The first official weekend of summer offers events to allow us to enjoy the warm weather and the sun on our faces. Slather on the sunscreen and grab a water bottle, it’s going to be a hot weekend with lots to do!

Please refer to the Summit Patch calendar, Westfield Patch calendar or New Providence-Berkeley Heights Patch calendar for more events or feel free to add yours to the calendar.

Friday

The Great American Backyard Campout — It’s time to pitch the tent and smell the S’mores toasting over the open fire.  The Great American Backyard Campout is at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum.  All are welcome but no bears allowed!  $45.00/family (Membership price $30.00/family) – June 22, 6 p.m. to June 23, 8 a.m. – Summit

Classic Thyme Cooking School Presents: Summertime Barbeque — Learn how to BBQ like a chef this summer and amaze your friends!  This cooking class will teach you the basics of outdoor barbeque cooking with Steven Capodicasa.    $70.00/per person – 7 p.m. – Westfield.       

Saturday

Second Annual Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts — This arts and craft show will feature over 75 artisans as well as some entertainment and is sponsored by Summit Downtown.  Free -  10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Summit

Calvary Episcopal Church Rummage Sale —  Come find your treasure amongst the cloths, antiques, toys and much more.  Free parking is available behind the church.   Free – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Summit

Star Party – Trailside Nature & Science Center — Enjoy a free evening of learning about the stars that twinkle in our night sky.  Telescopes and binoculars will be provided by AAI to view Saturn, Mars and many other interesting things.  Donations Accepted — 8 p.m. — Mountainside

Car Wash – First Baptist Church — This is a fundraiser sponsored by the Youth Group. All proceeds will be used towards their trip at the IMMERSE gathering.  Donations accepted — 10 a.m. — Westfield

Free Baseball Game — Come cheer on the NJ Pilots as they play Lehigh in this free baseball game. The American Collegiate Baseball League is a Major League Baseball and NCAA co-sponsored league. Free – 7 p.m. — Berkeley Heights

Make it Possible/ Hablo Posible Seminar (Spanish Version) — The Glisel Jimenez State Farm Agency is conducting a free seminar on Lessons in Financial Education.  This seminar is available in English and Spanish.  Free – 8:30 a.m. — Summit