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.
November 16, 2019 - January 14, 2020
Ayyappa Mandal Puja
Where: Shirdi Sai Hindu Temple 465 Lincoln Hwy Iselin, NJ 08830When: November 16, 2019 - January 14, 2020
Contact: 732-283-1800
December 11, 2019
Free Movie: Meet Me in St.Louis
Where: Iselin Library Meeting Room 1081 Green St Iselin, NJ 08830When: December 11, 2019 3PM-5:30PM
Contact: 732-726-7073
December 12, 2019
Dattatrey Jayanti
Where: Sri Ram Hindu Temple 10 Carlton Road Metuchen, NJ 08840When: December 12, 2019
Contact: 848-260-0707
December 16, 2019 - January 13, 2020
Dhanurmasam Puja
Where: Shirdi Sai Hindu Temple 465 Lincoln Hwy Iselin, NJ 08830When: December 16, 2019 - January 13, 2020
Contact: 732-283-1800
December 18, 2019
Java Beginner Training
Where: North Edison Library 777 Grove Ave Edison, NJ 08820When: December 18, 2019 5PM-7PM for teens, registration required
Contact: 732-548-3045
December 18, 2019
Free Movie: Shop Around the Corner
Where: Iselin Library Meeting Room 1081 Green St Iselin, NJ 08830When: December 18, 2019 3PM-5:30PM
Contact: 732-726-7073
December 21, 2019
CoderDojo
Where: Metuchen Library Upstairs Community Room 480 Middlesex Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840When: December 21, 2019 2PM-4PM for ages 7-17, registration required
Contact: 732-632-8526
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
January 14, 2020
Protecting Yourself in the Age of Cyber Security
Where: North Edison Library 777 Grove Ave Edison, NJ 08820When: January 14, 2020 11AM-12PM, registration required
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