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How to Train Your Dragon
2026-07-28 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
Fun Before the Movie!
For the 6:30pm movie, come early at 5:30pm for FREE movie-themed arts and crafts for the kids! The arts and crafts will take place in our upstairs accessible Studio space.
A shy Viking boy unexpectedly befriends a playful dragon and steers their feuding species toward peace in this live-action remake of the animated film How to Train Your Dragon. As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup and Toothless, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together in a Viking-style fairy tale that’s fun for the whole family.
State Theatre New Jersey’s FREE Summer Movies Series features morning and evening weekday screenings. Experience your favorite films on our gigantic 46’ screen, with our state-of-the-art sound system, in our historic theater! All movies will include Spanish subtitles.

The Agatha Christie Dinner Theatre Presents “Hercule Poirot & the Woman in Black”
2026-07-28 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-29 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean Street, Cape May, NJ, 08204, United States
HERCULE POIROT & THE WOMAN IN BLACK
After a glorious summer’s afternoon in Cape May, come join us at the Inn of Cape May right along the beach for some fine dining, good drink, wonderful song and an elegant Whodunnit from the pen of Agatha Christie herself.
There is murder afoot, a Spanish Galleon, some frightening ghouls, and a pirate or two to mar the investigation led by the Master Sleuth himself: Hercule Poirot.
But he can’t solve the mystery alone. He’s going to need your help.
Your ticket price includes dinner and the show. Gratuity is not included.
Alcoholic beverages available.
This show is for all ages.

Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey
2026-07-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-02 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, NJ, 08540, United States
The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey displays over 100 extraordinary historic objects, including items not usually on public display and original works by Charles Willson Peale, John Trumbull, Joseph Dunkerley, Hiram Powers, and many other renowned Revolutionary-era artists.
The home of Richard Stockton, Morven itself is a National Historic Landmark and was briefly occupied by the British during the war, when Stockton became the only signer of the Declaration of Independence captured and held as a POW.
Photo © Sebastian Bach

Art, Beauty and Culture Trail
2026-07-29 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-30 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-31 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-01 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-02 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Various Locations Newark NJ
From world-class glass art to cutting-edge maker spaces, boutique beauty studios, and cozy cafés — Newark’s creative spirit is on full display on this trail. Explore the artists, makers, and tastemakers shaping the culture of our city.
Stop 1: Fern and Fossil Cafe
Stop 2: Undra Celeste
Stop 3: Nyah Beauty
Stop 4: Glass Roots
Stop 5: Tea RX
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Newark is game-ready. Kick It in Newark is your official guide to experiencing every moment of the historic soccer matches right here in the city. This curated digital pass connects fans to the best watch parties, local restaurants, bars, cultural events, attractions, and exclusive promotions happening throughout Newark during the world’s biggest sporting event.
Whether you’re chasing the perfect match-day atmosphere, exploring Newark’s vibrant food scene between games, or discovering neighborhood experiences you never knew existed — the Kick It in Newark  pass makes it easy to plan, explore, and celebrate all tournament long.
Learn more: https://www.newarkhappening.com/fifa2026/

South Orange Farmers Market
2026-07-29 13:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Sloan Street Lot, Sloan Street, South Orange, New Jersey, 07079
The South Orange Farmers Market takes place every Wednesday from June 3 through October 28 from 1PM to 6PM at 12 Sloan Street in the Sloan Street Parking Lot, rain or shine. Shop fresh seasonal produce, baked goods, cold-pressed juices, locally made cheeses, fresh breads, house made pickles, and specialty food items from a mix of returning favorites and new vendors. The market also features grab and go lunch and dinner options, making it the perfect midweek stop for shopping, dining, and exploring downtown South Orange. For more information, please visit: https://www.southorangedowntown.org/farmers-market

Library FC: Soccer Viewing Party
2026-07-29 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-30 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-31 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-01 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-02 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | 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.

Foam Party
2026-07-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | NJ
Get ready to bubble up the fun at our Foam Party during Family Fun Nights at Breakwater Beach Waterpark! 🫧🌊
Dive into an evening packed with music, laughter, and mountains of foam as we turn up the excitement in the park. Dance, splash, and play as foam cannons fill the air, creating the ultimate family-friendly party atmosphere in the middle of all the waterpark action.
Make it a full night of fun with our special $20 admission from 5PM–7PM, giving you the perfect chance to cool off, join the party, and enjoy your favorite slides and attractions at an unbeatable price.
Special discounted drinks at Tradewinds Bar for the adults too!
Waterpark Open Late ’til 8! Stick around after for fireworks at 9:30pm!
Bring the whole crew, wear your brightest smiles, and get ready for a night of foamy, splashy fun you won’t forget! 🎶💦

EVENING YOGA IN THE GARDENS WITH GRATITUDE YOGA
2026-07-29 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, NJ, 08540, United States
Take your practice outside with Gratitude Yoga’s all-levels Vinyasa class, open to everyone. This weekly donation-based outdoor yoga class takes place in Morven’s beautiful gardens, located in the heart of Princeton. Please bring a yoga mat, a towel, a water bottle, and an open heart.
Classes are offered on Wednesday evenings between July 8 and September 9 from 6-7 pm. Please note: there will be no practice on Wednesday, August 26.
In the event of rain, the class is held inside Morven’s Stockton Education Center—a lovely, peaceful space with large windows overlooking the garden.

