Free Events For The Whole Family This May In Middlesex County

PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Arts Institute of Middlesex County continues its arts programming and events this May.

Residents can enjoy a range of free exhibitions and events promoted by the Middlesex County Arts Institute. May's highlights include:

• Natural and organic gardening seminar: Join experts at the EARTH Center in South Brunswick on Tuesday, May 7 at 1 p.m. to learn new tips to manage your flower beds, shrubs, trees, lawn and vegetable gardens with minimal, if any, synthetic chemical additives. For more information or registration, contact the EARTH Center at 732-398-5262 or e-mail carol.richiusa@co.middlesex.nj.us.
• A Night at the Movies: Join the Woodbridge Community Choir on Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. as their Spring 2024 concert will mesmerize audiences with songs from some of the best and most popular movie soundtracks, including The Wizard of Oz, West Side Story and Harry Potter. Following the concert, attendees are invited to a reception with light refreshments provided by the choir.
• History Day: Head to East Jersey Old Town Village from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18 and immerse yourself in art, culture, craftsmanship and architecture as historical interpreters bring history to life! Countless activities, including home & hearth demonstrations, traditional musical performances, wagon rides, children's crafts, stone carving, and a 19th-century print shop will captivate guests throughout the grounds and buildings of this local treasure. Visitors can also take a quick shuttle to the Cornelius Low House to check out the Micah Williams exhibit!
• Setting Up for Success: Early Season Gardening: On Saturday, May 18, again join the EARTH Center in South Brunswick to learn best practices for pest control, plant selection and garden planning with hands-on demonstrations, while discovering Rows for the Hungry, the EARTH Center’s donation garden. For more information or registration, contact the EARTH Center at 732-398-5262 or e-mail carol.richiusa@co.middlesex.nj.us.

Throughout the month of May, visit middlesexcountyculture.com for full details on all the events listed above and many more! Registration details and links to live-stream events are available.