Free kids events in Montclair & nearby

Campus Wide Trick or Treat

2Hudson County Community College·9.9 mi·Jersey City

Book Buddies (Ages 2-3 w/adult)

3Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library (Fair Lawn)·9.8 mi·Fair Lawn

Book Buddies Ages 2 & 3* with an adult partner 30 minutes of simple stories, songs, and fingerplays *3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child.

Halloween Story Time (All Ages)

4Nutley Free Public Library·3.2 mi·Nutley

Halloween Story Time Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30 AM Get spooky with stories, fun games and a craft! Costumes encouraged! Open to all ages. No registration required.

Special Halloween Story Time & Celebration

5Lyndhurst Public Library·4.9 mi·Lyndhurst

Children will listen to some fun Halloween stories, enjoy a snack, make their own Halloween necklace, and have a parade around the Library in their costumes.

Story Time with Miss Jane

6Rutherford Public Library·6 mi·Rutherford

Infants to 5-year olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for storytime with Miss Jane. Each session will include stories, fingerplays, and fun!

Bilingual Storytime with our Community Partners

7Bloomfield Public Library·1.5 mi·Bloomfield

Children and their grownups are invited to join us weekly for Bilingual stories and songs with Ms. Cheryl, Ms.

Branching Out Story Time

8Glen Ridge Public Library·1.1 mi·Glen Ridge

Enter your child's name as well as their age in the "Child's Age" line. Your 3-5 year old is ready to Branch Out and participate in this “on my own” story time class.

Halloween Banner Project

5Lyndhurst Public Library·4.9 mi·Lyndhurst

Presented by Silvana Czerwinski of Simple Creations. All supplies provided. For ages 6-12.

Book Buddies (Ages 2-3 w/adult)

3Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library (Fair Lawn)·9.8 mi·Fair Lawn

Book Buddies Ages 2 & 3* with an adult partner 30 minutes of simple stories, songs, and fingerplays *3 year old's choose which program based on maturity. One program per child.

Fright Night (Gr 4-6)

3Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library (Fair Lawn)·9.8 mi·Fair Lawn

Fright Night Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 7:30-8:05pm Grades 4-6 Registration required. Fair Lawn residents only.

Read, Feed, and Give to Those in Need

9Newark Public Library·5.3 mi·Newark

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Baby Time (Under 2 w/adult)

3Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library (Fair Lawn)·9.8 mi·Fair Lawn

Baby Time Under 2 with an adult partner 15 minutes of circle story time, 30 minutes of open play One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.

Tumbling Tots Storytime

10West Orange Public Library·2.5 mi·West Orange

A story time filled with rhymes, music and movement, early language development for caregivers & children ages 2-5.

Maker Space

11Newark Public Library Weequahic Branch·7 mi·Newark

The Maker Space is a blended event period of creative exploration into the sciences, arts and discovery. It is conducted by the Children’s Librarian.

Youth Story Board - grades 4-6

8Glen Ridge Public Library·1.1 mi·Glen Ridge

Future authors of Glen Ridge, welcome to Youth Story Board! Youth Story Board (YSB) is a 5-week creative writing workshop for youth (grades 4-6) , each session teaches specific…

Surprise Halloween Activity

12Newark Public Library Vailsburg Branch·4.7 mi·Newark

Jersey Devil Story Time

13Newark Public Library Van Buren Branch·6.6 mi·Newark

What happens when the Jersey Devil visits the Van Buren Library? Learn the story of New Jersey's oldest folk tale straight from the Pine Barrens . . . if you dare!

Read to a Dog (All Ages)

3Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library (Fair Lawn)·9.8 mi·Fair Lawn

Build Your Own Pumpkin Teddy Special Halloween Family Story Time

5Lyndhurst Public Library·4.9 mi·Lyndhurst

Children will listen to some fun Halloween stories and build their own pumpkin teddy bear. Registration is required.

Read, Feed, and Give to Those in Need

9Newark Public Library·5.3 mi·Newark

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Play with Blocks

8Glen Ridge Public Library·1.1 mi·Glen Ridge

Build a tower of blocks and knock it down! Drop in for a fun time with our wonderful collection of wooden blocks.

