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 especially in the light of Corona Virus closings. And some events like immigration services and Math tutroing may require prior registration.
Check back at OakTreeRoad.us regularly for forthcoming events in Edison and Iselin.
January 11, 2023
National Pizza Week
Where: North Edison Library 777 Grove Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820When: January 11, 2023 6:30PM-7:30PM
Contact: 732-287-2298
January 11, 2023
Lunar New Year Celebrations
Where: North Edison Library 777 Grove Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820When: January 11, 2023 4PM-5:30PM
Contact: 732-287-2298
January 13 & 14, 2023
Makara Sankranti Bhogi & Pongal Celebrations
Where: Venkateswara Temple 1 Balaji Temple Dr, Bridgewater, NJ 08807When: January 13 & 14, 2023
Contact: 908-725-4477
January 13 & 14, 2023
Makara Sankranti Bhogi & Pongal Celebrations
Where: Sai Hindu Temple 465 Lincoln Highway Iselin, NJ 08830When: January 13 & 14, 2023
Contact: 732-283-1800
Until January 14, 2023
Dhanush Sankramanam Celebrations
Where: Sri Ram Hindu Temple 10 Carlton Rd, Metuchen, NJ 08840When: Until January 14, 2023
Contact: 848-260-0707
Until January 14, 2023
Ayyappa Mandala Puja Celebrations
Where: Venkateswara Temple 1 Balaji Temple Dr, Bridgewater, NJ 08807When: Until January 13, 2023
Contact: 908-725-4477
Until January 14, 2023
Ayyappa Mandala Puja Celebrations
Where: Sai Hindu Temple 465 Lincoln Highway Iselin, NJ 08830When: Until January 13, 2023
Contact: 732-283-1800
Until January 14, 2023
Dhanush Sankramanam Celebrations
Where: Venkateswara Temple 1 Balaji Temple Dr, Bridgewater, NJ 08807When: Until January 14, 2023
Contact: 908-725-4477
January 19, 2023
Edison Republican Committee Meeting
Where: North Edison Library Meeting Room 777 Grove Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820When: January 19, 2023 7PM-8:45PM, for adults
Contact: 732-287-2298
January 21, 2023
Coding in Python
Where: Metuchen Library 480 Middlesex Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840When: January 21, 2023 2PM-3:30PM, for Gr 5 & above, registration required
Contact: 732-632-8526
January 28, 2023
Ratha Saptami Celebrations
Where: Venkateswara Temple 1 Balaji Temple Dr, Bridgewater, NJ 08807When: January 28, 2023
Contact: 908-725-4477
January 28, 2023
Ratha Saptami Celebrations
Where: Sai Hindu Temple 465 Lincoln Highway Iselin, NJ 08830When: January 28, 2023
Contact: 732-283-1800
January 28, 2023
Lunar New Year Celebrations
Where: Metuchen Library 480 Middlesex Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840When: January 28, 2023 1:30PM-4PM
Contact: 732-632-8526
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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 2023 - November 2023
Where: 925 Amboy Ave Edison, NJWhen: Sundays June - November, 2023 8AM-2PM