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A summer seaside carnival in Long Beach Island featuring rides, games, food, and live entertainment for all ages. Hosted at St Francis Community Center, it offers family-friendly fun from July 28 to August 1, 2026.

A high-energy, interactive performance blending Australian music, culture, and storytelling with audience participation. Designed for all ages, it explores the Outback, Great Barrier Reef, Aboriginal traditions, and native wildlife through rhythm and movement.

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.

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.

A 45-minute in-person storytime and craft session for preschoolers ages 4–6 with a caregiver, held weekly at Millburn Library during summer. Features stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays, requiring registration for the full 5-week session.

Join this summer D&D club at Millburn Library, open to teens ages 12 and up. Beginners are welcome, and no library residency is required.

Free outdoor live music series held Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Downtown Westfield during summer. All ages welcome; perfect for families, couples, and locals looking to enjoy food, shopping, and dancing in a vibrant community setting.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.