This wetlogged month is at its end and hopefully April will bring less showers than March did. It’s a busy week and there are lots to do. Don’t forget to check out our Easter Bunny Sightings story so you know where to find an egg hunt before Easter Sunday. Stay on top of all local happenings by checking our Upcoming Events calendar often, signing up for our newsletter and becoming a fan on Facebook. Here are this week’s highlights:
Get Crafty
April 1
Just Kidding Around in Montclair has started a weekly craft time.
Be a Builder
April 3
Home Depot offers a Kid’s Workshop. Make your own Butterfly House.
Listen to a Story
April 6
Bring your little one over to Watchung Booksellers for Miss Elaine’s storytime.
Thursday, April 1
Craft Time
Who: Kids ages 4 – 12.
What: A fun, weekly craft time at Just Kidding Around.
Where: Just Kidding Around, 507 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Thursdays at 5 pm.
Cost: $3 per child.
Saturday, April 3
Kids Workshop: Butterfly House
Who: Young carpenters ages 5 – 12.
What: The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and an achievement pin.
Where: Your local Home Depot: 60 Orange Street, Bloomfield, NJ or 955 Bloomfield Avenue, Clifton, NJ. 1 (800) 553-3199.
When: Saturday, April 3 from 9 a.m. – noon.
Cost: Free.
Tuesday, April 6
Storytime at Watchung Booksellers
Who: Toddlers who love to be read to.
What: Weekly storytime and songs with Miss Elaine.
Where: Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street – Watchung Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042.
(973)744-7177
When: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free. No registration required.