Events for July 17, 2026

Join us Friday evenings in July as we discuss stars, planets, and constellations visible during the American Revolution. Late nights include a laser concert honoring the "British Invasion"! 7:00 pm: K-Pop Laser Concert (ages 6-adult) 8:00 pm: Revolutionary Skies (ages 10-adult) 9:00 pm: Redcoats to Rebels Laser Concert (ages 10-adult) 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

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

The Annual July 4th Fireworks Display will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 9:30 P.M. at North Branch Park on Milltown Road in Bridgewater. Admission is free to the Independence Day celebrations. North Branch Park gates will open at 6:00 P.M. to allow vehicles to enter the park and families to picnic on park grounds. The fireworks display will begin at 9:30 P.M. Visitors should plan to arrive early. Milltown Road will be closed at approximately 9:00 P.M. Heavy car and foot traffic is expected. The NJ 3rd Regiment Revolutionary War encampment will be onsite. Park visitors should bring lawn chairs or blankets while they enjoy time in the park before the Independence Day fireworks begin. Food trucks will be available and picnic baskets are allowed, but alcohol is prohibited. Personal fireworks are not allowed. Milltown Road will remain closed at the conclusion of the fireworks for 30 minutes to one hour while local neighborhood pedestrians walk from the park. Bridgewater Police will be on hand to assist park staff with traffic flow. Please read the Event Advisory before joining the fun! Updates will be available on the Activity Hotline at 908-722-1200, ext. 5351 and on social media.

Join Educator Toni on a nighttime walk in search of local moth species with a chance to see them up close! Butterflies often steal the spotlight. Moths deserve attention, too.   These remarkable insects pollinate flowers and provide food for birds, bats, and other wildlife. Some species fly during the day. Many become active only after sunset.   Join us for a nighttime walk and discover the amazing diversity of moths at Duke Farms. We’ll use a blacklight to attract moths for close observation. Learn how to identify different species and explore the important role they play in local ecosystems.   You may never look at moths the same way again.   We will be meeting first behind the Farm Barn Orientation Center before departing for our program! This class involves traveling less than 1 mile on mixed (paved and unpaved) surfaces, with participants moving for the entire duration. Most program routes can be adapted to accommodate mobility needs.