Free Events in North Central New Jersey

12 events

Sat, Apr 11 · 4:00 AM

Open House on Saturday, April 11, 2026

Summer Camp Program in Jersey City - The Brunswick School

Jersey City, NJ

FreeAges 4-18community

Join us for an Open House event to explore the Brunswick School.

Sat, Apr 11 · 4:00 AM

Easter at CC Is a Big Deal

Felician University

Rutherford, NJ

FreeAges 0-99family

Celebrate Easter weekend with services and events across campuses including special services and family activities.

Sat, Apr 11 · 4:00 AM

Sneaker and Flip-Flop Drive 2026

St. Peter the Apostle Church - Parish Center

River Edge, NJ

FreeAges 0-99charity

Advocacy for Peace and Justice Ministry collects donations of sneakers and flip-flops for men, women, and children on Ap...

Sat, Apr 11 · 4:00 AM

Opening Day Sat April 11, 2026

FTBL Baseball Complex

Somerset, NJ

FreeAges 5-18season opening

Season opening day for Franklin Township Baseball League

Sat, Apr 11 · 4:00 AM

Saturday Parking Pass

Duke Farms

Hillsborough Township, NJ

FreeAges 0-99general

Parking passes are required for Saturday visits (April–October). Reserve your free pass in advance.

Sat, Apr 11 · 12:00 PM

Church Family Breakfast

Family Life Center

Toms River, NJ

FreeAges 0-99community

Sat, Apr 11 · 12:00 PM

Opening Day

FTBL Baseball Fields

Somerset, NJ

FreeAges 0-99sports

Opening day for the season.

Sat, Apr 11 · 12:30 PM

Ailey Day

NJPAC

Newark, NJ

FreeAges 3-99community engagement

Buy tickets to at NJPAC. Located in Newark, NJPAC is New Jersey's leading performing arts center.

Sat, Apr 11 · 12:30 PM

Spring Trucks and Coffee at OK4WD

OK4WD

Stewartsville, NJ

FreeAges 0-99community

Saturday, April 11, 2026 - 8:30am to 12:00pm Bring the whole family and enjoy free coffee, food trucks, a community raff...

Sat, Apr 11 · 1:00 PM

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tree Sapling Giveaway

Readington, NJ

Readington Township, NJ

FreeAges 0-99community event

Tree Sapling Giveaway 04.11.2026 9:00am - 12:00pm Readington residents, it's time to grow greener! Join us on Saturday, ...

Sat, Apr 11 · 1:30 PM

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sussex-Wantage Library Community Room

Wantage, NJ

FreeAges 0-99book sale

A Mini Book Sale will be held on April 11 from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM in the Sussex-Wantage Library Community Room. Gently u...

Sat, Apr 11 · 2:00 PM

Phillipsburg Art Walk

Phillipsburg, NJ

FreeAges 0-99art

Saturday, April 11, 2026 - 10:00am to 6:00pm Experience a day where art, culture, and community come together in the hea...

Parks & Playgrounds

Fri, Apr 17 · 7:30 PM

Parent Social & Park Play (Ely Park)

Ely Park

Lambertville, NJ

FreeAges 0-10family

Wed, Apr 15 · 1:30 PM

St. Peter's Play Group 4/15

St. Peter the Apostle Church - Parish Center

River Edge, NJ

FreeAges 0-4family

Play group for caregivers with 0-4 year old children Wednesdays 9:30–11am at the rectory or Brookside Park (weather perm...

Sat, Apr 11 · 2:00 PM

Outdoor Adventures - Arbor Day Everyday

Van Vleck House & Gardens

Montclair, NJ

FreeAges 2-12family, nature

Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world with a nature-related theme incl...

Fri, Apr 17 · 2:00 PM

Playgroup

St. Catharine Roman Catholic Church

Glen Rock, NJ

FreeAges 0-5family

Fri, Apr 17 · 4:00 AM

2026 Spring - Basketball @ Bayside Park Ages 7-8 (Fridays)

Bayside Park

Jersey City, NJ

FreeAges 7-8basketball

Basketball program for ages 7-8 on Fridays at Bayside Park.

Library Programs

Tue, Apr 14 · 2:30 PM

Storytime

Rochelle Park - Main Room

Rochelle Park, NJ

FreeAges 0-6family

Every week we'll be having our Tuesday and Saturday Storytime in the mornings. We will have a new set of fun stories and...

Thu, Apr 16 · 8:00 PM

Screen-Free Activities with All Saints Faculty

Main Library

Hoboken, NJ

FreeAges 0-8story time

Join All Saints faculty for some screen-free activities!

