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Fun and Games for the Week of July 6, 2026

Posted Mon, Jul 6, 2026, By Staff Writer
Looking for some fun? From board games to video games, connect with others who share your gaming interests at these gatherings that are taking place this week in Northern New Jersey.
1. Game & Gather
Date and Time Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Location Garfield Public Library, 500 Midland Ave, Main Room, Garfield, NJ, 07026  [View map]
Join us for weekly game days on Mondays this Summer. Come socialize and play one of our games, or bring your own! Free Events. No Registration Required.
2. Mahjong Mondays
Date and Time Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Nutley - Periodical Room, Nutley Free Public Library, Nutley, NJ, 07110  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Every Monday morning from 10 am to 12 pm. We provide the Mahjong board and tiles. Just come on in and enjoy the game!
3. Mah Jongg Meetup - Weekly Monday Morning
Date and Time Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location Montclair Bellevue Avenue Branch, 185 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043  [View map]
The Mah Jongg Meetup provides a weekly opportunity for players to continue practicing their established skills, sharpen their strategies, build confidence at the game table, and socialize with fellow Mah Jongg players! The library will provide a set and table! NOTE: Attendees should already have an understanding of the Mah Jongg game.
4. Mah Jongg Meetup: Summer Open Play
Date and Time Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Library Plaza, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
The Mah Jongg Meetup provides a weekly opportunity for players to continue practicing their established skills, sharpen their strategies, build confidence at the game table, and socialize with fellow Mah Jongg players! The library will provide five reserved tables in the cafe! NOTE: Attendees should bring their personal sets to this meetup and should already have an understanding of the game.
5. Teach Yourself Mah Jongg - Weekly Monday Morning - NEW
Date and Time Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location Montclair Bellevue Avenue Branch, 185 Bellevue Avenue, Classroom, Montclair, NJ, 07043  [View map]
The Teach Yourself Mah Jongg provides a weekly opportunity for teaching yourself the basics of American Mah Jongg at your own pace. The library will provide the book Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg by Elaine Sandberg, Mah Jongg card, a set and table! You can also boost your learning with a list of Mah Jongg resources available at the library.
6. Bridge Club
Date and Time Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location Leonia Public Library, 227 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ, 07605  [View map]
Come learn and play Bridge with an experienced group! Enjoy yourself and socialize while stimulating your brain with a fun game! Find our group in the downstairs hallway.
7. Play Duplicate Bridge
Date and Time Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Road, Community Meeting Room, West Caldwell, NJ, 07006  [View map]
Join us for no-fee, duplicate bridge in the library's meeting room. No instructors.
8. Mah-Jongg Meet Up
Date and Time Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location Maywood Public Library, 459 Maywood Avenue, Hackbarth Auditorium, Maywood, NJ, 07607  [View map]
Drop in to play!
9. Chess Club
Date and Time Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Library, 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave., Board Room, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410  [View map]
Join other Chess enthusiasts for this drop-in chess club on Level B to the left of the globe.
10. Casual Commander @ Play! Hoboken
Date and Time Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location 1012 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ, 07030  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Hoboken MtG Magic The Gathering Meetup
Come on out to Play! Hoboken and play some Casual Commander! We have a growing community of players of all ages. We hope to see you there. Make sure to pre-register to guarantee your spot at: Playhoboken.com/mtg
11. Beyond Beginner Mah Jongg - Mon Afternoon NEW
Date and Time Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Conference Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
You learned the basics, what's next? In this class, we will go over Charleston strategies, how to pick a hand, when to expose or when to wait plus learn some skill building exercises you can do at home. Whether you’re looking to enhance your game or simply gain confidence, this is your chance to build on the skills that you learned in the Beginner class and get to the next level.
12. Teen Tabletop RPG
Date and Time Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Location Northvale Public Library, 116 Paris Avenue, Community Meeting Room: Back, Northvale, NJ, 07647  [View map]
Go on adventures of your own making while creating memorable stories together along the way with paper, pencils, and lots of dice. Featuring Dungeons & Dragons and the newly released Daggerheart from the acclaimed Critical Role company. Beginners welcome. The library will have materials available or players can bring their own.
