The Power of the Purse. Mothers & More is collecting new or gently used purses for a local chapter of Dress for Success. You can donate your purse at The Connection for Women & Families in Summit.
Saturday, May 1, 11am:
The Dirty Sock Funtime Band performing at the Ritz Theater in Elizabeth, NJ. Tickets are $15/person. All proceeds benefit the Child Advocacy Center of Union County. Tickets can be purchased at www.sonyticket.com or at the Ritz Theater Box office.
Saturday/Sunday, May 1-2:
Sidewalk Sale Days in Westfield. Shops in downtown Westfield, NJ extend their shops out onto the sidewalk for bargain shopping. Westfield also offers many casual and fine dining options. Go check it out and make a day of it!
Saturday/Sunday, May 1-2, 10am-5pm:
Does a fun-filled schedule of seafood, boats, hidden treasure and free family activities sound like a winning way to spend a weekend? Then gather your crew and cast off for the 25th Annual Sail into Summer weekend. Hosted by the Borough of Stone Harbor, Sail into Summer takes place rain or shine along 96th Street and Second Avenue in the heart of the business district in Stone Harbor, NJ. The fun includes a Land Based Boat Show, Seafood Festival, Hoy's 5 & 10 Annual Kids' Treasure Hunt and free entertainment and activities.
Sunday, May 2:
11th Annual Our House 5 Miler/2 Mile Walk through Summit and 7th Annual "Everyone's A Winner" race for any individual with a disability. For more information visit http://run.ourhousenj.org. Our House is located in Murray Hill, NJ and provides residential, recreational and employment services to individuals with developmental and other disabilities.
Friday, May 7, 11:30am:
Free Storytime at CreativeKids in Westfield. They offer a free storytime event each Friday. Visit www.creativekidsnj.com.
Saturday, May 8, 11am-1pm
Mother's Day Magic at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Stop by the greenhouse and make a memorable gift for your mom or grandmother. This activity is appropriate for ages 4 to 12 and preregistration is required. $8/members or $10/nonmembers. There are also many colorful blooms at the Arboretum this time of year. Consider visiting to see the beauty.
Saturday, May 8, 8:30am
The annual New Providence 5K will take place. At 8:30am a 1 mile fun run will kick off the event. The 5K race begins at 9am followed by Sprout Sprints at 9:45am. For registration information and the race map, visit www.newprov.org/recreation.
Saturday, May 8, 9am-3:30pm.
The Gardeners of Watchung Hills host their Annual Plant Sale at the Union Village Methodist Church in Berkeley Heights.
Saturday/Sunday, May 8-9.
Mother's Day at Imagine That! Museum. Make a special craft for Mom or Grandma. The museum has activities every weekend. Check out the link above for more information. Other craft opportunities are available throughout the month. Visit the website under Planning Activities for more information.
Sunday, May 16, 12-5pm.
The Garden Fair and Plant Sale will be held at the Trailside Nature & Science Center. Visit mastergardeners-uc.org for more information.
Wednesday-Saturday, May 19-22, 6-11pm except Sat 1-11pm.
Our Lady of Peace Country Fair. Our Lady of Peace Church is located at 111 South St. in New Providence. Rides, games and food will be offered with plenty of fun for everyone.
Sunday, May 23, 1:30-3:30pm.
Afternoon Tea with Doll and Me at
Just Bead Yourself, 113 Central Ave, Westfield. Children ages 3 to 12 can make a necklace for their doll and have a tea party. Cost is $35 and reservations are required. Call 908-232-3411 for reservations.
Friday-Monday, May 28-31.
Wildwood International Kite Festival kicks off at noon on the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend at the Wildwood Convention Center. Later that evening a special illuminated kite flight will occur at 9pm. Click here for more information.
Farms!
We've shared this list of our local farms before, but thought it was good to repeat now it's getting warmer. Some of our favorites are Alstede Farms in Chester, Hillview Farms in Gillette, Stony Hill Farm in Chester and Wightman's Farm in Morristown.
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