Free October Events For Kids, Families In Middlesex County

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — As we dive right into October and all the spooky fun it brings — plus October is Hispanic Heritage Month — here are all the free family events this month in New Brunswick, presented by the Middlesex County Arts Institute:

First Fridays: 3-5 p.m. Oct. 6 in Monument Square Park in New Brunswick. DJ George will be present to play Latin favorites, and Amy Garcia Phillips from Contento Dance will host a dance party and teach salsa lessons throughout the event.

"The Thing" at Raritan Landing: From Thursday-Sunday, October 19-22 and 26-29 at 7-8:30 p.m., come to the historic East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway for an unforgettable live theater performance. Become a part of the cast in this immersive theatrical adventure as audiences join forces with Puritan villagers as they track a murderous outer space invader before it kills again. Tickets are free but limited, reserve them here!

New Brunswick Domestic Violence Awareness Coalition March and Rally: Join the New Brunswick Domestic Violence Awareness Coalition for a March and Rally on Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please check @nbdvac on Instagram for more updates.

National First Responders Day: On Friday, October 27 from 2-5 p.m., come and give thanks to all first responders from across Middlesex County at the New Brunswick Fire Department at 93 Joyce Kilmer Avenue in New Brunswick. Residents can show their appreciation for first responders, and get involved in interactive art-making activities, mural painting, live music and dance performances.

Hub City Sounds: Corazon Latino Festival and “Trick or Treat Around Town”: On Sunday, October 29 from 1-3 p.m. enjoy traditional music and dances celebrating the culmination of Latinx Heritage Month at the New Brunswick Cultural Center at 2 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick.

City Hall-Oween: Join the City of New Brunswick in celebrating Halloween on Sunday, October 29, from 1-3 p.m. at New Brunswick City Hall. Enjoy pictures with the Batmobile and Ghostbusters vehicles, creative DIY activities, pumpkin decorating contests, free giveaways and more.

Throughout the month of October, visit middlesexcountynj.gov/artsandculture for full details on all the events listed above and many more. Registration details and links to live stream events are available.