Middlesex County's Children's System of Care

Highland Park Summer Recreational Camp
Thursday, May 7 - 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
 

Celebrate Mom with a Theatre Trip
Thursday, May 7 - Saturday, May 9
Celebrate Mom with a Theatre Trip

Join us for a special Mother’s Day weekend outing as we head to the State Theatre to enjoy “The Music Man” together! This trip is a perfect chance for teens and their moms to relax, bond, and experience a classic musical ????

3rd Annual Edison Police Remembers Ride
Friday, May 8
3rd Annual Edison Police Remembers Ride

Join us for the 3rd Annual Edison Police Remembers Ride as we honor and remember our fallen officers, Ptl. Michael Dudash and Ptl. Frank Papaianni along with all the fallen officers in law enforcement.

Mothers Day Brunch
Saturday, May 9
Mothers Day Brunch

Save the date for our Mother’s Day Brunch on the ice at the East Brunswick Ice Arena, happening from 10 AM–12 PM!

Taste of French St.
Saturday, May 9
Taste of French St.

Join us and enjoy an afternoon of flavor, culture and community in the heart of New Brunswick! 

Bomba Dance Classes
Monday, May 11 - Monday, December 28
Highland Park (Weekly)
Bomba Dance Classes

Weekly dance classes are ongoing at Raíces Cultural Center! Join us to move and groove before the live drums, connect to culture and the rhythms of the Caribbean, and be a part of the living traditions we work to preserve and share.

Shop for A Cause Sale
Monday, May 11
Shop for A Cause Sale

Shop for a Cause at our upcoming Inventory Sale on March 11th! ???
 

Many Roads One Future: Helping Students Navigate Career and Education Options
Tuesday, May 12 @ 11:00 AM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Many Roads One Future: Helping Students Navigate Career and Education Options

From community colleges to coding bootcamps, apprenticeships to service academies, today’s students have many options to prepare for successful careers.

This webinar is presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub

Dental Bus at  Middlesex County College
Wednesday, May 13 @ 9:00 AM
Edison
Central Jersey Medical Center
Dental Bus at Middlesex County College

Central Jersey Medical Center provides on-site dental care through our Mobile Dental Unit, a 32-foot clinic on wheels with X-ray services.

DDD Transition to Adult Services and Intake Process - May
Thursday, May 14 @ 6:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
DDD Transition to Adult Services and Intake Process - May

We welcome and encourage individuals and their families to attend one of our monthly Transition Thursday Webinars held on the second and third Thursdays.

Comfort Zone Camp Weekend Camp for Suicide Loss
Friday, May 15 - Sunday, May 17
Johnsonburg
Comfort Zone Camp (CZC)
Comfort Zone Camp Weekend Camp for Suicide Loss

This program serves children, teens, and young adults ages 7-25 who have lost a parent, guardian, sibling or friend to suicide.

Using School Data to Advocate for Stronger Family School Partnerships
Tuesday, May 19 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Using School Data to Advocate for Stronger Family School Partnerships

Learn how to navigate NJ databases to advocate for their children, and guide families through the NJ School Performance Reports and state assessment data found on the official NJDOE website while gaining the practical skills needed to decode your child’s report card.

This workshop is presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub

Parent Café: Making Mental Health a Priority
Tuesday, May 19 @ 6:00 PM
Bridges Family Success Center
Parent Café: Making Mental Health a Priority

Monthly virtual workshop for parents led by a Family Engagement Specialist (FES). Discussion topic for May 2026: "Making Mental Health a Priority".

Designing Environments That Build Resilient Learners
Wednesday, May 20 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Designing Environments That Build Resilient Learners

Build classroom environments where challenges are normalized, students develop bounce-back skills, and all learners, especially those who need explicit guidance, can thrive.

This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey. 

Many Roads One Future: Helping Students Navigate Career and Education Options
Wednesday, May 20 @ 6:30 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Many Roads One Future: Helping Students Navigate Career and Education Options

From community colleges to coding bootcamps, apprenticeships to service academies, today’s students have many options to prepare for successful careers.

This webinar is presented by the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub.

Mental Health in Decline: New Data on American Muslims
Thursday, May 21
Institute for Muslim Mental Health
Mental Health in Decline: New Data on American Muslims
Self Advocacy Network Panel Discussion
Friday, May 22
Self Advocacy Network Panel Discussion

NJSSAN members will be doing a virtual panel for Children's Advocacy and for family members on May 22 at 11 am.

NJSSAN members will be talking about why advocacy is important, how others can get involved with the NJSSAN, what the NJSSAN involves, and there will also be time for a Q&A portion!

