Join us at the Passaic County Arts Center for our Art Film Series! Every week, on a Friday evening, we will feature an art-inspired film. Explore a variety of genres from animation and musicals to biographies. Bring your family and friends, a blanket or your favorite chair, and snacks for an unforgettable evening in the …
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Fireside Fridays Historical Series Today, the Wanaque Reservoir is a major landmark of upper Passaic County, but at the turn of the 20th century, that valley was home to several families, businesses, farms, and a lush forest. Join us for a fireside chat on how the construction of the Wanaque Reservoir in the 1920s upended …
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GOLDEN HOUR End your week differently. Start your weekend right. Special pop up - The Lomo Truck! An active event open for all ages with options of: A kids' scavenger hunt 1 Mile or 2 Mile walk 2 Mile or 4 Mile run 3 Mile Trail Run Event Details Friday August 28, 2026 Vendor Setup: …
Calling all junior explorers and history-hunting families! Grab your trowels and get ready to dig into the past with our hands-on, simulated excavation adventure. Learn the Ropes: Discover how real-world archaeologists find and study clues to the past. The Big Dig: Roll up your sleeves and search for hidden artifacts in our special excavation bins. …
Lakeside Comic Con brings a full day of family‑friendly pop culture fun to Ringwood, NJ. Celebrate comics, gaming, cosplay, art, collectibles, and creativity with local vendors, artists, and creators. This one‑day event offers something for every age — from superhero fans to tabletop gamers to young readers discovering new worlds. Enjoy shopping, meet creators, join …
Stop by Lambert Tower throughout the day to create your own vintage-inspired postcard featuring the Tower and its surrounding views. Visitors of all ages can use the provided postcard templates and art supplies to draw the historic tower, illustrate the landscape, or capture the scenery from the summit. Add a personal message and take your …
Come celebrate the grand finale of See Passaic County Week with a day of live music, great food, and community at the beautiful Rifle Camp Park Amphitheater! Enjoy performances throughout the day featuring local and regional musicians, delicious food from area food trucks, family-friendly activities, and plenty of opportunities to discover what makes Passaic County …
Do you think you can reconstruct the activities of past cultures? Join us in the lab to learn how! Working alongside an expert, you will handle real artifacts from our collection to unlock the secrets they hold. You will learn the methods modern archaeologists use to investigate and interpret the artifacts they encounter and will …
Saturday, October 10 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday, October 11 | 10:00AM - 2:00PM Experience the American Revolution during the Dey Mansion's annual Fall Encampment. Meet historical reenactors, explore Revolutionary War encampments, watch live demonstrations, and discover how soldiers and civilians lived during America's fight for independence at General George Washington's 1780 headquarters. Admission is …
Celebrate International Archaeology Day at the Passaic County Archaeology Center! Explore local history through demonstrations, exhibits, and hands-on activities. Enjoy a morning lecture, guided tours, site mapping, a mock excavation, artifact mending, and more. There is something for all ages!
Discover how archaeologists read the soil and uncover stories from the past! In this hands-on workshop, participants will help construct a new archaeological installation layer by layer. Select artifacts, explore how human activity shapes the soil, and help create an exhibit for future visitors to enjoy. Designed for ages 12–16. Registration is required due to …
Step back in time this October and experience the Dey Mansion after dark! Journey through the historic halls where General George Washington once stood, then continue with us on a lantern-lit walk to the Dey Family Cemetery. On the way, do you think you can you find all of the turnips? Discover the stories and …