Family events in Fair Lawn, NJ

Mr. Tommy leads a lively storytime created for children ages 0 to 3. The session features a blend of read-aloud stories and songs to keep young participants engaged. Registration is required, and please reserve an individual spot for each child.

Welcome the new school year with a friendly celebration featuring games, hands-on activities, and creative crafts for all ages. Connect with other families, make back-to-school keepsakes, and start the season on a cheerful note together.

Delve into a full day of DreamLab fun filled with chances to tinker, make, and play. Move through engaging stations, roll up your sleeves for hands-on projects, and try out maker tools. Explore everything the DreamLab offers at your own pace and see what sparks your curiosity.

Designed for children 18 months to 3.5 years with a grown-up, this Tiny Tots Summer Series session at Lorrimer Sanctuary features story time, simple nature activities, and outdoor exploration tailored for toddlers. The theme is Nature Clean-Up Crew, introducing decomposers through age-appropriate reading and discovery for young naturalists.

Kids ages 8 to 11 can take part in a high-energy jazz dance class led by Miss Izzy from Mariann’s School of Dance. The session features upbeat music, creative choreography, and an enthusiastic teaching style that keeps participants smiling throughout. It welcomes both beginners and those with some experience. Registration is available to reserve a spot.

Puzzle fans can explore the DreamLab as it transforms into a series of immersive escape room adventures packed with clues, codes, challenges, and surprises. Teams collaborate to solve intricate puzzles, decipher secret messages, complete hands-on tasks, and uncover hidden hints while trying to beat the clock. Each area offers a distinct theme that puts creativity, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to the test. The goal is to clear every challenge and make the escape before time runs out, with each clue bringing participants closer to the finish.

Young singers ages 8 to 18 can build strong technique in a private one-on-one vocal lesson led by professional vocalist and instructor Kirsten Butler from Real Brave Audio. The session centers on safe vocal habits, pitch accuracy, ear training, and essential skills for confident performance on stage, supporting developing artists as they grow their voices.

Rivals New Jersey Jackals and Sussex County Miners meet at Hinchliffe Stadium for a matchup defined by tight play, shifting momentum, and smart strategy. In a storied ballpark setting, expect clutch at-bats and the kind of late-season drama that can lead to a nail-biting finish.

Settle in at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square for an outdoor evening with Ridgewood-based Acoustic Dudes. Bring a lawn chair and your beverage of choice and enjoy live music under the night sky. Special guests Eve LoCastro on flute and Sally Ann Tumas Skoric on vocals add to the performance. The band is known for energetic sets and for welcoming fellow musicians from their local network. Presented as part of Ridgewood’s Music in the Park summer series, this concert is free.

Montville Kiwanis is presenting a baseball outing at Hinchliffe Stadium featuring a matchup between the New Jersey Jackals and the Sussex County Miners. The experience includes a visit to the Hinchliffe Stadium Museum on the property, offering a chance to learn about the ballpark and its place in baseball history. Complimentary group transportation is available, with meeting details shared directly with attendees, or guests may drive themselves and use the adjacent garage for parking at an estimated cost of about 10 to 15 dollars. Tickets are 7 dollars per person. Optional food packages are offered, including a chicken finger bundle for 14 dollars with fries and a drink, or a hot dog bundle for 12 dollars with chips and a drink. RSVP is requested with the number of tickets, a choice of transportation, and each attendee’s food selection. Family and friends are welcome.