13. Magic the Gathering & Other Trading Card Games Club
Date and Time Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., Staff Room, Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071  [View map]
Come and play the long running strategic card games and learn some lesser known ones. For ages 12-17.
14. TEEN Dungeons and Dragons - Character Creation Workshop
Date and Time Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Nutley Free Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Stockton Room, Nutley, NJ, 07110  [View map]
New to Dungeons and Dragons? We’ll guide you through the steps of character creation. You’ll leave with your own sheet that you can bring to any campaign in the future. Suitable for beginners entering grades 7-12.
15. Beyond Beginner Mah Jongg - Mon Evening NEW
Date and Time Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Conference Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
You learned the basics, what's next? In this class, we will go over Charleston strategies, how to pick a hand, when to expose or when to wait plus learn some skill building exercises you can do at home. Whether you’re looking to enhance your game or simply gain confidence, this is your chance to build on the skills that you learned in the Beginner class and get to the next level.
16. Dungeons & Dragons Adventure
Date and Time Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Quiet Room 1, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452  [View map]
Sign up to join a small group of adventurers in a game of Dungeons and Dragons let by an experienced Dungeon Master from Play! Hoboken. For 3rd-5th Grade. Registration Required. Please note that there will be no exceptions made in regards to the age of the participants.
17. Mahjong for Adults
Date and Time Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Location Hawthorne Public Library, 345 Lafayette Ave., Room B, Hawthorne, NJ, 07506  [View map]
If you are looking for a fun brain challenge, the Chinese game of Mahjong incorporates skill, strategy, calculation and chance. The American version Mahjong is played at the Louis Bay 2nd Library every Monday night at 6 pm in a joyful and enlightening atmosphere. Please note that there is no training/teaching available-- one must have an idea on how the game is played.
18. Beginner Mah Jongg - Tues & Thurs Morning - MAIN
Date and Time Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Tower Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Looking for more fun in your life? Need an excuse to see your friends without eating? Worried about dementia? Learn how to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg! This game is not hard to play but complex to learn. Our instructor's method of teaching is guaranteed to have you playing with strategy by the end of the session.
19. Play American Mahjongg
Date and Time Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location Leonia Public Library, 227 Fort Lee Road, John W. Salzig Meeting Room, Leonia, NJ, 07605  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Come play American Mahjongg with like minded indivduals. Instruction is provided for those who are new to the game, or just come to play.
20. Beginner Mah Jongg - Tues & Thurs Afternoon - MAIN
Date and Time Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Tower Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Looking for more fun in your life? Need an excuse to see your friends without eating? Worried about dementia? Learn how to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg! This game is not hard to play but complex to learn. Our instructor's method of teaching is guaranteed to have you playing with strategy by the end of the session.
21. Rummikub for Seniors
Date and Time Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Hawthorne Public Library, 345 Lafayette Ave., Room C, Hawthorne, NJ, 07506  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Rummikub is a popular tile game that combines elements of Rummy and Mahjong. The game is played with numbered tiles (valued 1 to 13 in four different colors, two copies of each) and two joker tiles. We can teach new members.
22. Bridge Club
Date and Time Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Hawthorne Public Library, 345 Lafayette Ave., Room A, Hawthorne, NJ, 07506  [View map]
Bridge players meet and play in a relaxed atmosphere at the library.
23. Mahjong Play Group
Date and Time Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Location Westwood Public Library, 49 Park Avenue, Upstairs Meeting Room, Westwood, NJ, 07675  [View map]
The library provides Mahjong sets and card tables. Please bring your own player card.
24. Game Night at The Oakley in Nutley
Date and Time Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location The Oakley Kitchen+Cocktails, 789 Bloomfield Avenue, Nutley, NJ, 07110  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Board Gamers of Greater Nutley
Weekly gathering for open play tabletop games Tuesday nights at The Oakley in Nutley. Open to all! Individual bar and menu tabs.
