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Registration opens:
July 20th, 2026

Teen Karaoke
2026-08-03 18:00:00 2026-08-03 19:00:00 America/New_York Teen Karaoke Teens will sing popular karaoke songs together. Ages 12 - 18. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each teen attending with their age. Manchester Branch -

Monday, August 03
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-03 18:00:00 2026-08-03 19:00:00 America/New_York Teen Karaoke Teens will sing popular karaoke songs together. Ages 12 - 18. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each teen attending with their age. Manchester Branch -

Teens will sing popular karaoke songs together. Ages 12 - 18. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each teen attending with their age.

Teens will sing popular karaoke songs together. Ages 12 – 18. Please add siblings attending as guests and list each teen attending with their age.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Performing Arts | General |

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Phone: (732) 657-7600
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Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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