Save The Date
Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance, 4/10–11/21
Visitors to this interactive exhibition will explore the power of smell, learn about flowers used in iconic perfumes, discover the detailed scientific composition of fragrance creation, and create their own perfume. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Longwood Gardens; Kennett Square, Pa.; 610.388.1000; longwoodgardens.org
Cooking for Kids: Gourmet Fare from Everywhere, 4/26
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital’s annual benefit will feature more than 50 tasting stations from some of New Jersey’s most celebrated chefs. Tickets: $175–250, 6:30–9:30 p.m. The Venetian, Garfield, 973.754.4403, stjosephshealth.org
Benefits
The Winner’s Circle, for the Somerset Hills Handicapped Riding Center 4/24
Tickets: $175, BMW of Morristown, 908.439.9636, shhrc.org
Designer Showhouse of NJ, for the John Theurer Cancer Center at
Hackensack University Medical Center, 4/25–6/6
10 a.m.–4 p.m., 4 High Meadow Rd., Saddle River, 908.219.4142, thedsnj.com
Affair of the Heart Ball, for the American Heart Association, 5/6
6:30–11:30 p.m., Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, americanheart.org
Go Red for Women Luncheon, for the American Heart Association, 5/17
10 a.m.–2 p.m., Tickets: $250, The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset, 609.223.3727,
americanheart.org
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Angels for Hope Gala, 5/21
7–11 p.m., Tickets: $200, The Pearl River Hilton, Pearl River, NY;
stjude.org/angelsforhope
Starry Night Gala, for the American Cancer Society, 5/22
Trump National Golf Club, Bedminster, 908.470.4400, acsevents.org
Fashion/Beauty
Spring Spa Week, 4/12–18.
Visit spaweek.com to view participating NJ spas.
Starry Night Gala Fashion Pre-Event, for the American Cancer Society, 4/22
6–9 p.m., Gucci, Di Modolo, Christian Dior, and Jimmy Choo, The Mall at Short Hills, 800.227.2345, acsevents.org
An Evening of Beauty in Honor of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 5/1
3–7 p.m., Panico Salon & Spa, Ridgewood, 201.652.4515
Lord & Taylor’s “Shop Smart. Do Good! A Fundraising Day” to Support Local Charitable Organizations, 5/4
9 a.m.–11 p.m., Lord & Taylor, Westfield, lordandtaylor.com/dogood
International Hair and Beauty Show, 5/23–24
Meadowlands Expo Center, Secaucus, 800.676.7469, ihshow.com
Food
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week,4/16–25
Visit jersey shorerestaurantweek.com to view participating restaurants.
Eating Green, 4/29
7–8:30 p.m., Mercer County Library System, Robbinsville, princetonhcs.org
New Jersey Food and Wine Festival, 4/30–5/2
Crystal Springs Resort, Hardyston, 973.827.5996, njfoodandwinefestival.com
Gardening
Plant Sale and Earth Day Celebration, 4/24
10 a.m.–5 p.m.; 4/25, noon–5 p.m.; Leonard J. Buck Garden, Far Hills, 908.234.2677, nargs.org
Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Garden, for Morristown Memorial Hospital, 5/1–31
10 a.m.–3 p.m. (Mon.–Sat.), 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (Sun.), Fawn Hill Farm, Morristown, 973.713.9489,
mansioninmay.com
Rutgers Master Gardeners of Somerset and Hunterdon Counties’ Garden Expo and Plant Sale, 5/8
9 a.m.–1 p.m., Ted Blum 4-H Building, Bridgewater, 908.526.6293
Green Living
Living Green: Making the Best Choices for Your Family, 4/21
9–11 a.m., The Willow School, Gladstone, willowschool.org
Health
Diabetes: A Deeper Look, 4/1–5/23
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, 201.200.1000; lsc.org
Breast Cancer Detection—Chocolate Coated, 5/12
7–8:30 p.m., Montclair Breast Center, 973.509.1818, montclairbreastcenter.com
Wellness
Balance Your Life: A Wellness Gala, 4/18
1–6 p.m., Beth Rishon Temple, Wyckoff, 973.713.6811; 4/25, 2–5 p.m., Post Theatre, Sandy Hook, 732.859.7424; wellnessgala.com