Middlesex County's Children's System of Care

Community Eid Toy Drive
Thursday, March 5 - Wednesday, March 18
Community Eid Toy Drive

MECA (Muslims of the Edison Civic Alliance) is honored to partner with MCMC, Masjid Al-Wali, and EMCC in hosting a toy drive to benefit children at JFK University Hospital Center.
 

Free Citizenship Classes
Thursday, March 5 - Tuesday, April 7
Free Citizenship Classes

LibraryLink NJ is looking for students for their upcoming citizenship class! If you have a green card and want to get on track to become a citizen, this class is for you!

Highland Park Summer Recreational Camp
Thursday, March 5 - Tuesday, June 2
Highland Park Dept of Recreation
Highland Park Summer Recreational Camp

Registration for all HP Rec Summer Camps opens at 6:00am on Monday, March 2nd! All camp registration can be found at highlandparkrec.com
 

Escape the Vape
Thursday, March 5
Empower Somerset
Escape the Vape

Join Empower for a virtual vaping prevention program with nationally recognized youth speaker Robb Holla on March 5th from 6–7:30 PM. This event is open to middle and high school youth, parents, and caregivers.

Process Not Product Art
Thursday, March 5
Community Childcare Solutions
Process Not Product Art

Join us as we dive into process vs product art with young children. We’ll discuss the importance of letting children express themselves and make choices when doing art.

The Psychology of Money & Wealth
Friday, March 6 - Sunday, March 8
The Psychology of Money & Wealth

If you’ve ever overworked yet under-valued yourself, struggled to receive recognition, hesitated to negotiate, or secretly felt “not enough” despite your accomplishments, this talk is for you.

MCMC 4th Annual Suhoor
Saturday, March 7
MCMC 4th Annual Suhoor

MCMC’s 4th annual Suhoor Fest will be held on Saturday night March 7th from 11pm-4am. There will be a wide variety of food, drinks, and dessert vendors serving the community. Below are the confirmed vendors:

Trailblazing Women of New Brunswick
Saturday, March 7
New Brunswick Public Library
Trailblazing Women of New Brunswick

Join the Friends of the New Brunswick Free Public Library for a seminar on the Trailblazing Women of New Brunswick ??
 

Yoga + Meditation
Saturday, March 7 - Saturday, March 21
Woodbridge Public Library
Yoga + Meditation

Come get your yoga at the Iselin Library this Saturday morning! Please wear comfortable clothes, and BYO yoga mat!

Seed Swap
Monday, March 9
New Brunswick
Seed Swap

Bring a seed, take a seed. Grow your green space with the New Brunswick Parks & Gardens Commission on March 9!

Family Baking Night
Monday, March 9
Perth Amboy
Family Baking Night

Join us for a fun evening of baking and celebrating together.
Register now: parecreation.recdesk.com

Academic Roadmap: A Family Guide to Curriculum and Standards in K-12
Tuesday, March 10 @ 11:00 AM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Academic Roadmap: A Family Guide to Curriculum and Standards in K-12

Join us to explore your child’s academic path from kindergarten through high school. This workshop is presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub. 

Medicare 101: Changes in 2026
Wednesday, March 11
East Brunswick
Medicare 101: Changes in 2026

Join MFSC and Paula from UHealthy Solutions next Wednesday, March 11th from 11Am - 12PM at Hall's Corner to gain information on healthcare and Medicare from a licensed professional. Get your questions answered and participate in a free raffle! Light snacks and refreshments provided!

Watercolor Journaling for Beginners
Wednesday, March 11
Watercolor Journaling for Beginners

Join Janie & Melissa on Wednesday, March 11th at 11:00am. The theme will be Bookmark Your Happiness. Please register by calling 732-247-2270 or visiting our website www.milltownlibrary.org

Women's History Month events at Brighton Ave Teen Center
Monday, March 16 - Monday, March 23
Women's History Month events at Brighton Ave Teen Center

Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Teen Center

From Piggy Banks to College Funds Part 4: Special Needs Trust
Tuesday, March 17 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
From Piggy Banks to College Funds Part 4: Special Needs Trust

When planning for the financial future of a loved one with a disability, there are many different aspects to consider, and will vary depending on their age. This workshop will discuss critical considerations for individuals of all ages who have a disability.

