Oak Tree Road Indian Community Events
The vibrant Indian community in Edison, Woodbridge and Iselin organizes various events throughout the year.
Makara Sankranti in January, Vasant Panchami/Saraswathi Puja/Maha Sivaratri in February, Holi and Ugadi in March, Sri Rama Navami in April, India Day Parade in August, Ganesh utsav festival in September, Raas Garba, Dasara and Diwali Fireworks in October/November, Ayyappa Mandala Puja, Dhanurmasam, Christmas and New Year's festivities in December are just some of the events you can expect in and around Oak Tree Road.
Local organizations like TIE and public libraries in Edison, Iselin, Metuchen & Woodbridge also host SAT/ACT Prep classes, STEM & Math tutoring, Yoga sessions, Coding & Robotics classes, immigration & naturalization services like preparing for citizenship exam, interview and filling up the forms for the benefit of students, teens, youth, immigrants and adults.
Entry to most events is usually free but do check with the organizers beforehand. And some events like immigration services and Math tutroing may require prior registration.
December 14-16, 2018
Gandhi Going Global
Where: NJ Convention Center 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison NJ, 08837When: December 14-16, 2018
December 15, 2018
CoderDojo
Where: Metuchen Library Community Room 480 Middlesex Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840When: December 15, 2018 2PM-4PM for ages 7-17 registration required
Contact: 732-632-8526
December 15, 2018
Robotics
Where: North Edison Library 777 Grove Ave Edison, NJ 08820When: December 15, 2018 2PM-3:30PM for grades 5-8
Contact: 732-548-3045
December 18, 2018
Gita Jayanti
Where: Shirdi Sai Hindu Temple 465 Lincoln Hwy Iselin, NJ 08830When: December 18, 2018
Contact: 732-283-1800
December 18, 2018
Gita Jayanti
Where: Shree Ram Mandir 10 Carlton Rd Metuchen, NJ 08840When: December 18, 2018
Contact: 848-260-0707
December 22, 2018
Dattatreya Jayanti
Where: Shree Ram Mandir 10 Carlton Rd Metuchen, NJ 08840When: December 22, 2018
Contact: 848-260-0707
December 27, 2018
Bollywood Basics
Where: Iselin Library Meeting Room 1081 Green Street Iselin, NJ 08830When: December 27, 2018 5PM-6PM for grades K-7
Contact: 732-726-7073
December 27, 2018
Practice ACT
Where: Metuchen Library Community Room 480 Middlesex Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840When: December 27, 2018 2PM-6:30PM for grades 9-12
Contact: 732-632-8526
Until December 30, 2018
Holiday Model Train Show
Where: Barron Arts Center 582 Rahway Avenue Woodbridge, NJ 07095What: Exhibition of model trains
When: Until December 30, 2018 Mon-Fri: 11AM-4PM Sat & Sun: 2PM-4PM
Closed on Dec 25 & 26, 2018, free admission
Contact: 732-634-0413
December 31, 2018
New Year Eve Celebrations
Where: Shirdi Sai Hindu Temple 465 Lincoln Hwy Iselin, NJ 08830When: December 31, 2018
Contact: 732-283-1800
Until March 31, 2019
Where: The Roosevelt Park 151 Parsonage Road Edison, NJ 0883When: Until March 31, 2019
Contact: 732-494-3785
Until December 28, 2019
Free Yoga
Where: North Edison Library 777 Grove Ave Edison, NJ 08820When: On Saturdays Until December 28, 2019 @ 2:15PM
Contact: 732-548-3045
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Free Museum Pass
Free Pass to Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
What: Free general admission for up to six people to Intrepid Museum and Growler submarine,valid library card required
Museum Address: One Intrepid Square, 12th Ave and W 46th St New York, NY 10036
Where to Pick-up Pass: Metuchen Public Library 480 Middlesex Avenue Metuchen, NJ 08840
Contact: 732-632-8526 for more details & to reserve your pass
Free Pass to Guggenheim Museum
What: Admission for four adults, half-price tickets for additional guests & free for children under12-yrs, valid library card required
Museum Address: 1071 Fifth Avenue at 89th St New York, NY 10128
Where to Pick-up Pass: Metuchen Public Library 480 Middlesex Avenue Metuchen, NJ 08840
Contact: 732-632-8526 for more details & to reserve your pass
Oak Tree Rd Farmers Markets
Edison Farmers Market (Seasonal)
June - November , 2019
Where: 925 Amboy Ave Edison, NJWhen: June - November, 2018 8AM-2PM