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Hot Summer Nights Concert Series — 7:00 PM
Village Green, Summit

Summit's Monday night concert tradition continues on the Village Green. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab something from the food trucks, and enjoy free live music. Check the link for this week's performer.

Garwood Annual Ice Cream Social — 7:00 PM
Garwood Fire Department Pump Drill, 500 East Street, Garwood

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a sweet community tradition in Garwood. Stop by the Fire Department's annual Pump Drill and enjoy free ice cream treats for the whole family, courtesy of the Garwood Recreation Committee. It's a fun way to cool off, watch the firefighters in action, and spend a summer evening with neighbors.

Garwood Summer Concert Series: Americana Women — 6:00–8:00 PM
Outside Vermella at Garwood Station, 450 South Ave., Garwood

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live music as Americana Women takes the stage for the Garwood Summer Concert Series. The country, rock, and folk quartet will perform outdoors, with food trucks on site serving dinner, snacks, and refreshments. The concert is free and open to the public, making it a great way to spend a summer evening with family and friends.

Cranford Summer Sounds ft. Carlos Frias & Circulo Social — 6:00–8:00 PM
Eastman Clock Plaza, Cranford

Downtown Cranford's free live music series continues with Carlos Frias & Circulo Social. Grab dinner nearby and enjoy two hours of live music in the heart of downtown.

Sweet Sounds Downtown — 6:00 PM (Quimby St.) / 7:00 PM (Foundation Park)
Quimby Street & Foundation Park, Westfield

Westfield's free outdoor concert series runs on both ends of town tonight. Grab dinner downtown and catch a show. Check the link for this week's lineup.

Family Fun and Flix: GOAT — 7:30 PM
Warinanco Park, Roselle

Union County's free outdoor movie series continues with a screening of GOAT. Festivities kick off at 7:30 PM, with the movie starting at dusk. Bring a blanket or beach chair, and grab a treat from the ice cream truck on site.

Roselle Park Farmers Market — 1:00–6:00 PM
Michael J. Mauri Park, E. Grant Ave., Roselle Park

Stock up on fresh produce, baked goods, and seasonal favorites at this midweek market, held every Wednesday through October, rain or shine.

Downtown Cranford LEGO Night — 5:00–7:00 PM
The Cranford Social, 220 South Ave. E, Cranford

Downtown Cranford's LEGO Night returns with special guests including LEGO Masters champion Corey D. Samuels and LEGO Masters duo Tacos and Travis. Registration is open through the link.

Summer Arts Festival: Almost Santana — 6:30 PM (yoga) / 7:30 PM (concert)
Oak Ridge Park, Clark

Union County's free Summer Arts Festival brings Almost Santana, a tribute to the music of Carlos Santana, to Oak Ridge Park. Come early for a free yoga class before the show. Weather permitting.

Empower & Protect: Self-Defense for Women (Ages 18–23) — 6:00–8:00 PM

Union County's free self-defense class returns, taught by law enforcement professionals and designed for college-aged women. A second session runs July 29. Register at the link.

Rahway Farmers Market — 12:00–7:00 PM
Train Station Plaza, Rahway

Fresh produce and local goods every Thursday through November, rain or shine.

The Market at Union — 5:00–8:30 PM
1980 Morris Avenue, Union
Weekly vendors, food trucks, and local businesses at the Union Arts Center lot.

Summit Street Sounds — 5:00–8:00 PM
Downtown Summit

Live music fills downtown Summit at multiple locations, from rock and pop to jazz and acoustic acts. Perfect for an evening stroll, outdoor dining, or shopping.

Sweet Sounds Downtown — 6:00–9:00 PM
Quimby Street, Westfield

Westfield's free summer concert series continues on Quimby Street with live music and a lively downtown crowd.

Cranford Summer Sounds ft. Lynette Sheard Live — 6:00–8:00 PM
Eastman Clock Plaza, Cranford

Cranford's Thursday edition of Summer Sounds features Lynette Sheard Live at Eastman Plaza.

Scotch Plains Summer Concert: Alden Street — 7:00 PM
Alan M. Augustine Village Green, 430 Park Ave., Scotch Plains

Scotch Plains' free summer concert series continues with Alden Street performing hits from the '60s and '70s. The evening doubles as Volunteer Appreciation Night. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Rain date is July 30.

New Providence Summer Music Series: Nikki Briar — 7:00 PM
Centennial Park, New Providence

New Providence's free Thursday music series features country rock from Nikki Briar, plus line dancing, pop-up magic shows, and complimentary treats while supplies last. Bring a chair.

Summer Concert Series ft. Never Say Goodbye (Bon Jovi Tribute) — 7:30–9:00 PM
Rabkin Park, Union

Union Township's free Thursday concert series keeps it in the Jersey family with a Bon Jovi tribute night. Food trucks on site, and blankets and chairs are recommended.

Rahway Movie Night — 8:30 PM
Flanagan Field, 2039 Wall St., Rahway

Rahway's free outdoor movie series returns for a summer screening under the stars. Pack a blanket or chair. James and the Giant Peach is the movie this week.

Summit Street Sounds — 5:00–8:00 PM
Downtown Summit

Kick off the weekend with live music on multiple street corners while shops, restaurants, and cafés stay lively into the evening. One of the best ways to spend a summer Friday in Summit.

Live at Cherry Street Park: Sarah Teti — 6:30–9:30 PM
Cherry Street Park, 59 E. Cherry St., Rahway

Rahway's free Friday acoustic series brings Sarah Teti to the intimate park stage beneath the River Goddess mural. Bring a lawn chair and settle in, with local restaurants a short walk away.

Scotch Plains Farmers Market — 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Municipal Parking Lot, 430 Park Ave., Scotch Plains

Fresh produce, baked goods, coffee, prepared foods, and flowers fill the municipal lot every Saturday morning. An easy way to spend a relaxed weekend morning outdoors.

Live at Arts District Park: Mystic Twang — 6:00–8:00 PM
Arts District Park, Irving St. & Central Ave., Rahway

Wrap up Saturday with free live music across from UCPAC. Mystic Twang plays Americana rock, mixing originals with twisted takes on Creedence, Tom Petty, and ZZ Top. Bring a lawn chair, grab dinner nearby, and settle in.

Shrek The Musical (Outdoor Theater) — 8:00 PM
Pleasant Valley Park Amphitheater, Valley Rd., Basking Ridge

A short drive west, Trilogy Repertory closes its free outdoor run of Shrek The Musical under the stars. Bring a blanket or chair for this family-friendly favorite. Admission is free, donations welcome.

Summit Farmers Market — 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Park & Shop Lot #1, Summit
The market runs Sundays through Dec. 20, rain or shine, with New Jersey farmers and purveyors.

The August Symphony — 2:00 PM
First United Methodist Church, 1 East Broad St., Westfield

A free afternoon of orchestral favorites, including Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake Suite, Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, and Ravel's Bolero.\

Queen City Street Fair — Saturday, Aug. 15, 4:00–11:00 PM
Downtown Plainfield (near City Hall, 515 Watchung Ave.)

Plainfield's lively evening street fair returns with rides, games, raffles, live music, and more than a dozen food trucks.

Westfield Summer Street Fair & Craft Show — Saturday, Aug. 22, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
South Ave. W & the Boulevard, Westfield

One of the area's biggest street fairs, drawing thousands for 100-plus crafters and vendors, kids' rides, food, and live music. Free to attend.

Nature Behind Glass - Small batch miniature terrariums and guided workshops located in Scotch Plains.

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