AREA — The Union County Board of County Commissioners would like to announce the arrival of two free summer programs for families – the Family Fun and Flix series, beginning on July 16th and running through August 20th at Warinanco Park in Roselle, and the Summer Arts Concert Series, beginning on July 20th and held in various Union County parks.
“Music and movies are the perfect ingredients for family fun, especially in the summer,” Union County Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded said. “I urge all Union County residents to take advantage of these free summer events that create laughter, memories, and endless entertainment for the whole family.”
All Family Fun and Flix showings will begin at dusk, with festivities to begin at 7:30pm, and an ice cream truck on site for attendees who wish to purchase a snack. Participants are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs. All movies will be shown on a weatherpermitting basis. The schedule for the Family Fun and Flix night is listed here: Tuesday, July 16th – Wish, Tuesday, July 23rd – Migration, Tuesday, July 30th – Elemental, Tuesday, August 13th – Trolls Band Together, Tuesday, August 20th – The Little Mermaid (2023).
The Summer Arts Concert Series includes various musical acts in either Oak Ridge Park in Clark, or Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. The schedule is listed here: Saturday, July 20th – The Little Mermen: A Disney-tribute concert at Oak Ridge Park from 12:00pm-4:00pm, and will include other acts and family fun activities. Wednesday, July 24th – The Pink Floyd Project: A 10piece Pink Floyd tribute with a light show, beginning at 7:30pm, with a yoga class before the concert at 6:30pm. Wednesday, August 7th – 5 Against 1: A Pearl Jam Tribute band at Echo Lake Park starting at 7:30pm, with a yoga class before the concert at 6:30pm. Saturday, August 17th – Taylor Nation: The premier Taylor Swift sing-along tribute band at Oak Ridge Park from 12:00pm-4:00pm, and will include other acts and family fun activities.
For more information about Family Fun and Flix or the Summer Arts Concert Series, please visit ucnj.org/ summer24 or call the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation at (908) 527-4900.