25. Tabletop Tuesday - Board & Card Game Night With The North Jersey Geeks & Nerds
Date and Time Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location Bella Pizza, 197 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 07604  [View map]
Organizer Organized by North Jersey Geeks & Nerds
Come out for a night of fun games, good people, and great food! We're located at Bella Pizza on Boulevard in Hasbrouck Heights. We play everything, including games like Skyjo, Five Crowns, Cover Your Assets, Ticket to Ride, and more. We welcome people of all experience levels and all ages. There is always someone willing to teach and always plenty of games to play.
26. Dungeons & Dragons Club Grade 6 & older
Date and Time Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Lodi Memorial Library, One Memorial Drive, Conference Room, Lodi, NJ, 07644  [View map]
Join us for all levels of Dungeons & Dragons. No registration required.
27. Chess Meet Up!
Date and Time Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Theater, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003  [View map]
Have you met your match? The first Tuesday of every month 6pm - 7:45pm. Chess boards provided, or BYO. Meet with fellow chess players for casual play! Instruction is not provided, but all levels are welcome to attend. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving chess community.
28. Dungeons and Dragons Tuesday (Beginner Friendly)
Date and Time Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location 1012 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ, 07030  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Hoboken, NJ | Play! Hoboken
Join the Knights of Critwall as they help bring the prophesied king into power to bring a lasting peace to the Bandit Lands. Traverse ancient dungeons, explore the magic beyond the material, and strengthen the bonds with allied nations to cement your place in history! We have premade characters for newcomers so that you can jump right in on the fun! https://playhoboken.com/dnd/
29. Learn to Play Mahjong for Adults 5-week series
Date and Time Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location Hillsdale Public Library, 509 Hillsdale Avenue, Meeting Room, Hillsdale, NJ, 07642  [View map]
Learn to play Mahjong with a certified Mahjong instructor! You must attend all 5 sessions.
30. Open Play Mah Jongg
Date and Time Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location Northvale Public Library, 116 Paris Avenue, Community Meeting Room: Back, Northvale, NJ, 07647  [View map]
Play Mah Jongg at your own pace with others. Please bring your Mah Jongg card if you have one.
31. Adult Bingo
Date and Time Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location Leonia Public Library, 227 Fort Lee Road, John W. Salzig Meeting Room, Leonia, NJ, 07605  [View map]
Join us for a few rounds of Bingo! Play for candy bars and bragging rights! Registration is not required.
32. Baduk Game Class
Date and Time Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Palisades Park Public Library, 257 2nd Street, Meeting Room, Palisades Park, NJ, 07650  [View map]
This is a Go(Baduk) game class held at the Palisades Park Library. Students who have completed a basic beginner course and are ready to play games are always welcome. Classes are held every Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Come and enjoy fun and engaging Go games! This class is conducted in Korean.
33. Middle School D&D Club
Date and Time Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Location River Vale Public Library, 412 Rivervale Road, Community Room, River Vale, NJ, 07675  [View map]
Have you ever wanted to star in your own fantasy adventure? Well now you can with one of the most popular games on the planet, Dungeons and Dragons! In this session, we will go on an adventure in the Forgotten Realm! Bring a character or choose from the premade characters and let's get ready to roll! For Grades 6 - 8. Registration is required. SEATING IS LIMITED!!!
34. Gaming Club
Date and Time Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library, 274 Main Street, Auditorium, Hackensack, NJ, 07601  [View map]
Drop by and play some games in the library’s auditorium! Wednesdays at 2:30pm for incoming grades 2-6. No registration is required.
35. Teen Free Play Chess Club (Gr 6-12)
Date and Time Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location Westwood Public Library, 49 Park Avenue, Outdoor Patio, Westwood, NJ, 07675  [View map]
Join our new Teen Free Play Chess Club, where chess enthusiasts of all skill levels can gather to play, socialize, and enjoy the game together. This is an informal, relaxed environment with no formal instruction—just chess boards, pieces, and plenty of opportunities for teens to play with fellow participants. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, all are welcome!
