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Millburn Library invites kids, teens, and adults to join the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge 'Unearth A Story'—log reading to earn rewards like brag tags, books, prize wheels for kids, and weekly raffle tickets for teens and adults.

Miss Katie leads a fun, interactive musical session with singing and dancing, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 0–5). It's a joyful, engaging morning activity for little ones and their caregivers.

DinosaursArise is an interactive dinosaur adventure for kids, blending STEM learning with hands-on fun. Realistic costumes and puppets help spark curiosity and imagination.

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 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 Wednesday at 11am.

Kids ages 4 and up are invited to a fun, drop-in crafts session called 'Crafternoon' where they can make a seasonal craft. No registration needed — just show up and get creative!

A joint chamber networking party for professionals, business owners, and community leaders. Held at Holiday Inn Clark, it includes a full dinner and cash bar for an evening of connection and collaboration.

A free weekly summer concert series held every Wednesday at the gazebo in Memorial Park, open to all ages and families.

The Vintage Vibe Tribe performs a summer concert blending jazz standards and retro-modern favorites in the gardens—ideal for adults and families seeking elegant, timeless live music.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.