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A pre-college human rights program for high school students at Kean University. It offers a meaningful summer experience focused on leadership, thinking, and change-making.

A weeklong cooking camp for kids ages 5-10 at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Young chefs explore recipes, fresh ingredients, and hands-on kitchen fun from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Pre-K to kindergarten nature camp at Reeves-Reed Arboretum for ages 4–5. Kids explore trails and gardens, then create games, stories, songs, paintings, and more.

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.

Baby Storytime is an in-person, free event for infants and toddlers up to 24 months old and their caregivers, held at Millburn Library. It features short books, songs, finger plays, and movement activities during a 30-minute session, requiring registration for the 5-week summer session.

A summer lunch program for Pre-K–K (4–5 year olds) at Reeves–Reed Arboretum, offering an extra hour of food and fun after morning camp sessions.

Lunch Buddies returns this summer for a food-themed cooking camp. Designed for ages 5–10, campers who attend morning sessions can stay an extra hour for food, fun, and friends.

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

A fun evening of Minute-to-Win-It games with a dino theme at Westfield Library. Suitable for families and kids, featuring lighthearted challenges and playful fun.

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.

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.

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 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.