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Monday, October 26

Entertainment
Free Play Reading – To Kill a Mockingbird

Monday, October 26 · 10:00 AM–7:00 PM

UCPAC Main Stage · Rahway

Free Play Reading – To Kill a Mockingbird (Select Scenes) Monday, October 26 – Two Performances Show 1 – School Groups and Seniors Ages 55+ Doors: 9 AM Show: 10 AM Show 2 – Public Performance Doors: 5 PM Show: 6 PM Free Event – Tickets Required Senior citizens (55+) are invited to join area teachers and their students for a free play reading of select scenes from “To Kill a Mockingbird”, Christopher Sergel’s adaption of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel. “To Kill a Mockingbird” is told through the eyes of Scout Finch, a spirited young girl growing up in 1930s in Maycomb, Alabama. Scout’s father, Atticus, is a lawyer who defends a Black man falsely accused of attacking a white woman. The play blends courtroom drama with tender childhood memories, delivering a timeless message about justice, empathy, and standing up for what’s right. After the reading, join us for a talkback. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Middle and High School teachers, visit our Field Trips page to register your students for this event. Check out the City of Rahway’s Dinner & Show Deals! See all of UCPAC’s Upcoming Events

Tuesday, October 27

Wednesday, October 28

Community
Amazing Animal Artists

Wednesday, October 28 · 4:00 PM–5:00 PM

Reeves-Reed Arboretum · Summit

(ages 5-10) Each week, children will explore local New Jersey wildlife by creating step-by-step drawings of a mystery animal. Afterward, they’ll color their artwork and enjoy a guided hike through […]

Thursday, October 29

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