36. American Mahjong Class
Date and Time Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM
Location Palisades Park Public Library, 257 2nd Street, Meeting Room, Palisades Park, NJ, 07650  [View map]
Join us for a fun and engaging American Mahjong class! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, all are welcome. The class will be conducted in both English and Korean. Please come ready to play and have fun—we look forward to seeing you!
37. Adult Dungeons & Dragons Group
Date and Time Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location Bergenfield Public Library, 50 W Clinton Ave, Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level), Bergenfield, NJ, 07621  [View map]
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons games led by our Dungeon Master, Dan C. Whether you're experienced or new to the game, come enjoy this fun and creative adventure. Spectators are also welcome! Open to adults. Registration required.
38. Chess Club
Date and Time Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Library, 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave., Board Room, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410  [View map]
Join other Chess enthusiasts for this drop-in chess club on Level B to the left of the globe. This Chess club will meet weekly in the summer. This program is for adults, children may join in with adult supervision.
39. Ladies of Pop Music Trivia at Black Bear!
Date and Time Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location Black Bear Hoboken Bar & Grill, 205 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ, 07030  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Organizer Organized by Limitless Productions
Come show what you know at Ladies of Pop Music Trivia!
40. Beginner DND (Gr 4-6)
Date and Time Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Library, 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave., Meeting Room, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410  [View map]
Dungeons & Dragons. Wednesdays from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Beginners: for new players July 8. Advanced: July 15-29 OR August 5-19. Dive into this role playing adventure game as you roll the dice and make your choices. Since the game builds, please don’t sign up unless you can make all three sessions (register once for all 3 sessions). Registration required.
41. Beginner Mah Jongg - Tues & Thurs Morning - MAIN
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Tower Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Looking for more fun in your life? Need an excuse to see your friends without eating? Worried about dementia? Learn how to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg! This game is not hard to play but complex to learn. Our instructor's method of teaching is guaranteed to have you playing with strategy by the end of the session.
42. Mah Jongg Meetup - Weekly Thursday Morning
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location Montclair Bellevue Avenue Branch, 185 Bellevue Avenue, Classroom, Montclair, NJ, 07043  [View map]
The Mah Jongg Meetup provides a weekly opportunity for players to continue practicing their established skills, sharpen their strategies, build confidence at the game table, and socialize with fellow Mah Jongg players! The library will provide a set and table! NOTE: Attendees should already have an understanding of the Mah Jongg game.
43. Bridge Club
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location Leonia Public Library, 227 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ, 07605  [View map]
Come learn and play Bridge with an experienced group! Enjoy yourself and socialize while stimulating your brain with a fun game! Find our group in the downstairs hallway.
44. Canasta Room C
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Hawthorne Public Library, 345 Lafayette Ave., Room C, Hawthorne, NJ, 07506  [View map]
Canasta is a popular card game from the Rummy family, typically played by 2 sets of partners and 2 decks of cards. A small group meets in Room C and a larger group meets in Room B - the choice is yours.
45. Beginner Mah Jongg - Tues & Thurs Afternoon - MAIN
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Tower Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Looking for more fun in your life? Need an excuse to see your friends without eating? Worried about dementia? Learn how to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg! This game is not hard to play but complex to learn. Our instructor's method of teaching is guaranteed to have you playing with strategy by the end of the session.
46. Mah-Jongg Meet Up
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Maywood Public Library, 459 Maywood Avenue, Hackbarth Auditorium, Maywood, NJ, 07607  [View map]
Drop in to play!
