The festival will be held in the heart of New Brunswick in front of the theaters at Monument Square.
Stroll the historic grounds, hear stories from re-enactors of George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette and more. Held on July 4.
Held in East Brunswick, there will be petting zoos, a chance to meet horses, STEM demos, face painting, mini golf and more. $10 admission.
This FREE, family-friendly event brings history to life with historical reenactments, hands-on activities and interactive performances.
This Saturday and Sunday, go to East Old Town Village​ in Piscataway for the 2025 "Union Muster," a Civil War re-enactment. Free admission.
This fun and free family event will have historical reenactments, history tours and demos, children’s crafts and more.
The Middlesex County Sheriff will offer free car seat safety inspections in March, April, May and June at the following sites:
Tell us your poison story! Open to all students K-12th grade.
This is the final weekend, Nov. 1 - 3, to enjoy free family activities at ​East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway.
Be aware of hidden dangers at home and in school that can lead to potentially dangerous mishaps and calls to the poison control center.
Due to the impending stormy weather Tuesday evening, National Night Out is cancelled, the New Brunswick Police Department announced.
Scheduled events will begin at 5 and end at 9 p.m. Held on Stockton Street behind the YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center.
For more information, including the list of participating pools and how to register, please visit:
Here's the schedule of free movies at State Theatre NJ in summer 2024:
Free swim lessons will be open to every second grader in the county starting immediately. Here's how to sign your child up:
She delivered her second child in her wife's Maserati on the Parkway as they raced to the hospital. After he was born, she hopped on a Zoom:
Residents can enjoy a range of free events from the Middlesex County Arts Institute. May's highlights include:
East Jersey Old Town Village is a historic village in Piscataway from the American Revolutionary War period.
Discover a World of Creativity and Community at the CHP PTO Spring Market
A Middlesex County jury awarded a historic $25 million to an adult woman who said she was sexually abused as a child in NJ foster care:
Calling all Pinkalicious fans! After the show, a special meet-and-greet and photo op with Pink and Peter will take place.
RWJBarnabas Health is launching a program to help doctors, midwives and nurses detect the signs of substance abuse in pregnant women.
A special meet-and-greet after the show offers all brave explorers a chance to make a new dinosaur friend.
A Rutgers elder care expert discusses how families can make the most of the season when caring for someone experiencing memory loss
Although Halloween is a time filled with exciting and fun activities, it’s a busy time for everyone, including the state’s poison center.
Middlesex County 4-H will have their annual Haunted House and Hayride from 7-10:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in October.
Rutgers study finds among regretful parents, fear of missing out is a key motivator for having children
For the fourth year in a row, the NJ Poison Control Center has seen an increase in calls of kids who accidentally consumed cannabis:
Rutgers researcher leads effort to map associations between mental health disorders, cannabis use and cannabis use disorder during pregnancy
A Rutgers psychologist discusses the causes of the distressed state – and ways of coping with it
This photo scavenger hunt takes residents — playing solo or on a team — on an adventure throughout Middlesex County:
The store is right across from the NICU and all the baby items are donated and free. It was the idea of the former NICU nurse manager:
On Saturdays this fall, teens can work for the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps. Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2023.
Come one, come all at 6 p.m. Aug. 1 to "The Yard" on the Rutgers campus. Meet Rutgers police officers, live music, games, food and drinks:
Mark your calendar for old-fashioned baseball games, free movies for kids at State Theater and a kick-off to Hub City Sounds:
Here's everything planned for kids, teens and adults in summer 2023 at the New Brunswick Public Library:
Bring Dad and the kids June 17 for geocaching, watch an old-time baseball game or tour a historic home from the American Revolutionary War:
On June 21, the Middlesex County Office of Aging invites you to a free "Caregiver Mindfulness Retreat" at Rutgers Gardens:
Experience art, culture and craftsmanship as historical interpreters bring history to life at East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway:
Free Community Health and Safety Resource Fair on Saturday March 25th; 11 AM to 3 PM
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