New Brunswick's Fireworks Postponed To July 5

Due to rain in the weather forecast for Thursday, New Brunswick's Independence Day celebration at Boyd Park has been postponed until Monday.

Fireworks Near Me: New Brunswick's 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around New Brunswick.

4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near New Brunswick

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around New Brunswick.

June Solstice 2021: When Summer Starts In New Brunswick

The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year — and the beginning of a season of fun in New Brunswick.

Happy Father's Day To Robert García

New Brunswick Patch is celebrating Father's Day 2021 by sharing father-daughter or father-son photos and messages of love.

Father's Day Surprise: Share Photo On New Brunswick Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the New Brunswick Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Mother's Day Surprise: Share Photo On New Brunswick Patch

Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the New Brunswick Patch.

Middlesex County Farmers' Markets Guide 2021

Here's our round-up of the best Middlesex County farmers' markets, plus locals' secrets and family-friendly farms with petting zoos.

Make Mother's Day Brunch/Dinner Reservations Now In New Brunswick

From The Frog and the Peach to Catherine Lombardi, here are our top choices, including all budgets:

New Brunswick Library Does Virtual Holi Celebration April 3

The New Brunswick Library will be giving out dry Holi paints; however, you must register in advance to come pick them up.

Christmas Tree Shopping Near New Brunswick? Find Local Farms

Despite the pandemic, it may still be possible to safely find your perfect Christmas tree this year near New Brunswick.

Enter Highland Park's Gingerbread House Competition

The submission deadline is this Friday, Dec. 4! Here's how to enter:

New Brunswick, Highland Park Halloween Events This Weekend

From drive-in scary movies to jack-o-lantern contests to UFOs, here's all the best local Halloween fun this weekend:

New Brunswick: Best Pumpkin Patches Around You 2020

The season's not over! Here are some New Brunswick-area pumpkin patches to check out.

Enter Highland Park's Jack-O-Lantern Contest

Enter online and bring your jack-o-lantern to the Highland Park Farmers Market on Friday, October 30 between 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Halloween In New Brunswick IS Happening, With Precautions

In fact, New Brunswick City Hall will host a Hall-oween event on Oct. 31 from 3 to 7 p.m. at City Hall. The city is encouraging costumes.

New Brunswick Pumpkin Patch Bounty: How About A From-Scratch Pie?

For your coronavirus stress baking, head to a pumpkin patch near New Brunswick and make a perfect from-scratch pumpkin pie.

Best New Brunswick-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Looking for pumpkins and other fun fall activities? Here are some New Brunswick-area pumpkin patches to check out.

East Jersey Old Town Village Halloween Event

From Oct. 28 through Nov. 1, children are invited to walk through the Piscataway village, decorated for Halloween and costumes encouraged.

New Brunswick's Harvest Weekend Is This Weekend

There will be Bavarian oom-pah music, acoustic and jazz performances, German-style foods & drinks, cornhole games and more, Sept. 24-27.

New Brunswick's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled

New Brunswick's traditional Fourth of July events may be canceled, but there are several other ways you can celebrate the holiday safely.

Rutgers Honors MLK, Paul Robeson At Community Fair Monday

Held at Unity Square community center in New Brunswick, come for food, performances, mural painting and conversation for all ages.

New Brunswick Teacher's Goal: Every Student Gets A Gift To Open

For the fourth year in a row, physical education teacher Jennifer Olawski has made sure all students have something to open this holiday.

Highland Park Police Drop Off Toys To Children's Specialized

The toys were purchased and dropped off this week by Highland Park police officers, dispatchers and administrative staff.​

Come To Highland Park's Menorah Lighting Sunday, Dec. 22

The menorah lighting will go from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at 212 Raritan Ave. There will be free hot chocolate, donuts and Hanukkah gelt giveaways.

Holiday Tips for Caregivers of Loved Ones with Memory Loss

An expert at Rutgers’ Care2Caregivers helpline shares tips on how families can celebrate the holidays with loved ones with memory loss

$5 Showings Of 'Christmas Vacation' At New Brunswick AMC

Calling all Clark Griswold fans in Central Jersey: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” will be showing at the AMC New Brunswick.

Uber Offers Free Rides Thanksgiving Eve In NJ, Or Take $10 Off

You can get a free Uber ride Wednesday night if you're located in these NJ counties and your ride is under $10, or take $10 off the total:

Enter Highland Park's First-Ever Gingerbread House Contest

Enter the first-ever gingerbread house contest sponsored by the borough of Highland Park. What you need to know:

Celebrate The Holidays: Piscataway's East Jersey Old Town Village

Bring the kids on Saturday, Dec. 7 for horse and wagon rides, crafts, seasonally-decorated homes and 'A Christmas Carol.' All free.

Check Out Highland Park's Holiday Markets Nov. 30, Dec. 1

Highland Park has two markets: One will be inside (yay) and the other will be outdoors (brrr. Dress warmly, but there will be hot cocoa!).

Celebrate Halloween In Highland Park: Activities Oct 25 And 31

This Friday, Oct. 25 there's a jack-o-lantern contest in Highland Park and on Oct. 31 there's trick or treating, plus a dog costume parade.

New Brunswick Theater Shows 'Rocky Horror' On Halloween

The movie will be shown at 11 p.m. on Oct. 31 at State Theatre New Jersey, and there will be a DJ party and bar from 9-11 beforehand.

New Brunswick's 4th Of July Fireworks: 2019 Guide

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around New Brunswick this July 4.

Piscataway: Take Dad To A Vintage Baseball Game This Father's Day

This Saturday, June 15 at 12 p.m., the Neshanock Base Ball Club of Flemington will take on the Liberty Base Ball Club in Piscataway.

Meet The Easter Bunny At Piscataway Applebee's April 13

For $10, kids get a full breakfast, face painting, a gift auction and a chance to take a photo with the bunny. You must sign up in advance.

Celebrate Holi At New Brunswick Library March 30

The New Brunswick Free Public Library will celebrate Holi Saturday, March 30 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Food, dancing, henna and more.

Homeless Prayer Service/'Holiday Blues' Mass In New Brunswick

Remember the homeless at a prayer service Dec. 21 at Sacred Heart Church, followed at 7 by a service for those feeling the "holiday blues."

New Brunswick Tree Lighting/Holiday Market Friday, Dec. 7

Held from 4-7 p.m., there will be a holiday craft market, a visit from Santa, live music and for the first year ever, a pet pageant.

Downtown Highland Park Menorah Lighting Dec. 2

Come celebrate the Festival of Lights with hot cocoa, gelt, donuts, music and dreidels! 5-6 p.m. this Sunday in downtown Highland Park.

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.