Bridgewater Family Fun Day & Touch-A-Truck Event To Be Held On Sunday

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Annual Bridgewater Family Fun Day & Touch-A-Truck Community Event returns this year on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event is held outdoors at Bridgewater Commons, 400 Commons Way (Parking Lot #9), Bridgewater. Rain Date is Sunday, Sept. 22.

Bridgewater Family Fun Day & Touch-a-Truck is presented by the JCC Bridgewater in partnership with Bridgewater Township and Bridgewater Commons. Past Bridgewater Family Fun Day & Touch-A-Truck events have attracted 2,500 visitors.

Family Fun Day will feature a wide variety of trucks and vehicles for kids of all ages to explore, including the Batmobile, emergency services vehicles, construction trucks, delivery trucks, and more.

The event will also include rides, games, crafts, inflatables, music and food trucks. Admission to the event is free.

Face Painting and a variety of Arts & Crafts activities are available for a fee.

New at this year’s event will be a Special Needs Resource Fair, featuring businesses and agencies that provide programs and services to individuals with disabilities.

Atlantic Health System is the Title Sponsor of the event. Each year, the JCC awards more than $400,000 in scholarship assistance to underprivileged individuals and families. Event proceeds benefit the JCC Sustainability Fund, which provides financial assistance for children to attend summer camp or receive an early childhood education, and for children and adults with disabilities to participate in programs and services.

"The JCC is proud to bring this wonderful family event to our community every year," said Laura Friedman, JCC, Bridgewater CEO. "Each year the event grows, and it’s rewarding to know we are bringing smiles to so many people in our local community. We are extremely grateful for our partnership with Bridgewater Township and Bridgewater Commons, and to have the support of Atlantic Health System and all of the businesses that support this event with a sponsorship."

According to Bridgewater Township Mayor Matthew Moench, “Bridgewater Family Fun Day is a much-anticipated community family event, and it’s gratifying to see how its scope has grown over the years. We look forward to working with our program partners, the JCC, Bridgewater and Bridgewater Commons, for years to come on this event as well as the annual Bridgewater Spring Carnival.”

"As a proud partner of the JCC Bridgewater and Bridgewater Township, Bridgewater Commons is delighted to host this annual event," said Tom Kovacic, Marketing and Business Development Director for Bridgewater Commons. "As the core for shopping, dining and entertainment for Bridgewater and, indeed, Central New Jersey, we make our commitment to supporting community a top priority. We are happy to support the Bridgewater Family Fun Day & Touch-A-Truck event and help it grow each year."

Bridgewater Family Fun Day sponsorship opportunities with a display space are available beginning at $395. The artisan fee is $100 when paid by Aug. 15 or $125 after Aug. 15. All artisans and sponsors are responsible to provide their own table and tent. For additional event details, including artisan/sponsorship information, visit ssbjcc.org or contact Debbie Golden at 908-443-9003; e-mail DGolden@ssbjcc.org.

Each year, the JCC awards more than $400,000 in scholarship assistance to underprivileged individuals and families so that they can participate in programs, including those for children and adults with Special Needs. Scholarship Funds are also allocated so that children can attend the Blaustein Early Childhood Center and JCC Camp Ruach.

For additional information on Bridgewater Family Fund Day, visit ssbjcc.org or call 908-443-9018.

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