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Events in Summit for free
Mon2
Tomorrow
Tomorrow · 10 AMFree
Story time0–2 yrs
Baby Bookworms (6 months - 2 years)
Summit Free Public Library
Tomorrow · 10:30 AMFree
Story time0–2 yrs
Baby Bookworms
Summit Free Public Library
Tomorrow · 12:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies: Mr. Burton
Summit Free Public Library
Tomorrow · 3 PMFree
Kids11–14 yrs
CATSS: After School Program (Grades 6-8)
Summit Free Public Library
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
Workshop
Next Gen Debaters (Grades 6-8)
Summit Free Public Library
Tomorrow · 6:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies: Mr. Burton
Summit Free Public Library
Tue3
Tuesday 3 November
Tue 3 · 10 AMFree
Story timeCreative workshop2–6 yrs
Listen, Play, Create (Ages 2-6)
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 3 · 12:30 PMFree
TalkLiterature
People & Stories for adults
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 3 · 3 PMFree
Kids11–14 yrs
CATSS: After School Program (Grades 6-8)
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 3 · 4 PMFree
Story timeCreative workshop1–6 yrs
Listen, Play, Create (Ages 1-6)
Summit Free Public Library
Wed4
Wednesday 4 November
Wed 4 · 10 AMFree
Workshop
Knit, Stitch, & Natter
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 4 · 11 AM$0–46.33
Volunteering
The Co-Co Cares: A Nonprofit + Wellness Group Collab Event
426 Springfield Ave
Wed 4 · 3 PMFree
Board games11–14 yrs
CATSS: After School Program (Grades 6-8)
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 4 · 4 PMFree
Story time5–11 yrs
Book Buddies
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 4 · 6:30 PMFreeES
Story time0–15 yrs
Cuentos en Familia
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 4 · 7 PMFree
WorkshopFood
Charcuterie Made Simple: A Delicious Demo
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 4 · 7 PMFree
Other
Toastmasters
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 4 · 7 PMFree
Trading cards5–11 yrs
Pokemon Swap (K-5 grade)
Summit Free Public Library
Thu5
Thursday 5 November
Fri6
Friday 6 November
Later
Sun 8 · 2 PMFree
Workshop
Adult Craft Class: Make your own hand-colored silk scarf
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 9 · 10 AMFree
Story time0–2 yrs
Baby Bookworms
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 9 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time0–2 yrs
Baby Bookworms
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 9 · 12:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies: Pressure
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 9 · 3 PMFree
Board games11–14 yrs
CATSS: After School Program (Grades 6-8)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 9 · 6 PMFree
Kids11–14 yrs
Next Gen Debaters (Grades 6-8)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 9 · 6:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies: Pressure
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 10 · 10 AMFree
Story timeCreative workshop2–6 yrs
Listen, Play, Create (Ages 2-6)
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 10 · 9:30 AMFree
FitnessWellness
OptWell Mindful Movement
Summit Community Center - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Tue 10 · 12:30 PMFree
LiteraturePoetry
People & Stories for adults
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 10 · 3 PMFree
Creative workshopBoard games11–14 yrs
CATSS: After school Program (Grades 6th-8th)
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 10 · 4 PMFree
Story timeCreative workshop1–6 yrs
Listen, Play, Create (Ages 1-6)
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 10 · 5:30 PMFree
Art & Culture
Teen Nights
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 10 · 6:30 PM$0–46.33
Literature
The Co-Co Book Club
426 Springfield Ave
Wed 11 · 10 AMFree
Crafts
Knit, Stitch, & Natter
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 11 · 3 PMFree
Kids11–14 yrs
CATSS: After School Program (Grades 6-8)
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 11 · 4 PMFree
Story time5–11 yrs
Book Buddies
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 11 · 6:30 PMFreeES
