Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO HAMILTON STAFF
December 8, 2025
HAMILTON, NJ- The Hamilton Public Library will host their Winter Vendor Fair on Sunday, December 14.The fair will be held at the library at 1 Justice Samuel Alito Jr. Way from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.In addition to a number of local and area vendors, Elsa and Anna will be visiting from 12:00 p.m. until ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Hanover resident Stephanie Eagan appeared among the soloists as the Bloomfield Chorale welcomed an enthusiastic audience to its Winter Glow concert on Saturday. Held at Watchung Presbyterian Church in Bloomfield, the program featured holiday classics, international arrangements, ...
WARREN, NJ — Warren Township kicked off the holiday season on Saturday with a bonfire, carriage rides, food trucks, a petting zoo, tree lighting and fireworks at the third annual Holiday Festival. And Santa Claus made it to Warren after almost being stuck in the North Pole storm this year.See PHOTO ...
VAUXHALL, NJ — The Vauxhall Branch Library will host a festive Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 13, featuring storytelling, music, film, food, and community discussion.The program will welcome Shirley Johnson, a storyteller known for her multicultural and African-American tales. Johnson ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Peter Mayer, singer, songwriter and guitarist is in the midst of his 26th anniversary tour of "Stars and Promises” with a show scheduled Friday, Dec. 12 at Somerville High School.Mayer has released 25 of his own albums, toured internationally with his own band, and has been lead ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Peter Mayer, singer, songwriter and guitarist is in the midst of his 26th anniversary tour of "Stars and Promises” with a show scheduled Friday, Dec. 12 at Somerville High School.Mayer has released 25 of his own albums, toured internationally with his own band, and has been lead ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The spirit of the season was alive and shining bright as residents gathered for the community’s beloved Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 6. The evening brought neighbors, families, and friends together to celebrate the start of the holiday season with warmth, gratitude, ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Late afternoon, December 6, 2025, many residents both with and without children gathered in Spiotta Park in the center of South Orange Village to celebrate the arrival of the holiday season. Shortly after they arrived and had assembled around the open space used for performances, ...
MAPLEWOD, NJ - It was a bit before 1:00 pm Saturday, December 6, 2025 and the children and parents were lining up to see the annual arrival of Santa Claus in one of the South Essex Fire Department Engines, so that they could see, visit, share their gift wishes and come away with a candy cane. Then, ...
SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. — The Borough of Ship Bottom has announced the winners of the 46th Annual Christmas Parade, capping off a festive celebration that brought the community together to ring in the holiday season.Officials extended their gratitude to all participants, spectators, and organizations ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Southern Regional High School (SRHS) Performing Arts department successfully ushered in the holiday season with a joyous and beautifully executed Middle School and High School Choir Holiday Concert on Thursday evening. The event played to a sold-out crowd, filling the ...
SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. — The Borough of Ship Bottom has announced the winners of the 46th Annual Christmas Parade, capping off a festive celebration that brought the community together to ring in the holiday season.Officials extended their gratitude to all participants, spectators, and organizations ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Santa will be coming to Doylestown’s Central Park on Saturday, Dec. 13, for a holiday celebration.The free festivities will kick off in the township’s new community center from 1-4 p.m. The afternoon will feature photos with Santa and Mrs. Clause, hot chocolate and cookies, holiday ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Borough of North Plainfield officially kicked off the 2025 holiday season on Sunday, Dec 7 with the arrival of Santa Claus and the lighting of the tree at the Vermeule Community Center. North Plainfield families gathered to see Santa arrive on a fire truck, posed for ...
Princeton, NJ — In spite of the evening's extremely frosty weather, a capacity crowd of music fans attended the Princeton Symphony Orchestra's (PSO's) Holiday Brass "Holiday Delights" concert at the historic Trinity Church on Thursday, December 4. The performance included traditional selections ...
