Experience the most beautiful skyline in the world at the most beautiful time (sunset). Boarding from the Downtown NYC location at Pier 16 South Street Seaport, sail away on New York’s newest after-hours cruise, giving you the most up-close view of Lady Liberty, Lower Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge, the New York Harbor and more in […]
The Count Basie Center for the Arts Centennial Celebration includes a lineup of events from now through November 2026. Events include: – On August 21 (which would have been Count Basie's 121st birthday), The Count Basie Center celebrated Count Basie's birthday with a dance procession from the Hackensack Meridian Health Theater to the Red Bank […]
Docents from New Jersey Botanical Garden take you on a tour of what’s blooming around the Botanical Garden. These free tours will be available every Sunday afternoon at 2 pm until the end of October. Meet at the Carriage House. Wear sturdy shoes. Rain or excessive heat cancels.
Skylands Museum of Art announces a new fine art exhibition offering a Spotlight on the Artist: Massimo Rao, the Italian artist known for his classic yet somewhat mysterious painting style. The exhibit opened Memorial Day weekend and will be on view through October 2025. The exhibition is on display in the museum’s Sanctuary Gallery and […]
A Waldorf-inspired program for kids in pre-K to 6th grade is offered at the Denville, Boonton, and Bound Brook studios.
Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly morning filled with swimming in the heated indoor pool, playing in the padded play area, and bonding with your kids. The program will continue weekly on Thursdays through May 31, 2026. Swimming is from 10 to 11 am, and then playtime is from 11 am to noon. Homeschool groups are welcome. […]
In this exhibition, the book is reimagined not only as an object of content, but as a site of transformation—where material, meaning, and message converge. Through sculpture, installation, and mixed media, Contemporary Volumes explores how artists use the form, function, and symbolism of books to challenge conventions, reshape narratives, and expand the possibilities of both […]
Walk or run 250 miles to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Starting October 27, 2025, — exactly 250 days before America’s 250th birthday — the challenge is to walk or run 250 miles - anytime, anywhere - by July 4, 2026. That’s just one mile a day to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial. You can submit your Virtual […]
“Perennial Land” is an experiential installation that combines the beauty of various forest environments with the importance of data-driven insights into a human’s impact on nature. Stepping into a space transformed into a multi-climate forest, tech and tools about resources and equity are seamlessly integrated into the environment like trees. Push aside the modern habit […]
Newport Skates, Jersey City’s only outdoor ice skating rink, is officially open for the 2025-2026 season. Skaters can once again enjoy beautiful views of the New York City skyline while zooming around the rink. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 4-9 pm Friday 4-10 pm Saturday 11 am - 10 pm Sunday 11 am - 7 pm […]
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has launched the Columbia Bank Family Series, a season’s worth of sensational performances and events designed to entertain and educate both children and their grown-ups, sponsored by Fair Lawn-based Columbia Bank. Performances include: Neil DeGrasse Tyson, An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies – Part II 3 pm on […]
Workspace Wednesday is back at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts. Every Wednesday from June 25 through August 27, keep your child engaged at this collaborative workspace for caregivers and children ages 6 and under. They can play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with LEGOs, and more, The cost […]
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