Hands-on Drone Training Course
Wednesday, March 18 - Friday, March 20 @ 9:00 AM
Oak Ridge
Kean Skylands
Hands-on Drone Training Course

Kean Skylands is offering experiential learning and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) training sessions which focus on preparing individuals for the FAA Part 107 exam and how to safely fly and use drones. 

Get Out There: Overcoming Psychosocial Challenges After Brain Injury
Wednesday, March 18 @ 12:00 PM
Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey
Get Out There: Overcoming Psychosocial Challenges After Brain Injury

Recovery from a brain injury is more than just a clinical process; it is a social and emotional rebuilding. For young adults, this journey often intersects with a critical developmental stage focused on identity, independence, and the formation of social bonds. 

Math of Food Part 2: Cooking, Culture, and Nutrition
Wednesday, March 18 @ 1:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Math of Food Part 2: Cooking, Culture, and Nutrition

The NJ Family Engagement Hub and The Center for Family Math invite you to the second in its 3-part webinar series that looks at the food of math. This webinar series is presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and the NAFSCE Center for Family Math. 

Empowered Learners: Building Student Agency & Growth Mindset
Wednesday, March 18 @ 3:30 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Empowered Learners: Building Student Agency & Growth Mindset

Help students take ownership of their learning by fostering self-efficacy and a growth mindset that transforms classroom culture. This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey. 

Teen Speak Workshop
Wednesday, March 18 - Wednesday, March 25 @ 6:30 PM (Weekly)
Bergen's Promise
Teen Speak Workshop

Teen Speak is a FREE interactive workshop for parents and caregivers in New Jersey. Participants will learn how to start and maintain conversations with teens, build strong parent-teen relationships, apply motivational interviewing skills, and use effective strategies for managing resistance.

Essential Estate Planning Tools for our loved one with Special Needs
Thursday, March 19 @ 6:30 PM
iStrive Community Inc.
Essential Estate Planning Tools for our loved one with Special Needs

Presented by Christine Matus Esq. The Matus Law Group: Guardianship, POA, Conservatorship and other alternatives to safeguard your loved one with Special Needs

Food Meets Opera
Saturday, March 21 - Sunday, March 22
Food Meets Opera

Opera… but make it delicious. ????
 

Career Pathways Series: AI & Its Impact on Future Careers
Monday, March 23 @ 7:00 PM
Family Touch
Career Pathways Series: AI & Its Impact on Future Careers

Join Family Touch for a live virtual panel with professionals in healthcare, law, and finance discussing how AI is shaping future careers. Designed for middle and high school students. Includes a live Q&A. Free on Zoom, March 23, 7–8 PM.

Young People Supporting Peers for Suicide Prevention
Tuesday, March 24 @ 9:30 AM
The Traumatic Loss Coalition
Young People Supporting Peers for Suicide Prevention

Project Lift Up is national longitudinal study of teens and young adults who know someone in their social network who has suicide thoughts or behaviors. 

Practical Support for Struggling Learners Part 1: Understanding the Why
Wednesday, March 25 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Practical Support for Struggling Learners Part 1: Understanding the Why

Many children struggle in school not because they’re unmotivated, but because they’re missing key skills or supports. This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey. 

Thursday, March 26
Sensory Room Fundraiser

Join us for the Sensory Room Fundraiser Dinner hosted by The Arc Middlesex County.
Enjoy a wonderful night of great food, community, and purpose as we come together to raise funds for a sensory room that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals we serve.

Saturday, March 28 @ 9:00 AM
Wilmington
The Center for Autism Research at CHOP
The Involved and Informed: A Conference for Autism Fathers and Autism Advocates

We are excited to invite you to the 2026 Involved and Informed: A Conference for Autism Fathers and Autism Advocates.

This two-day experience is designed to empower, connect, and elevate fathers and advocates in the autism community.

From Piggy Banks to College Funds Part 5: Women's Financial Wellness
Tuesday, March 31 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
From Piggy Banks to College Funds Part 5: Women's Financial Wellness

This workshop has the overall goal of empowering women to take control of their financial future. This is a lunch-and-learn workshop presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and Mass Mutual.

