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Join Miss Katie for a fun, interactive musical morning where kids and caregivers can sing and dance together. Designed for children ages 0–5 and their families.

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.

Free weekly summer concerts every Wednesday at the Gazebo in Memorial Park, open to all ages.

Free Wednesday evening summer concerts at the Gazebo in Memorial Park in Livingston. Family-friendly live bands and tributes span rock, pop, and yacht rock, with rain moves to the high school auditorium.

Volunteer in the gardens and grounds at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Open to ages 14+ and 12–13 with an adult, it’s a hands-on way to help with weeding, mulching, watering, and more.

A fun, interactive yoga storytime for ages 2–5 and their caregivers, where Miss Carmen brings stories to life through yoga poses. Space is limited and tickets are first-come, first-served at the children's desk.

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.

Free in-person toddler storytime for ages 2–3 with a caregiver, held weekly at Millburn Library’s auditorium during summer 2026. Features stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities. Registration required for the full 5-week session.

A dramatic story of Amazia, who leaves Tanzania for a PhD abroad while seeking a cure for malaria. Intended for general audiences, it centers on love, loss, and a life-changing choice.

Mad Science invites kids and families to an interactive summer reading event 'Explore Lost Worlds' about archaeology, paleontology, and dinosaurs—where storytelling meets hands-on scientific discovery.

Free live summer concert series under the stars at NJPAC Campus’s Chambers Plaza. Enjoy music, food trucks, and an outdoor bar; see the website for the lineup.

Free outdoor live music series held Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Downtown Westfield during summer. All ages welcome; perfect for families, couples, and locals enjoying dinner, shopping, or strolls while listening to local bands.

Millburn Library's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge 'Unearth A Story' invites kids, teens, and adults to log reading and earn rewards like brag tags, books, prize wheels, and weekly raffles. Free and family-friendly, with app and printed log options.

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

Hands-on woodland restoration volunteer session for ages 14+ (12–13 with an adult). Help reestablish trails, plant native trees, and remove invasives at the arboretum.

Hands-on watercolor class for adults and teens 14+, focused on florals, greeting cards, and beginner brushwork. Includes a starter kit and live demonstrations at Reeves-Reed Arboretum.

Donate any unwanted, yard sale-quality items, and browse other donated items for free. Visitors are limited to 60 minutes at each Summit Free Market event. No unsorted boxes or bags will be accepted. A Summit resident permit is required to enter the Transfer Station facility and for other resident-only services like parking on certain levels in the Broad Street garage and other resident-only lots. Summit residents can obtain a permit online or in person at the Parking Services Agency at City Hall on 512 Springfield Avenue. Events are held on the second Saturday of each month from 8AM to 3PM, and on the fourth Friday of each month from 12PM to 2PM (third Friday in November, no Friday event in December). No appointments are necessary.

Donate any unwanted, yard sale-quality items, and browse other donated items for free. Visitors are limited to 60 minutes at each Summit Free Market event. No unsorted boxes or bags will be accepted. A Summit resident permit is required to enter the Transfer Station facility and for other resident-only services like parking on certain levels in the Broad Street garage and other resident-only lots. Summit Free Market events are held on the second Saturday of each month from 8AM to 3PM, and on the fourth Friday of each month from 12PM to 2PM (third Friday in November, no Friday event in December). Events are held at the City of Summit Transfer Station on 40 New Providence Ave. No appointments are necessary.

A hands-on watercolor art class for teens (age 12), where all supplies are provided. Perfect as a self-treat or a thoughtful gift.

Free weekly Friday night concerts at William Morrow Beach in Somers Point. All ages are welcome, and the lineup is available on the website.

A dramatic story about Amazia, a Tanzanian woman pursuing a PhD abroad while weighing love, loss, and a promise to return home. For general audiences interested in a thoughtful stage performance.

Millburn Library's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, themed 'Unearth A Story', invites kids, teens, and adults to log their reading for rewards: kids earn brag tags, books, and prize-wheel spins; teens and adults get weekly raffle tickets. Free and open to all.

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