If you aren’t headed to the Jersey Shore to start off the summer, there are lots of things to do this weekend aside from pool parties and backyard BBQ’s. We've gathered some of our favorites here to keep you busy and local this Memorial Day weekend. Kick off the weekend with some live music, a gardening lecture, and finish off with Memorial Day services to celebrate and remember our troops.
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Where/When:, Friday May 27th at 7pm. Pick-up at 9am Saturday.
Why Go: Drop off your kids from ages 7-10 for a night hike, games, a movie and breakfast the next morning.
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Pricing: Members $30/Non-member $35. Buy tickets here.
Where/When: , Friday May 27th at 8pm
Why Go: It’s the last of the season; Come wind down with some vino and The Eric Mintel Jazz Trio.
Pricing: $20
Where/When: Shady Brook Farm, Saturday May 28th at 10am.
Why Go: Learn how to prune properly. Bonus: a pair of free gardening gloves for all who attend.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: Friday May 27th at 8pm.
Why Go: Start the long weekend off right with dinner and local music.
Pricing: No cover.
Where/When: Starts from Newtown Commons, May 30th at 9am
Why Go: Before you fire up the grill, come pay your respects and wave your flags. Parade starts at Newtown Commons and ends at the American Legion Post on Linden Avenue. Towards the end of the parade, head towards Borough Hall where the vets plan to have a ceremony with speakers and introductions of the parade participants.
Pricing: Free.