Halloween Costume Library

13Newark Public Library Van Buren Branch·6.6 mi·Newark

The Van Buren Library's annual Costume Library is back! Kids ages 12 and under can pick out a free Halloween costume from a variety of choices.

Chess Meetup for Grades 1-5

8Glen Ridge Public Library·1.1 mi·Glen Ridge

Grab a friend and play a game of chess at the library. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Please note this is not an instructional time.

Game Day

11Newark Public Library Weequahic Branch·7 mi·Newark

This is a fun library programming period where library patrons engage in electronic gaming, board gaming, and various light physical recreation gaming.

Board Game Club (Gr 2-6)

3Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library (Fair Lawn)·9.8 mi·Fair Lawn

Board Club Friday, October 30 from 3:30-4:30pm Grades 2-6 Registration Required. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Come play some low tech board games in a fun group setting!

Read to a Therapy Dog

10West Orange Public Library·2.5 mi·West Orange

Join us for buddy reading that will build confidence, skill, and more with trained therapy dog Ryder!

Read, Feed, and Give to Those in Need

9Newark Public Library·5.3 mi·Newark

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Pumpkin Carving Story Time

8Glen Ridge Public Library·1.1 mi·Glen Ridge

Join us for some pumpkin stories! Afterwards we will have a pumpkin carving demonstration. Help Miss Sydney scrap out the pulp and design the face of the jack-o-lantern!

Fall American Sign Language Classes

9Newark Public Library·5.3 mi·Newark

You must attend the ASL orientation on Saturday, October 10. Orientation acts as registration for the class. Multiple levels will be taught.

Trick-or-Treat at the Annex!

14Secaucus Public Library·8.5 mi·Secaucus

Halloween trick or treat at the Katherine Steffens Library Annex! Come in your Halloween costume and receive a special Halloween treat! Starting at 10:30am - 1:30pm.

Drop-in Craft Saturday (All Ages)

4Nutley Free Public Library·3.2 mi·Nutley

Select Saturdays from 11 AM – 4 PM Stop by the Children’s Room to make a craft to take home. No registration required! For all ages. While supplies last.

Halloween Trick or Treating Candy Stop

11Newark Public Library Weequahic Branch·7 mi·Newark

Candy will be available for Trick or Treaters who swing by the Weequahic branch library to show off their costume. Happy Halloween! Ages 12 and under

Saturday Story Time

13Newark Public Library Van Buren Branch·6.6 mi·Newark

Join us for our weekly Saturday Story Time with Mr. Karl and Ms. Jackey at 12pm in the children's play area on the 2nd floor. Great for ages 1 - 5.

Jeans Upcycling Workshop

11Newark Public Library Weequahic Branch·7 mi·Newark

Learn to make new designs from old denim clothes

Reading Partners Literacy Program

11Newark Public Library Weequahic Branch·7 mi·Newark

Free one-on-one tutoring for Newark students entering Kindergarten through 4th grade. To register, please click here Spots are limited!

Nintendo Switch Saturday!

9Newark Public Library·5.3 mi·Newark

Nintendo Switch Saturday! October 3rd, 17th, and 31st 1pm - 3pm Children's Room Join us ever other Saturday for Switch Saturday!

Read, Feed, and Give to Those in Need

9Newark Public Library·5.3 mi·Newark

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Read to a Snake (All Ages)

3Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library (Fair Lawn)·9.8 mi·Fair Lawn

Sunday, Nov 1 1:30-2:30pm All Ages In person registration required. Fair Lawn residents only. Have you been wanting some extra excitement while you practice your reading?

Reeds, Rhythm & All That Brass

10West Orange Public Library·2.5 mi·West Orange

An Afternoon of Big Band Music Don't miss this glorious tribute to the big band era of the 1930s and 1940s with Reeds, Rhythm & All That Brass (RRB).

Read, Feed, and Give to Those in Need

9Newark Public Library·5.3 mi·Newark

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