47. Nintendo Club
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Bergenfield Public Library, 50 W Clinton Ave, Young Adult Activity Room (1st Floor), Bergenfield, NJ, 07621  [View map]
Drop in to hang out and use the library’s Switch 2 with other gamers. Bring your own games, check out something from our extensive Switch game collection, or play one of the Switch 2 exclusives we have on hand, including Mario Kart World, Mario Party Jamboree, or Donkey Kong Bananza! For Grades 6 - 12. Drop-in program.
48. Chess and Coffee
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Conference Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Come play chess with a nice cup of coffee at our weekly meetup! Chess boards will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. This is a drop-in open play, there will be no guided instruction. Registration is recommended for updates.
49. Dungeon Master Club: Run your own game!
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Location River Vale Public Library, 412 Rivervale Road, Community Room, River Vale, NJ, 07675  [View map]
Welcome to the Dungeon Master Club! In this club, we will take turns being the Dungeon Master in our own campaigns! We will start each club by rolling the dice to see who is the DM and who are the players. You will learn how to be a DM by playing and running your game. Bring your plans or just a character and let's get rolling! For Grades 3 - 5. Registration is required. SEATING IS LIMITED!!!
50. Dungeons & Dragons
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Location Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck Rd, Teen Area - Lower Level, Teaneck, NJ, 07666  [View map]
Step into the fantastical world of Dungeons & Dragons at Teaneck Public Library! Join Ms. Lydia for an immersive adventure with a team of various players. Both beginners and experienced players welcomed! Please note: This program will take place on the lower level of the library. The elevator is currently out of service. We apologize for the inconvenience.
51. Chess Club
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Location West Orange Public Library, 10 Rooney Circle, Community Room 1, West Orange, NJ, 07052  [View map]
Learn to play chess! Representatives from West Orange Chess Club will share tips and strategies on how to play better and enjoy chess more. All ages and skill levels welcome.
52. Mahjong Play Group
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Location Westwood Public Library, 49 Park Avenue, Upstairs Meeting Room, Westwood, NJ, 07675  [View map]
The library provides Mahjong sets and card tables. Please bring your own player card.
53. Teen RPG Night @ Franklin Branch
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Sussex County Library - Franklin Branch, 103 Main St, Littell Room, Franklin, NJ, 07416  [View map]
Interested in tabletop RPGs but can't commit to a Dungeons & Dragons campaign? Just want to dip your toes into storytelling games? Then this summer is a great time to join Ms. Cara for a series of game nights. Each night will feature a different RPG, where the players will learn the rules, then come together to tell a story that is finished that session. July 9 - Monster of the Week. Registration is required.
54. Escape Room: Sabotage on the High Seas
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Location Palisades Park Public Library, 257 2nd Street, Meeting Room, Palisades Park, NJ, 07650  [View map]
Have fun and use your critical thinking skills to collaborate and solve clues in this sabotage on the high seas themed escape room. Teens only. Spaces limited. Registration required.
55. Louise Childs Chess Club
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Location Sussex County Library - E Louise Childs Memorial Branch, 21 Stanhope Rd, Community Room, Stanhope, NJ, 07874  [View map]
The Louise Childs Chess Club is open for adults and teens of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players. Enjoy a friendly, low-pressure environment to learn, practice, and play. This is a great opportunity to unplug, slow down, and enjoy the game together. Registration required.
56. Teen/YA Candy Bingo
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Upper Saddle River Public Library, 245 Lake St., USDR Powers Room, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 07458  [View map]
Play Bingo for candy prizes. Registration required. Entering grades 5-12 only.
57. Chess Club @ Dorothy Henry
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Sussex County Library - Dorothy Henry Branch, 66 NJ-94, Community Room, Vernon Township, NJ, 07462  [View map]
All ages and skill levels are welcome to join our instructor, Jeff, for a game of chess. No experience necessary and no registration required.
