Summit Department of Community Programs Looks to Establish Kids Zone for Special Events

The Summit Department of Community Programs (DCP) is asking area residents for donations of pre-school age children’s play equipment and toys for a Village Green “Kids Zone” during summer special events, including Screen on the Green, Hot Summer Nights Concert Series, Community Night and National Night Out.

“We believe that is important to make sure everyone is having the best possible experience at our events,” explains Director of Community Programs Judith L. Josephs. “As part of our mission to share the fun, we are creating a play area for our youngest concert and movie goers to keep them entertained as well.”

The DCP is asking the community to donate used Little Tikes play sets, play kitchens with plastic food sets, pots and pans, Legos, DUPLO building blocks, foam floor puzzles and other toys that would be appropriate for children ages three to five.

Donations will be accepted through August 15, 2018. Items can be dropped off daily from 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. at Cornog Field House, located at 5 Myrtle Ave. Please email DCPintern@cityofsummit.org to arrange a pickup for larger items.

For additional information on Kid Zone donations or to learn more about the DCP, go to summitcommunityprograms.com or call 908-277-2932.

For the full schedule of Village Green concert, movie and community events, visit summitcommunityprograms.com/297/Village-Green-Events.

Hot Summer Nights Concert Series

Presented by Investors Bank, the Hot Summer Nights Concert Series has become a favorite summertime tradition in the City of Summit.
Every Tuesday night, thousands gather on the Village Green, 356 Broad Street, to enjoy some of the best bands of the East Coast as well as food trucks and free ice cream, courtesy of Investors Bank.

All Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m.
July 10 – Exit Row

  • July 17 – Radio Nashville
  • July 24 – Total Soul
  • July 31 – Mahoney Brothers
  • August 14 – Brian Kirk & The Jirks

Community Night

The third concert night of the series welcomes all Summit non-profits to line the Village Green to share their mission with the community.

2018 Community Night: Tuesday, July 24th.
Interested in having your non-profit join us for free on Community Night 2018? Share your mission with thousands of concert-goers. Reserve your spot today by contacting David Guida, 908-277-2932.

Screen On The Green Movie Series
The Screen on the Green outdoor movie series features a 36′ x 24′ outdoor movie screen, cinema sound, and the projection clarity of today’s best Blu-Ray player. Movie-goers are welcome to gather on the Green every Thursday night throughout July and August.

Join us before the movie for a Family Dance Party and a chance to take some selfies with all of your favorite on-screen characters. In past years, Screen on the Green has entertained movie-goers with performances by Medieval Times, Field Station Dinosaurs, as well as the minions from Despicable Me, Willy Wonka and the oompa loompas, and many more.

Screen on the Green is the proud recipient of the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association’s Excellence in Visual and Cultural Events Programs Award.

  • Thursday Nights throughout July and August
  • Family Dance Parties begin at 7:45 p.m.
  • Movies begin at Dark
  • Free admission. All are welcome.

2018 Movie Titles
July 19 – Early Man

  • July 26 – Ferdinand
  • August 2 – Monsters Inc.
  • August 9 – The Greatest Showman

Make dinner plans an enjoy food from the food truck of the week! Schedule TBA.