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!
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