58. Dungeons and Dragons Thursday (Beginner Friendly)
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location 1012 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ, 07030  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Hoboken, NJ | Play! Hoboken
Money is so hard to come by in the Flanaess. Luckily, for the truly desperate or adventurous, there's piracy! Embark on a journey through the seas of Oerth, raid lost cities, and uncover the sinister plots throughout the land that threaten your very freedoms. To the high seas, friends! We have premade characters for newcomers so that you can jump right in on the fun! https://playhoboken.com/dnd/
59. Weekly Williams Center Boardgame Night
Date and Time Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location Williams Center, 1 Williams Plaza, Rutherford, NJ, 07070  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Williams Center Boardgame Night
A weekly casual gathering in the Atrium of the 100-year old Williams Center of Rutherford, NJ. The event is centered around playing contemporary boardgames of various types. Bring a game and a friend! Here is a list of our current boardgames: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12xLd0a7dCjyqgVpD8a_7X66ZdIAfxonv-Dr4yQx9qSc/edit?usp=sharing
60. Teen Game Day: Trivia
Date and Time Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Quiet Room 1, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452  [View map]
Join us on Friday mornings this summer for alternating weeks of BINGO and trivia. There are multiple chances to win prizes each week! For grades 6-12. Registration is required. July 10 - Trivia.
61. Book Bingo (Gr K-6)
Date and Time Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Location Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Library, 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave., Meeting Room, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410  [View map]
Book Bingo. Play bingo on a board featuring all your favorite story characters. Don’t miss your chance to win a free book! For grades K-6. Fridays from 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm. Registration required.
62. Family Trivia
Date and Time Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location Dumont's Dixon Homestead Library, 180 Washington Avenue, Auditorium, Dumont, NJ, 07628  [View map]
Join us for an animated movie-themed family trivia afternoon! Each team will be 2-4 members, and all teams must be a mix of children and adults. The winning team will receive prizes! Please note: Children must be at least 8 years old. All teams must have at least one adult.
63. Pokemon Club
Date and Time Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Quiet Room 1, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452  [View map]
Join us for Pokémon Club -- you can battle your friends on Nintendo Switch or using your cards! Don't have a deck of Pokémon cards? Don't worry, we have premade sets ready to go! You will have to bring your own Switch console and Pokémon game installed and an active Nintendo Online subscription if you want to link battle or trade Pokémon in-game. For ages 8-14.
64. Gaming Club (Ages 7 to 11)
Date and Time Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Englewood Public Library, 31 Engle Street, Children's Room, Englewood, NJ, 07631  [View map]
NEW at the Englewood Library! Children ages 7 to 11 years are invited to play games with us on Fridays at 3:30 PM: June 19 through August 21 (Will not meet July 3). We will have board and card games, plus a Nintendo Switch 2 console for video gaming. One time registration is recommended.
65. Picture Bingo
Date and Time Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Paramus Charles E. Reid Branch Library, 239 West Midland Ave, Paramus, NJ, 07652  [View map]
Play Picture Bingo at the Reid Branch Library and win tasty prizes. Entering Pre-K - Grade 8. Friday, June 26 - Friday, August 7, 3:30 - 4:30pm. No Registration Required.
66. Teen Tabletop RPG
Date and Time Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Location Northvale Public Library, 116 Paris Avenue, Community Meeting Room: Back, Northvale, NJ, 07647  [View map]
Go on adventures of your own making while creating memorable stories together along the way with paper, pencils, and lots of dice. Featuring Dungeons & Dragons and the newly released Daggerheart from the acclaimed Critical Role company. Beginners welcome. The library will have materials available or players can bring their own
67. Board Games 🎲 & FREE Dinner: 3x Chance to Win free Entree 😀 🌭🎲🍻
Date and Time Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden, 88 Liberty View Dr., Jersey City, NJ, 07302  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Jersey City Social - 🍓 letsbunch.com 🍓
Join us for our weekly dinner and board games at Zeppelin Hall. We gather to chat, socialize, spectate and, of course, play board games. With Zeppelin Hall you can simply order your food at the window and join our table for some games and conversation - no check splitting required. Please, **no strict-rulers** here. We like to relax and have fun. **All ages** welcome and all ages do come!
