Here are some of the events happening this weekend in the Caldwells and neighboring towns. To see all the events click on EVENTS at the top of this page.
If you love fireworks check out all the towns listed to see the date and time of their displays.
Applebee’s Celebrates July 4th with Free Kids' Meals at all NJ Locations! Families who dine at Applebee’s anytime on Wednesday, July 4 will receive up to two free Kids’ Meals with each adult entrée purchased. The free meals are valid for children ages 12 and under, dine-in only, on any Applebee’s Kids’ Menu entrée.
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CALDWELLS
WHAT:
WHERE: Municipal Lot between Smull and Personette (behind the Caldwell Cinema)
WHEN: Friday Noon to 6 p.m.
WHY GO: The market is a seasonal open air market featuring Jersey fresh produce in season as well as specialty vendors offering farm raised meats, locally produced cheeses, pies, breads and other fresh baked goods, gourmet nuts, olive oils, freshly made pastas and prepared foods.
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WHAT:
WHERE: West Caldwell Library, 30 Clinton Ave, West Caldwell
WHEN: Friday 1 p.m.
WHY GO: Starring: Glenn Close, Mia Wasikowska, and Janet McTeer. Set in 19th century Ireland, an eccentric woman poses as a man so she can work as a butler for an exclusive Dublin hotel. She meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living and carve out a better life for herself. A film discussion will immediately follow the movie
WHAT:
WHERE: St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, 219 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell
WHEN: Friday 7:30 p.m.
WHY GO: The guest speaker will be Reverend Timothy Graff, the Archdiocesan Director of Fortnight for Freedom. He will be talking about the HHS mandate,and its affects on the Catholic Church.
WHAT:
WHERE: Fairfield Recreation Department, 221 Hollywood, Ave, Fairfield
WHEN: Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHY GO: DJ Show And Live Entertainment By Jason and Livia from Excel Entertainment. Fireworks begin at Dusk.
WHAT:
WHERE: Grover Cleveland Birthplace, Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell
WHEN: July 4th 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
WHY GO: A day of old fashioned fun with Magicians, balloons, street theater, old-fashioned games, a DJ, a BBQ and ice cream.
WHAT:
WHERE: James Caldwell High School
WHEN: Gates open at 7 p.m.
WHY GO: Entertainment by DJ Danny Duca. Fireworks begin at dusk
COST: Adults - $3.00, Children 12 & under - $1.00
CEDAR GROVE
WHAT:
WHERE: Morgan Farm, 903 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove
WHEN: Friday 8:30 p.m.
WHY GO: This Friday is the movie “The Adventures of Tintin.” Intrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock's ancestor. The movie starts at dusk. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
WHAT:
WHERE: Cedar Grove Ambulance & Rescue, 651 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove
WHEN: Monday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHY GO: Your blood donation will be used for the patients in our area hospitals who require life saving blood transfusions. It could be someone in your family, a friend, a neighbor, a coworker... a baby, a mother, a police officer, a firefighter... we never know who it will be. Please eat before donating and bring ID.
WHAT:
WHERE: Cedar Grove High School, Cedar Grove
WHEN: Monday at Dusk (rain date 7/3)
WHY GO: Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the display!
VERONA
WHAT:
WHERE: Verona Yoga and Wellness Center, 546 Bloomfield Ave, Verona
WHEN: Sunday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHY GO: The idea is to relax, let go and restore. The room is dark and candle lit, music is soft and relaxing. You have a full hour of relaxation postures with the help of props, blocks, blankets and pillows to make you comfortable while you open your hips, chest, shoulders and mind. This class is Free but we will accept donations each month for a different worthy cause.
WHAT:
WHERE: Verona High School, 151 Fairview Ave, Verona
WHEN: Monday
WHY GO: DJ entertainment starts at 7 p.m. and the Fireworks begin at dusk. Rain date: July 3
MONTCLAIR
WHAT:
WHERE: Yogi Berra Stadium, Montclair State University
WHEN: Wednesday 7 p.m. |
WHY GO: The Montclair July 4th Fireworks display will take place at Yogi Berra Stadium on Montclair State University campus. Gates open at 7:00 p.m. Free parking will be available at the Carparc Diem deck, adjacent to Floyd Hall Arena.
BELLEVILLE
WHAT:
WHERE: Municipal Stadium, Belleville
WHEN: Wednesday, July 4th
WHY GO: Full day of Fun!
9:30 a.m. Fun day of activities for ages 2 to 4
6:30 p.m. Family fun and entertainment with a DJ and Magic Show
9:15 p.m. FIREWORKS
NUTLEY
WHAT:
WHERE: Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Nutley
WHEN: Friday 2 p.m.
WHY GO: Silent movie star George Valentin bemoans the coming era of talking pictures and fades into oblivion and self-destruction, but finds sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer lighting up talkies like no one else.
WHAT:
WHERE: Nutley Park Oval
WHEN: Starting at 9 a.m. and ending with Fireworks at dusk
WHY GO: Nutley's upcoming July 4th celebration will continue the town's tradition with morning games for youngsters and a festive fire-works display over the Park Oval at night. The morning activities will include the "Firecracker Competition for kids ages 12 and under." Registration is scheduled at 9 a.m. with games starting at 9:30 a.m and continuing until 12 noon.
Evening festivities begin with Franklin Avenue Street closing from Church to Chestnut Street at 6 p.m. On hand will be local bands as well as DJ John Gizzi from Slipped Disc Inc. providing music and games in the Oval. Food vendors will be on site for the evening event.
BLOOMFIELD
WHAT:
WHERE: Bloomfield (John A. Bukowski) Animal Shelter, 61 Bukowski Pl, Bloomfield
WHEN: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m.
WHY GO: All adult cats and dogs will be available for a reduced adoption fee of $25. Older pets over three years old will be FREE - "If I'm three, I'm free."
WHAT:
WHERE: Brookdale Park, Bloomfield
WHEN: Monday 7:30 p.m.
WHY GO: A concert by The Duprees and Glenn Miller Orchestra and a fireworks show.
WHAT:
WHERE: Foley Field Memorial Park
WHEN: Wednesday, Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
WHY GO: 7:30 PM – Music by FireThe Kootz. 9:15 PM - Fireworks start
NEWARK
WHAT: Newark Bears vs New Jersey Jackals
WHERE: Riverfront Stadium,
WHEN: Friday 6:35 p.m.; Saturday 6:35 p.m.; Sunday 1:05 p.m.
WHY GO: Enjoy a fun game and root for the home team! FIREWORKS after Friday’s game!
COST: $10
WHAT:
WHERE: Branch Brook Park, Newark
WHEN: Friday 7:30 p.m.
WHY GO: Enjoy the NJSO’s annual summer concert at Essex County Branch Brook Park! Music from E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Rodgers’ “The Carousel Waltz” and the shipboard hijinks of Gilbert and Sullivan’s resoundingly popular H. M. S. Pinafore mingle with patriotic favorites and a salute to our Armed Forces. A trio of vocalists from Opera New Jersey joins the NJSO.
WHAT:
WHERE: Skippers, 304 University Ave, Newark
WHEN: Sunday 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
WHY GO: Come enjoy our Sunday Jazz Matinee every Sunday featuring a variety of well known and respected regional/local artists including Frank Noviello, Yotam Silberstein, Annette St. John, Marvin Horne, Bill Saxton, and more.
COST: There is a $10.00 minimum purchase during live performances.
