The Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage throughout our historic Parks System. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze, and dance to the sounds of summer.
The 2024 Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show will be held at the Essex County Robert J. O'Toole Community Center in Cedar Grove and open to the public from August 14 - September 12, 2024. Viewing hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm; Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 6:00pm. Artwork must be dropped off at the Essex County Robert J. O'Toole Community Center at Cedar Grove Park (199 Fairview Avenue, Cedar Grove) between 9am and 11am on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. An awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10am. Light refershments will be served from 9:30am-10am. Entries winning first place in Essex County will automatically advance to the State Competition.
For more information, please contact Jacquelyn Matthews at (973) 735-6228 or e-mail jmatthews@parks.essexcountynj.org.
Featured article: "The Essex County Environmental Center Butterfly Tent Safari"
NEW! Dive into the wild world of Essex County Turtle Back Zoo with articles, events, and animals! In our inaugural Spring/Summer issue of ROAR, you can learn about the Wildlife Trafficking Alliance coalition the Zoo is involved in and all about our zoo babies born this spring at the zoo! There is also an article on how we are partnering with West Caldwell School of Technology offering students a unique "behind the scenes" educational experience at the Zoo.
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