Story time5–12 yrs
Cuentos en Familia
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 11 · 7 PMFree
Other
Toastmasters
Summit Free Public Library
Thu 12 · 3 PMFree
Board gamesCreative workshop11–14 yrs
CATSS: After School Program (Grades 6-8)
Summit Free Public Library
Thu 12 · 4 PMFree
Kids3–7 yrs
Con Mis Amigos
Summit Free Public Library
Fri 13 · 3 PMFree
Other
CATSS: After School Program (Grades 6th-8th)
Summit Free Public Library
Sat 14 · 10 AMFree
Volunteering
Friends of the Library - GIANT Donated Jewelry Sale
Summit Free Public Library
Sun 15 · 1 PMFree
Flea marketVolunteering
Friends of the Library GIANT Donated Jewelry Sale
Summit Free Public Library
Sun 15 · 2:30 PMFree
Creative workshopStory time5–11 yrs
Chinese Corner: Little Farmers' Thanksgiving Adventure (Grades K-5)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 16 · 10 AMFree
Story time0–2 yrs
Baby Bookworms (6 months - 2 years)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 16 · 10 AMFree
Story time0–2 yrs
Baby Bookworms (6 months - 2 years)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 16 · 12:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies: The Grizzlies
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 16 · 3 PMFree
Creative workshop11–14 yrs
CATSS: After school Program (Grades 6th-8th)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 16 · 6 PMFree
Workshop
Next Gen Debaters (Grades 6-8)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 16 · 6:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies: The Grizzlies
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 16 · 7 PMFree
Story time5–11 yrs
Books and Woofs (Grades K-5)
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 17 · 10 AMFree
Story timeCreative workshop2–6 yrs
Listen, Play, Create (Ages 2-6)
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 17 · 10 AMFree
Story timeCreative workshop1–6 yrs
Listen, Play, Create (Ages 1-6)
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 17 · 12:30 PMFree
TalkLiterature
People & Stories for adults
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 17 · 3 PMFree
Drop-in services
CATSS: After school Program (Grades 6th-8th)
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 17 · 5:30 PMFree
Drop-in services
Teen Nights
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 17 · 5:30 PMFree
Art & Culture
Don Quixote with the School of Nimbus Dance (Families)
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 18 · 10 AMFree
Drop-in services
Knit, Stitch, & Natter
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 18 · 3 PMFree
Drop-in services
CATSS: After School Program (Grades 6-8)
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 18 · 4 PMFree
Story time5–11 yrs
Book Buddies
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 18 · 6:30 PMFreeES
Story time0–12 yrs
Cuentos en Familia (Families)
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 18 · 7 PMFree
Other
Toastmasters
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 18 · 7 PMFree
Drop-in services
Board of Trustees meeting
Summit Free Public Library
Thu 19 · 10 AMFree
Story time
Chinese Bilingual Storytime with YoYo the Panda
Summit Free Public Library
Thu 19 · 3 PMFree
Drop-in services
CATSS: After school Program (Grades 6th-8th)
Summit Free Public Library
Thu 19 · 4 PMFree
Music for toddlers3–7 yrs
Con Mis Amigos (Ages 3-7)
Summit Free Public Library
Fri 20 · 10:30 AMFree
Music for toddlersStory time1–4 yrs
Baby Time: Music and Movement (12 months - 4 years)
Summit Free Public Library
Fri 20 · 12:30 PMFree
Literature
Brown Bag Book Club
Summit Free Public Library
Fri 20 · 3 PMFree
Creative workshopOutdoors11–14 yrs
CATSS: After School Program (Grades 6th-8th)
Summit Free Public Library
Sat 21 · 10:30 AMFree
Fall Fun Festival
The Learning Experience, Summit
Sun 22 · 10:30 AM$0
Pre-Thanksgiving "Stretch and Stroll" through Summit
Summit
Sun 22 · 2 PMFree
Concert
Tal Naccarato
Summit Free Public Library
Sun 22 · 2 PMFree
'Summit Concerts' / TAL NACCARATO, LIVE! Unplugged! Solo Acoustic
Summit Free Public Library
Sun 22 · 3:30 PMFree
WorkshopCrafts
Chinese Corner: Calligraphy Workshop
