Calling all ghouls, goblins & little pumpkins! Join NJ4S Passaic County at Circle of Care’s 4th Annual Trunk or Treat event, a spooktacular night of safe, family-friendly Halloween fun! FREE costumes, face painting and MORE!

City Green's Annual Harvest Festival brings nature-based, fall fun to the Learning Garden in Paterson's Eastside Park! Join NJ4S at this free family event offering hands-on activities, locally grown produce, community resources, and more!

Parents, caregivers, educators, and community members: Join the NJ4S Passaic County Hub for our first Community Advisory Board meeting of the 2025-2026 school year! Get to know NJ4S and your fellow board members, let us know the needs of your communities, and help guide the future of NJ4S programming!

Join NJ4S Passaic County on October 15th for our virtual Youth Advisory Board meeting, kicking off the 2025-2026 school year! Meet your fellow advisory board members, get to know the goals of the program, and share your ideas for future events!

NJ4S Passaic County, in collaboration with Partnership to End Addiction is hosting a webinar on self-care.

Register to discuss how prioritizing self-care can help manage the stressors of parenthood.

Walk with us as we raise awareness, promote a stigma-free space, remember those who have passed, share resources, and have fun!

This free event includes a mini fair with resource tables, arts and crafts, food and drinks, games, and more!

World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10th, shines a spotlight on the importance of mental wellbeing. It’s a moment to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and advocate for services to support mental health for all. The day also invites us to share inspiring stories, practical resources, and hope.

Join us at NJCDC’s FREE Neighborhood Block Party for a family-friendly afternoon filled with raffles, prizes, games, inflatables, food, music, resources, and so much more!

Apshawa Elementary School families: Catch the NJ4S Passaic County crew at Back-to-School Night! Get to know the team, explore our resources, and grab a few freebies to start the school year off right!

Unlock study skills for a strong start to your school year with NJ4S Passaic County at the Paterson Free Public Library! From organization tips to time management strategies, NJ4S has you covered to start your school year smart!

Join NJ4S Passaic County at the “In Their Shoes” Suicide Awareness Event, highlighting the realities of youth death by suicide alongside an abundance of community resources available to help prevent another loss.

Dr. Hani Awadallah School families: Catch the NJ4S Passaic County crew at Back-to-School Night! Get to know the team, explore our resources, and grab a few freebies to start the school year off right!

Paradise Knoll Elementary School families: Catch the NJ4S Passaic County crew at Back-to-School Night! Get to know the team, explore our resources, and grab a few freebies to start the school year off right!

Schuyler-Colfax Middle School families: Catch the NJ4S Passaic County crew at Back-to-School Night! Get to know the team, explore our resources, and grab a few freebies to start the school year off right!

Paterson School #16 families: Catch the NJ4S Passaic County crew at Back-to-School Night! Get to know the team, explore our resources, and grab a few freebies to start the school year off right!

Join NJ4S at Passaic County’s 2nd Annual Hike for Healing! This meaningful day is designed to bring our community together in support of suicide prevention and mental wellness. The event features an easy-to-moderate, one-mile hike through the scenic Highlands Preserve, as well as a day filled with music, resources, and engaging activities for all ages.

Whether you walk in honor of a loved one, to support a friend, or to take steps toward healing yourself, you are welcome here.

NJ4S Passaic County invites you to our Family Fun Day Baseball Bash!

Register for a chance to join NJ4S at the 8/28 NJ Jackals game at Hinchliffe Stadium! Winners will receive free tickets and food vouchers. All registrants will be contacted by August 26, 2025.

Looking to kickstart your brain out of the Summer Slump to and into Scholastic Success? Join NJ4S Passaic County at the Paterson Free Public Library for an interactive workshop all about setting yourself up to achieve great things this school year!

Enjoy A Minecraft Movie under the stars with the whole family at Passaic County Parks & Recreation’s Outdoor Movie Night, featuring special guest NJ4S Passaic County!

The movie will begin shortly after the sun sets, at approximately 8:45 PM.

Bring your own blankets, chairs, snacks, and drinks! 
Free for the whole family!

It’s movie time for the bigger kids! Grab a seat, enjoy a great film, and hang out with friends in a fun, chill atmosphere. Popcorn, laughter, and good vibes guaranteed! Hosted by NJ4S Passaic County and New Destiny Family Success Center.

¡Es hora de película para los niños más grandes! Toma asiento, disfruta de una gran película y pasa un buen rato con amigos en un ambiente divertido y relajado. ¡Palomitas, risas y buenas vibras garantizadas! Organizado por NJ4S Passaic County y New Destiny Family Success Center.

Join the NJ4S Passaic County crew at the Passaic County Fair!

Enjoy exciting rides, fireworks, games, food, live music, and health resources for the whole family.

Admission is free, with a $5 parking fee.

NJ4S Passaic County is excited to join the Wright-Napier Foundations 8th Annual Back 2 School Event!

Let’s get our students ready to crush the new school year — fully equipped and fully fed! Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of fun, music, and support for our amazing students.

FREE Backpacks & School Supplies • Live DJ • Free Food • Giveaways • and More!

Supplies are first come, first served — don’t miss out!

Join the NJ4S Passaic County crew at the Passaic County Fair!

Enjoy exciting rides, fireworks, games, food, live music, and health resources for the whole family.

Admission is free, with a $5 parking fee.

¡Prepárate para un gran comienzo del año escolar! Acompáñanos en un evento divertido y lleno de recursos con consejos, herramientas para ayudar a las familias a sentirse preparadas y con confianza. Desde útiles escolares hasta rutinas inteligentes, tenemos todo lo que necesitas para empezar el año con el pie derecho.

Let’s get ready for a strong start to the school year! Join us for a fun and resource-filled event with tips, tools to help families feel prepared and confident. From school supplies to smart routines, we’ve got what you need to start the year off right!

In collaboration with Partnership to End Addiction, NJ4S Passaic County is hosting a webinar on preparing for the new school year, minimizing stress, and ensuring a smooth transition for the whole family!

Join NJ4S Passaic County and New Destiny Family Success Centerfor a family-friendly film, snacks, and fun in a relaxed space where little ones can wiggle, giggle, and enjoy the magic of the movies. A cozy movie night made just for our littlest ones!

¡Una noche de película acogedora hecha especialmente para nuestros más pequeñitos! Acompáñanos para disfrutar de una película familiar, bocadillos y diversión en un espacio relajado donde los pequeños pueden moverse, reírse y disfrutar de la magia del cine.

Join NJCDC and NJ4S for an afternoon of Fun in the Sun at Lou Costello Memorial Park! Enjoy games, snacks, music, raffles, a bouncy house, and more!

Join NJ4S Passaic County at the Paterson Free Public Library for a workshop on nurturing healthy body image and loving ourselves as we are!

Catch the NJ4S Passaic County Team at National Night Out events in Paterson, West Milford, Wanaque, and Little Falls!