Linden, NJ — This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary Dec-8-13Mon, 12/8 - Children's Holiday Games, Coloring, and Crafts @ 4 PM*Mon, 12/8 - Teen Baking Red Velvet Cookies @ 4 PM*Mon, 12/8 - Linden and it's History: A Talk with Linden historian, Fred Cassel @ 6:30 PMTues, 12/9 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Hanover resident Stephanie Eagan appeared among the soloists as the Bloomfield Chorale welcomed an enthusiastic audience to its Winter Glow concert on Saturday. Held at Watchung Presbyterian Church in Bloomfield, the program featured holiday classics, international arrangements, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - A Whippany Park High School Senior has been honored as one of the MPAC Students of the Month for October. The 12th grade recipient of this award is Anthony DiMontova.Students were nominated by their teachers and were chosen by the Theatre’s Education Department based on their ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Looking for something fun to do this week? Check out these events at the Paramus Public Library:Tuesday, Dec. 9:Korean Book Club (18+)11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.Join the Korean Novel Book Club led by Crystal Lee, author, and translator. Meet new friends as you read and discuss Korean ...
WARREN, NJ — Warren Township kicked off the holiday season on Saturday with a bonfire, carriage rides, food trucks, a petting zoo, tree lighting and fireworks at the third annual Holiday Festival. And Santa Claus made it to Warren after almost being stuck in the North Pole storm this year.See PHOTO ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — For the second time, the Hackensack Performing Arts Center will host a sensory-friendly performance of a beloved annual holiday show. The special performance, Thursday, Dec. 11, from 7:30-9 p.m., will serve as an inclusive and comfortable environment for those with sensory ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - On Saturday, the borough officially welcomed in the holiday season with its annual tree lighting sponsored by the Spotswood Recreation Department. As always, the family-friendly, community-wide event was well-attended. The weather cooperated with relatively clear skies and chilly ...
WATCHUNG, NJ -- The weather wasn’t frightful but the sight was still delightful as the 35th Annual Tree of Lights lit up the Village Green on Saturday, Dec. 6.The annual Tree of Lights ceremony originally took place every year on Dec. 7 in honor of Pearl Harbor Day and in recognition of all those ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Berkeley Heights’ annual Winter Walk once again transformed Springfield Avenue into a sparkling holiday celebration on Saturday as thousands of community members came out to ring in the season and support local businesses, friends, and family.What began in 2015 as a new ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Coming to The Green on Dec. 8 is Hackensack's Annual Tree Lighting Celebration.The evening will bring performances by:Traditional Victorian CarolersThe cast of ‘The Christmas Caper’The Hackensack High School ChoirAs the cherry on top, Santa Claus will make a special ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra kicked off the holiday season in style Saturday night with “Return of the Holiday Tenors” at the Presbyterian Church in Westfield.The Westfield-based professional orchestra was joined by acclaimed tenors John Kun Park, Luke Norvell and Michael ...
EDISON, NJ - The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, located at 1775 Oak Tree Road, will have its annual Lighting the Menorah ceremony on Tuesday, December 16, at 7:00 PM. The JCCMC and Edison Township are sponsoring this event.The ceremony is free and open to the public. Participants will ...
Somerset, NJ — The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band will present its annual winter concert, Holiday Season in Somerset, on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. at Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Avenue. Admission is free.Under the direction of Music Director William Berz, the program will feature a mix of ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken High School students stepped into the world of hallway cliques, sharp one-liners, and bright pink wardrobes as the district’s theatre department staged the Broadway musical Mean Girls last month, delivering one of its most ambitious and high-impact productions in recent ...
PARAMUS, NJ — December will bring a handful of events catered to Paramus adults.The Paramus Public Library will host Cookbook Club—Holiday Cookies on Dec. 15.Monday, Dec. 15: Cookbook Club—Holiday Cookies (1:30-2:30 p.m.)Description: “Attendees pick recipes to make at home and share with each ...