Events Calendar: August 2025

Free concert at Thomas P.Morahan Waterfront Park, foot of Windermare Ave.

Sun 3 Aug

Skylands Manor Tours.

Sunday, Aug 3, 2025 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

NJBG volunteer docents lead visitors on a tour of the architecture and history of Skylands Manor. Excessive heat cancels. Fee: $10 adults; $7 seniors (65+) and students 6-18; under 6 free

Sun 3 Aug

Guided Garden Tours

Sunday, Aug 3, 2025 2:00 PM

Knowledgeable NJBG docents take you on a tour of what’s blooming around the Botanical Garden. Meet at the Carriage House. Wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.

Mon 4 Aug

Photography 4 Day Bootcamp Session 2

Monday, Aug 4, 2025 3:00 PM

Less of a class, more of a flex for your camera roll — learn to capture stories, master lighting and editing, and even make extra money, all with the phone in your pocket! Bring a camera or phone. Ages 12+

Mon 4 Aug

Make a Worry Pet

Monday, Aug 4, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Turn an ordinary sock into an extraordinary Worry Pet! With googly eyes, and a sprinkle of creativity, you’ll make your very own pocket-sized pal! Teen

Tue 5 Aug

Rainbow Yogurt Bowl

Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Create your own Rainbow Yogurt Bowl that will be mixed with a colorful burst of fresh fruit, creamy yogurt, and crunchy toppings. Teen

Thu 7 Aug

Photography 4 Day Bootcamp Session 2

Thursday, Aug 7, 2025 4:30 PM

Fri 8 Aug

Concert: Loretta Hagen Band

Friday, Aug 8, 2025 6:30 PM - 3:00 PM

A rising folk music star, her lilting sound will charm you. Bring a lawn chair; concert moves to the Carriage House in bad weather. $5 pp donation requested

Sat 9 Aug

What Floats in a Moat?

Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Look at objects and predict what sinks and floats? Then, make a house with a "moat" and test objects in the moat to check your predictions. Ages 5-7

Sat 9 Aug

Summer Concert Series 2025: Hudson Valley Juzz Qrtet

Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 7:30 PM

Free concert at Thomas P.Morahan Waterfront Park, foot of Windermare Ave.

Sun 10 Aug

Audubon: Butterfly Walk

Sunday, Aug 10, 2025 1:00 PM

Join the Bergen County Audubon Society as we walk the gardens and fields looking for the many butterflies that visit NJBG. Meet at the Carriage House. Rain cancels. Free.

Sun 10 Aug

Guided Garden Tours

Sunday, Aug 10, 2025 2:00 PM

Knowledgeable NJBG docents take you on a tour of what’s blooming around the Botanical Garden. Meet at the Carriage House. Wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.

Tue 12 Aug

Propagation wall hanging

Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Bring nature indoors with a stunning DIY propagation wall hanging! Using simple materials, you can create a beautiful and functional piece of decor that lets your plants thrive while adding a touch of greenery to your home!

Thu 14 Aug

Music in the Woods: Summer Concert Series

Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

At the Fieldstone Shopping Center

ANDY LACKOW & MESS AROUND. Admission is FREE! Bring your chair!

Sat 16 Aug

New York Renaissance Faire. Marketplace Weekend

Saturday, Aug 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Shop the Marketplace on August 16 or 17, 2025—spend $500 in one day and get 2 free tickets to return to the Faire by September 21, 2025! Bring same-day receipts to the Information Booth to claim. Excludes admission, food, drinks, rides, and games.

Sat 16 Aug

Summer Concert Series 2025: Black Dirt Bandits

Saturday, Aug 16, 2025 7:30 PM

Free concert at Thomas P.Morahan Waterfront Park, foot of Windermare Ave.

Sun 17 Aug

New York Renaissance Faire. Marketplace Weekend

Sunday, Aug 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sun 17 Aug

Guided Garden Tours

Sunday, Aug 17, 2025 2:00 PM

Knowledgeable NJBG docents take you on a tour of what’s blooming around the Botanical Garden. Meet at the Carriage House. Wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.

Mon 18 Aug

DIY Loom pencil case

Monday, Aug 18, 2025 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Get crafty and make your own one-of-a-kind pencil case using a simple loom! Learn basic weaving and create a colorful case that shows off your style! Teen

Thu 21 Aug

Rock Painting

Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Add some color to your space with these cool hand-painted rocks! It’s the perfect way to show off your style! Teen

Thu 21 Aug

Music in the Woods: Summer Concert Series

Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

At the Fieldstone Shopping Center

ACOUSTIC SONG WRITERS SHOWCASE WITH RICK NORMAN, JOE TRENTACOSTA, ANTHONY MARTINELLI & GARRETT GARDNER. Admission is FREE! Bring your chair!

Sat 23 Aug

New York Renaissance Faire. Pirate Weekend.

Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for a weekend of nautical fun as pirates and sailors take over! Sing sea shanties, talk like a pirate, and celebrate all things oceanic. Don’t miss the adventure!

Sat 23 Aug

It's Electric!

Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

How do your lights turn on and off? How does anything that uses electricity work? Learn about circuits and how they work. Then, create your own circuit picture that lights up. (Contains small parts and not recommended for children under 5.) ages 5-8

Sat 23 Aug

Summer Concert Series 2025: Irish Night at the Beach Gaelic Cultural Society

Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 7:30 PM

Free concert at Thomas P.Morahan Waterfront Park, foot of Windermare Ave.

Sun 24 Aug

New York Renaissance Faire. Pirate Weekend.

Sunday, Aug 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for a weekend of nautical fun as pirates and sailors take over! Sing sea shanties, talk like a pirate, and celebrate all things oceanic. Don’t miss the adventure!

Sun 24 Aug

Guided Garden Tours

Sunday, Aug 24, 2025 2:00 PM

Knowledgeable NJBG docents take you on a tour of what’s blooming around the Botanical Garden. Meet at the Carriage House. Wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.

Sat 30 Aug

New York Renaissance Faire. Time Traveler Weekend.

Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Step into your favorite era and genre—fantasy, sci-fi, steampunk, cosplay, and beyond! Whether you're leaping back or forward in time, join us for a celebration of all things wibbly-wobbly and timey-wimey!

Sat 30 Aug

Shoot for the Moon

Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Come join the fun as Snoopy prepares for a trip to the moon. Help Snoopy by learning about the phases of the moon, then build a rocket ship to get him there. Ages 5-8

Sat 30 Aug

Summer Concert Series 2025: Mighty Spectrum Band

Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 7:30 PM

Free concert at Thomas P.Morahan Waterfront Park, foot of Windermare Ave.

Sun 31 Aug

New York Renaissance Faire. Time Traveler Weekend.

Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sun 31 Aug

Guided Garden Tours

Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 2:00 PM

Knowledgeable NJBG docents take you on a tour of what’s blooming around the Botanical Garden. Meet at the Carriage House. Wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels.