The Union County Board of County Commissioners would like to announce the arrival of two free summer programs for families – the Family Fun and Flix series, beginning on July 16th and running through August 20th at Warinanco Park in Roselle, and the Summer Arts Concert Series, beginning on July 20th and held in various Union County parks.
“Music and movies are the perfect ingredients for family fun, especially in the summer,” said Union County Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded. “I urge all Union County residents to take advantage of these free summer events that create laughter, memories, and endless entertainment for the whole family.”
All Family Fun and Flix showings will begin at dusk, with festivities to begin at 7:30pm, and an ice cream truck on site for attendees who wish to purchase a snack. Participants are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs. All movies will be shown on a weather-permitting basis. The schedule for the Family Fun and Flix night is listed below:
- Tuesday, July 16 – Wish
- Tuesday, July 23 – Migration
- Tuesday, July 30 – Elemental
- Tuesday, August 13 – Trolls Band Together
- Tuesday, August 20 – The Little Mermaid (2023)
The Summer Arts Concert Series includes various musical acts in either Oak Ridge Park in Clark, or Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. The schedule is listed below:
- Saturday, July 20 – The Little Mermen: A Disney-tribute concert at Oak Ridge Park from 12:00pm-4:00pm, and will include other acts and family fun activities.
- The Little Mermen are a top Disney tribute band, offering a unique, entertaining, and memorable experience for all ages. Their setlist includes beloved songs from Disney classics like The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Frozen, and Encanto.
- The band performs in full costume, dressing as characters from these films, for an immersive experience. Touring nationally, they’ve shared stages with artists like Stevie Nicks, Green Day, and Joan Jett. They offer a magical event filled with sentimental fun and sing-alongs that appeal to Disney fans of all ages.
- Wednesday, July 24 – The Pink Floyd Project: A 10-piece Pink Floyd tribute with a light show, beginning at 7:30pm, with a yoga class before the concert at 6:30pm.
- Wednesday, August 7 – 5 Against 1: A Pearl Jam Tribute band at Echo Lake Park starting at 7:30pm, with a yoga class before the concert at 6:30pm.
- Saturday, August 17 – Taylor Nation: The premier Taylor Swift sing-along tribute band at Oak Ridge Park from 12:00pm-4:00pm, and will include other acts and family fun activities.