South Orange Summer Nights: KIDS ART IN THE PARK

Flood’s Hill in South Orange is the place to be each Wednesday evening all summer long. Beginning in June, enjoy arts and crafts in a scenic park setting. As the evenings get longer Taste the Music takes center stage, complete with free concerts, food trucks, arts activities and games for the kids. In July comes the popular Moonlit Movies; bring your blanket and your honey and enjoy the show! All in all, its three full months of free arts programming for all to enjoy.

ART IN THE PARK SCHEDULE 6:30-8PM

June 1 – Life Drawing Out of Doors presented by Arts Unbound (all skill levels welcome) Put down that camera and learn to draw! Arts Unbound brings a teaching artist to Floods Hill to guide you through poses with a live costumed model.

June 8 – Acrylic Pour Freestyle Painting led by Denise Hayden of Funky Fun Art. Get messy with paint in the best place of all, OUTSIDE! Join Denise on the Hill as she teaches you how to pour a painting!

June 15 – Origami Extravaganza 150 Alice Baldwin Jones and the South Orange Public Library (recommended for ages 8 and up). Help the South Orange Public Library celebrate its 150th year. Work with a master folder to create 150 origami objects that will come together in one inspiring sculpture!

June 22nd – Acrylic Guided Painting led by Denise Hayden of Funky Fun Art. You’ve heard of Drink and Draw? In this iteration, bring your favorite snack to the Hill and join Denise as she guides you step by step through a painting of your own creation.

TASTE THE MUSIC CONCERT SCHEDULE 7:30-10PM

June 29 – NJSO Pops (Classical, Pop) Sponsored by JESPY House
July 6 – Mark Murphy and Friends (Tribute to Dave Matthews Band and Fleetwood Mac)
July 13 – Dr. K’s Motown Revue (60s Motown)
July 20 – Nine Deeez Nite (90s Tribute & Covers)
July 27 – Max Headroom (80s Tribute & Covers)
August-3 -Rock the Hill (Garage Bands)

KIDS ART IN THE PARK 6-8PM RECOMMENDED for ages 5 and up

Come to Flood’s Hill early on concert night to enjoy a full menu of food trucks and arts and crafts activities for children.

July 6th – Pinwheels
July 13th – Wooden Maracas
July 20th – Slap Bracelets
July 27th- Sunglasses
August 3rd – Guitar Pick Necklaces
Led by Denise Hayden of Funky Fun Art

Hungry for fun? Get hungry for treats too! Enjoy a revolving selection of food trucks beginning June 29.

Amanda Bananas
Bro Ritos
Cheezen
Cupcake Carnivale
Empanada Guy
Hotdogs
Ms. Fu’s Yummy Food Truck
Outsliders
Pizza Vita
Waffle de Lys