Unquarantined: Things To Do In Union County

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Looking for something to do this week? Check out this list of goings-on in Union County.

Go to an outdoor concert

Singer Patricia Shih is performing in Springfield, at the Town Hall Front Lawn, at 7 p.m. on June 24. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket and chairs to sit on, as they will not be provided by the library. For more information email or call Children’s Librarian Brie Mintz at bmintz@sfplnj.org or 973-376-4930 x232.

Watch fireworks and Fourth of July celebrations

Westfield's Open Quimby outdoor concerts and outdoor dining continue on July 4 weekend. More details are here.

The city of Summit will hold its 74th Annual Fourth of July Celebration with various activities followed by fireworks. Find out more here.

Scotch Plains, Clark, Springfield, and Roselle Park are holding fireworks celebrations. Find out more here.

Enroll your kids in a summer literacy program

Certified speech language pathologist Meaghan Sica is leading a four-week summer literacy program starting June 28. Classes are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with small groups. Find more information here.

Listen to classical music

The New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra is performing at the Summit Village Green at 7 p.m. on June 29. String and chamber ensembles will perform under the artistic direction of Maestro Warren Cohen. Bringing a blanket or chair is encouraged.

See a movie

Union County's Family Fun and Flix outdoor movie series returns in July. See films from Raya and the Last Dragon to Black Panther. More information is here.

Help a good cause

A hoedown throwdown fundraiser is happening in Berkeley Heights on June 26. The proceeds will go towards Home for Good Dog Rescue. The event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there will be food, music, raffles and family fun activities. Admission is $30 for adults and $15 for children under 12. More information can be found here.