Here's a round-up of what's new and what's happening in Highland Park, NJ
Open Gym, Thursdays 5/4, & 5/18
The Highland Park Police Department presents ‘Open Gym’ for students in 5th – 8th grades from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Bartle School Gym, 435 Mansfield St. For more information, please email Officer Brian O’Mara at [email protected].
Highland Park 5K/Spring Street Fair & Earth Day Fest, Sunday 5/7
The Highland Park 5K & Kids' Races, Spring Street Fair, and Earth Day Fest will be held on May 7th. Sign up today to run, walk, or roll the 5K at runinthepark.org. Learn more about all of the events and how to participate at mainstreethp.org or sustainablehighlandpark.org.
H.P. Gives a Hoot, Tuesdays 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23 & 5/30
Highland Park Gives a Hoot offers free groceries to Highland Park families in need of support. Distributions are held every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Zone 6 Teen Center, 600 Benner Street.
Food Pantry Distribution, Thursdays 5/11 & 5/25 & Saturdays 5/13 & 5/27
The Highland Park food pantry distribution will take place at the Highland Park Community Center, 220 South 6th Avenue. Visit the Borough website for additional dates. For more information contact Nicole Huff at (732) 819-0052.
Fireworks in the Park, Sunday 7/2 (Raindate: Monday 7/3)
Festivities start at 5:00 pm with kids activities, food vendors, and music. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:20 pm.
Highland Park Youth Academy, Monday to Friday, 7/10 - 7/14
Highland Park Youth sign up for the Youth Academy, sponsored by the Highland Park Police Department. This free event will be held at the rear parking lot of 319 North 3rd Avenue. To sign-up, please contact Officer Brian O’Mara at [email protected].
Parkstock Music Festival
Outdoor concert series on Thursday nights at Donaldson Park, Grove 1, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Select food vendors will be on site.
Thursday, July 20- Hair Magic/Cold Weather Company
Genre: Hair Magic - Pop/punk band
Cold Weather Company Alternative/folk
Rain date: not confirmed
Thursday, July 27-Magnolia Street String Band
Genre: Bluegrass
Rain date Aug 24 (confirmed)
Thursday, August 3 Rugburn Genre: Funk Fusion
Raindate: not confirmed
Thursday, August 10- John Bianculli Quartet w/ a singer
Genre: Jazz
Raindate: Thursday, August 17 (confirmed)
Bulk pick-up by Appointment
Reminder to residents that Bulk Waste Collection are by appointment and can be scheduled on Wednesdays during the months of April, May, June, September and October. To make an appointment, please call Public Works at 732-247-9379. Each household may request up to two collections per year.
Employment Opportunities
The Borough is hiring for Summer Camp Seasonal Positions. Apply via the Borough’s website.
Highland Park Recreation Programs
Highland Park Recreation offers a variety of adult and youth winter programs. Families that qualify for free and reduced lunch are eligible for a 60% discount on all programs offered by the Borough.
