What's happening

The Metuchen Street Fair is a free, family- and pet-friendly summer festival in downtown Metuchen featuring 150+ food and craft vendors, live music, local shopping, and lively street-side fun for all ages.

The Summit Farmers Market operates every Sunday rain or shine from April to December at the Park & Shop Lot in downtown Summit, NJ. Bring the whole family to shop fresh local produce and goods from regional farmers and vendors.

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.

Kids can drop off their stuffed animals for a fun sleepover camp at the library from August 17–26, with photos posted online. Designed for children, the event features camp-style activities and a nametag check-in at the Children's Desk.

A week-long summer camp for Pre-K–K children ages 4–5 at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. It features the educators’ favorite games and crafts, and is sold out.

A fun, interactive dance and movement class for babies and toddlers (ages 0–5) where adults join in singing, dancing, and developing fine motor skills together.

Lunch Buddies is a summer program for Pre-K–K (4–5 year olds) who attend morning camp and stay an extra hour for lunch, food, and fun activities.

Free, one-hour Lego building session for kids 8 and under (adults must accompany children 8 and younger). Takes place in the Millburn Library auditorium; registration required.

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

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.

Join the Westfield Library for weekly summer storytime and craft sessions themed 'Unearth a Story,' featuring age-appropriate activities and weekly special topics like gemstones, dinosaurs, and pirates. Designed for ages 2+ with a caregiver, preregistration required.

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 summer Dungeons & Dragons club for teens aged 12+, open to all—including non-residents. Beginners welcome.

A summer-themed craft activity for kids ages 6–12, held at Millburn Library. Participants will create a seasonal craft in Room B. Registration is required.

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

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.

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.

Free outdoor movie nights every Wednesday at sundown at the Gazebo in Memorial Park, open to all ages and families. This week's screening is the beloved film 'A League of Their Own'.

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.

Kids are invited to a fun, drop-in Bubble Blast event at Millburn Library, where they’ll make giant bubbles with household items, experiment with shapes and sizes, and enjoy outdoor bubble play in the field near the parking lot.

Free outdoor live music series held Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Downtown Westfield during summer. All ages welcome; ideal for families, couples, and locals enjoying dinner, shopping, or strolls amid vibrant community energy.

Free outdoor movie nights at the Village Green on alternate Thursday evenings through summer. Families and all ages welcome; bring blankets/chairs, enjoy food trucks, and watch movies at dusk.

Patio Playtime offers unstructured, supervised outdoor play for toddlers and preschoolers at the Westfield Library, featuring toys, books, and gentle activities in a safe patio setting.

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.