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 23 · 10 AMFree
Story time0–2 yrs
Baby Bookworms (6 months - 2 years)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 23 · 10 AMFree
Story time0–2 yrs
Baby Bookworms (6 months - 2 years)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 23 · 12:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies: Tokyo Cowboy
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 23 · 3 PMFree
Other
CATSS: After School Program (Grades 6th-8th)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 23 · 6 PMFree
Workshop
Next Gen Debaters (Grades 6-8)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 23 · 6:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 24 · 10 AMFree
Story timeCreative workshop2–6 yrs
Listen, Play, Create (Ages 2-6)
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 24 · 10 AMFree
Story timeCreative workshop1–6 yrs
Listen, Play, Create (Ages 1-6)
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 24 · 3 PMFree
Drop-in services
CATSS: After School Program (Grades 6th-8th)
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 24 · 5:30 PMFree
Art & Culture
Teen Nights
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 24 · 5:30 PMFree
Story time13–17 yrs
Teen Nights
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 25 · 10 AMFree
Outdoors
Knit, Stitch, & Natter
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 25 · 7 PMFree
Other
Toastmasters
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 30 Nov · 10 AMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers0–2 yrs
Baby Bookworms (6 months - 2 years)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 30 Nov · 10 AMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers0–2 yrs
Baby Bookworms (6 months - 2 years)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 30 Nov · 12:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies: Project Hail Mary
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 30 Nov · 3 PMFree
Drop-in servicesWorkshop
CATSS: After school Program (Grades 6th-8th)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 30 Nov · 6 PMFree
Workshop
Next Gen Debaters (Grades 6-8)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 30 Nov · 6:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies: Project Hail Mary
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 1 Dec · 10 AMFree
Kids' showCreative workshop2–6 yrs
Listen, Play, Create (Ages 2-6)
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 1 Dec · 10 AMFree
Story timeCreative workshop1–6 yrs
Listen, Play, Create (Ages 1-6)
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 2 Dec · 10 AMFree
Language café
Knit, Stitch, & Natter
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 2 Dec · 4 PMFree
Art & Culture
Comic Book Workshop (Grades 3-5)
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 2 Dec · 4 PMFree
Story time
Book Buddies
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 2 Dec · 7 PMFree
Other
Toastmasters
Summit Free Public Library
Thu 3 Dec · 4 PMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers3–7 yrs
Con Mis Amigos (Ages 3-7)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 7 Dec · 10 AMFree
Story time0–2 yrs
Baby Bookworms
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 7 Dec · 10:30 AMFree
Story time0–2 yrs
Baby Bookworms
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 7 Dec · 12:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 7 Dec · 6 PMFree
Kids11–14 yrs
Next Gen Debaters (Grades 6-8)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 7 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 8 Dec · 10 AMFree
Story timeCreative workshop2–6 yrs
Listen, Play, Create (Ages 2-6)
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 8 Dec · 4 PMFree
Story timeCreative workshop1–6 yrs
Listen, Play, Create (Ages 1-6)
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 9 Dec · 10 AMFree
Art & Culture
Winter Bilingual Storytime (Ages 2-6)
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 9 Dec · 4 PMFree
Story time5–11 yrs
Book Buddies
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 9 Dec · 7 PMFree
Politics & Economy
Board of Trustees meeting