Thu, Apr 16 · 7:30 PM

After School Story Time and Movement

Grand Street Branch

Hoboken, NJ

FreeAges 5-11story time

Join us after school for some books, music, and movement!

Wed, Apr 15 · 2:30 PM

Morning Story Time at Grand Street Branch

Grand Street Branch

Hoboken, NJ

FreeAges 0-5story time

Join us in the morning for some books, music, and movement!

Sat, Apr 18 · 4:00 AM

Read to a Therapy Dog

North Brunswick Public Library

North Brunswick Township, NJ

FreeAges 4-12children's programs

Back to All Events Read to a Therapy Dog Saturday, April 18, 2026 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00 North Brunswick Public Lib...

Community Events

Wed, Apr 15 · 4:00 AM

TI @ TI Multicultural Fair

Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools

Wayne, NJ

FreeAges 0-99cultural, festival

Sun, Apr 12 · 4:00 AM

Italian Heritage Festival

16th Street Park

Bayonne, NJ

FreeAges 0-99cultural, family, food

Honor Saint Vitus of Sicily and Italian heritage at this family-friendly event with food vendors, live music, a beer gar...

Sat, Apr 18 · 4:00 AM

Affordable Art, Local Energy: Outdoor Art Party Comes to Newark Way This April 18

Newark Way

Newark Way, New

FreeAges 0-99arts & culture

From The Art Generators (TAG): Maplewood, NJ – A one of a kind outdoor art…

Tue, Apr 14 · 3:00 PM

wellness fair

NJPAC

Newark, NJ

FreeAges 0-99wellness

Buy tickets to at NJPAC. Located in Newark, NJPAC is New Jersey's leading performing arts center.

Sat, Apr 18 · 3:30 PM

New Brunswick Spring Festival & Bazaar 2026

new brunswick city center

New Brunswick, NJ

FreeAges 0-99spring festivals

Get ready to celebrate spring at New Brunswick Spring Festival & Bazaar – A 90’s Throwback Celebration to Kick Off Sprin...

Art & Galleries

Wed, Apr 15 · 8:00 PM

Artful Afternoons - Spring Tree

Parker Room

Teaneck, NJ

FreeAges 5-8art

Drop in every Wednesday for a fun filled afternoon of art. This free form art program encourages imagination and creativ...

Sat, Apr 11 · 5:00 PM

Museum Seasonal Opening

Keyport Historical Museum

Keyport, NJ

FreeAges 0-99

The Keyport Historical Society Museum is reopening for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 11 & 12 !

Fri, Apr 17 · 2:00 PM

Books & Brushes Story Time & Art Program with Miss Melissa

Wayne Public Library

Wayne, NJ

FreeAges 2-5art

Join Miss Melissa for a fun story time and painting class. Open to Wayne children ages 2 through 5. Children can only be...

Sat, Apr 11 · 3:00 PM

Art Blooms at Mosaic

Mosaic

Ridgefield Park, NJ

FreeAges 0-99art

Celebrate the arrival of spring at Mosaic District’s two-day festival, Art Blooms at Mosaic, in partnership with the Nat...

Wed, Apr 15 · 8:00 PM

Artful Afternoons - Beaded Pipe Cleaner Butterfly

Parker Room

Teaneck, NJ

FreeAges 5-12art

This free form art program encourages imagination and creativity through hands on projects. Kids can paint, draw, and cr...

Coding & Robotics

Fri, Apr 17 · 7:30 PM

Builder's Club

Maplewood Memorial Library

Maplewood, NJ

FreeAges 6-17stem

Fri, Apr 17 · 7:30 PM

Lego Club

Rochelle Park

Rochelle Park, NJ

FreeAges 4-12family

Do you love LEGO? Do you wanna show off or learn some new building techniques? We're here to help at this weekly LEGO cl...

Wed, Apr 15 · 4:00 AM

Adventures in S.T.E.M: Renewable Energy

Morris County Park Commission: Home

Morristown, NJ

FreeAges 6-12stem

Young scientists will explore the exciting world of renewable...

Wed, Apr 15 · 7:30 PM

Health & Wellness and Fine Motor Skills Prep

Grand Street Branch

Hoboken, NJ

FreeAges 2-6health_wellness

Let's get moving at the Grand Street Branch!

Wed, Apr 15 · 4:00 AM

MRS -Cyberbullying Assembly -Gr. 3&4 Apr 15, 2026

Hazlet Township Public School District

Hazlet, NJ

FreeAges 8-10education

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