Free concerts, movies, and sports light up the week in perth amboy

PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — With summer in full swing, Perth Amboy’s Office of Recreation is rolling out a packed lineup of free and low-cost events this week for residents of all ages, from outdoor movies to salsa dancing and evening sports.

Here’s what’s on tap in the city through Sunday:

Evening Recreation at Washington Park

From Monday through Thursday, residents can join drop-in games and sports at Washington Park from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Activities include kickball on Mondays, outdoor volleyball on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Family Sports Night on Wednesdays. No registration is required.

Kids Art Workshop

A creative opportunity for children ages 7 to 12 runs daily from July 21 to 25 at the Recreation Center. The “Experimental Paint & Design” workshop runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and costs $40 for the week.

Concerts and DJ Night at Bayview Park

The city’s Summer Concert Series continues Thursday evening with DJ Flyboy Ant spinning 90s R&B and early 2000s hip hop at Bayview Park, 250 Water Street. Music starts at 6:30 p.m.

Friday Night Waterfront Events

Friday offers two major waterfront activities:

Movie Night: Mufasa – The Lion King screens at La Playita, with pre-movie activities starting at 7:00 p.m. and the film beginning at sundown.
Salsa by the Bay: Perth Amboy Artworks hosts free salsa dance lessons at 5:30 p.m., followed by live music and open dancing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bayview Park.

Sunday by the Water

The week wraps with a free concert by the Garden State Symphonic Band on Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Bayview Park.

A full week of music, movies, and recreation is underway along the Perth Amboy waterfront.

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