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 9 Dec · 7 PMFree
Other
Toastmasters
Summit Free Public Library
Thu 10 Dec · 4 PMFree
Kids3–7 yrs
Con Mis Amigos (Ages 3-7)
Summit Free Public Library
Thu 10 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
Art & Culture
THE M FACTOR 2, BEFORE THE PAUSE, PERIMENOPAUSE (Film and discussion)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 14 Dec · 10 AMFree
Story timeMusic for toddlers0–2 yrs
Baby Bookworms (6 months - 2 years)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 14 Dec · 10:30 AMFree
Story time0–2 yrs
Baby Bookworms
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 14 Dec · 12:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 14 Dec · 6 PMFree
Kids11–14 yrs
Next Gen Debaters (Grades 6-8)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 14 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 14 Dec · 7 PMFree
Story timeAnimals5–11 yrs
Books and Woofs
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 15 Dec · 10 AMFree
Story timeCreative workshop2–6 yrs
Listen, Play, Create (Ages 2-6)
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 15 Dec · 4 PMFree
Art & Culture
Block Print Design with Meerahi (Ages 4-9)
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 16 Dec · 4 PMFree
Creative workshop5–11 yrs
Cookie House Building (grades K-5)
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 16 Dec · 5 PMFree
Creative workshop5–11 yrs
Cookie House Building session 2
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 16 Dec · 7 PMFree
Other
Toastmasters
Summit Free Public Library
Thu 17 Dec · 10 AMFree
Story time1–5 yrs
Chinese Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Jojo
Summit Free Public Library
Thu 17 Dec · 4 PMFree
Language café3–7 yrs
Con Mis Amigos
Summit Free Public Library
Thu 17 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
Literature
Bring Your Own Book Club
Summit Free Public Library
Fri 18 Dec · 10:30 AMFree
Creative workshopStory time1–4 yrs
Baby Time: Messy Craft Day
Summit Free Public Library
Fri 18 Dec · 12:30 PMFree
Literature
Brown Bag Book Club
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 21 Dec · 12:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 21 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 22 Dec · 5:30 PMFree
Art & Culture
Teen Nights: Teen Advisory Board
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 23 Dec · 7 PMFree
Other
Toastmasters
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 28 Dec · 12:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 28 Dec · 6:30 PMFree
Cinema
Monday at the Movies
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 29 Dec · 1 PMFree
Board games
Candyland: The live board game
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 30 Dec · 11 AMFree
Board games2–6 yrs
Exploration Stations
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 30 Dec · 7 PMFree
Other
Toastmasters
Summit Free Public Library
Thu 31 Dec · 11 AMFree
Kids' showMusic for toddlers0–15 yrs
Noon Year's Eve Celebration
Summit Free Public Library
Sun 10 Jan · 2 PMFree
Art & Culture
Make Your Own Puzzle
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 11 Jan · 10 AMFree
Art & Culture
Baby Bookworms(6 months - 2 years)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 11 Jan · 10:30 AMFree
Art & Culture
Baby Bookworms(6 months - 2 years)
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 13 Jan · 10 AMFree
Art & Culture
Polar Animal Bilingual Storytime (Ages 2-6)
Summit Free Public Library
Fri 15 Jan · 10 AMFree
Art & Culture
Baby Prom (12 months - 4 years)
Summit Free Public Library
Fri 15 Jan · 12:30 PMFree
Art & Culture
Brown Bag Book Club
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 19 Jan · 6:30 PMFree
Art & Culture
Mahjong Class
Summit Free Public Library
Thu 21 Jan · 6:30 PMFree
Art & Culture
Bring Your Own Book Club
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 25 Jan · 10 AMFree
Art & Culture
Baby Bookworms(6 months - 2 years)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 25 Jan · 10:30 AMFree
Art & Culture
Baby Bookworms(6 months - 2 years)
Summit Free Public Library
Tue 26 Jan · 5:30 PMFree
