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10 free things to do in North Jersey this June

Fun family and kid-friendly events in the Summit / Short Hills / SOMA area

By Julie Lepore, Macaroni Kid Summit/SH/SOMA Publisher May 29, 2019

There are so many fun family events in the summer that it can be hard to narrow them down to ones you actually want to do. Lucky for us, there are enough of them that we can stay fully entertained without spending a ton of money! Here are my top 10 picks for FREE family-friendly June events in the Summit / Short Hills / SOMA area!


|  June 1

Summit Holi Festival, 11am - Celebrate Holi on the Village Green in Summit! More details here.

No-Cover Under Cover Music Fest, 4-10pm - A free music festival complete with beer garden and activities for kids. More details here.

HapiFest NJ, 12-5pm - Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Month with performances, bubble tea, crafts, and more. More details here.


|  June 2

Family Fun Day / Donuts for Dads at JCC MetroWest, 10am - Play on the indoor playground and have a donut. More details here.


|  June 7

Free Friday Flicks at Kip's Castle Park, 7pm - Watch the Wizard of Oz under the stars! More details here.


|  June 8

Westfield Street Fair and Craft show, 11am-5pm - Artists, vendors, kids' rides and games, and more! More details here.

Planetarium Show at Summit Library, 2pm - Pearl Observatory presents a portable planetarium show. More details here.


|  June 9

North Jersey Pride Festival, 12-6pm - 9th annual North Jersey Pride Festival! More details here.


|  June 14

Free Friday Flicks at Kip's Castle Park, 7pm - Watch Marry Poppins Returns under the stars! More details here.


|  June 26

Family Fun Night at Applegate Farm Ice Cream, 6:30-10pm - Outdoor movie, music, magic, and ice cream! More details here.



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