Unquarantined: 5 Things To Do This Week In Union County

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Are you looking something free and enjoyable to do in Union County this week? Here are some free series and events to attend nearby.

Union County Mayor's Concert Series: Broadway, En Vogue, Lance Bass

Thursday, Aug. 5, Broadway, Film and TV actor Terron Brooks will be part of "The Soul of Broadway," part of the ongoing Union County Mayor's Concert Series in Rahway. It's Brooks' first live concert appearance in over a year. Admission is free and there will be a beer garden at the site.

En Vogue, Lance Bass, and Sugar Ray will come to town for future weekly concerts, all free and all with a beer garden on site to raise money for first responders. Find out more about the series here.

Enjoy Music And Eat Outdoors In Downtown Westfield

Open Quimby, Downtown Westfield's popular pedestrian plaza, will host events, outdoor dining, and live music every summer weekend.

Click here to find out what's on tap for this and next weekend.

Attend A Birthday Party For Rescue Dogs

Scotch Plains is hosting DOGust Celebration, a universal birthday party for adopted and rescue dogs, on Aug. 11 at Jerseyland Park. The event will include a cool off zone, crafts and activities, donation drive, food, and community groups. One dog per human will be allowed. Pre-registration is required. Find out more here.

Storytime, Summer Concerts In Cranford

Downtown Cranford has planned storytime events, as well as Thursday and Saturday summer concerts. Want to know more about these various series? Click here.

Check out the Arboretum in Summit

The Arboretum garden in Summit, which has been open to the public for 40 years, offers concerts on Wednesdays. The next one is a reggae concert later this month. There is a charge in this case. Find out more here.

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