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From beautiful stately homes and downtown shopping to top-rated family-friendly attractions, this list covers Summit’s best events, festivals, restaurants, and outdoor activities, including Reeves-Reed Arboretum and

🔹 Top Attractions – Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, Village Green, Summit Playhouse, The Albion Summit (the former Grand Summit Hotel), Magic Fountain Ice Cream, The Summit Antiques Center, The Oakes Memorial Center (performances by Stony Hill Players and Pebble Players)
🔹 Outdoor Adventures – Weekly farmers markets, downtown shopping
🔹 Upcoming Events – Seasonal concerts, events and festivals – including Daffodil Days, Summit Arts & Cars Downtown Art Festival, Family Fun Night

Whether you’re searching for “things to do in Summit this weekend,” kid-friendly activities or seasonal events, we’ve got you covered. Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and plan your perfect Summit adventure!

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