Art & Culture
Teen Nights: Teen Advisory Board
Summit Free Public Library
Thu 28 Jan · 7 PMFree
Art & Culture
Device Tech Workshop--Hands-on
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 1 Feb · 10 AMFree
Art & Culture
Baby Bookworms(6 months - 2 years)
Summit Free Public Library
Mon 1 Feb · 10:30 AMFree
Art & Culture
Baby Bookworms(6 months - 2 years)
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 3 Feb · 10 AMFree
Art & Culture
Bilingual Storytime (Ages 2-6)
Summit Free Public Library
Wed 3 Feb · 4 PMFree
Art & Culture
Cursive Handwriting Workshop (Grades 3-6)
Summit Free Public Library
Sun 7 Feb · 3 PM$0–30
Eric Wyrick and Friends
Beacon UU Congregation in Summit
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At 11:30 AMFree
JazzConcert
1st Sunday Communion and Choirs Presents Guitarist Matt Cherkoff
Mt Zion AME Millburn
At 2 PM$26.15
RockConcert
Dogfather & Friends
Crossroads, Garwood
Sun 8 · 7 PM$25
JazzJam / Open mic
November 8th Jazz Concert + Jam Session
Watchung Arts Center
At 3 PMFree
ClassicalConcert
Free Orchestra Concert: NJIO's "Happy Memories"
Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Plainfield
At 3 PM$28.52
Concert
Hot Brass, Cool Harmonies
Dolan Hall, Morristown
Thu 5 · 11 AMFree
JazzConcert
Jesus and Jazz • Mt. Zion AME Millburn 4th Sunday -Inspiration for You
Mt Zion AME Millburn
Tomorrow · 9 AM
ExhibitionOutdoors
Shadows and Light: A Plein Air Group Show
Lundt-Glover Gallery/Chatham Township Municipal Building
Sat 7
Exhibition
Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show
Trailside Nature & Science Center, Mountainside
Sun 8 · 2:15 PM
ExhibitionOpening
Fabulous Fake Exhibit presented by Drew Art Association
Library of the Chathams, Chatham
Fri 13 · 4 PM$46.23
Food
Eataly's Birthday Bash
Eataly Short Hills, Millburn
Fri 13 · 6:30 PM
Food
Meyersville Grange SOUP & PASTA CONTESTS
500 Meyersville Road, Long Hill, NJ 07933
Sat 28 · 8 AMFree
Art & Culture
WHIS Paddling Club
Side Parking Lot, Haleiwa
Fri 6 · 10 AMFree
MarketCrafts
2026 Westfield Fall Arts and Craft Fair
Westfield Armory
Tue 10 · 6:30 PMFree
TalkScience
You Enabled Virtual Threads. Now What Breaks?
Dorothy Young Center for the Arts Lancaster Rd, Madison, NJ 07940
Thu 12 · 7 PM$15
TalkHeritage
The Lenape & Revolutionary New Jersey
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts Education Annex
Thu 12 · 6:30 PMFree
Literature
Adult Book Discussion
Watchung branch Library
Fri 13 · 5 PMFree
TalkFood
Peace Within Dinner ✨
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison
At 10 AM
ExhibitionHeritage
Emblems of America
Morris Museum, Morristown
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At 12 PM$12.99
Literature
Our Brother’s Keeper - November 1st, 2026 [words] bookstore
[words] Bookstore, Maplewood
Tue 3 · 7 PMFree
QuizConcert
Trivia Night at Echo Tap & Grille
Echo Tap & Grille, Mountainside
Tue 3 · 7 PMFree
QuizConcert
Trivia Night at Delicious Heights
Delicious Heights, Berkeley Heights
Wed 4 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Miller's Ale House
Miller's Ale House, Watchung
Wed 4 · 6 PMFree
Trading cards
POKEMON CLUB (GRADES 5th and up)
Springfield Free Public Library
Thu 5 · 6 PMFree
Mahjong
Mahjong Meetup
North Plainfield branch Library
Fri 13 · 6 PM$15
Bingo
Bingo Night
300 Connell Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Thu 26 · 8:30 AM$20–25
RunningSports & fitness
The Chatham Turkey Trot
110 Van Houton Avenue (under the American flag), Chatham
Sun 8 · 8:30 AM$18–86
RunningTrail & ultra
Giralda Farms Run
3 Giralda Farms, Madison
Thu 12 · 9 AMFree
Pilates & stretchingFitness
Mommy and Me Pilates with Modern Movement NJ
lululemon, Millburn
Thu 26 · 8:30 AM$20–30
RunningOutdoors
15th Annual - Trot the Manor - Thanksgiving 2026
Jackson and Rowan Rd, Chatham
Thu 26 · 9 AM$30–35
Running
Berkeley Heights Gobble & Go 5K Turkey Trot Run or Walk
100 Connell Drive, Berkeley Heights
At 9 AM$30–50
RunningSports & fitness
RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk 2026
9 Cherry Lane, West Orange
At 10 AM
RunningOutdoors
Rams Run Together Mental Health 5K
136 Oak Ridge Road, Clark
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