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Millburn Library's annual Summer Reading Challenge 'Unearth A Story' invites kids, teens, and adults to log reading and win prizes—brag tags and book rewards for kids, weekly raffles for teens and adults. Free and open to all.

Volunteer outdoors or indoors with the horticulture team to help care for the gardens and grounds. Open to ages 14+ and teens 12–13 with an adult, with tools provided and registration required.

Yoga Storytime brings stories to life through gentle yoga poses guided by Miss Carmen. Designed for ages 2–5 with a parent or caregiver, this 30-minute program fills up quickly—free tickets are handed out at the children’s desk starting at 9:30 am on the day of the event.

Story Time in Barnes & Noble Children's Department Watch your kids as they embark on an exciting adventure with our Storytime expert. We will introduce your little one to some of your childhood favorites, as well as read some you may have never heard before! Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m.

Toddler Storytime is an in-person, 30-minute program at Millburn Library for children ages 2–3 accompanied by a caregiver. Join the Children’s librarian team for stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities during the summer session (July 9 – August 6). Registration for the full 5-week session is required.

A dramatic story about Amazia, who leaves Tanzania for a PhD abroad to help eradicate malaria. For audiences drawn to serious theater, it follows her struggle between love, loss, and returning home.

A 45-minute hands-on crafting program for elementary-aged kids (ages 6–12), led by local artisan Joanne Gould, where children make crafts and build confidence; kids 8 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver.

A family-friendly summer night at TD Bank Ballpark with Somerset Patriots baseball, a postgame fireworks show, and community support for Imagine’s grief services.

Free outdoor live music series held Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Downtown Westfield during summer. All ages welcome; families and adults enjoy dancing, dining, and strolling to performances at venues including Quimby Street and Foundation Park.

Outdoor family movie nights in Howell featuring hits like The SpongeBob Movie and Lilo & Stitch. Activities start at 6:30pm, with the film at dusk.

Millburn Library's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge invites kids, teens, and adults to log reading for prizes: kids earn brag tags and spin for prizes, teens and adults enter weekly raffles. Free to join via Beanstack or printed logs.

A family-friendly kids market at Seaside Park Farmers Market where young entrepreneurs can run a booth and learn money skills. Families can register for a $25 booth fee.

Féminin Pluriel is a solo exhibition by Québec-based artist Pascale Bouchard at Reeves-Reed Arboretum, showcasing her unique encaustic technique using pigmented beeswax and heat. Open to all ages, the exhibit features layered, luminous artworks.

Volunteer outdoors with the horticulture team to restore woodland trails, plant native trees, and remove invasives. For ages 14+, or 12–13 with an adult; no experience needed.

Free in-person baby storytime for children up to 24 months with a caregiver at Millburn Library. Features short books, songs, finger plays, and movement, running about 30 minutes per session during the summer.

Join Janis for a hands-on smoothie-making workshop where kids ages 12 and up help prepare fun, healthy recipes. A great opportunity to learn basic kitchen skills and discuss dietary awareness.

Car enthusiasts can admire and show off vehicles at Historic Smithville’s Village Greene. The event is open to all ages, with shopping, dining, and family attractions nearby.

A drama about Amazia, who leaves Tanzania to pursue a PhD and find a way to eradicate malaria. For audiences drawn to thoughtful theater, it explores love, loss, and the choice between staying abroad or returning home.

A free hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Skills such as following step-by-step instructions, working with hand tools like hammers and screwdrivers, and painting. The Workshops are hosted by store associates who also serve as Workshop Captains. Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian to assist them with completing the workshop kit. The time for completing the kits varies but usually takes 30 minutes. Each child can bring home a newly constructed project, a Kids Workshops apron, an achievement pin, and a certificate. These Workshops are held on the first Saturday of each month, starting at 9am, while supplies last, in all stores nationwide. Be sure to register to secure your spot. The Home Depot Kids Workshops schedule is available here: https://dam.thdstatic.com/content/production/YXfnQJENA1g02IvRXdlVAg/dkFLVfsLv9Eqr_wep7fU2Q/Original%20file/2026%20KWS%20Calendar.pdf

A free hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Skills such as following step-by-step instructions, working with hand tools like hammers and screwdrivers, and painting. The Workshops are hosted by store associates who also serve as Workshop Captains. Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian to assist them with completing the workshop kit. The time for completing the kits varies but usually takes 30 minutes. Each child can bring home a newly constructed project, a Kids Workshops apron, an achievement pin, and a certificate. These Workshops are held on the first Saturday of each month, starting at 9am, while supplies last, in all stores nationwide. Be sure to register to secure your spot. The Home Depot Kids Workshops schedule is available here: https://dam.thdstatic.com/content/production/YXfnQJENA1g02IvRXdlVAg/dkFLVfsLv9Eqr_wep7fU2Q/Original%20file/2026%20KWS%20Calendar.pdf

A free hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Skills such as following step-by-step instructions, working with hand tools like hammers and screwdrivers, and painting. The Workshops are hosted by store associates who also serve as Workshop Captains. Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian to assist them with completing the workshop kit. The time for completing the kits varies but usually takes 30 minutes. Each child can bring home a newly constructed project, a Kids Workshops apron, an achievement pin, and a certificate. These Workshops are held on the first Saturday of each month, starting at 9am, while supplies last, in all stores nationwide. Be sure to register to secure your spot: https://www.homedepot.com/c/kids-workshop The Home Depot Kids Workshops schedule is available here: https://dam.thdstatic.com/content/production/YXfnQJENA1g02IvRXdlVAg/dkFLVfsLv9Eqr_wep7fU2Q/Original%20file/2026%20KWS%20Calendar.pdf

Family-friendly Discovery Weekends invite families with children ages 3 and up to explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds during autumn. Activities center around the Stackhouse Education Center.

Join DinosaursArise for a fun, educational morning at Westfield Library where kids and families can learn about dinosaurs through replica fossils, a fossil dig activity, and meet life-sized puppets like Terry the T-Rex.

Family-friendly farm festival with pony rides, games, crafts, live music, animal and bubble shows, plus a vendor fair, food tent, and wine tasting.