble cafe Aug 8- Brave 2 - 3 pm - Brave princess character appearance and craft 3 - 4:30pm- movie ...
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National Night Out in Pittsgrove 2019
Details about the National Night Out in Pittsgrove, New Jersey.
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Click for details about the National Night Out in Mullica Township, New Jersey.
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Medford Arts Center Music Nights
MUSIC NIGHT 2nd Thursdays 7pm PLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY OPEN MIC Musician Sign In 6:30pm For more information regarding Music Night contact Beth Beck at medfordartsinfor@aol.com. For more info about Medford Art Music Nights, please contact the event organizer as listed above. Jersey Family Fun is not the organizer of this event....
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Movie Night in the Gardens – Rutgers
Movie Night in the Gardens August 8, 2019 | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Doors will open at 7pm. It’s also a great opportunity to catch a sunset in the Garden! Parking will be available in the lower parking lot, across from the Pavilion. No outside food or drink is allowed. Concessions will be available. IMPORTANT...
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Join STAR and a park ranger to view the night skies. It is the best time of month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is little light in the sky. Bring binoculars and/or telescopes. Free.
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