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July 2018
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 »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 »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…
Find out more »Sea Girt Movie on the Beach
Sea Girt Movie on the Beach 2018 Schedule July 16, 2018 MOVIE ON THE BEACH! “Jumanji” FREE! Movie starts at dusk August 20, 2018 MOVIE ON THE BEACH! “Paddington 2” starting at dusk.
Find out more »Xscape Theatres Free Summer Movies
Seating is limited. Please arrive early for the best seating. Film titles are not guaranteed, subject to change. Concession stands will be open during shows. More information can be found on the website: www.XscapeTheatres.com Xscape Theatres Free Summer Movies 2018 Movie Schedule Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Howell 14 Doors open at 9 am. Movies start at 9:30 am. June 26 & 28 Smurfs The Lost Village PG Read our review here July 3 & 5 Despicable Me 3…
Find out more »Weekly Storytime at Pottery Barn Kids
Join us each week as we read aloud from some of your favorite story books. Pottery Barn Kids NJ locations are: PRINCETON MARKET FAIR 3535 US-1 Princeton, NJ 08540 PROMENADE AT SAGEMORE 500 Route 73 South Marlton, NJ 08053 (856) 983-7916 GROVE WEST 546 Broad Street Shewsbury, NJ 07702 RIVERSIDE SQUARE One Riverside Square Hackensack, NJ 07601 MALL AT SHORT HILLS 1200 Morris Turnpike Short Hills, NJ 07078 http://www.potterybarnkids.com/customer-service/store-events.html
Find out more »Tidal Tuesdays- Manasquan
Looking for some Tuesday fun by the shore this summer? Stop by the Activity Center at Fisherman’s Cove and join a Park System Naturalist to discover exciting things about nature and our coastal habitats. Each week take part in a different activity such as meeting creatures living in the water that we find in our seine net or creating crafts from natural materials found along the shore. FREE! Programs will run for about 30-60 minutes. For details on the activity…
Find out more »Summer Nights Concert Series – Freehold
Join us on Tuesday evenings, at our outdoor village, from 6:30 PM to 8 PM for great music by popular local bands. Bring a lawn chair and listen from the lawn area or make plans to dine at The Cheesecake Factory, Brio Tuscan Grill or PF Changs while you listen the bands! Concert Schedule: Rain Dates take place on the following Wednesday at 6:30 PM unless noted otherwise. Tuesday, July 10: Brian Kirk and the Jirks Tuesday, July 17: Mission…
Find out more »Keansburg Movies on the Beach
Join us at Keansburg for our summer movie series. Movies begin at dusk. Bring a chair or a blanket. There will be iceream/snack/food available for purchase. Keansburg Movies on the Beach 2018 Schedule Tuesdays from 8 PM - 11 PM July 17 ~ Ferdinand July 24 ~ Jumanji July 31 ~ Coco ~ Click over to learn everything you want to know about the Coco movie. August 7 ~ The Greatest Showman August 14 ~ The Little Mermaid August 21 ~ Dirty Dancing August…
Find out more »Red Bank Movies in the Park
2018 Summer Movie Schedule Movies begin at dusk July 10 - Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Read more about The Last Jedi here. July 17 - Cars 3. Read more about Cars 3 here. July 24 - Ghostbusters July 31 - Welcome to the Jungle August 7 - Coco. Read more about Coco here. August 14 - Grease August 21 - Black Panther
Find out more »Spring Lake Movies on the Beach
Spring Lake Movies on the Beach 2018 Schedule 7/17 - Soul Surfer 7/25 - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 8/8 - Despicable Me 3 8/15 - Jaws Movies play at the North End pavilion Movies begin 20 minutes after sunset. Please bring canned food for food drive
Find out more »NJ Sandcastle Contest – Belmar
The 32nd Annual New Jersey Sandcastle Contest will be on July 18th at Belmar’s 18th Avenue Beach from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. The competition is free. Registration begins at 8am and Judging begins at noon. Awards to be presented at 1pm Here are the categories: Age 7 & under Age 8-11 Age 12-15 Age 16 and over Camps & Recreation Family Classic Sandcastle 18th Ave Beach, Belmar There are 1st 2nd & 3rd in each group also an Overall…
Find out more »Story Time at Booktowne – Manasquan
Story Time with Miss Jan every week, 10AM on Wednesdays at BookTowne. Perfect for 2-5years old.
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 – Howell
11:30 AM Storytime, crafts, songs and games in the Children’s Department.
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