Edison & Iselin 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.
January 18, 2020
CoderDojo
Where: Metuchen Library Upstairs Community Room 480 Middlesex Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840When: January 18, 2020 2PM-3:30PM for grades 5-8, registration required
Contact: 732-632-8526
January 18 & February 15, 2020
CoderDojo
Where: Metuchen Library Upstairs Community Room 480 Middlesex Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840When: January 18 & February 15, 2020 2PM-4PM for ages 7-17, registration required
Contact: 732-632-8526
January 29, 2020
Vasanta Panchami
Where: Shirdi Sai Hindu Temple 465 Lincoln Hwy Iselin, NJ 08830When: January 29, 2020
Contact: 732-283-1800
January 30, 2020
Vasant Panchami
Where: Sriram Hindu Temple 10 Carlton Rd Metuchen, NJ 08840When: January 30, 2020
Contact: 848-260-0707
January 31, 2020
Ratha Saptami
Where: Shirdi Sai Hindu Temple 465 Lincoln Hwy Iselin, NJ 08830When: January 31, 2020
Contact: 732-283-1800
February 5, 2020
Free Blood Sugar / Pressure Screening
Where: North Edison Library 777 Grove Ave Edison, NJ 08820When: February 5, 2020 2PM-3:30PM
Contact: 732-548-3045
February 9, 2020
Maghi Purnima
Where: Sriram Hindu Temple 10 Carlton Rd Metuchen, NJ 08840When: February 9, 2020
Contact: 848-260-0707
February 21, 2020
Maha Sivaratri
Where: Sriram Hindu Temple 10 Carlton Rd Metuchen, NJ 08840When: February 21, 2020
Contact: 848-260-0707
Until March 07, 2020
Free Yoga
Where: North Edison Library 777 Grove Ave Edison, NJ 08820When: On Saturdays Until March 07, 2020 2:15PM-3:45PM
Contact: 732-548-3045
March 8, 2020
Travel: Discover Greece
Where: North Edison Library 777 Grove Ave Edison, NJ 08820When: March 8, 2020 7PM-8PM
Contact: 732-548-3045
April 2, 2020
Opioid Awareness
Where: North Edison Library 777 Grove Ave Edison, NJ 08820When: April 2, 2020 11AM-12PM
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 16, 2019 - November 24, 2019
Where: 925 Amboy Ave Edison, NJWhen: Sundays June 16, 2019 - November 24, 2019 8AM-2PM