Events

Franklin Township is ringing in America's 250th anniversary year with its annual Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks on Friday, July 10TH at 6:00pm. The festivities will take place at the Franklin Township Municipal Complex located at 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset NJ 08873. This free event is open to the general public and will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display at 9:15pm. Parking: General event parking is available in the lawn area by the gazebo on DeMott Lane and Sampson G. Smith School. ADA Parking is available near the gazebo lawn area and the lot behind the animal shelter. This family friendly celebration will include food trucks, exhibitors from local township businesses, organizations, and children’s activities. Musical performances will be at the gazebo by the Franklin Township Community Band (comprised of Franklin musicians), and the featured band, The New Jersey National Guard 63rd Army Band. Franklin 250 will be represented with a dedicated tent where you can purchase the Franklin Township Commemorative Coin Set - The Faces and Places of the Revolution. This limited-edition collection features two coins capturing Franklin Township's unique role in the nation's founding: Coin I - Time & Place, commemorating pivotal Revolutionary moments with imagery of George Washington and the Liberty Bell, and Coin II - Unsung Heroes,

Interactive culinary class with Chef Barbara Markowitz at Barry's Appliance Culinary Kitchens. Caribbean Cooking — Culinary Class with Chef Barbara Bring the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean to life in a hands-on culinary experience! Join Chef Barbara for an interactive class where tropical ingredients, bold spices, and practical techniques come together for a fun and educational evening. In this small-group class, you’ll cook side by side with Chef Barbara, learning how to layer flavors, balance spices, and create dishes that are both approachable and delicious. The evening is relaxed, social, and perfect for anyone who loves cooking and sharing meals with others. Menu Includes: Baby Greens with Mango & Passionfruit Dressing Caribbean Curried Chicken Caribbean Shrimp Bowl Jamaican Toto (Coconut Cake) What to Expect: Hands-on cooking in an intimate, small-group setting Chef-guided instruction and practical tips Enjoy the full meal together at the end of class A welcoming and fun environment, no experience required BYOB welcome Ages 18+ ?? Seats are limited

Game Highlight: Fireworks Don't miss the best fireworks in New Jersey after the game. | Presented By Gotta Dance

Enjoy a quiet morning at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. Enjoy a quiet morning here at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. These walks are informal and informative: birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians are a few of nature’s wonders waiting for us to discover. The walks are cancelled if there is snow, rain, or weather warnings. There will be no walk 7/4. Registration required by 3:00 PM the day before each walk. COST: Free for members, $5 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please bring binoculars if you have them. Loaner bioculars will be available. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however registrations can be transferred