Events

Ramsey 4th of July Parade & Costume Contest

Finch Park, Ramsey

Join the parade in costume with decorated strollers and wagons, or follow the marchers to Finch Park. 10:30 AM parade start, followed by VFW BBQ and costume contest judging at 11:30 AM. Commemorative picnic blankets available for sale. Rain date: July 5th.

Ramsey Independence Day Program & Fireworks

Finch Park, Ramsey

Afternoon activities include Hometown Hero Ball Games, Relay Races, Banner Competition (noon-2 PM) and Bounce House (noon-4 PM). Evening Independence Day Program at 6 PM with live music by Good Company, The Counterfeit$, and the Ramsey Wind Symphony. Fireworks at 9 PM. Rain date for program: July 6th.

Teaneck Annual Independence Day Parade

Queen Anne Road, Teaneck

Teaneck's Annual Independence Day Parade marching down Queen Anne Road. Parade starts at 9:30 AM - best viewing spot is after Johnson Avenue. At 10:30 AM, join the community between the chess tables and parking lot for a park bench dedication honoring Mrs. Glenna Crockett, former Recreation Superintendent who served Teaneck for more than 40 years. Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary.

Teaneck Independence Day Celebration at Rodda Center

Rodda Center, Teaneck

Community celebration at the Rodda Center following the Independence Day Parade. Food, fun, and music. 10 AM - 2 PM. Part of Teaneck's celebration of America's 250th Anniversary.

Paramus Independence Day Parade

Farview Avenue, Paramus

Paramus Independence Day Parade kicks off at 9 AM at Century Road and Farview Avenue, heading north on Farview Avenue and ending at Memorial School. Grandstand located at Christ Lutheran Church. Part of Paramus Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary.

Paramus Food Truck Festival

Paramus High School, Paramus

20+ gourmet food trucks hosted by Just Jersey Food Truck Festival. Starts at 2:00 PM. Admission: ; kids under 5 free. Part of Paramus 4th of July weekend.

Paramus Fireworks Spectacular

Paramus High School (George Hodgins Stadium), Paramus

Free fireworks spectacular at dusk. Viewing at George Hodgins Stadium - all patrons subject to security search. Blankets and towels only on the turf field; chairs permitted at other viewing locations. Additional viewing locations at paramus4thofjuly.com.

Edgewater Patriotic Mural Dedication

Route 5 Wall, Edgewater

Dedication of a newly commissioned patriotic mural on the Route 5 wall depicting Edgewater's past, present, and future. 10 AM. Part of Edgewater Celebrates America's 250th.

Picture Bingo

Paramus - Reid Branch - 239 W. Midland Avenue

Picture Bingo Entering Pre-K - Grade 8 Friday, June 26 - Friday, August 7 3:30 - 4:30pm No Registration Required Play Picture Bingo at the Reid Branch Library and win tasty prizes. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited

Tot Time

Cresskill - Program Room

Come and listen to some stories, sing some fun songs, and have fun with bubbles with Ms. Marianne! No registration required.

Lego Club

Rochelle Park - Meeting Room

Do you love LEGO? Do you wanna show off or learn some new building techniques? We're here to help at this weekly LEGO club! This event will take place at the library.

Music in the Night

Multiple locations in downtown Ridgewood

Rec Program

Large Meeting Room

Knitting & Crocheting Club

Westwood - Upstairs Meeting Room

Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful pieces alongside friends. All skill levels are welcome! No registration required.This club meets weekly. (1 hr)

Tech Help

Want to improve your computer or tablet skills? Need a refresher on how to access the library's digital collection of e-books and e-audiobooks? Come see our technology assistant to receive one-on-one lessons. Click here to sign-up or call the Cresskill Public Library to schedule an appointment.

Unearth A Story Summer Reading Club 2026

Paramus - Reid Branch - 239 W. Midland Avenue

Unearth A Story Summer Reading Club 2026 June 26-August 7 All ages. Register June 25. Online logging and the Summer Reading Clubhouse open June 26. Log your books at paramuslibrary.beanstack.org .

2026 Summer Reading

Dumont's Dixon Homestead Library

Sign up for Summer Reading and be entered to win prizes! We offer Summer Reading options for all ages, registration required! Go to dumontlibrary.org for more information and sign up!

Adult Summer Reading Challenge

Paramus Public Library

Adult Summer Reading Challenge June 12- September 7 We want you to read, we want you to log, we want you to win! Log books you read to yourself, books you read to your partner, books you read to your children, log books you read to your goldfish. Each title you log and review you write will enter you into a virtual weekly raffle for gift cards to movie tickets to AMC theaters. Participants will re

High School Summer Reading Challenge

Paramus Public Library

High School Summer Reading Challenge June 12-September 7 Log the books you read and earn rewards. Receive a gift card after you read and log your 3rd book. Every participant who meets the challenge requirements gets entered into our Grand Prize raffle—winner announced September 15th during school hours! Log books on beanstack. Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking pa