You can register here: https://tinyurl.com/2arda4e3

Walkathon Event
Saturday, May 23
Walkathon Event

Join us for an unforgettable Walkathon Event on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Woodlot Park in Monmouth Junction, NJ! 

Learning Through Challenge: Teaching Growth Mindset in Real Life
Friday, May 29 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Learning Through Challenge: Teaching Growth Mindset in Real Life

Discover how to help children and adolescents embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and build confidence through a practical, developmentally appropriate growth mindset. This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey.

Legacy House Music Festival – Wear Orange for Gun Violence Prevention
Saturday, June 6 @ 2:00 PM
Somerset
One Family One Fight, Inc
Legacy House Music Festival – Wear Orange for Gun Violence Prevention

The Legacy House Music Festival is a community event hosted by One Family One Fight that brings people together through music, community connection, and awareness for gun violence prevention while honoring the life and legacy of Samaad Z. Frazier.

DDD Transition to Adult Services and Intake Process - June
Thursday, June 11 @ 6:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
DDD Transition to Adult Services and Intake Process - June

We welcome and encourage individuals and their families to attend one of our monthly Transition Thursday Webinars held on the second and third Thursdays.

Live at Cherry St Park
Friday, June 12 - Friday, September 11
Rahway
Live at Cherry St Park

Join the City of Rahway for its live musical summer series at Cherry St. Park

Bluey's Big Play
Tuesday, June 16 - Wednesday, June 17
Bluey's Big Play

Bluey on stage at State Theatre

Understanding the School Budget
Tuesday, June 16 @ 12:00 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Understanding the School Budget

Decode school budget numbers to understand district priorities and how they impact your child’s education. Lunch & Learn presented by: New Jersey Family Engagement Hub & Paterson Education Fund

Digital Well-being & Social Awareness in the AI era
Wednesday, June 17 @ 3:30 PM
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Digital Well-being & Social Awareness in the AI era

Navigate the intersection of AI, technology, and student well-being with strategies that foster healthy digital habits and responsible decision-making.

This workshop is presented through a partnership between the New Jersey Family Engagement Hub and the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for New Jersey. 

SBPL: Midsummer Faerie Faire
Saturday, June 27
SBPL: Midsummer Faerie Faire

Join us for a FREE full day of activities for Adults and Kids- Stories, Dancing, Sword fighting, crafts, and more!

DDD Welcome Lunchtime Session - July
Thursday, July 2 @ 12:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
DDD Welcome Lunchtime Session - July

These welcome sessions support the Division’s mission to ensure individuals with developmental disabilities receive quality services, participate meaningfully in their communities, and exercise their right to make choices.

Community Unity Family Day
Sunday, July 19 @ 1:00 PM
North Brunswick
One Family One Fight, Inc
Community Unity Family Day

Community Unity Family Day is a family-focused community event hosted by One Family One Fight that brings youth, families, and community partners together for a day of recreation, wellness, and connection featuring activities, vendors, food trucks, music, and youth programming.

DDD Welcome Evening Session with Topic Breakouts - July
Thursday, July 23 @ 6:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
DDD Welcome Evening Session with Topic Breakouts - July

These welcome sessions support the Division’s mission to ensure individuals with developmental disabilities receive quality services, participate meaningfully in their communities, and exercise their right to make choices.

Gospel Music Festival
Saturday, July 25
Gospel Music Festival
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.

Rhythm & Blues SummerFest
Saturday, September 5 @ 2:00 PM
Somerset
One Family One Fight, Inc
Rhythm & Blues SummerFest

Rhythm & Blues SummerFest is a community music event hosted by One Family One Fight and TalkAboutIt Productions bringing people together for an evening of music, community connection, food vendors, and entertainment.

Mexican Folkloric Festival
Saturday, September 12
Mexican Folkloric Festival
DDD Welcome Lunchtime Session - October
Thursday, October 1 @ 12:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
DDD Welcome Lunchtime Session - October

These welcome sessions support the Division’s mission to ensure individuals with developmental disabilities receive quality services, participate meaningfully in their communities, and exercise their right to make choices.

Save the Date: 42nd Annual Statewide Self-Advocacy Network Fall Conference
Friday, October 2
Save the Date: 42nd Annual Statewide Self-Advocacy Network Fall Conference

Save the Date for our Annual Fall Conference on October 2nd at Pines Manor in Edison! Registration will open over the summer!

DDD Welcome Evening Session with Topic Breakouts - October
Thursday, October 22 @ 6:00 PM
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities
DDD Welcome Evening Session with Topic Breakouts - October

These welcome sessions support the Division’s mission to ensure individuals with developmental disabilities receive quality services, participate meaningfully in their communities, and exercise their right to make choices.