68. Friday night games at Panera
Date and Time Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Location Panera Bread, 310 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ, 07030  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Hoboken Board Games Meetup
69. Music Bingo: 90s & 2000s
Date and Time Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location The Splendid Rooftop, 690 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Organizer Organized by Trivia, AD
Throwback hits replace numbers — sing along, mark your cards, and win big.
70. Dungeons and Dragons Saturday (Beginner Friendly)
Date and Time Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location 1012 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ, 07030  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Hoboken, NJ | Play! Hoboken
Join our brand new campaign inspired by the 2nd edition Greyhawk universe! Come and see our DM Max Mayer as he guides you through the world of Oerth, and the dangers and secrets that lurk within it. We have premade characters for newcomers so that you can jump right in on the fun! https://playhoboken.com/dnd/
71. Mah Jongg Meetup - Weekly Saturday Afternoon
Date and Time Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location Montclair Bellevue Avenue Branch, 185 Bellevue Avenue, Classroom, Montclair, NJ, 07043  [View map]
The Mah Jongg Meetup provides a weekly opportunity for players to continue practicing their established skills, sharpen their strategies, build confidence at the game table, and socialize with fellow Mah Jongg players! The library will provide a set and table! NOTE: Attendees should already have an understanding of the Mah Jongg game.
72. Dungeons and Dragons Saturday Nights (Beginner Friendly)
Date and Time Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location 1012 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ, 07030  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Hoboken, NJ | Play! Hoboken
Explore the magic and mysteries of the Flanaess, Greyhawk, and Oerth in an epic tale run by our Storyteller Max Mayer. We are making use of the new Dungeons and Dragons 2024 ruleset with 2nd edition Lore. We have premade characters for newcomers so that you can jump right in on the fun! https://playhoboken.com/dnd/
73. Board & Card Game Day With The North Jersey Geeks & Nerds
Date and Time Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location Bella Pizza - Pizza Delivery, Pizzeria, Italian Food Restaurant - Best Pizza Place Nearby, Fresh Piz, 197 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 07604  [View map]
Organizer Organized by North Jersey Geeks & Nerds
Come out for an afternoon of fun games, good people, and great food! We're located at Bella Pizza on Boulevard in Hasbrouck Heights. We play everything, including games like Skyjo, Five Crowns, Cover Your Assets, Ticket to Ride, Grifters, Avalon, and more. We welcome people of all experience levels and all ages. There is always someone willing to teach and always plenty of games to play.
74. Commander @ Play! Hoboken
Date and Time Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location 1012 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ, 07030  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Hoboken MtG Magic The Gathering Meetup
Come on out to Play! Hoboken and play some Commander! We have a growing community of players of all ages. We hope to see you there. Make sure to pre-register to guarantee your spot at: Playhoboken.com/mtg
75. Afternoon of Board Games @ Crowne Plaza, Saddle Brook
Date and Time Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Location Crowne Plaza Saddle Brook, an IHG Hotel, 50 Kenny Pl, Saddle Brook, NJ, 07663  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Fun & Games MeetUp
Setting up weekly afternoons of games at the Crowne Plaza (50 Kenny Pl.) in Saddle Brook at 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome whether you’re a casual player, an avid player or simply want to start learning something new. We teach, we learn, we play. Typical games played (but not limited to): Hues and Cues, Wingspan, 7 Wonders, Camel Up, Dixit, Splendor, Catan.
76. Dungeons and Dragons Sunday Nights (Beginner Friendly)
Date and Time Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location 1012 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ, 07030  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Hoboken, NJ | Play! Hoboken
Thessalar has created 6 progeny to go out into the world and expand their knowledge of magic. For now, the world is rid of one of the most dangerous liches it has ever seen. Can you keep it that way, or will his bargain pay off, creating a monstrosity beyond what any can hope to face? We have premade characters for newcomers so that you can jump right in on the fun! https://playhoboken.com/dnd/
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