This year's list featured one newcomer, and left another New Jersey community that fell out of the rankings.
People can read for pleasure and prizes until late August.
Register Now for Youth Swim Lessons at the Westfield Area YMCA and Cranford YMCA
Bring your kids to the Library to enjoy STEM activities and just plain fun crafts and experimentation.
Free and open to the community, this annual event features a day of fun-filled activities to celebrate kids being kids
Tell us your poison story! Open to all students K-12th grade.
Be aware of hidden dangers at home and in school that can lead to potentially dangerous mishaps and calls to the poison control center.
The festival will feature a wide range of activities and attractions suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
We've compiled this guide of local pools to help you and your family stay cool this summer.
The library hosts Makers Day events for kids and adults: STEM activities, creative workshops, demonstrations, and open play exploration.
A Free Community Event with Family-friendly Activities
The next session to take place on President's Day
Learn about the enriching programs we offer to provide meaningful experiences and help your child reach their potential!
Although Halloween is a time filled with exciting and fun activities, it’s a busy time for everyone, including the state’s poison center.
On Saturday, Sept. 23, locals can explore fire trucks, check out police cruisers, and enjoy a hayride through the park.
Families are encouraged to visit one of the many other playgrounds in town.
The event also includes a bike parade, bike rodeo, tour de tots, tour de tricks, and more.
Free Community Health and Safety Resource Fair on Saturday March 25th; 11 AM to 3 PM
Recording artist Laurie Berkner will perform a special sensory friendly solo set of her greatest hits -- and more.
Children of all abilities ages 12 and under are invited to attend.
The programs are recommended for families with children ages four and older.
Visitors can get an up-close look at special trains traversing the club’s huge 11,000-square-foot layout.
A family favorite holiday tradition is returning to Union County this year.
Tickets are available online only at ucnj.org/reserve.
All Four Centuries sites are open this Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16, from noon to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Free "Halloween Bash" for Union County residents features dancing, games, arts and crafts, a Haunted House and a costume contest.
Participants are invited to stay and enjoy the festivities for up to three hours at each event.
Free event in Rahway to close out Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.
Learn about the 4-H program – meet the club leaders.
Union County hosts a variety of recreational activities for special needs youth throughout the year.
Popular Halloween-themed program returns to the Deserted Village of Feltville for the first time in two years.
Ring in the fall season with the Hayrides & Campfires series of fun activities hosted by the Union County Commissioner Board.
The Westfield Memorial Library has announced that museum passes can now be reserved up to thirty days in advance on the library's website
Series of weekly sessions will be held each Wednesday evening.
Free event saluting first responders and front-line heroes at Oak Ridge Park.
This event is free to attend but pre-registration is online at ucnj.org/opdsn-reg.
Grand opening of new, inclusive Tëmike Park in Cedar Brook Park, Plainfield, with free all-ages fun for everyone.
Enjoy a sensory friendly production of the beloved ballet Cinderella at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway.
Wild Earth Fest will take place on the grounds of Union County’s Trailside Nature and Science Center in the Watchung Reservation.
Wild Earth Fest combines hands-on fun, games, music and magic with new opportunities to learn and interact with our natural surroundings.
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.