Family events in Morris County, NJ

A free 14 day martial arts trial is available for children ages 4 and up in Lodi and nearby areas. The trial includes access to multiple weekly classes that fit family schedules, expert instruction focused on discipline, self defense, and technique, and a welcoming, supportive community. It provides a fun, structured way to build confidence, focus, and fitness. All experience levels are welcome, and everything needed for the trial is provided. Space is limited to 12 children, and siblings are encouraged.

Friday nights in Parsippany feature a relaxed poolside movie experience at Envy Sports Club. The indoor pool area stays comfortably above 80 degrees, creating an oasis-like setting to watch a complimentary film with a Swim Ticket. For capacity management, every child and adult must have a swim pass, even if not getting in the water. Envy Sports Club members are admitted at no cost. The specific movie is announced by the Tuesday before each screening.

At the Lincoln Park P.A.L. Community Center, volunteers of all ages come together for a hands-on meal packaging effort that supports local hunger-relief programs serving individuals and families. The goal is to assemble 30,000 nutritious meals. The work starts with setup as participants label about 17,000 bags and add cheese packets to prepare for the line. Teams then move through simple, step-by-step stations to measure ingredients, fill bags, and heat seal rice and bean meals, with on-site guidance so no prior experience is needed. After packing wraps up, participants help take down stations and clean the space. Opportunities are open to all ages and abilities, and each role contributes to turning a few hours of service into thousands of meals for the community.

See the 1984 favorite in a new way as an orchestra performs the score live on stage. Ghostbusters plays on a large HD screen while the musicians synchronize every cue from Academy Award-winning composer Elmer Bernstein, uniting film and music in real time for a true movie concert experience.