Events for July 16, 2026

Join us Thursdays in July for some exciting shows here at the RVCC Planetarium! 2:30 pm Magic Tree House: Space Mission (ages 5-12) 3:30 pm Earth, Moon, and Sun (Coyote) (ages 6-12) Tickets will be $11 per person for one show, $20 per person for two. Reservations are recommended, but not required. Please call the Planetarium at (908) 231-8805 for more info. Full show schedule can be found here: https://www.raritanval.edu/planetarium/public-shows

Join us Thursday, July 16, for an unforgettable Bridal Show featuring elegant ballrooms, beautiful gardens, curated wedding vendors, and everything you need to plan your perfect day.  RSVP today! Your perfect wedding begins at The Olde Mill Inn & Grain House.

Dive under the sea and experience the magic of Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr.! Join our talented young performers as they bring Ariel's unforgettable journey to life with colorful costumes, energetic choreography, beloved songs, and plenty of heart. Perfect for families, friends, and theater lovers of all ages, this enchanting production showcases the creativity, confidence, and hard work of our youth performers. From the vibrant world beneath the waves to Ariel's dream of exploring life beyond the ocean, this family-friendly musical is sure to make a splash. Come be part of our world and cheer on these rising stars in a performance filled with adventure, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Inspired by the classic Disney story, The Little Mermaid Jr. features favorite characters and songs that audiences know and love. Camper Tickets: $5.00 General Admission: $10.00

Plays in the Park 2026 Bernards Township Parks & Recreation and Trilogy Repertory Present Shrek the Musical July 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 Pleasant Valley Park Amphitheater, on Valley Road in Basking Ridge, NJ 8PM, Free Admission, Bring a lawn chair and flashlight. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. Music by Jeanine Tesori Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig. Producer: Christine Petruzzell Director: Beth Amiano Gleason Musical Director: John Birckhead Choreographer: Kristin Sarboukh Made possible by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.