NJ Happenings: Edgewater Arts & Music Festival & more!

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Chester Fall Festival

Whats Happening in NJ this Weekend

Whats happening in NJ this weekend ? Here are some great free or inexpensive activities to do with your family over the weekend! It’s always nice to have a plan!

Saturday 9/7/13:

Home Depot’s Kids In-Store Monthly Workshop

Cost: FREE
Description: Build. Learn. Create. Have fun! Register for a free kids workshop, the first Saturday of every month at all Home Depot stores. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety, and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. Kids get to keep their craft and receive a free kids workshop apron. This month’s project is “Get Ready for Game Day and Make a Football Ring Toss Game”.
Location: All Home Depot stores in NJ
Time: 9 am to 12 pm
More Info: Home Depot – Kids Workshops

Chester’s 40th Annual Fall Craft Show

Cost: see website for details
Description: Tents filled with the finest hand-made crafts! * One of the largest craft shows in New Jersey. * Artisans and craftsman from around the country. * Wide variety of hand-made, fine art and country crafts including jewelry, woodworking, textiles, florals, iron works, ceramics and more.
Location: Gazebo Field, Main Street, Chester, NJ
Time: 10 am to 5 pm (Rain or Shine)
More Info: Chester Fall Craft Show

Sunday 9/8/13:

Edgewater Arts and Music Festival

Cost: FREE
Description: In addition to the arts, music, and auto show, a popular “Children’s Art Corner” will return this year, and an “Author’s Corner” for local authors who will autograph and sell their books.
Location: Old River Rd. at Thompson Ln., Edgewater, NJ
Time: 11 am –  6 pm
More Info: Edgewater Arts and Music Festival

Historic House Tours

Cost: $8 per adult and $5 per child for both properties Family rate (1 or 2 adults and up to 3 children): $25. Free admission for members.
Description: Step back through 200 years of American history at our historic properties at 108 Orange Road and 30 North Mountain Avenue. While at the Orange Road site, check out the farm and meet the chickens. Both sites are open from 1 to 4 pm.
Location: Montclair Historical Society, 108 Orange Road / 30 North Mountain Ave., Montclair, NJ
Time: 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm
More Info: Montclair Historic House Tours

Be sure to check out NJ Family for even more Family Friendly activities. Feel free to add more events below to share with others.  I love to see what’s happening in your neck of the woods 🙂 I would love to know what your doing!