It’s summer at the Hall! Here are some important tips and reminders.
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South Orange Summer Nights happen in July when music takes center stage, complete with free concerts, food trucks, arts activities, and games for the kids. Concerts in the Park are held Wednesday evenings starting at 7:30 p.m. at Floods Hill in Meadowland Park.
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- Wednesday, July 12 - Gravy Train a three piece acoustic trio from Hoboken, New Jersey.
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Wednesday, July 19 - Water Towers SOMA’s indie rock cover band.
- Wednesday, July 26 – Blues People a NY/NJ blues band
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- Friday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Essex County Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair: ‘80s vs. 90s.
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Saturday, July 8 from 12 noon to 8 p.m. in Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Jazz and Food Truck Festival.
- Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. in Essex County Watsessing Park, Bloomfield: Epic Soul.
- Wednesday, July 12 at 7 p.m.in Essex County Ivy Hill Park in Newark: Casplash.
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Friday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Essex County Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair: The Duprees.
- Tuesday, July 18 at 7 p.m. in Essex County Vailsburg Park in Newark: Smooth.
- Wednesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. in Essex County Riverfront Park in Newark: Afri-Carib.
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Friday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Essex County Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair: Frontiers: Country Music Night with Kickin’ Nash.
- Tuesday, July 25 at 7 p.m. in Essex County Cedar Grove Park, Cedar Grove: Stan Zizka’s Del-Satins.
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Wednesday, July 26 at 7 p.m.in Essex County Grover Cleveland Park in Caldwell/Essex Fells: Here’s Elton.
- Friday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Essex County Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair: Launch Band: A Tribute to Styx, Queen and Boston.
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Maplewoodstock The biggest music festival in Maplewood happens this weekend on Saturday, July 8 and Sunday July 9 Noon-10 p.m. in Memorial Park. Free admission, food and vendors. Bring your friends and enjoy two days of live music and fun. Here’s the complete music lineup and map.
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Maplewood Summer Streets festival begins July 14 in Maplewood Village. Bring your lawn chairs and friends, grab some takeout, and enjoy entertainment on Maplewood Ave with The Accelerators. Here is the full schedule.
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Union County holds free Summer Concerts in the Parks with free music and fun for the whole family. The series will take place in Echo Lake Park in Mountainside each Wednesday throughout the summer beginning on July 12.
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- July 12 – Pink Floyd USA Experience
- July 19 – Winslow-An Evening of the Eagles
- July 26 – Dead On Live
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Summer means festivals, food and music all over the Jersey state, like First Fridays Roots & Culture in Trenton on July 7; Roselle House Music Festival on July 8; and Maplewoodstock, Maplewood on July 8 and 9. Get the full list here.
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July is National Park and Recreation Month. This year's theme is “Where Community Grows” and celebrates the vital role park and recreation professionals play in bringing people together, providing essential services and fostering the growth of communities. Did you know all state park entrance fees have been waived for NJ’s 2023 fiscal year so you can enjoy national parks in NJ at no cost.
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