5 Millburn-Short Hills Area Events This Weekend!

How are you enjoying your summer so far in the Millburn-Short Hills area of New Jersey? Is it flying by for you? It is for me, your North Jersey real estate agent! To ensure that you enjoy ever free moment you have left this summer, I’ve gathered information about five upcoming events in the area.

Check out what’s happening and see what you might like to attend:

1. Bring a blanket, a picnic basket and a bottle of wine to the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit, NJ tonight at 7 p.m. for Shakespeare in the Garden! Tonight’s performance is Henry V and is the last performance this summer. A short 15-minute question and answer session takes place after the performance with cast members. 
2. If you’re looking for an outdoor activity the whole family can enjoy, gather the kids and head to Summit, NJ for Screen on the Green tonight! This is the second night of the outdoor film series. The night begins with a pre-movie Family Dance Party with Summit Soundz, and then there is a screening of Toy Story! Plan to be there by 7:30 p.m. 
3. Flamenco Nights has arrived at Galeria West, an art and music gallery in Westfield, NJ. It’s a bi-monthly concert that features music and dance artists that portray and celebrate this popular genre from Spain. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, July 26. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for kids. 
4. Considering adopting a pet to your New Jersey family? Jersey Animal Coalition in South Orange, NJ will host a Take Me Out of the Shelter community festival this Saturday, July 28, beginning at noon. You can “name your price” for any animal that has been at the facility for more than a year. There will also be a barbecue, ice cream, face painting and more! 
5. On Sunday, July 28, enjoy a gorgeous day outside at the historic garden of Macculloch Hall Historical Museum in Morristown, NJ. Gary Reed will be performing 21st century songs, with roots in the 60’s and 70’s, while you wander through the garden or enjoy a picnic on a blanket. Tickets cost $12 for nonmembers and can be purchased that day. 

For more events in the Millburn, Short Hills and Summit area, visit the Millburn-Short Hills Patch or Summit Patch! They’ve got daily events listed.

Enjoy this last weekend of July! When you’re ready to buy a New Jersey home or sell your New Jersey home, contact me! As your Millburn-Short Hills real estate agent, I’m always here and ready to help you achieve your real estate goals.

Elaine Pruzon
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Downtown Summit's Events & Attractions!

Are you familiar with Downtown Summit, New Jersey? Whether you live in Summit, or you’re from the surrounding Millburn or Short Hills areas, there is plenty for you to enjoy! As your Millburn-Short Hills real estate agent, allow me to introduce you to some of the current and upcoming attractions.

1. The Third Annual Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts is this Saturday in Downtown Summit! This special event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Beechwood Road, Union Place and Springfield Avenue, with over 75 artisans! Shop among local artists and crafters while enjoying live entertainment. From paintings and woodcarvings, to homemade quilts and jewelry made from recycled silverware, you’ll be sure to find something that impresses you. Are you new to the North Jersey area? Start decorating your home with original arts and crafts while meetings other local residents!!
2. Next weekend, June 27 through June 29, you can come out to Downtown Summit for Super Sidewalk Sale Days! Local businesses will bring some of their merchandise out onto the sidewalks for you to browse through, so you can easily stroll from one business to another and check out the bargains. At the same time, you can enjoy the fresh summer air.
3. Beginning June 27, check out Summit, NJ’s brand-new Greenmarket! It opens June 27 and continues every Thursday through Sept. 12, from 3 to 8 p.m. on Beechwood Road. There will be 13 local farmers and purveyors present, including Little Big Farm, WoodsEdge Wools Farm, Brownie Points Bakery, Pickle Licious, Z Food Farm and so many more. Save a trip to the supermarket while supporting local businesses!
4. If you can’t make it to the new Greenmarket, don’t forget about the Summit Farmers Market, celebrating its 20th season this year! The market opened on May 12 and runs every Sunday until Nov. 24. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can purchase produce from two organic farms and five other New Jersey farms. Apart from produce, an array of other goods is available, such as gourmet nuts and fruits, pizza, bakery goods and so much more.

Aside from all these specialty events, Summit, NJ also features permanent attractions for you to enjoy year-round. These include Clearview Beacon Hill Theatre, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit Playhouse, Visual Arts Center of NJ and more! Check out Downtown Summit’s website for full details.

You’ve got all of Summit’s shopping and dining options, too. So really, the opportunities for an enjoyable day or evening are endless! If you’re new to the Summit, NJ area, be sure to check out Downtown Summit and all that it has to offer.

Want to buy a North Jersey home? Contact me! As a Millburn-Short Hills real estate agent, I’d be happy to help!

Elaine Pruzon
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
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