From the heart of Jersey City to the family tables of Perth Amboy, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Observed from September 15 to October 15, this month celebrates the independence days of several Latin American countries and the enduring legacy of Latino communities across the U.S.
Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.
The AARP Pickleball Clinic Tour is coming to New Jersey and we are excited to offer you a chance to learn and play this popular sport! The clinics will consist of an on-court guided session with licensed instructors and focus on warm up, basic technique, skills building, and game play for players of all levels. Pickleball is a fun way to connect with friends, stay fit* and support your brain to help your health and happiness live as long as you do.
Harlem Nights: Sugar Hill to Sugar Hill is a curated, immersive art-and-costume gala celebrating the glamour, brilliance, and joy of the Harlem Renaissance—connecting Harlem’s iconic Sugar Hill with Newark’s vibrant Black arts movement. Guests will experience an unforgettable night of visual art, fashion moments, live jazz, spoken word, and a lively dance floor.
We co-host events around the state on topics ranging from fraud prevention, to healthy living, technology trainings, and more! No registration required. Take a look at the list below for events near you. If you have any questions, please contact Fabiana at flopiccolostewart@aarp.org.
Let’s face it, New Jersey weather doesn’t mess around. One minute it’s sunny and calm, the next minute we’re watching the radar like it’s a thriller movie. Hurricanes, floods, nor’easters… we’ve seen it all. And while we can’t control Mother Nature, we can control how ready we are when she decides to stir things up.
Join AARP for a virtual post-screening conversation following the national premiere of Caregiving, a PBS documentary executive produced by Bradley Cooper on Friday, November 7, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
When a New Brunswick, NJ local and AARP member spent years fighting against fraud, scams and identity theft, he learned to fight back with help and resources from AARP NJ.