Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

December 13, 2025

ROSELLE, NJ — Santa is coming to Roselle and community leaders want you to follow him on his journey around town.On Saturday, December 20, from 10-11 a.m., Santa will be at the Roselle Fire House for pictures. Visitors can also enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while you wait.After that, at 11 a.m., ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Mizner Park will turn into a place for simple holiday fun as Merry in Mizner returns with two free pop-up public entertainment events coming up.On Sunday, Dec. 14, the pop-up entertainment event is Stuff-a-Plush, starting at 6 p.m. at the south gazebo. People can make a winter ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Delicious Heights, a popular dining and nightlife destination in Berkeley Heights, is bringing festive fun to the winter season with a lineup of December and January events featuring live entertainment, music and family-friendly activities.The Winter Events series kicks off ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek bluegrass fans don’t have far to go this weekend to listen their favorite music at Fern Forest Nature Center.The next free concert in the Dan Barrow Memorial Bluegrass Concert Series, featuring the Shade Tree Pickers, is this weekend. The band performs from 2 to 4 ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — Coming up this month is another way for Hackensack families to celebrate the holidays together. The Hackensack Recreation Department's Annual Children's Holiday Party is back at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC). Being held on Saturday, Dec. 20, the event's variety ...

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CEDAR GROVE, NJ – Santa Claus is once again trading his sleigh for a fire engine as the Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department prepares to bring holiday cheer throughout the township on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.As part of the department’s annual holiday tradition, Santa and his Fire Elves will tour ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ — As snow starts to fall and winter cheer fills the air, Studio Playhouse is celebrating with laughter, warmth, and community joy. The all-volunteer theater company unwraps its annual holiday-themed offering this year with “Christmas Shorts,” a colorful collection of fun, festive, ...

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Princeton, NJ — It's the penultimate weekend before Christmas, and the town is indeed overflowing with holiday events. McCarter's annual favorite, the Dickens holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, continues with two shows Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14 – part of a run that continues until ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – He's been singing throughout his school years, but this time it's been different for Jack Roy. The Chatham High senior has a voice that is worth listening to in more ways than one.“I've been waiting for my turn as a sophomore and junior, climbing the ranks,” Roy said. “This year, I ...

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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The halls of municipal government and local businesses were alive with the sound of music this week, thanks to a festive tour by the Southern Regional High School Vocal Ensemble.Led by Carolyn Schneider, the talented group of students made a special, impromptu stop at ...

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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The halls of municipal government and local businesses were alive with the sound of music this week, thanks to a festive tour by the Southern Regional High School Vocal Ensemble.Led by Carolyn Schneider, the talented group of students made a special, impromptu stop at ...

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SPARTA, NJ – Santa will be arriving by rail at the Sparta Train Station on Saturday, December 13 around 3:45 p.m. for the annual Toys for Tots Operation Toy Train. Between 1 and 5 p.m. the family-friendly event will include free games and crafts for children, a model train display, robotics ...

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SPARTA, NJ – Santa will be arriving by rail at the Sparta Train Station on Saturday, December 13 around 3:45 p.m. for the annual Toys for Tots Operation Toy Train. Between 1 and 5 p.m. the family-friendly event will include free games and crafts for children, a model train display, robotics ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - Parsippany Fire District #5 is hosting Breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 13th from 8am - 1pm.See details below: 

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PARKLAND, FL- Light Up the Park arrived in Parkland on Friday evening, December 12, 2025, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Pine Trails Park Amphitheater.Light Up the Park will feature games, refreshments, and the holiday lighting at Pine Trails Park.The event is free of charge. Follow us ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ — Kenilworth officially kicked off the holiday season with lights, food and an appearance from Santa at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. It was a chilly evening but that did not stop the community from coming out to celebrate. Families and friends gathered together to ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Promenade at Coconut Creek kicks off the Festival of Lights on Sunday with live music, fire juggling, traditional jelly donuts, and, of course, the lighting of a grand menorah. The retail center‘s annual Chanukah celebration, put on in partnership with Chabad of Coconut Creek, ...

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TITUSVILLE, NJ – Learn more about the days and actions that led up to George Washington and his troops crossing the Delaware River, which became a pivotal point in the American Revolution at the re-creation of events on Sunday, December 14. The New Jersey State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites ...

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TITUSVILLE, NJ – Learn more about the days and actions that led up to George Washington and his troops crossing the Delaware River, which became a pivotal point in the American Revolution at the re-creation of events on Sunday, December 14. The New Jersey State Parks, Forests, and Historic Sites ...

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CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Township Committee recently proclaimed Dec. 2 as Cranford Theater Appreciation Day, honoring the historic cinema’s reopening after an extended closure. Mayor Terrence Curran said the theater “has not only served as a venue for entertainment, but also as a vibrant ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Police Department is hosting Ice Skating with the borough's finest at Van Saun Park, Paramus. This event, being offered free to Fair Lawn residents, will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus.Officers ...

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CRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford Township Committee recently proclaimed December 2 as Cranford Theater Appreciation Day, honoring the historic cinema’s reopening after an extended closure. Mayor Terrence Curran said the theater “has not only served as a venue for entertainment, but also as a vibrant ...

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CLEMENTON, N.J. — This Saturday, December 13th, HoneyGrove strengthens its South Jersey connection to Philadelphia’s storied hip-hop culture with a marquee appearance by Beanie Sigel, supported by legendary DJ and tastemaker Lord Sear and Shade45/SiriusXM’s DJ Ceasar. The event will also feature a ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - The sugar plums are dancing, the lights are sparkling… and one of New Jersey’s most cherished holiday traditions is returning to Mayo Performing Arts Center!This season, gather your loved ones and step into the magical world of New Jersey Ballet’s The Nutcracker—performed live with ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Holiday lights, live performances, local markets, and plenty of Santa sightings are set to fill Greater Morristown and the surrounding communities this weekend, December 12–14. From high school sports and farm markets to history-themed celebrations, maker fairs, and multiple ...

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RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough held its second annual tree lighting on the Nevius Street Pedestrian Bridge Dec. 10.Sponsors for the event were Valley Wellness, Active Disposal Services, Waterfront Rehab & Health Center and Tim Hortons.The borough also thanked the John F. Kennedy Primary School ...

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Hanover Township will celebrate the season with its annual “Holidays in Hanover” concert on Sunday, December 14, 2025, featuring the Hanover Wind Symphony and the Morris Music Men. The ensembles, led by, respectively, Music Director Matthew J. Paterno and Director Nate Barrett, will perform a ...

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HAMILTON/ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - While it's perhaps impossible to match the grandeur of Martel's Christmas Wonderland, the popular Phillips Avenue destination that's been helping visitors get in the holiday spirit for 40 years, homes all across Hamilton and Robbinsville are decked out with an array of ...

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 The holiday season is in full swing in downtown Red Bank!  Thank you to the Monmouth Civic Chorus for a beautiful performance in front of the Dublin House last Saturday!  They will be back this Saturday for another set of Holiday Harmonies!  See them along with a number of great acts performing ...

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Princeton, NJ — Maybe you won’t run into the ghost of Albert Einstein on Nassau Street this weekend, but you might get a glimpse of Ebenezer Scrooge, actually the guy who plays Ebenezer, and a slew of other real-live famous figures, who will be haunting Princeton this weekend to entertain us.Some ...

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