🌱 Which free May events are happening right here in Piscataway?
Piscataway, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Piscataway! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Which free May events are happening right here in Piscataway?
- How Piscataway Magnet’s ace kept the Raiders’ perfect season alive
Also on today's calendar: Scam-Proof: How to Stay Safe in a Digital World at East Franklin Fire Hall and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: These are the 3 unwritten rules of life ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 63, low: 48.
- Thursday: Breezy; damp in the morning, with a high of 63 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NJIB's Guide to New Jersey Free Events May 2026 (newjerseyisntboring.com) — Piscataway residents can enjoy two free, history-focused May events right in town at East Jersey Old Town Village and 1050 River Road, plus dozens more across New Jersey. The guide highlights festivals, fairs, concerts, and family activities running all month, with dates, times, and locations so you can plan affordable spring outings close to home or around the state. 
• Malchiodi strikes out 12 as Piscataway Magnet stays perfect -- Baseball recap (nj.com subscription) — A dominant pitching performance by Kyle Malchiodi kept Piscataway Magnet’s baseball team undefeated with an 8–2 home win over South Amboy in Piscataway, improving the Raiders to 14–0. A five-run third inning, plus big contributions from Colton and Trey Lyerly, helped break the game open and keep one of New Jersey’s last unbeaten squads rolling.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Scam-Proof: How to Stay Safe in a Digital World at East Franklin Fire Hall
East Franklin Fire Co, 121 Pinegrove Ave, Franklin Township
5:00 pm -
NJ Reptile & Exotic Animal Show Returns May 2–3 (2-Day Event, Limited Tickets)
VFW Post 2179 – 460 NJ- 36 Port Monmouth, NJ,
9:00 am -
Annual BOGO Wedding Ring Event
Roman Jewelers, 500 Commons Way, Bridgewater
11:00 am
Thursday April 30
Saturday May 2
Friday May 15
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Other local events
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PHS - Pway Reads, Jr.
Piscataway High School , 100 Behmer Road , Piscataway
6:00 pm -
Food for Thought: International Inspiration
Westergard Library , 20 Murray Ave , Piscataway
7:00 pm -
PHS - Theatre Fest
Piscataway High School , 100 Behmer Road , Piscataway
7:00 pm -
Arbor Family Fun Night
Arbor Intermediate School , 1717 Lester Place , Piscataway
6:00 pm -
Grandview Color Run
Grandview Elementary School , 130 No. Randolphville Road , Piscataway
6:30 pm -
Piscataway Community Blood Drive
The YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center , 520 Hoes Ln , Piscataway
12:00 pm -
Schor Band Concert
T Schor Middle School , 243 No. Randolphville Road , Piscataway
6:00 pm -
Mother's Day Sip and Paint
1780 W 7th St , Piscataway
6:30 pm
Wednesday April 29
Thursday April 30
Friday May 1
Monday May 4
Tuesday May 5
Friday May 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Toddler Storytime
South Plainfield Public Library , 2484 Plainfield Ave , South Plainfield
10:30 am -
Highland Park Municipal Alliance Meeting
Highland Park Community Center , 220 S 6th Ave , Highland Park
11:30 am -
Tennis: Boys Varsity vs. Hunterdon Central Regional (Home)
Franklin High School
4:00 pm -
Softball: MS vs. Montgomery (Away)
Montgomery Lower Middle School
4:00 pm
Tuesday April 28
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors, I have a question.
Has anyone bought one of those pocket hose? I would like to know if it is any good. Thanks in advance for your input. (Nextdoor Piscataway, Vail to Grove)
- Piscataway Township Schools posted a job opening for 2025-2026 School Year Athletic Coaching Positions in Piscataway. Apply here.
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Piscataway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Piscataway here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middlesex
- How To Volunteer In Middlesex County (patch.com)
- Middlesex College Student Newspaper Earns 17 Statewide Awards (tapinto.net)
- Newsweek Ranks Two Middlesex County Hospitals Among NJ's Best for Maternity Care (tapinto.net)
Dunellen
- Rega helps power South River softball past Dunellen (mycentraljersey.com)
New Brunswick
- Theft At Robert Wood Johnson Research Building On Rutgers Campus (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 1)2)3) (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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