Virtual - various times
Virtual - various times
Virtual - various times
Virtual - various times
Virtual - various times
Virtual - various times
Virtual - various times
Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Italian Festival, Somerset Patriots, Outdoor Movies, June 22-26
Festivals, outdoor movies and fireworks—it’s beginning to look a lot like summer! Get into the spirit of the season at outdoor events, including a Somerset Patriots Baseball Game, the annual Italian-American Festival and Fireworks on the Beach. Catch family films under the night sky at Turtle Back’s Zoo-vies and Scotch Plains’ Family Movie Night. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!
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Monday, June 22
Central NJ:
Somerset Patriots Baseball Game (Bridgewater)
Everyone will have a ball at the Somerset Patriots’ Minion Night. While the team takes on the Sugar Land Skeeters at TD Bank Ballpark, Despicable Me characters will pop up for autographs and photos.
Jersey Shore:
National Marbles Tournament (Wildwood)
If you’re in Wildwood this week, stop by Ringer Stadium and check out all kinds of events involving marbles. Over 1200 marble games will be played during this four day tournament.
Tuesday, June 23
Various Locations:
Reading with Chuck E. Cheese (Bridgewater, Edison, Middletown plus other NJ locations)
Imagine a quiet moment at Chuck E. Cheese's. Take a break from the games and noise, and join the mouse himself for a story time every Tuesday. This week’s reading features Little Critter: A Green, Green Garden. FREE
Northern NJ:
Art from Recycled Materials (Chatham)
Kids 6-10 are invited to the Chatham Library to create masterpieces using recycled materials. Pre-registration is required. FREE
Wednesday, June 24
Northern NJ:
Zoo-vies! (West Orange)
Spend a fun, summery night at Turtle Back Zoo every Wednesday. Following Family Fun Night with extended zoo hours, grab your lawn chairs and catch a movie on the rooftop of the parking deck. Dolphin Tale 2 is the premiere movie this week. FREE
Jersey Shore:
Be a Trail Rider with a Miniature Horse (Colts Neck)
The kids will love meeting miniature ponies in the parking lot of the Colts Neck Public Library. The president of the Colts Neck Trail Rider Club will help the children interact with these adorable animals. Pre-registration is required. FREE
Thursday, June 25
Northern NJ:
Flip for Pancakes (Chatham)
Here’s a yummy library event. Bring your young chefs to the Chatham Library for a pancake-cooking demonstration. The kids will learn to make them healthy and delicious. Pre-registration is required. FREE
Jersey Shore:
Fireworks on the Beach (Point Pleasant Beach)
Celebrate the start of summer with a fireworks display at Jenkinson’s in Point Pleasant Beach. The show continues Thursday nights throughout the summer. FREE
Friday, June 26
Northern NJ:
Family Movie Night (Scotch Plains)
Enjoy family-friendly movies every Friday night on the Village Green in Scotch Plains. This week’s pick is Despicable Me 2. FREE
Jersey Shore:
Italian-American Festival (North Wildwood)
There’s no shortage of delicious food, entertainment and fun at this annual shore favorite. The event also features dancing, a meatball relay and Little Miss Italy Pageant. FREE
