Arts & Entertainment

'Karnival' Kicks Off In Essex County, Special Hours For People With A Disability

The 2023 Kiwanis Karnival will run through Saturday, with special hours on the last day for families including a person with disability.

The 2023 Kiwanis Karnival will run through Saturday, with special hours on the last day for families including a person with disability.
The 2023 Kiwanis Karnival will run through Saturday, with special hours on the last day for families including a person with disability. (Ashley Ludwig/Patch)

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Want to hang out at a carnival on these warm nights without heading down the shore?

The Livingston Kiwanis Karnival began filling the night with lights and music starting Tuesday, May 16, and running through this Saturday.

Admission is free although there is a cost for rides and games (see link below for pricing).

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The Karnival takes place at East Northfield Road next to Livingston Tire.

(Check the weather, though; some rain is expected Saturday. Area forecast is here.)

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Special Needs Guests

A portion of Saturday will be ARC Day. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., they will be open only to special needs guests and their families, but that's not restricted to Livingston residents. No registration is required, but you must have a family member with special needs.

Hours And More Details

The regular hours are 6-10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 6-11 Friday, and 3-11 on Saturday.

The Kiwanis are a non-profit, and all proceeds will go to help the community.

See more details, updates, and a video here.


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