The American Labor Museum, also known as the Botto House National Landmark, was the site where Industrial Workers of the World union leaders spoke to the crowds gathered beneath the balcony during the Paterson Silk Strike of 1913. Since that historic day, this house attraction has served as an educational museum meant to further American understanding of “the history of work, workers and the labor movement throughout the world.”
All ages are welcome at the Branch Brook Roller Skating Center, a state-run roller-skating rink in the park. Come for a skating lesson, watch the Garden State Rollergirls practice or just enjoy some fun public skating. Perfect for parties and themed events, this skating rink is open seven days a week during the daytime and evenings, as well as several late night events each week just for the adults.
Enjoy a variety of live performances–theatre, music and dance–as well as a variety of films–independent, foreign and family-friendly–at the South Orange Performing Arts Center. One of the premier entertainment and performing arts centers in the region, SOPAC also hosts a wide range of community events and educational programs for every age bracket.
Choose your type of cruise on a tour with the Spirit of New Jersey. Pick a festive (not to mention delicious) lunch or dinner cruise that allows you to indulge in some decadent food while taking a cruise down the Hudson. Take in the sights of the famous skylines as well as the beautiful harbor lights at night.