Weekend Top 10

Sat, June 21, 12 – 4 PM |189 Hollow Road, Skillman, NJ 08558 Celebrate Juneteenth with SSAAM! On Saturday, June 21, rain or shine, the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) —central New Jersey’s only Black history museum—will host its 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration. ? Held at the historic Mt. Zion AME Church and Reasoner/True House in Skillman, NJ, this vibrant, family-friendly event invites you to experience a powerful day of culture, creativity, and community.  ? Highlights include: Performances by the SSAAM Heritage Singers and Band Spoken Word Performances Vocalist and storyteller Keith Spencer Luna Stage’s The Ground On Which We Stand All-ages drum circle with Mr. Boom Boom Read-aloud Story Corner and museum scavenger hunts Story Booth to record community reflections Local artisan marketplace Launch of SSAAM’s Little Free Library of Banned Books Featured Exhibition: The Head that Wears the Crown Explore the beauty, history, and symbolism of African American women’s headwear, featuring pieces from SSAAM’s collection and striking portraits of community members in vintage church hats. Guided tours of Mt. Zion AME Church and SSAAM’s Heritage Garden will also be available throughout the day. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate with SSAAM.

  Jun 22, 2025   11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EVENT UPDATE: Postponed to June 22nd due to expected forecast for Sunday, May 4th. Enjoy a day of fun for the family with free carnival games, rides, music, and local vendors. Optional add-ons include: $10/person access to the petting zoo, arts & crafts and $5/person access to face painting, glitter tattoos and more. Presented by the JCC, Bridgewater in partnership with Bridgewater Township and Bridgewater Commons. Sponsored by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. Parking Lot 9 by Lord & Taylor

? St.?Ann’s Italian Festa? Dates: Thursday–Saturday, June 19–21, 2025? Time: 5?PM–10?PM each night? Location: St. Ann’s Church, 45 Anderson Street, Raritan, NJ facebook.com+8facebook.com+8facebook.com+8allevents.in+1stannparish.com+1 What to look forward to: ? Savor authentic homemade Italian dishes—everything from pasta to cannoli! ? Enjoy carnival games, a blow-up jump house, and fun for all ages stannclassical.org. ? Adults can unwind at a beer & wine tent. ?? Super 50/50 raffle — supporting the parish community stannclassical.org. It’s one of the parish’s oldest and most beloved traditions—perfect for families, friends, or anyone craving great food and good vibes. Want tips on parking, volunteering details, or best nights to go? Just let me know!

Experience the NorthEast’s finest belly dancing featuring Jo Wall’s Salimpour Performance Recital

Chalk-a-Con!   Jun 21, 2025   11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Calling chalk artists of all ages to help complete NJ’s largest mural at Bridgewater Commons’ chalk party filled with music, face paint, bubble shows and of course – chalk! For the second year, artists can fill our park grounds across from Uncle Julio’s with their wildest creations and experience the professional chalk drawings of Anthony Cappetto, an internationally recognized 3D/4D street artist who works in chalk pastel and/or paint creating illusionary murals on pavement, walls or both as one unified artwork since 2001. Additionally, known for blending traditional drawn/painted artwork with still or animated augmented reality (4D) in compositions. Cappetto’s work in 3D and 4D has been created for corporate, festival, government, and international clients globally. Cappetto’s chalk art concept for this year is still a secret but he shares a clue that it will have an exciting anime theme to delight fans. Young artists can also sign up for exclusive 20-minute chalk workshops with Cappetto by pre-registering on the Bridgewater Commons website. Space is limited. Chalk art has a rich history, dating back to ancient times and evolving through various eras. It’s a medium used for sketching, drawing,

Let your child enjoy an evening of fantastic fun & games while you enjoy a worry-free evening of your own.

• Check-In Between 5:45-6pm
• 1 Hour of Climbing
• Dinner Included (Pizza)
• Popcorn Snack
• Age Appropriate Film (Varies By Month)
• Children Are Supervised At All Times
• Pick-Up by 9pm

Join Peace of Om at the SCR Farmers Market for a free yoga class on the lawn. All levels welcomed. Bring your mat and water.

Joe & Frank for your acoustic fun! On the patio if weather allows!

Dive into Summer Fun at Our Hillsborough, NJ Petting Zoo!School’s out, and it’s time to unleash the giggles at Abma’s Farm! Kick off your summer break with a party featuring our cuddly critters and fun swag bags designed especially for kids.What’s Packed in Each CHILD’s Ticket?Every ticket receives an Abma’s Farm goodie bag, bursting with: Cool shades Awesome stickers Bracelet Scratch and win surprise Cracker voucher to feed the animalsOptional Fun-tastic Add-Ons: (Additional Fees Apply)Face painting magic Sparkly fairy hairPlus, dive into free coloring pages in our education barn! Don’t let this summer starter pass by- join us for a fun time loaded with farm fun and one-of-a-kind animal meet-and-greets. We’re itching to see you at the zoo!Grab your tickets via: www.abmasfarm.com

June 22 @ 2:30pm.  Tickets $45 – $65 The New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players feature Black composers from the 18th century through today in this collection of powerful string quartet works. We Shall Overcome, Mavis Staples Ladies Blues, Akua Dixon String Quartet No. 1 in G Major, Allegro, Florence Price String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Andante Cantabile, Florence Price Strum, Jessie Montgomery Chevalier De Saint-Georges String Quartet, Joseph Bologne