Free Events in Bernards Township New Jersey
Events for Adults, Children and Families to Enjoy
The Bernards Township Library on Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge (a part of Bernards Township) offers a variety of free events and programs for children and adults. There are regularly scheduled story times for children divided by age groups including Toddler Time for ages 16 to 30 months on Wednesday mornings and Preschool Story Time for ages 3 1/2 to 5 years on Wednesday afternoons.
Kids don't have all the free fun at the library. Adults can choose from a variety of programs including a Poetry Writing Workshop Series offered Tuesday afternoons from March 22 to May 10 and a Film Series offered at noon from March 31 to May 5.
Lord Stirling Stable's 28th Annual Family Fun Day is scheduled for May 1, 2011 from 8 am to 4pm. Children under 12 can enjoy free pony rides and the whole family can ride a tractor-pulled hay wagon. The free pony rides and hayrides are offered from 10am-12pm and again from 1pm-3pm. The Stable is located at 256 South Maple Avenue in Basking Ridge. For additional information, please call the Stable at 908 766-5955.
People of all ages are invited to see free Maple Sugaring demonstrations at the Environmental Education Center (EEC) at 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge. This 90-minute program includes how trees are tapped, sap-collecting methods and the boiling process that produces New Jersey maple syrup. Sessions are offered at the Sugar Shack, about a half-mile hike from the EEC, at 10 am, noon and 2 pm on February 19, 20, 26 and 27.
Visitors are advised to arrive at the EEC 20-30 minutes before the program start time. For more information or to organize a group visit, call 908 766-2489 ext. 332.
Don't miss Bernards Township's 16th annual Charter Day Festival scheduled for May 11, 2011. Celebrate the founding of the township in 1760 and enjoy food, games, rides for the kids, local vendors, art displays and more.
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- Free story times for children at the library
- Cultural and educational programs for adults
- Free family events to enjoy