Click HERE for the October Fun Calendar of Events and Programs by the Office of Aging
Click HERE for the October Fun Calendar of Events and Programs by the Teen Center

TUES, OCTOBER 3RD: The Perth Amboy Free Public Library’s Book Club, 196 Jefferson Street, 1st Tuesday of the Month, 7 PM-7:45 PM. For more information call: 732-826-2600.

Beginning WED, OCTOBER 4TH: The Perth Amboy Free Public Library present’s Chess Club for Adults, 196 Jefferson Street, repeats on Wednesday’s at 1:30PM

THURS, OCTOBER 5TH: Child Passenger Safety Event, Perth Amboy Municipal Complex, 357 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, 4PM-6PM

THURS, OCTOBER 5TH: Bayside Family Success Center’s Resource Ready Family Event, Brighton Avenue Community Center, 56 Brighton Avenue, 5:30PM-6:30PM.

Register Now!

SAT, OCTOBER 7TH: Shop the Slip, The Historic Ferry Slip , 1 Olive Street, 11 AM - 5PM. (Location has been changed due to inclement weather).

SAT, OCTOBER 7TH: Perth Amboy Free Public Library’s 3RD Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration196 Jefferson Street, 1 PM - 5 PM.

SUN, OCTOBER 8TH: Jazz Festival, The Historic Ferry Slip , 300 Front Street,
3 PM - 5PM.

Beginning MON, OCTOBER 9TH: The Perth Amboy Free Public Library present’s Chess Club for Kids and Teens, 196 Jefferson Street, repeats on Monday’s at 4PM

Municipal offices will be closed on Monday, October 9th in observance of Columbus Day. There will be NO GARBAGE COLLECTION on Monday.
Collections will resume at the next regularly scheduled pick-up.

WED, OCTOBER 11TH: Perth Amboy Free Public Library’s Wellness Wednesdays, “Healthy Eating for One”, 196 Jefferson Street, 11AM-12PM.

For more information call: 732-826-2600.

Register by THURS, OCTOBER 12TH: Puerto Rican Association for Human Development's Citizenship Classes Begin Saturday, October 14th , 100, 1ST street, 10AM-12PM, Registration Cost $50 , Register Now!

THURS, OCTOBER 12TH: Breast Cancer Awareness Flag Raising , Perth Amboy Police Headquarters, 365 New Brunswick Avenue, beginning at 2PM

FRI, OCTOBER 13TH: Perth Amboy Fire Department’s Open House, Perth Amboy Fire Department Headquarters, 357 New Brunswick Avenue, Beginning at 5:30 PM.

SAT, OCTOBER 14TH: The Perth Amboy Free Public Library and Friends of the Public Library host "The Lizard Guys" , 196 Jefferson Street, 12PM-12:45PM

Limited seating available, please call to rsvp: (732) 826-2600

SAT, OCTOBER 14TH: Perth Amboy Food Tour! Featuring over 20+ Downtown Eateries, 12PM-5PM RESCHEDULED to May 11, 2024 due to anticipated inclement weather.

(General Admission $30, Seniors (Age 60 & Over) $20, Kids 10 & Under $15)

MON, OCTOBER 16TH: Perth Amboy Domestic Violence Response Team’s Flag Raising, Beginning at 1PM

TUES, OCTOBER 17TH: Bayside Family Success Center host's Halloween Soiree, Family Success Center Courtyard, 500 Dobranski Drive, Beginning at 4:30PM Must Register-Spaces Limited: Click here to Register,
For more information: Call +1 732-638-5063 or Email baysidefsc@jrfnj.org

THURS, OCTOBER 19TH: Middlesex County's 2023 Flu Clinic , Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center, 1 Olive Street, 1:30 PM-3 PM

THURS, OCTOBER 19TH: Perth Amboy Fire Department hosts a Blood Drive, Perth Amboy Fire Headquarters, 375 New Brunswick Avenue, 1PM-7PM

Must meet the guidelines and Register Prior HERE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21ST: Gateway Neighborhood Fall Community Clean-Up, Patten Park, 339 Reade Street, 9AM-12PM

SAT, OCTOBER 21ST: Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Walk/Run and Fall into Good Health Wellness Fair, Brighton Avenue Community Center, Starting at 56 Brighton Avenue Register Now by 10/14 Or register In-Person on Oct 21st, Beginning at 9AM, Health Fair begins at 11 AM

MON, OCTOBER 23RD: Brighton Avenue Teen Center host's Family Cooking Night, 56 Brighton Avenue, 5 PM - 7:30 PM. Open to all Teens- Ages 13 to 17.

TUES, OCTOBER 24TH: Bayside Family Success Center in Partnership with the City of Perth Amboy, and Middlesex College host's Pumpkin Picking, Middlesex College- Perth Amboy Campus, Begins at 5:30PM.
Must Register-Spaces Limited: Click here to Register,
For more information: Call +1 732-638-5063 or Email baysidefsc@jrfnj.org

TUES, OCTOBER 24TH: Rutgers University Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement-Pre College Outreach host Family Workshop Series, "How to Find a College, When you Don't Know What Career You Want", Brighton Avenue Teen Center, 56 Brighton Avenue. 6 PM - 8PM
Register Now!

WED, OCTOBER 25TH: Brighton Avenue Teen Center host's Halloween Party, 56 Brighton Avenue, 5 PM - 7:30 PM. Open to all Teens- Ages 13 to 17.

FRI, OCTOBER 27TH: Brighton Avenue Teen Center host's A Haunted House, 56 Brighton Avenue, Open to All Ages! 5 PM - 9 PM

MON, OCTOBER 30TH: Brighton Avenue Teen Center host's A Haunted House, 56 Brighton Avenue, Open to All Ages! 5 PM - 8 PM

OBSERVANCES

World Teacher’s Day- October 5th
National First Responders Day - October 28th
Mental Illness Awareness Week- October 1st-7th
Fire Prevention Week - October 8th-14th

Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Bullying Prevention Month
Crime Prevention Month