Saturday, September 11
New York Renaissance Faire
Who: Lords and ladies of all ages.
What: Follow Robin Hood and his Merry Men and Queen Elizabeth with her royal court as fantasy comes to life in the 33rd season of the New York Renaissance Faire! Enjoy live stage performances and interact with the hundreds of costumed actors and musicians who are sure to make ye laugh your breeches off. Peruse shoppes filled with handmade goods and don't miss the living chess match between Robin and the Sheriff of Nottingham or the chance to cheer on your favorite knight in the joust! Join in on the fun and come in costume!
When: Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day from August 7 - September 26 from 10 am - 7 pm.
Where: Sterling Forest, 600 Route 17A, Tuxedo, NY.
Cost: General admission - Adults: $20/ Children 5 - 12: $10/ Children under 5: Free. Advance ticket discounts available. Click here for more ticket and event information.
After School Snacks
Who: Children ages 7 - 9 accompanied by an adult.
What: Instructor Jean Colrick will teach you to make awesome snack mix, bacon bread sticks, sausage biscuit bites, crunchy chicken fingers, and indoor s'mores for after school snacks. Participation class.
Where: Kings Cooking Studio, 778 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ. Class number: 889.
When: Saturday, September 11 from 1 pm - 3 pm.
Cost: $45 per pair. Click here or call 973.463.6500 to register. Participants must register seven days prior to class.
Crafty Toddlers
Who: Children ages 2 -4 (Moms, Dads, and Caregivers too!)
What: Express Yourself Studios presents a fun art class for toddlers. Paint, draw, color, and glue your way to a fabulous creation. New projects every week. All materials included.
Where: Express Yourself Studios, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Every Thursday and Saturday in September beginning Thursday, September 9 at 10 am - 11 am.
Cost: $15 per child. Pre-registration required. Call 973.763.5256 or email for registration and information.
Studio Saturdays
Who: Ages 5 -12.
What: Join Express Yourself Studios and participate in a guided art project. Learn about a new art master and medium every week!
Where: Express Yourself Studios, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Saturdays, September 11, 18, and 25 from 1 pm - 2 pm and 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm.
Cost: $15 per person. Pre-registration required. Call 973.763.5256 or email for registration and information.
Fall Art Class Enrollment
Who: Adults and children ages 2 - 12.
What: The entire month of September is the time to enroll in Fall Art classes at Express Yourself Studios! Fall classes begin October 11 and continue until December. With Express Yourself Studios' wide variety of art classes there is sure to be a class to suit any and all interests so come and stop by before classes begin.
Where: Express Yourself Studios, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Enrollment continues through the month of September. Deadline September 30.
Cost: Contact Express Yourself Studios at 973.763.5256 or email for enrollment and class information.
Parents Who Rock's Annual Outdoor Festival
Who: All ages.
What: Annual backyard concert with many local bands entertaining the family.
Where: 72 High Street, corner of Cedar and High Streets in Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, September 11 from 12 pm - 6 pm.
Cost: Money raised will go to Youth Consultation Service, which helps to give more than 400 Essex County kids in group homes support so they can have a better chance at life. The fundraiser will help raise money to provide each child with a birthday gift card.
Upper Montclair Sidewalk Sale
Who: All ages.
What: Big bargains, music, entertainments and more.
Where: Upper Montclair center, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Saturday, September 11 from 9 am - 5 pm.
Cost: Free
Stories in Motion Open House
Who: Programs for kids 6 months old - 12.
What: Stories in Motion is holding an Open House with classes offered for free all day. Meet teachers and learn about dance programs.
Where: Stories in Motion, 1874 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Saturday, September 11 beginning at 9 am and running all day. Click here for the schedule and all details.
Cost: Free, but you must register by calling 973.313.1050.
Special Needs Friendly Pool Pizza Party
Who: Families with special needs children.
What: SPED-PTO and the Maplewood Recreation Department are hosting a pool pizza party for children with special needs and up to four of their family members.
Where: Maplewood Community Pool, 187 Boyden Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Saturday, September 11 from 11 am - 1 pm.
Cost: Free. Register with your name, contact information, and number of attendees by September 4. Call 973.868,7595 or email for registration and more information.
Disney Live! Mickey's Magic Show
Who: All ages.
What: Join Mickey Mouse and the gang as they present Mickey's Magic Show!
Where: Prudential Center, 165 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturday, September 11, show times at 3 pm and 6:30 pm. Doors open one hour prior to show.
Cost: Tickets range from $18 - $83 per person - excludes parking. Click here for information and online ticket sales. For group sales, contact Michael Collazo at 973.757.6668 or via email.
Free Health Fair & Newcomers Day
Who: All ages.
What: The Health Fair will include free blood pressure, hearing, vision, blood glucose, and other screenings as well as dental and cancer education. Free smoke alarms, radon test kits, and electrical safety tables will be given while supplies last and kids will receive free coloring books, face painting, educational handouts, and identification kits. For Newcomers, a meet and learn will be held with village officials and staff and information about village services.
Where: Baird Center, 5 Mead Street, South Orange, NJ.
When: Saturday, September 11 from 10 am - 3 pm.
Cost: Free. Click here to learn more.
"Keep On Rockin' In The Free World" Benefit Concert
Who: All ages.
What: The School of Rock Montclair will present a concert to benefit the Montclair Ambulance Unit (MVAU).
Where: Just Jake's, 30 Park Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, September 11. Doors open at 4 pm.
Cost: Tickets are $10, and can be purchased at The School of Rock Montclair, 125 Valley Road, (973) 337-9224 or at Just Jake's on the day of the show. 100% of ticket proceeds will benefit the Montclair Ambulance Unit.
Music For Aardvarks Autumn Enrollment
Who: Kids ages 6 months - 5-years-old.
What: HARMONIZE, featuring MUSIC for AARDVARKS & OTHER MAMMALS, is now accepting enrollment for Autumn 2010 classes!
Where: Classes held at Montclair Shukokai, 100 Grove Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042 and Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 604 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ, 07043. Click here for dates and times.
When: Click here for dates and times. Classes start on September 13.
Cost: The 9-week session is $210 for the first child, and $79 for
each additional sibling who has had his/her 1st birthday. Registration form here.
Fall Story Time Program Sign-up
Who: Parents/Caregivers of pre-school children and younger.
What: Fall storytime programs at the Glen Ridge Public Library are now open for registration. Classes include "Baby & Me" for babies in arms, "Tiny Tots" for children who can walk to 23 months, "Toddler Time" for ages 2-3, and "Pre-School" for ages 3 and up. Parents/Caregivers must be present during all storytime sessions for children under 8 years old. Sign up for Session 1 (September 20 - October 15) or Session 2 (October 25 - November 19).
Where: Glen Ridge Public Library, 240 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ.
When: Tuesday, September 7 through Saturday, September 18 during regular library hours.
Cost: No registration fee. Call 973.748.5482 for more information.