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.
May 18, 2022
Small Business: How to Secure a Bank Loan
Where: Metuchen Public Library 480 Middlesex Ave Metuchen, NJ 08840When: May 18, 2022 10AM-11AM, Registration required
Contact: 732-632-8526
May 23, 2022
Bilingual Storytime: English-Telugu
Where: North Edison Library 777 Grove Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820When: May 23, 2022 1:30PM-2:30PM, For ages 2-6, Registration required
Contact: 732-287-2298 x5238
May 25, 2022
How to Save On Your Cable Bill
Where: North Edison Library 777 Grove Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820 Via ZoomWhen: May 23, 2022 1PM-2:30PM, Registration required
Contact: 732-287-2298 x5226
July 1, 2022
Ratha Yatra Celebrations
Where: Sriram Hindu Temple 10 Carlton Rd Metuchen, NJ 08840When:July 1, 2022
Contact: 848-260-0707 Temple Open on Weekends and Mondays only
July 13, 2022
Guru Purnima
Where: Sai Hindu Temple 465 Lincoln Hwy (Rt 27), Iselin, NJ - 08830When: July 13, 2022
Contact: 732-283-1800
July 13, 2022
Guru Purnima
Where: Sriram Hindu Temple 10 Carlton Rd Metuchen, NJ 08840When:July 13, 2022
Contact: 848-260-0707 Temple Open on Weekends and Mondays only
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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 2022 - November 2022
Where: 925 Amboy Ave Edison, NJWhen: Sundays June - November, 2022 8AM-2PM