Several community baby showers have been organized in New Jersey and Staten Island in 2024, aiming to support and celebrate new and expecting parents. Here are some notable events:

New Jersey:

1. Connecting NJ Community Baby Shower:
   • Date: October 23, 2024
   • Time: 6 PM to 8 PM
   • Location: Hunterdon County Library Headquarters, 314 State Route 12, Building #3, Flemington, NJ 08822
   • Details: This free event celebrated new and expecting parents in Hunterdon County and surrounding areas. Attendees enjoyed prizes, giveaways, parenting resources, and light refreshments.CJFHC
2. Capital Health Community Baby Shower:
   • Date: May 1, 2024
   • Location: Thomas Edison State University, Trenton, NJ
   • Details: Hosted by Capital Health, this event welcomed 155 women and over 200 support people and children. It featured expert-led discussions on perinatal nutrition, prenatal exercise, lactation, and pediatrics. Attendees received free lunch, participated in raffles, and accessed resources from various community agencies.Capital Health
3. Community Baby Shower in Howell:
   • Date: October 26, 2024
   • Details: A free event for expecting parents and those with newborns, offering useful resources and support.Patch
4. Middlesex County 5th Annual Community Baby Shower:
   • Details: This event is designed for expectant and new parents with infants under 12 months residing in Middlesex County. It provides a platform for parents to connect and access community resources.North Brunswick Township

Staten Island:

1. NYPD Staten Island Community Baby Shower:
   • Date: May 18, 2024
   • Location: Central Family Life Center, Staten Island, NY
   • Details: Organized by the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau, this event was part of a series of baby showers across the five boroughs, aiming to provide resources and support to expecting families.Eventbrite

These events reflect a community-driven effort to support and celebrate new life, providing valuable resources and a sense of community for new and expecting parents in the region.

Additionally, the Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge in Medford, New Jersey, hosted a unique baby shower event celebrating wildlife.

As of December 19, 2024, specific details about baby showers scheduled for 2025 in New Jersey and Staten Island are limited. However, here are some resources and venues that may be helpful:

• Community Baby Showers: Organizations such as the NYPD and local community centers have previously hosted community baby showers. For instance, the NYPD organized a Community Baby Shower on October 19, 2024, at the YMCA Cornerstone Gerard Carter Center in Staten Island.EventbriteWhile specific events for 2025 have not been announced yet, it’s advisable to monitor announcements from local community organizations and health departments for upcoming events.
• Event Venues: If you’re considering hosting a baby shower, venues like Regency Party Hall offer spaces suitable for such events. They have previously advertised availability for 2025 bookings.
• Community Calendars and Social Media Groups: Platforms like the Staten Island Community Calendar on Facebook serve as repositories for information about local events, news, and programs. These platforms can be valuable resources for discovering upcoming baby showers and related events in the area.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, consider reaching out directly to local community centers, health departments, and event venues in New Jersey and Staten Island.