Do you love the sounds of Doowop? Then stop by Downtown Clifton at the corner of Clifton Ave. and First St. for the 50’s Block Party on Aug. 11. From 5-11 pm, join the fun and sign up for the jitter bug and hula hoop contests. Or if dancing isn’t your thing, check out the classic car show. There will also be food, drink, prizes and memorabilia throughout the night. For more information, call 973-253-1455. The Fifth Annual Festival in the Park at Randolph Park in Botany Village is a four day event sponsored by the Botany Village Merchants. There’s food, rides, carnival games, raffles, entertainment and plenty of free parking. On Sept. 2, the festival runs from 6-10 pm and on Sept 3-5, from 3-10 pm. Visit www.botanyvillage.com. New Jersey’s Festival of Hungarian Culture is Sept. 9 through Oct. 15 at the Lambert Castle Museum. There will be exhibits and historic photographs depicting Hungarian culture from both here and the homeland as well as concerts, discussions about Hungarian folklore, lectures and films. Hours are 1-4 on Wednesday through Sunday. Call 201-836-4869. St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 216 President St., Passaic, parish picnic is Sept. 11, from noon to 8 pm. Food and drinks, kids’ games and live Ukrainian orchestra.
The Van Houten Ave. Street Fair should not be missed on Sept. 18. From 11 am to 5 pm, Van Houten Ave. will be filled with entertainment, vendors, rides for children, a petting zoo and pony rides. Rain date is Sept. 25. For more info or to become a vendor, call 973-473-0986 or 973-773-0802. The Ukrainian Orthodox Holy Ascension Church, on Broad St., parish picnic is Sept. 19. All are welcomed. Call 973-471-8131. St. John Kanty’s Picnic is at the church grounds in Athenia on Speer Ave. on Sept. 25 from 1 to 7 pm.
The St. Stephen’s Day Picnic is Aug. 21 at the Hungarian Club, Garfield. Festivities follow the 11 am liturgy at the church. Hungarian food, pastries and games for the kids. Info: call Clifton’s Hungarian Hustler Teddy Harsaghy at 973-340-0975.
“FESTIVAL IN THE PARK” • Carnival Rides • Great Food • • Plenty of FREE Parking • Bring this Coupon and receive FREE ticket per child for a ride of their choice Limited amount of tickets available A minimum of FREE tickets will be given out on a first come first served basis
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