Mornings in The Glade
2026-07-30 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Little Island, Pier 55, between 13th and 14th Street in Hudson River Park, New York, NY, 10014, United States
Mornings in the Glade is a relaxed space for little ones and their grown-ups to start the day together. Join us at Little Island for unstructured play outdoors. Drop in, stay as long as you like, and make it part of your weekly routine.
Light snacks and refreshments available for purchase.

Extreme Magic of Eric Wilzig
2026-07-30 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | NJ
Prepare to be amazed at Casino Pier with the Extreme Magic of Eric Wilzig! 🎩✨
Step into a world of jaw-dropping illusions, daring stunts, and mind-bending tricks as Eric Wilzig brings his signature high-energy magic show to the pier. Perfect for families and thrill-seekers alike, this show combines classic magic with extreme feats that will leave you gasping, laughing, and wondering, “How did he do that?”
From incredible sleight-of-hand to astonishing escapes and audience-participation moments, Eric Wilzig delivers a one-of-a-kind performance that thrills kids and adults alike. It’s not just a magic show—it’s an unforgettable spectacle right on the boardwalk.
🎟 FREE Extreme Magic Show featuring Eric Wilzig
Shows at 7pm & 8pm on the Pier Stage by the Ferris Wheel
🎩 Fun, thrills, and surprises for the whole family
Don’t miss this high-energy magical adventure—prepare to be wowed! ✨🎢

Cape May City - 93nd Annual Baby Parade
2026-07-31 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | NJ
-FREE REGISTRATION FOR PARTICIPANTS 12 & YOUNGER
-DAY OF REGISTRATION TAKES PLACE ON THE CORNER OF CONGRESS ST & BEACH AVE BEGINNING AT 10AM
-JUDGING CONCLUDES AT 10:30AM & WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN FRONT OF CAPE MAY CONVENTION HALL
*TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: BEACH BABY, FANCY DRESS, SUPERHERO, DECORATED ON WHEELS, BEST OVERALL*
PRE-REGISTRATION ACCEPTED A CONVENTION HALL UNTIL JULY 30TH AT 4:30PM
TO REGISTER CALL 609-884-9527 OR
EMAIL BRITTANY AT BELSASSER@CAPEMAYCITY.COM

Cup and Canvas: Mindful Art Hour
2026-07-31 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Rising Heart Studio, 323 Main St, Metuchen, NJ, 08840, United States
End your week with a simple, mindful art project paired with a cup of tea. 🌿🎨☕.
Cup & Canvas weekly sessions are designed for anyone who needs an emotional and energetic tune-up.
Unwind, sip tea, and explore your creativity to gather calm & new energy to decompress at the end of your week.
New beginner-friendly activity every week with instruction (e.g. simple watercolor, collage, clay handbuilding). No art experience needed. All materials are provided. Bring your lunch and a friend!
Benefits for YOU:
– Replenish Your Energy: Step away from daily demands with mindful art that soothes the mind.
– Reconnect with Yourself: Enjoy time just for you—no expectations, no pressure.
– Build Connection: Share space with others who value creativity and self-care.
– Flexible & Welcoming: Bring your lunch, sip tea, and create at your own pace.

Princess Fridays
2026-07-31 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Feel the magic every week at Princess Fridays at Casino Pier!
Gather your little royals for a fairy-tale experience filled with FREE sing-a-longs featuring their favorite princesses. Kids can sing their hearts out to beloved songs, dance along, and be part of an interactive show that brings classic storybook moments to life right on the pier.
After the performance, the enchantment continues with a special meet & greet and photo opportunity PLUS FREE Face Painting. Snap priceless pictures, share hugs and high-fives, and create magical memories your family will treasure long after the music ends.
It’s the perfect way to add a little sparkle to your Friday — crowns encouraged, smiles guaranteed!
Princess Concerts located on the Pier Stage by the Ferris Wheel
4pm Show Time, singing followed by Photos
3pm-4:30pm Face Painting next to the Stage
July 10th: Island Princess & Mermaid Princess
July 17th: SPECIAL Princess on the Pier Party with FREE Hair Braiding, Glitter Make Up + Ice Sisters, Enchanted Princess & Glass Slipper Princess 2pm-4pm
July 24: Christmas in July with Ice Sisters
July 31: Sleeping Princess & Forbidden Apple Princess
August 7: Agrabah Princess & Tower Princess
August 14: SPECIAL Princess on the Pier Party with FREE Hair Braiding, Glitter Make Up + Island Princess, Mermaid Princess, Enchanted Princess & Glass Slipper Princess 2pm-4pm
August 21: Glass Slipper Princess & Tower Princess
August 28: Ice Sisters

IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
2026-08-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-02 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Museum of Jersey City History, located at the historic Apple Tree House, 298 Academy Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
Step into history with, IN HER FOOTSTEPS, a fun, family-friendly, immersive theatrical experience that brings great women from the past to life through dynamic performances, multimedia displays, and hands-on activities.
IN HER FOOTSTEPS will be on Saturdays and Sundays in March 2025 at 1 PM and 4 PM at the Museum of Jersey City History, located at the historic Apple Tree House, 298 Academy Street, Jersey City, NJ. For more information, www.speranzatheatre.org.

Downtown After Sundown
2026-08-01 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Spiotta Park, 20-32 Village Plaza, South Orange Village, New Jersey, 07079
Downtown After Sundown, South Orange’s popular summer live music series, returns to Spiotta Park (20-32 Village Plaza, South Orange, NJ 07079) with FREE live music every Saturday from June 6 through September 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Bring a chair, grab takeout or treats from local businesses, and enjoy a relaxing summer evening filled with great music, warm weather, and summer vibes in the heart of downtown.
Kick off the season on June 6 with a Caribbean Heritage Month celebration featuring steel pan music, DJ Terry, food available for purchase from Y.U.P.P. and a special performance by Concepts Dance Academy.
This series is weather permitting. Please visit our Threads page for the latest weather updates and cancellation information: https://www.threads.com/@southorangedowntown
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, NJ American Water for supporting free live music in our downtown community all summer long. Please visit https://www.southorangedowntown.org/das-music-series to view the full lineup and details.

Barnyard Buddies
2026-08-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm, 2691 Monmouth Rd, Jobstown, NJ, 08041, United States
Join us for this special event focused on connecting your children with nature and the fruits of our labor one select Monday a month April through December. When you arrive at the farm at 9am, check in at the Farm Market where each ticket holder will receive their picking container included with their paid ticket (guests under the age of 2 free ticket, no picking container included). Additional containers can be purchased if you wish at check in. Hayrides will be departing to the picking field at 9:30am. After indulging in the fun of picking, our hayride will take you back, where a cozy corner in the back of our farm market turns into a storytelling haven at 10:30am. Surrounded by the tranquil beauty of our farm, lose yourself in tales of wonder, with coloring pages to ignite the creative spark in young ones. Feel free to pack a little snack that your kids love or purchase a sweet treat from our Farm Market. For the little ones that would prefer to stay outside and enjoy the animal farm, coloring pages can be taken home with you. The Farm and Animal Farm will close at 12pm at the conclusion of the event.
Itinerary:
9AM: Check In At The Farm Market Where Picking Containers Will Be Handed Out
9:30AM: Hayride Departs to the Picking Field
10:15AM: Hayride Returns From the Picking Field
10:30AM: Storytime & Coloring With Your Favorite Farmer
12PM: Closure of Farm & End of Event
Dates | Storytime | Crop-Activity
APRIL 6th: Egg Hunt Hayride
JUNE 1st: Strawberries
JUNE 15th: Sugar Snap Peas
JULY 13th: Blackberries
AUGUST 3th: Farm Activity
SEPTEMBER 14th: Farm Activity
OCTOBER 19th: Pumpkins
NOVEMBER 2nd: Farm Activity
DECEMBER 7th: Holiday Activity
Terms & Conditions of Ticket Sales
All Sales Are Final.
All guests 2 years old and above are required to have a ticket.
If you are not able to make it to the event you will have up to 6 hours prior to your event arrival time to exchange your tickets for a future date of the event. Use the Change Event Time link near the bottom of confirmation email.
Any other questions or change requests: PLEASE REPLY TO THIS TICKET CONFIRMATION EMAIL, that will be addressed to Support@JohnsonsLocustHallFarm.com, and we will have all your ticket information for promptly/efficiently processing of your request.
If the Event is cancelled or rescheduled by the Farm for any reason, (ex. unsafe weather, fields or crop predicaments) you will be updated via email as soon as information is available. You will have the option to reschedule your visit, or receive a credit towards a future Johnson’s Locust Hall event. Email notices of event changes will be sent from clientservices@simpletix.com.
Before traveling to an activity at the Farm, if you are unsure of the status of the activity, please check our Facebook page, or call the Farm @609-353-9000.
No Shows: Refunds or Event Credits of any kind will not be given to No-Shows.
Pets: Pets are permitted on leashes (at all times) on the Farm. However, NO PETS permitted in the Strawberry, Radish or Pea patches, nor in any of the Buildings. Pet owners are responsible for water and cleanup after their pets.
