Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO LIVINGSTON STAFF
December 11, 2025
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Recreation & Senior Services department invites the community to enjoy a festive afternoon filled with shopping, food, and holiday fun — all while supporting local makers and small businesses — at the first annual Holiday Vendor Pop-Up Craft Fair.The event — to ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Town of Newton held their annual Christmas Tree Lighting event on Friday, December 5th amid the cold and winter weather.Newton Town Manager, Thomas S Russo Jr., began the celebration with his opening remarks, which included introductions and recognition of the following people:Mayor, ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The holiday season continues across Franklin Township and nearby communities with concerts, markets, youth celebrations, and family-friendly events filling the calendar. Here’s a look at what’s happening this weekend.Youth and Community CelebrationsThe Franklin Youth Center ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – The Mountainside Public Library is inviting children ages 8 to 11 to a magical holiday experience with its Gingerbread Village program, presented by ArrayScape Gaming. Registration is now open, but spots are limited.The in-person event, taking place December 29 at 1:00 PM in the ...
NUTLEY, NJ - This weekend, my next directorial effort, UH OH, HERE COMES CHRISTMAS, opens at Nutley Little Theatre for an 8 performance run, December 12-20.It is a warm, lovely, nostalgic look at the Holiday Season and features a fabulous cast. Check out the rehearsal photos. This charming show ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Mayor John V. Kelly III and the Nutley Township Board of Commissioners held the township’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Hanukkah Celebration on Sunday evening, Dec. 7 at the Township’s Municipal Plaza, right in front of Town Hall at 1 Kennedy Drive. Chestnut Street and Franklin ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs residents can once again take a self-guided tour of some of the city’s brightest and most festive homes, as 22 households are participating in this year’s 2025 Deck the Halls Holiday Home Decoration Tour.The city released its annual list of decorated homes this ...
CRANFORD, NJ - By popular demand, Cranford Dramatic Club’s festive musical Frosted: A Frozen Fairytale Parody returns for the holidays, continuing the theatre’s 107th season. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen, Frosted expands on the 1844 fairy tale with an original story that is ...
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 ...
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 ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ – Woodland Park officially welcomed the holiday season on November 29 with its annual Holiday Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting, held just ahead of the highly anticipated Holiday Light Parade.Dowling Park was transformed into a cheerful winter wonderland as residents and ...
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 ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will hold its Annual Festival of Christmas Music on Saturday and Sunday Dec. 13 and 14 at 4 p.m.The Bucks County Choral Society will perform its annual “Hope for Light—Carols from Around the World.” This year’s show will feature the Bucks County Choral ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Fresh off their third consecutive state championship, the Roxbury High School Marching Gaels were honored Tuesday by the Roxbury Township Council, which praised the band’s undefeated 2025 season and the community effort behind it.Mayor Shawn PotilloMayor Shawn Potillo opened the ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Sayreville Historical Society invites residents to a special holiday event, A Night at the Museum, featuring local author John Schneider, on Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sayreville Historical Museum (425 Main Street).Guests will have the opportunity to explore a ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle invites the community to take part in ice skating for the holidays on Saturday, December 13.From 6 to 8 p.m. at Warinanco Sports Center, visitors can get free cookies and hot chocolate and pictures with Santa.The first 200 guests will receive a free skate rental.
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The ugly sweaters were out in force in Doylestown’s Broad Commons Park on Sunday afternoon for the borough’s first Ugly Sweater Walk.On a brisk day, a group of about 40 people, some pushing strollers, signed up to bring out their ugliest holiday sweaters and walk a mile or so along ...
Editor's Note: To nominate a home, click here. Deadline is 11:59 p.m., Friday, December 12.BERKELEY HEIGHTS — The holiday season is here, and so is the 9th annual “Battle of the Bulbs” Outdoor Holiday Decorating Competition! Berkeley Heights residents are invited to nominate their favorite ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The RevNJ Fair Lawn 250th Committee has been busy planning activities to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America with an early January kick-off.As we enter 2026, RevNJ Fair Lawn along with Fair Lawn High School announces the “Fair Lawn Revolution 250 Kick-Off ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Burlington County residents don’t need to travel far to enjoy some festive entertainment this holiday season. The Burlington County Library System is inviting residents to enjoy free holiday shows this weekend at the Burlington County Library's Main Branch in Westampton.“The ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Burlington County residents don’t need to travel far to enjoy some festive entertainment this holiday season. The Burlington County Library System is inviting residents to enjoy free holiday shows this weekend at the Burlington County Library's Main Branch in Westampton.“The ...
OLEAN, NY — The Olean Theatre Workshop is shaking up the holiday season with a lively new production that promises more laughs than tradition. “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)” follows three actors, weary from performing “A Christmas Carol” year after year, as they ambitiously ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Staff at the Paramus Public Library are preparing for a big change come 2026.The library shared that in January, its book supplier, Baker & Taylor, will terminate operations. “We want to keep our community informed, especially about how we bring the stories you love to our ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Leaving the heart of Hackensack until next year is the Hackensack Performing Arts Center's (HACPAC) beloved Christmas must-see. According to the HACPAC, The Christmas Caper involves Mrs. Claus, Jingles, Holly, Sparky and the rest of Santa’s lively elves embarking on an adventure to ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Broadway Originals kick off their fifth musical season with Legally Blonde the Musical. Starring Hailey Weston as Elle Woods, the production is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 19 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 20 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall Theatre at Midland Park ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The curtain goes up on the Hasbrouck Heights Middle School musical “The Lion King Jr.” this week. There are three show dates: Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 13, at 3 p.m., in Kiefer Auditorium at Hasbrouck Heights HS/MS. Tickets will be sold at the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Leaving the heart of Hackensack until next year is the Hackensack Performing Arts Center's (HACPAC) beloved Christmas must-see. According to the HACPAC, The Christmas Caper involves Mrs. Claus, Jingles, Holly, Sparky and the rest of Santa’s lively elves embarking on an adventure to ...
MILLBURN, NJ – December 9, 2025 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is thrilled to announce complete casting and the creative team for Come From Away, the next production in Paper ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway-based film production company Local Losers—consisting of brothers Joshua and Isaiah Moorehead, along with their childhood friend Lauren Elise—are back. This time, the team is venturing into the horror genre.Noppera is the third film premiere from The Local Losers and marks ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - A 40,000 square foot pickleball facility is slated to open at the site of the Brunswick Square Mall in mid-2026, according to a press release. This will be The Picklr's third location in New Jersey, with facilities in Manahawkin and Fair Lawn. “The Picklr is the fastest growing ...