Bloomfield Weekend Events For All Ages & and Species.....

While you are trying to stay cool this weekend there are fun events around the city and nearby.  Feel free to add your own in the comments section.    

If you like to take pictures, grab your camera and enjoy the Annual Nature Photo Contest. This contest is designed to highlight the best of what the Essex County Parks have to offer its many residents each year. Anyone with a camera is invited and encouraged to submit photos that capture a part of your visit to the county park system.  For more information click the Annual Nature Photo Contest on the right in “See More In PATCH”.

WHAT:  MAGIC at Bloomfield Public Library
WHERE: 90 Broad Street
WHEN:  Friday, July 22nd   2 pm & 3:30 pm
WHY GO:  At 2pm Magician Mark Zacharia will entertain children ages 4 +.  At 3:30 there will be a workshop for everyone ages 10+ called “Magic of the Mind”.
COST:  FREE

WHAT:  KARAOKE NIGHT
WHERE: St. Valentine’s Church Hall, Bloomfield, NJ
WHEN:  Saturday   6:30 pm
WHY GO:  Great entertainment and pizza.
COST:  $10 – Entertainment, Slice of Pizza, Soda and Dessert.   Additional food and beverages available for purchase

WHAT: The Genesis College Ministry
WHERE: Brookdale Christian Church, Bloomfield, NJ
WHEN:  Sunday 2 pm  
WHY GO: Relax, be yourself, enjoy the presence of each other and the immediate presence of the Lord.
WHO:  High School and College Age

WHAT: SIFH Bootcamp
WHERE: Parking lot of Plaza Fitness Gym, 11 Westinghouse Plaza, Bloomfield
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday   7:45am – 8:45am
WHY GO: Physical Fitness – gain strength, endurance and confidence
WHO:  Women - $5.00  (one time purchase of tee shirt $15)

WHAT:  Rick Mikula “ That Butterfly Guy”  
WHERE: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, NJ
WHEN:  Saturday, July 23th   9:30 – 10:30
WHY GO:  Rick has been delighting audiences of all ages with his humorous way of looking at butterflys.  You will be spellbound and amazed at his presentation.   This includes a few minutes in the live butterfly tent.   Advance registration is required. 973-228-8776    Fee: $6 per child; $8 per adult.   
WHO: Everyone

WHAT: Nutley’s Farmers Market
WHERE: 149 Chestnut Street, Nutley, NJ
WHEN: Sunday  9am to 1pm
WHY GO: Fresh Produce, Cheese, Artisan Breads, Organic Coffee, Pickles and more.
WHO: Everyone 

WHAT: Blessing of the Animals
WHERE: 1st Presbyterian Church of Verona, 10 Fairview Ave, Verona, NJ
WHEN: Sunday  5:30
WHY GO: Blessing of the Animals affirm the special place all of God’s creatures have in our lives.
WHO: Everyone and all types of Pets - Free

WHAT: Skate Key Adult night at Branch Brook Park
WHERE: Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center
WHEN: Sunday  9pm
WHY GO: Music, fun and recreation.
WHO: 21 and over - $8.00