MyGOAL Autism Family Grant Program
Wednesday, April 1 (Monthly)
MyGOAL
MyGOAL Autism Family Grant Program

2026 Applications Open 2/1/2026 - Deadline to Apply is 4/30/26
MyGOAL Autism Grant is a program to support families caring for individuals with Autism. The MyGOAL Autism Grant is offered once a year. Applications are available at the beginning of the year, and decisions are rendered in mid-July.

Math of Food Part 3: Supermarket Math Budgeting, and Smart Choices
Wednesday, April 1 @ 1:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Math of Food Part 3: Supermarket Math Budgeting, and Smart Choices

The NJ Family Engagement Hub and The Center for Family Math invite you to the final webinar in its 3-part food of math series. This webinar series is presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and the NAFSCE Center for Family Math. 

Spring Improv Class
Monday, April 6 - Monday, June 15
Spring Improv Class

This Spring, students in Grades 6–12 can take the stage with our Spring Improv Class at the Rahway Recreation Center!

Introducing Anxiety and OCD Care with InStride Health
Tuesday, April 7 @ 7:00 PM
Family Support Organization of Bergen County
Introducing Anxiety and OCD Care with InStride Health

Clinical Overview and OCD Case Study
Join us for a series of informative sessions on how InStride Health delivers effective, evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and young adults with anxiety and OCD. We’ll explore our therapeutic approach, including CBT and exposure therapy, and walk through presentation-specific case studies.

Speech Language Pathology and Registered Dietitian Collaboration in Brain Injury
Tuesday, April 14 @ 12:00 PM
Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey
Speech Language Pathology and Registered Dietitian Collaboration in Brain Injury

Collaboration between a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) is more than just an evaluation of swallowing ability. The roles of each of these important health professionals will be described along with how their collaboration can improve the care of an individual with a brain injury. 

Kean Skylands: Sustainability in Bloom Community Day
Saturday, April 18 @ 12:00 PM
Oak Ridge
Kean Skylands
Kean Skylands: Sustainability in Bloom Community Day

Join us for a day of FREE, fun, and educational activities for ALL AGES! Enjoy games, face painting, crafts, engaging workshops, and so much more — there’s something for everyone!

Wednesday, April 22 @ 9:00 AM
Hamilton Township
RWJBH Institute for Prevention and Recovery
Global Crossroads Symposium: Confronting Hidden Battles Behind the World Stage

Join leaders from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), New Jersey State Police (NJSP) and 800-GAMBLER to learn how to identify and respond to issues such as mental health challenges, illicit drug use and human trafficking at the local level. Together, we can build healthier, safer communities.

Tri-State Ability Art Show: Metropolis
Friday, April 24 - Saturday, April 25 @ 6:00 PM
Cherry Hill
Y.A.L.E School
Tri-State Ability Art Show: Metropolis

Y.A.L.E. School, a private special education school serving students with disabilities ages 3-21, will host the sixth annual Tri-State Ability Art Show: Metropolis on April 24 & 25 at its Performing Arts Center in Cherry Hill.

NJ Queer & Trans Makers Market
Sunday, April 26
Moorestown
Garden State Equality
NJ Queer & Trans Makers Market

The New Jersey Queer & Trans Makers Market and Garden State Equality are bringing the market to Burlington County for our first ever South Jersey market!?

How Medical Nutrition Therapy Supports Brain Injury Care
Tuesday, April 28 @ 12:00 PM
Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey
How Medical Nutrition Therapy Supports Brain Injury Care

Nutritional health of an individual with a brain injury can impact overall health outcomes. Achieving adequate nutritional health is challenging. Individuals are faced with making wise food choices, managing barriers to intake such as dysphagia, rehabilitation, and working towards independence and more.

New Jersey Folk Festival
Saturday, August 29
New Jersey Folk Festival

The festival returns to Davidson’s Mill Pond Park in South Brunswick. Even bigger & better than last year, details coming soon

Introducing Anxiety and OCD Care with InStride Health
Tuesday, September 1 @ 7:00 PM
Family Support Organization of Bergen County
Introducing Anxiety and OCD Care with InStride Health

School Avoidance
Join us for a series of informative sessions on how InStride Health delivers effective, evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and young adults with anxiety and OCD. We’ll explore our therapeutic approach, including CBT and exposure therapy, and walk through presentation-specific case studies.