If you're visiting New Jersey and you're searching for something to do with the family, you may want to consider the following options:
City of Water Day Festival in Hudson County, NJ
According to myhudsoncounty.com, on Saturday, July 14, 2012, Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance will present the 5th Annual City of Water Day Festival at Liberty State Park (South Field next to the CRRNJ Train Terminal) and Governors Island from 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
This free day of entertainment, education, and adventure celebrates the potential and importance of the waterfront.
Festival highlights include: free narrated boat tours, free ferry transit between Liberty State Park and Governors Island, kayaking, paddle-boarding, and sailing demonstrations (LSP exclusive), Waterfront Activity Fair, special children’s activities like races, sing-a-longs, arts and crafts; live music, delicious food, and more.
Click here for more details:
http://www.myhudsoncounty.com/
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Feast in Lyndhurst, NJ
According to mybergen.com, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church will hold their annual Feast at Delafield Avenue, Town Hall Park in Lyndhurst, New Jersey on July 11-July 14, 2012.
The feast will offer delicious Italian food and mouth-watering desserts (eat in/take out available). There will be rides for children and adults alike. Try your luck at games of chance and enjoy Lyndhurst’s Free Summer Concert Series “Music Under the Stars” (bring your chairs). For more concert information, visit www.lyndhurstnj.org.
Emcee Bobby Jay and DJ Wolfie will perform nightly with concerts by Jay Siegel’s Tokens and Four Tops Tribute on Wednesday July 11th, Kenny Vance and the Planatones and The Duprees on Thursday, July 12th, The Hitmen and Sonny Turner and The Platters on Friday, July 13th and 3 Po’Tenors with Julian & Dominique, The Happenings and Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses on Saturday, July 14th.
Click here for more details:
http://www.mybergen.com/
Bark In The Park Nights Coming to TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ
According to yoursomerset.com, the Five-Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots have announced that they will host four Bark in the Nights during the 2012 season.
The first Bark in the Park Night is Monday, June 25th and the remaining three dates are Tuesday, July 24th, Monday, August 27th, and Tuesday, September 18th, all at 7:05 pm.
All pet owners attending the game with their dog are asked to bring paperwork displaying proof of vaccination and their dog ID tag to be checked before entry outside the main gate. All dogs attending the game with their owners do not need a ticket for entry.
Each designated Bark in the Park Night will feature a Pre-Game Pooch Parade beginning at 6:30 pm from the lawn seating area down the right field line. All owners and their dogs are encouraged to participate in the parade around the field before the game.
Click here for more details:
http://www.yoursomerset.com/
Tomato Hoedown at Sunset View Farm in Andover, NJ
According to yoursomerset.com, Spirit of the Arts Foundation is partnering with Sunset View Farm to hold their first annual Tomato Hoedown on Saturday, July 28, 2012 from 11:00 am-4:00 pm. The Farm is located on 27 Pierce Road in Andover, New Jersey.
Sandy Mitchell, president of Spirit of the Arts Foundation said: "We are delighted to be able to work with Linda Grinthal and her staff and volunteers at Sunset View Farms on this unique event. The Hoedown will be a fun filled day for kids and parents alike.”
Throughout the day there will be lots of family fun and educational things to do. Attendees can enjoy food, music, workshops, classes and shopping. Anyone with a taste for the unusual can participate in the rotten tomato fight. Get ready for a lot of fun, and, by the way, you will be contributing to the composting effort with the tomato fight. So bring goggles and a rain slicker or large plastic bag to protect your clothes.
A raw food demonstration and a class on tomato canning will also be taking place during the day. You will be able to see all of the right Canning equipment so you can do it yourself when your crops are in. A large variety of tomatoes will be available for purchase as well.
A soap making class will be held for participants to enjoy. This is an opportunity to see how to make your own personal brand of soap.
The kids can hike through a nature trail and Labyrinth while adults will be able to take a tour of the Community Garden and CSA.
There will be Country music playing and folks can learn how to barn/square dance. So put on your cowboy boots and hats and come on down for a heck of a good time.
Click here for more details:
http://www.yourmorris.com/
Have a wonderful summer!
