Upcoming Recreation Seasons & Event Dates
Fall Yoga Class
Tuesday Mornings: 10:00 AM
Dates: September 8 – November 24, 2026
Thursday Evenings: 6:30 PM
Dates: September 10 – November 19, 2026
- Classes held at Vermeule Center. Register now online!
Chess Class | 2nd–8th Grades
Learn, play, and have fun! Perfect for beginner to intermediate players in grades 2-8, students will explore openings, midgame strategies, and checkmate patterns through fun, engaging games. Students can also join an optional trophy tournament and put their skills to the test! With Lou De Lauro, Four Time State Champion Chess Coach!
Dates: Monday 4:30 - 5:30
Season: September 21 , September 28, October 5, October 19, October 26, November 2, November 9, November 16
Basketball | 3rd–8th Grades
Registration: Open now–November 8, 2026
Season: December 5, 2026–March 13, 2027
Wrestling | 3rd–8th Grades
Registration: Open now–December 6, 2026
Season: December 7, 2026–March 19, 2027
NFL Flag Football | 1st–2nd Grades and Squirts Division
Registration: Open now–April 11, 2027
Season: April 17–May 22, 2027
NFL Cheer
Registration: Open now–April 11, 2027
Season: April 17–May 22, 2027
NFL Flag Football | 3rd–8th Grades
Registration: Open now–March 21, 2027
Season: April 17–June 5, 2027
Baseball and Softball | 3rd–8th Grades
Registration: Open now–March 21, 2027
Season: April 3–June 12, 2027
Special Events
Halloween Parade: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Santa Comes to Town: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Easter Egg Hunt: Sunday, March 21, 2027
Fishing Derby: Saturday, May 15, 2027
Please mark your calendars and register before the deadlines.
NORTH PLAINFIELD RECREATION UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS
2026–2027 Sports & Community Activities 
There's something for everyone at North Plainfield Parks & Recreation! Registration is now open for a full year of youth sports, adult recreation, and exciting community events.
Featured Programs
- ⚽ Soccer (K–8)
- 🏀 Basketball
- 🤼 Wrestling
- 🏈 NFL Flag Football & Cheer
- ⚾ Baseball & Softball
- 🥎 Men's & Women's Softball
- 🧘 Yoga & Zumba
Community Events
🥚 Easter Egg Hunt • 🎣 Fishing Derby • 🎃 Halloween Parade • 🎅 Santa Comes to Town
Don't miss your registration deadlines! View the complete 2026–2027 program schedule, season dates, and event details by clicking below.
👉 View the Full Program Guide
¡La diversión te espera con North Plainfield Parks & Recreation!
Ya está disponible nuestro calendario 2026–2027 de Deportes y Actividades Comunitarias! 🙌
⚽ Deportes Juveniles: Fútbol, Baloncesto, Lucha Libre, NFL Flag Football, Animadoras y Béisbol/Sóftbol.
💪 Recreación para Adultos: Sóftbol, Yoga y Zumba.
🎉 Eventos Comunitarios: Búsqueda de Huevos de Pascua, Torneo de Pesca, Desfile de Halloween y Santa llega a la ciudad.
📅 ¡Las inscripciones para varios programas ya están abiertas!
👉 Consulta el folleto para conocer las fechas de inscripción y de cada temporada.
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Youth Basketball Registration Now Open!
Join the North Plainfield Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball League for an exciting season of skill development, teamwork, and fun! Open to 3rd–8th grade players of all experience levels.
- 🏀 Season: December 4, 2026 – March 13, 2027
- 📝 Registration Deadline: November 8, 2026
- 💲 Registration Fee: $80
Whether your child is just learning the game or looking to sharpen their skills, our league provides a fun, supportive environment for every player.
👉 Register today before spots fill up!
🎃 Join Us for North Plainfield's Annual Halloween Parade! 👻
Get your costumes ready and celebrate one of North Plainfield's favorite fall traditions!
Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with costumes, music, community spirit, awards, refreshments, and a Trunk or Treat as we march from West End School to Vermeule Playground.
📅 Event Details
🗓 Sunday, October 25
📍 Starting Location: West End School
📝 Registration Opens: 12:00 PM
🎉 Parade Steps Off: 1:00 PM
💲 FREE for all North Plainfield residents!
Dance, Move & Have Fun with Zumba!
Looking for a fun way to stay active, boost your energy, and meet new people? Join North Plainfield Parks & Recreation for our weekly Zumba classes! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, everyone is welcome to come move, laugh, and get fit together.
📅 Class Information
📍 Location: Stony Brook School
269 Grove Street, North Plainfield
🗓 Every Wednesday
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
⏱ One-Hour In-Person Classes
💲 Affordable & Flexible
- $10 per class
- 10-Class Punch Card: $80
- Punch cards may be used for either Yoga or Zumba classes
- FREE for North Plainfield Seniors!
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To purchase a class or punch card, contact the Recreation Office at (908) 756-0247.
💃 ¡Baila, Muévete y Diviértete con Zumba! 🎉
Buscas una manera divertida de mantenerte activo, llenarte de energía y conocer gente nueva? ¡Únete a las clases semanales de Zumba de North Plainfield Parks & Recreation! Ya seas principiante o tengas experiencia, todos son bienvenidos a disfrutar de una hora de baile, ejercicio y diversión.
📅 Información de las Clases
📍 Lugar: Stony Brook School
269 Grove Street, North Plainfield
🗓 Todos los miércoles
🕖 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
⏱ Clases presenciales de una hora
💲 Precios Accesibles
- $10 por clase
- Tarjeta de 10 clases por solo $80
- La tarjeta puede usarse para clases de Yoga o Zumba
- ¡Los adultos mayores de North Plainfield participan GRATIS!
Para comprar una clase o una tarjeta de 10 clases, comunícate con la Oficina de Recreación al (908) 756-0247.
North Plainfield's Green Acres Park
Green Acres Park, on Rockview Terrace just southeast of Green Brook Rd. in North Plainfield (Somerset Co.) is a fairly new playground in a lovely park. The playground features a large structure for older kids and a smaller one for younger ones, plus a tall, free-standing slide, and rocking dino and alligator. I took the pictures the day they were delivering mulch; generally the ground cover is better than in the photos.
Next to the playground is a shady picnic grove with swings, and lovely Green Brook, with a big rocky “beach”. My kids could spend hours throwing rocks in the water.
The park is very popular with dog walkers for the beautiful path around a