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Junior Clamshell Pitching Tournament
2026-09-04 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
The Annual Rich Reinhart Junior Clamshell Pitching Tournament is a free & traditional event for ages 6-17!

Library FC: Soccer Viewing Party
2026-09-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-05 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-06 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-08 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-10 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-11 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) and 18 more dates | Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ, 07030, United States
Hoboken Public Library invites you to Library FC, our free community soccer viewing party!
Grab a seat and join your neighbors for the beautiful game!
Hoboken Public Library’s Library FC: Soccer Viewing Party brings the world’s biggest soccer tournament to our Small Program Room and Garden for free community screenings of the tournament.
Light refreshments provided. All ages welcome! Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a first-time viewer, there’s a seat here for you.
Screenings held during library operating hours. Please note that if a match extends into overtime and conflicts with our closing time, supporters will need to continue watching elsewhere. Check our calendar for upcoming match dates.

22nd Annual Autism Beach Bash
2026-09-13 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | 14th Ave Beach, Belmar, 14the Avenue Beach, Belmar, NJ, 07715, United States
22nd Annual Autism Beach Bash Returns to Belmar on September 13th
Belmar, NJ — Autism Family Services of New Jersey (AFSNJ) is proud to host the 22nd Annual Autism Beach Bash on Sunday, September 13, 2026, on the 14th Avenue beach in Belmar, NJ. This beloved event brings together thousands of families from across the region for a transformative day of connection, celebration, and community.
The Autism Beach Bash is AFSNJ’s signature event—an inclusive, free day at the beach where children with autism and their families can ride the waves, explore resources, and enjoy time together in a supportive and understanding environment.
At the heart of the Beach Bash is Surfers Healing, whose mission is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. Sponsored by AFSNJ, Surfers Healing introduces children to the thrill of surfing—offering more than 150 young participants the chance to experience the ocean, build confidence, and create lifelong memories.
“The Autism Beach Bash is more than a day at the beach—it’s a lifeline for families. For many, this event is the first time their child with autism feels truly welcomed and celebrated at the beach,” said Liza Gundell, CEO of Autism Family Services of New Jersey. “As autism rates continue to rise, particularly in New Jersey, the need for understanding, support, and accessible resources has never been greater. We invite everyone to join us in Belmar to stand with the autism community and support families navigating these challenges.”
Attendees can expect a festive day featuring:
• Complimentary food and refreshments
• Music by DJ Nick & DJ Blake
• Exhibitor tents featuring local and statewide services
• Activities including arts and crafts, yoga, interactive performances, quiet tents, Adaptive Golf, and more
Each year, families travel from across New Jersey and states throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic—including New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida—to take part in what many call “the best day of the year.”

Italian Festival
2026-09-19 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Historic Smithville, 615 E Moss Mill Rd,, Smithville,, NJ, 098205, United States
Join the Knights of Columbus Villa Marie Council #6342 for the Annual Italian Festival at Historic Smithville in Galloway, New Jersey — a fun-filled family celebration of Italian culture, food, music, shopping, and community spirit!
Set in the beautiful and historic village of Smithville, this popular South Jersey festival brings together delicious Italian specialties, live entertainment, wine sampling, a beer tent, artisan vendors, family activities, and much more. Guests can spend the day strolling through Historic Smithville while enjoying authentic Italian flavors, fresh desserts, specialty foods, and a lively outdoor festival atmosphere.
Festival attendees will have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of craft and artisan vendors featuring handmade items, specialty merchandise, unique gifts, home décor, jewelry, artwork, and local products. Food lovers can enjoy Italian favorites along with sweet treats and festival classics from a diverse lineup of food vendors.
Event Highlights Include:
– Italian food & desserts
– Wine vendors with sampling
– Beer tent
– Bocce court with lessons and demonstrations
– 3 stages of Live music & entertainment throughout the day
– Craft & artisan vendors
– Family-friendly activities
– Outdoor shopping & festival fun
Whether you come for the food, music, shopping, wine tasting, or simply to enjoy a beautiful day at Historic Smithville, the Italian Festival offers something for everyone. Bring your family and friends and enjoy one of South Jersey’s favorite community festivals.
Location:
Historic Smithville
Galloway, New Jersey
Vendor information, event details, and updates are available at KofC6342.org/Italian-Festival/
Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Villa Marie Council #6342.

Roaring 20s Jazz Party
2026-09-27 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | East Jersey Old Town Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Join us as we celebrate the musical legacy of New Brunswick’s own James P. Johnson, who penned the ‘Charleston,’ the defining song and dance of the 1920s. Swing and sway to the signature jazz melodies of Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra, the world’s premier Jazz-Age dance orchestra, and learn to cut a rug with dance lessons from The Canarsie Wobblers. The day will also feature a vintage DJ playing records from the early 1900s to the 1930s on wind-up phonographs with a “special appearance” by an Orthophonic Victrola.
