HOWELL – Local officials have updated the dates on its website for the town’s special events this year. Some of the dates released include town favorite events such as Howell Day and Movies Under The Stars. These events are set up by the township in an effort to foster a sense of community among the residents of the community.
Two of the special events are set to take place in March. These are the Fishing Education Instructor Program and Easter in the Park. The Fishing Education Instructor Program will take place on Saturday, March 14 at 9:30 a.m. This event is for anyone who wants to become a fishing instructor.
Easter in the Park is an event put on by the town where young children can hunt for Easter eggs and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. It will be held on March 21 at 11 a.m. at Oak Glen Park on Preventorium Road.
On April 12, from noon to 4 p.m. at Soldier Memorial Park, Howell will honor America’s 250th Anniversary during their spring fling. This event will include beer and wine for those over 21, rides and activities, and an American flag mural made completely out of classic cars.
May will feature a National Day Of Prayer event on the 7th and a beginner fishing workshop on the 22nd, while June will feature Baxter’s Fishing Derby/Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs at Echo Lake on the 6th and fly fishing for bass on the 19th.
July is the busiest month of the year in terms of town events. The festivities will start with an Independence Day celebration on July 2nd, from 5-9 p.m. at Soldier Memorial Park. There will be a performance of the Zac Brown Tribute Band and fireworks.
The summer concert series returns on July 15 and more information will be shared on those shows in the future. Bands for the summer concert series have yet to be announced.
The Jersey Shore BlueClaws will host Howell Night on July 23rd.
Movies under the stars will run throughout July and August, with “The Goonies” showing on July 16th, “The SpongeBob Movie: Search For The SquarePants” showing on July 30th, “Lilo and Stitch” showing on August 6th, and concluding with a showing of the “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” on August 20th. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk at the Howell Library hill, 318 Old Tavern Road. Bring your blankets or low back lawn chair.
Other events in August include the National Night Out at Soldier Memorial Park on August 4 from 5-8 p.m. This free family fun night will include demonstrations by different Howell PAL organizations, different types of giveaways, music, food, and more.
September will feature a 9/11 memorial ceremony and Howell Day on September 19. Howell Day is one of the most popular town-wide events as it is one of the biggest festivals the town hosts all year, and it is meant to celebrate all things Howell.
October will include the Fall Fest and the Optimist Club of Howell Annual Car Show on the 17th and Trunk or Treat on the 22nd. In addition, the township will be hosting a Halloween-themed house decorating contest called Howell-o-ween. Those who want to compete must register online by October 15th.
November will feature thanksgiving themed events such as the Turkey Trot on November 15 and Letters from Santa, which will be postmarked between November 9 and December 4.
Dates for events such as the Christmas Tree Lighting and the Menorah Lighting in December are yet to be announced.
Anyone interested in attending any of these events can find more information on the Township’s website: twp.howell.nj.us
