Arts & Entertainment
By MEAD WINTERS
November 29, 2025
First up, UH OH, HERE COMES CHRISTMAS! directed by Alexander Oleksij and coming from December 12th - December 20th. Get into the holiday spirit! Some cheer and good will are what we could all use right about now! Come see a different holiday show with a great cast and director. Then, Easter ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Van Riper Trust is hosting a Yuletide event with Varitage Brew Works on Sat Dec. 6 from 12-5 p.m. Come out for a day of family fun including live holiday jazz, food trucks, craft vendors, photos with Santa, and a beer garden. The house will also be open.Admission is free and kids ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The annual Christmas Walk once again filled downtown with holiday spirit Friday night, as families crowded along South Street to watch Santa Claus make his signature rooftop arrival and kick off the season in New Providence.Cheers erupted as Santa appeared on the roof of ...
NUTLEY, NJ - On Sunday, November 23, the second floor of the Nutley Public Library was filled wall-to-wall with neighbors, families, and friends who gathered to celebrate one of Nutley’s most cherished traditions, the annual Nutley Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Since its beginning in 2003, the ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Santa Claus officially arrives in town today at the 5th annual “WinterFest & Light Parade” through downtown.Festivities begin at 4 pm Saturday with a “Holiday Stroll” along Main Street, featuring horse-drawn carriage rides, ice sculptures, children’s activities, craft and food ...
NUTLEY, NJ - This year, for the first time, Santa Claus visited Nutley’s residents by fire truck during the 63rd annual Santa's Arrival hosted by the Nutley Chamber of Commerce. It is a tradition that the Jolly Old Elf and his wife visit the children in Nutley the day after Thanksgiving, and before ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Historic Downtown Jersey City Special Improvement District (HDSID), along with SMILE Preschool and Nursery and Whole Spectrum Autism, will officially kick off the holiday season with both a Christmas tree and menorah lighting on Monday. The initial date of Tuesday, December 2 ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting Holiday Kids Hour from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5. Scheduled before the chamber’s annual tree lighting, this event invites children to take pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Barbie’s pink corvette show car, and a ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Free Public Library will be offering these programs for kids in December.Monday, December 1 at 11 a.m.Sensory Play with Exploration StationsAges 1yr - 5yr with a caregiverRegistration required on Eventbrite. Register child ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson officials, artists, and community members gathered Friday to celebrate the unveiling of the Paterson Broadway Entry Corridor Mural Project, a series of five large-scale artworks designed to create a new visual gateway into the city. The installation, located along the Route ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Borough of Roselle announced the return of its Senior Holiday Luncheon, set to take place on December 12 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Costas Restaurant and Pizzeria in Roselle Park. The event will include live music and dancing in addition to food options. For reservations ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Alfred Baumann Public Library invites residents of all ages to participate in its “Chopped” style holiday food challenge. Families will team up to recreate a mystery holiday item using creativity, teamwork, and seasonal spirit. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Registration is still open for the Cedar Grove Public Library’s Family Gingerbread House Contest. The deadline for registration is December 1. The Library will provide gingerbread house kits for the contest. Families can bring their finished creations to the Library, where the ...
KINNELON, NJ - Winter Wonderland is returning to the Borough of Kinnelon on December 6. The annual event starts with a firetruck parade, starting between 2 and 3 p.m. Santa will be riding around town, with the parade ending at Borough Hall at 5 p.m. There will be a tree lighting at 5 p.m. at ...
WAYNE, NJ - It's practically December and Wayne residents are looking for something to do in the cold winter months ahead. Look no further than your hometown, with a spectacular holiday musical, featuring your favorite TAPinto Wayne editor/publisher taking on the role of Bad Santa in A Christmas ...
Princeton, NJ – On Monday, December 1, you might be looking for a change of pace after a long weekend of Thanksgiving and winter holiday events. There's a good one on the calendar on December 1 at 7 p.m. – a public event at the Princeton High School Performing Arts Center featuring a presentation ...
Princeton, NJ — Any dancer knows that the show must go on, and it’s going on this weekend as the American Repertory Ballet (ARB) kicks off another Nutcracker season with its beloved Thanksgiving holiday weekend of performances at McCarter, with performances Saturday and Sunday, November 29 and ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Santa arrived in Nutley Friday Nov. 28 to kick off the shop local season. Hosted by the Nutley Chamber of Commerce , 2025 marked the 63rd year welcomed the jolly old elf to town.Forgoing his usual helicopter, Santa arrived in town a bit early this year and spent some time with Nutley's ...
MILLBURN, NJ – In addition to plenty of books and fun objects to check out in its Library of Things, the library has passes for museums and other destinations in New Jersey and Manhattan.Regarding non-book items, some of them include:DVDs, Blu-rays, tablets, puzzles, board games, digital resources, ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Borough of Roselle announced the return of its Senior Holiday Luncheon, set to take place on December 12 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Costas Restaurant and Pizzeria in Roselle Park. The event will include live music and dancing in addition to food options. For reservations ...
SOMERVILLE.NJ - More than 1,600 competitors gathered on Veterans Memorial Drive early Thursday morning for the 10th annual Somerville Turkey Trot, some determined to set a new personal best time in the 5K, while others came to be seen, decked out in their best turkey regalia. Maxwell Chan of ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — For Grades Kindergarten through 6th only.Event information:Date & Time: Monday, Dec. 1, 3:30-4:30 p.m.Location: Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library—Children's Room274 Main Street, Hackensack, NJNew crafts are discovered every week, led by Mr. Gavin.Registration is not ...
SOMERVILLE.NJ - More than 1,600 competitors gathered on Veterans Memorial Drive early Thursday morning for the 10th annual Somerville Turkey Trot, some determined to set a new personal best time in the 5K, while others came to be seen, decked out in their best turkey regalia. Mayor Brian Gallagher, ...
WARETOWN – The spirit of Christmas is set to come alive in Waretown as the Waretown United Methodist Church invites the community to its annual Live Nativity & Bonfire event on Saturday, November 30, 2025.This one-day, family-friendly celebration promises a dramatic and heartwarming ...
WARETOWN – The spirit of Christmas is set to come alive in Waretown as the Waretown United Methodist Church invites the community to its annual Live Nativity & Bonfire event on Saturday, November 30, 2025.This one-day, family-friendly celebration promises a dramatic and heartwarming ...
BAYONNE, NJ - With more than 100 spectators and local leaders, as well as performances by the Horace Mann Choir & Wind Ensemble, the Christmas season came to Bayonne’s uptown on Monday.For Council President, Gary LaPelusa, who has organized the Christmas tree lighting since 2016 and paid for ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Join Mayor Jenny Mundell and the Township Council for a special event in partnership with Montclair State University, the Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Essex County Sheriff Amir D. Jones and local experts to help our small business community prepare for the ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — An upcoming art show will highlight nine well-known Bordentown artists, photographers and craftspeople in Bordentown City.The Artists of Bordentown City Holiday Art Show is taking place on Saturday, December 6 from 11AM to 5PM and Sunday, December 7 from 11AM to 4PM at Old ...
CLINTON TOWNSHIP (ANNANDALE), NJ - North Hunterdon High School will present its annual Winter Concert Series this December in the NHHS Auditorium. Both performances are free and open to the public.Thursday, December 4 at 7:00 PMFeaturing performances by:String OrchestraFreshmen ChoirShow ChoirJazz ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is certainly a star-studded event, and local dance students added to the entertainment-packed Thanksgiving tradition.Mila Emes and Charlotte Scuhanski both danced in a special collaboration with Darlene Love, an American R&B singer and actress, ...