Community Events and Programs
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Friday, June 19 - Saturday, June 19
In-PersonRahway 250 Celebration Memorial Day Parade
Organized by the Veterans Central Committee, the parade honors the men and women who made the sacrifice in service to our nation. Local organizations, brands, and veterans groups will march in unity. The procession begins and ends at Rahway City Hall.
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Friday, June 19 - Friday, September 11 in Rahway
In-PersonLive at Cherry St Park
Join the City of Rahway for its live musical summer series at Cherry St. Park
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Friday, June 19 - Friday, June 18 @ 6:00 PM in East Brunswick (Weekly)
Center for Therapy and Counseling Services
In-PersonAutism Teen Hangout
Our professionally facilitated Autism Teen Hangout is designed to provide a supportive, structured, and welcoming environment where teens can build social confidence, develop meaningful peer connections, and engage in shared interests at their own pace.
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Monday, June 22 - Monday, December 28 in Highland Park (Weekly)
In-PersonBomba Dance Classes
Weekly dance classes are ongoing at Raíces Cultural Center! Join us to move and groove before the live drums, connect to culture and the rhythms of the Caribbean, and be a part of the living traditions we work to preserve and share.
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Tuesday, June 23 - Tuesday, June 15 in North Brunswick (Weekly)
Centered Wellness
In-PersonLGBTQ Teen Support Group
This support group provides a safe space for teens to interact with peers, share coping skills, and enhance their understanding of self and others.
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Wednesday, June 24 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
VirtualCreating Meaningful Partnerships for Youth
Explore how meaningful relationships between schools, families, and community organizations create a powerful support system that helps children and youth thrive. This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey.
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Thursday, June 25 @ 10:00 AM in Hamilton
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
In-PersonConsorcio de Atención Comunitaria de NJ
La charla se enfocará en las prioridades, las iniciativas y las oportunidades que afectan a las familias. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de dialogar sobre los retos actuales, las nuevas necesidades y las estrategias para reforzar el apoyo a los niños, los jóvenes y las familias en todo el estado.
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Thursday, June 25 @ 10:00 AM in Hamilton
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
In-PersonCommunity Care of Consortium Meeting
The conversation will focus on priorities, initiatives, and opportunities impacting families. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue around current challenges, emerging needs, and strategies to strengthen supports for children, youth, and families statewide.
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Saturday, June 27 in Newfield
In-PersonFamily Fun Day for Children with Autism
This is a day trip for children with Autism and their families. In a sensory-friendly environment, you will enjoy swimming, sports, crafts, a campfire, and other fun activities for the whole family. Lunch will be provided.
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Saturday, June 27
In-PersonFajr At the Beach
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Saturday, June 27
In-PersonSBPL: Midsummer Faerie Faire
Join us for a FREE full day of activities for Adults and Kids- Stories, Dancing, Sword fighting, crafts, and more!
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Tuesday, June 30 @ 5:30 PM in Edison
Mobile Family Success Center (MFSC)
In-PersonEdison Bike Rodeo
Mobile Family Success Center and Keep Middlesex Moving are proud to produce the Edison Bike Rodeo, at the Edison Municipal Complex, June 30th, 2026, from 5:30-7:30pm.
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Thursday, July 2 @ 12:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
VirtualDDD Welcome Lunchtime Session - July
These welcome sessions support the Division’s mission to ensure individuals with developmental disabilities receive quality services, participate meaningfully in their communities, and exercise their right to make choices.
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Monday, July 6 - Thursday, July 23
In-PersonEarly Career Exploration Institute
Students who reside in Middlesex County and are entering 8th grade can explore future careers this summer through the Middlesex County Magnet Schools Early Career Exploration Institute!
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Saturday, July 11 - Saturday, June 19
In-PersonLuau Family Fun Day
Join us for our 7th Annual Family Fun Day at the Edison Housing Authority on Saturday, July 11th from 11AM - 2PM!
¡Acompañanos a nuestro 7mo Día Anual de Diversión Familiar con Edison Housing Authority. El Sábado 11 de Julio de 11AM a 2PM!
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Sunday, July 19 @ 1:00 PM in North Brunswick
One Family One Fight, Inc
In-PersonCommunity Unity Family Day
Community Unity Family Day is a family-focused community event hosted by One Family One Fight that brings youth, families, and community partners together for a day of recreation, wellness, and connection featuring activities, vendors, food trucks, music, and youth programming.
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Thursday, July 23 @ 6:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
VirtualDDD Welcome Evening Session with Topic Breakouts - July
These welcome sessions support the Division’s mission to ensure individuals with developmental disabilities receive quality services, participate meaningfully in their communities, and exercise their right to make choices.
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Saturday, July 25
In-PersonGospel Music Festival
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Tuesday, August 4 @ 11:00 AM in Asbury Park
VNA Community Health Centers
In-PersonParty in the Park- Patient Appreciation Day
Join us in Asbury Park this August for National Health Center Week’s “Party in the Park” Patient Appreciation Day! This family-friendly celebration will feature food, games, community resources, health screenings, and fun activities as we honor and thank our patients and community partners for helping build a healthier community together.
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Saturday, August 29
In-PersonNew Jersey Folk Festival
The festival returns to Davidson’s Mill Pond Park in South Brunswick. Even bigger & better than last year, details coming soon
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Tuesday, September 1 @ 7:00 PM
Family Support Organization of Bergen County
VirtualIntroducing Anxiety and OCD Care with InStride Health
School Avoidance
Join us for a series of informative sessions on how InStride Health delivers effective, evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and young adults with anxiety and OCD. We’ll explore our therapeutic approach, including CBT and exposure therapy, and walk through presentation-specific case studies. -
Saturday, September 5 @ 2:00 PM in Somerset
One Family One Fight, Inc
In-PersonRhythm & Blues SummerFest
Rhythm & Blues SummerFest is a community music event hosted by One Family One Fight and TalkAboutIt Productions bringing people together for an evening of music, community connection, food vendors, and entertainment.
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Saturday, September 12
In-PersonMexican Folkloric Festival
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Thursday, October 1 @ 12:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
VirtualDDD Welcome Lunchtime Session - October
These welcome sessions support the Division’s mission to ensure individuals with developmental disabilities receive quality services, participate meaningfully in their communities, and exercise their right to make choices.
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Friday, October 2
In-PersonSave the Date: 42nd Annual Statewide Self-Advocacy Network Fall Conference
Save the Date for our Annual Fall Conference on October 2nd at Pines Manor in Edison! Registration will open over the summer!
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Thursday, October 22 @ 6:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
VirtualDDD Welcome Evening Session with Topic Breakouts - October
These welcome sessions support the Division’s mission to ensure individuals with developmental disabilities receive quality services, participate meaningfully in their communities, and exercise their right to make choices.



























