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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

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

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.

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

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.

Free guided tours of the Arboretum are offered most Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, open to all ages. Visitors can explore the grounds with knowledgeable guides.

Story Time in Barnes & Noble Children's Department Watch your kids as they embark on an exciting adventure with our Storytime expert. Join us for a fun-filled story time, featuring new releases and old favorites! Every Wednesday and Saturday at 11am.

Story Time in Barnes & Noble Children's Department Hear some of your favorite stories and join in for some coloring afterwards! Every Tuesday and Saturday at 11am.

Story Time in Barnes & Noble Children's Department

Miss Jolie leads a musical bubble adventure for kids up to age 5, featuring bubble shows, popping songs, and games—registration required; adults attend with children without separate registration.

Hoping to discover a way to eradicate malaria, Amazia leaves Tanzania for a PhD abroad. This dramatic story follows her love, loss, and the choice between staying in the West or returning home.

The Summit Farmers Market operates every Sunday rain or shine from April through December, offering fresh produce and local goods from 8AM to 1PM at the Park & Shop Lot #1 in downtown Summit, NJ. It's open to all ages and families.

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.

Open to the community, this YMCA event offers inflatable play and crafts for kids ages 2-7 and 8+. It costs $15 per child and benefits the Strong Kids+ Annual Support Campaign.

Hoping to discover a way to eradicate malaria, Amazia leaves Tanzania for a PhD abroad. A dramatic story of love, loss, and the choice between staying in the West or returning home.

A summer cooking camp for kids ages 5-10 at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Campers explore recipes, fresh ingredients, and hands-on kitchen fun all week.

A creative camp week for rising 1st–2nd graders featuring art projects and imaginative expression. Camp runs Monday–Friday with hands-on activities.

A fun, interactive dance and movement class for babies and toddlers (ages 0–5) where caregivers join in singing, motor skill activities, and dancing together.

A summer cooking camp for kids ages 5–10, featuring food-themed activities and extended lunchtime fun. Campers join morning sessions and stay an extra hour for more food, friends, and hands-on cooking fun.

A summer lunch program for rising 1st–2nd graders featuring extended afternoon activities with food and fun. Campers bring lunch from morning sessions and stay for an extra hour.

Learn to play Mah Jongg at the library! All levels welcome. Bring your own tiles/card or some will be provided.

A monthly evening LEGO-building session for kids aged 8 and up, encouraging creativity and imagination with themed open play. Hosted at Westfield Library.

Millburn Library's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge 'Unearth A Story' invites kids, teens, and adults to log reading for prizes—brag tags, books, prize wheels for kids; weekly raffle tickets for teens and adults. Open to all ages.