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3 events,
Spring Creative Writing Workshops
Spring Creative Writing Workshops start April 21 at The Writers Circle! Weekly classes for kids, teens, and adults. Fiction, memoir, poetry, novel-writing, mystery, romance, kid-lit, and more. All experience levels.…
Honoring Cudjo Banquante!
From April 27 to May 4, 2025, the city of Newark will be the site of numerous events in Newark “Honoring Cudjo Banquante,” an enslaved African noble who became a…
Tulip & Dinosaur Festival
We are excited to officially announce and welcome you back to Arrowhead Farmstead with our FIRST EVER Tulip & Dinosaur Festival from April 5th- April 27th. ( Excluding April 7,8,20,…
6 events,
Tulip & Dinosaur Festival
Tulip & Dinosaur Festival
We are excited to officially announce and welcome you back to Arrowhead Farmstead with our FIRST EVER Tulip & Dinosaur Festival from April 5th- April 27th. ( Excluding April 7,8,20,…
4 events,
Tulip & Dinosaur Festival
Tulip & Dinosaur Festival
We are excited to officially announce and welcome you back to Arrowhead Farmstead with our FIRST EVER Tulip & Dinosaur Festival from April 5th- April 27th. ( Excluding April 7,8,20,…
7 events,
Tulip & Dinosaur Festival
Tulip & Dinosaur Festival
We are excited to officially announce and welcome you back to Arrowhead Farmstead with our FIRST EVER Tulip & Dinosaur Festival from April 5th- April 27th. ( Excluding April 7,8,20,…
25 events,
Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend
BANK OF AMERICA MUSEUMS ON US® OFFERS FREE ADMISSION MAY 3RD & 4TH WHAT: Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission…
Bird Quest 2025
Bird Quest 2025
Spend the day on this 24th annual bird quest, perfect for novices and experienced birders. The day will consist of a morning of birding where you will identify as many…
20 events,
“May the 4th Be With Us” concert with the East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra
“May the 4th Be With Us” concert with the East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra
A Galaxy of Music Awaits! Mark your calendars, grab your lightsabers, and join us for an epic immersive live concert experience! Celebrate Star Wars Day with an unforgettable musical journey…
1 event,
2 events,
Mother’s Day Brunch at Tomasello Winery
Mother’s Day Brunch at Tomasello Winery
Make those Mother’s Day reservations for a Brunch Buffet at Tomasello Winery. Sample the carving station, try the Bananas Foster French Toast, or indulge in the Chocolate Mousse Shooters for…
1 event,
4 events,
Nurses & Teachers Appreciation Days
Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9 Thank you, nurses and teachers! Join us for exclusive offers and fun for the whole family. FREE rides all day for nurses and…
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful…
5 events,
Kymer’s Camping Resort Mother’s Day Weekend
Kymer’s Camping Resort Mother’s Day Weekend
Celebrate Mom at the campground with a special Evening for Mom’s event and a Sunday Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Arts and crafts are available too. Cost: Depends on package 69…
32 events,
Hopatcong Charity Hike
Hopatcong Charity Hike
Lace up your hiking shoes and gather the family for this event, taking you on a hike through the area’s natural beauty. Then, enjoy lunch and a souvenir gift courtesy…
40 events,
Free Rides for Mom for Mother’s Day at The Dream Wheel
The Dream Wheel at American Dream is offering a Mother’s Day promotion on Sunday, May 11, 2025 — Moms ride FREE with the purchase of a junior or adult ticket. Promo Details: * One free Mom…
Kymer’s Camping Resort Mother’s Day Weekend
Kymer’s Camping Resort Mother’s Day Weekend
Celebrate Mom at the campground with a special Evening for Mom’s event and a Sunday Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Arts and crafts are available too. Cost: Depends on package 69…
2 events,
Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025
Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…
2 events,
Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025
Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…
3 events,
The Spring NJ Gem Show
The Spring NJ Gem Show
A spectacular showcase of rare gemstones, precious minerals, prehistoric fossils, crystals, meteorites, and more returns to the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center May 14-18. The Spring NJ Gem Show…
4 events,
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful…
9 events,
Spring Reset Women’s Mini Retreat
Spring Reset Women’s Mini Retreat
Come unwind, unplug and dive deep into healing. Join us for a peaceful half-day where everything is taken care of – so you can simply relax and recharge! Come reconnect…
23 events,
Sea Turtle Sunrise Event 2025
Sea Turtle Sunrise Event 2025
Enjoy an early morning and breakfast at the zoo with an exclusive private event feel! Be one of only 200 people admitted. Proceeds support SEA TURTLE RECOVERY and their mission…
25 events,
Dual Heritage Month Celebration (Family Day)
Dual Heritage Month Celebration (Family Day)
Experience a FREE multicultural family celebration at The Weitzman on May 18th in partnership with American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Pennsylvania Asian Pacific American Jewish Alliance (PAPAJA)! Celebrate Jewish American…
5 events,
MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT 2025
We are delighted to welcome all esteemed speakers and delegates to the “10th International Conference on Mental Health and Psychiatry” scheduled to take place on May 19-20, 2025, in the…
NEONATAL NURSING 2025
It is with great pleasure and anticipation that we warmly invite all esteemed speakers and delegates to join us for the “11th World Summit on Neonatal Nursing and Health Care,”…
Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025
Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…
4 events,
Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025
Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…
3 events,
Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025
Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…
4 events,
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful…
6 events,
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful…
23 events,
Wildwood International Kite Festival
Wildwood International Kite Festival
Kick off this weekend-long event, which turns 39 this year, with a Friday night social and the 9:00 PM Illuminated Night Kite Fly. On Saturday and Sunday, come out to…
23 events,
Wildwood International Kite Festival
Wildwood International Kite Festival
Kick off this weekend-long event, which turns 39 this year, with a Friday night social and the 9:00 PM Illuminated Night Kite Fly. On Saturday and Sunday, come out to…
11 events,
Wildwood International Kite Festival
Wildwood International Kite Festival
Kick off this weekend-long event, which turns 39 this year, with a Friday night social and the 9:00 PM Illuminated Night Kite Fly. On Saturday and Sunday, come out to…
2 events,
Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025
Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…
3 events,
Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025
Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…
5 events,
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful…
4 events,
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful…
8 events,
New Jersey Renaissance Faire
New Jersey Renaissance Faire
Ahoy, Mateys! The New Jersey Renaissance Faire celebrates its 16th magical season with an immersive family-friendly experience that offers something for everyone! Whether you’re cheering on jousting knights, or marveling…
9 events,
Farm to Table Strawberry Pancake Breakfast at Alstede Farms
Farm to Table Strawberry Pancake Breakfast at Alstede Farms
Sunday June 1 & 8, 2025 Join Us for Our Farm-to-Table Strawberry Pancake Breakfast at Alstede Farms! Celebrate the sweetness of the season with a hearty farm-fresh breakfast featuring our…
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