Arts & Entertainment
By JENNIFER DERICKS
December 2, 2024
SPARTA, NJ - Hundreds of people lined the boardwalk on Sunday night, braving the cold for a glimpse of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause. The holiday celebrities arrived by barge, decorated with reindeer, gifts, an elf and a sleigh. The Clauses even brought their own snow.They made their way through the ...
PARAMUS, NJ - It was rosey cheeks and squeals of excitement as families gathered to kick-off the holiday season at the Borough Hall complex on Sunday, Dec. 1.“On behalf of the governing body, we would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays,” Mayor Christopher DiPiazza said after the event. “We want ...
Franklin Township to Host Annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Dec. 6FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Residents are invited to gather for an evening of holiday cheer at the annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Franklin Township Municipal Complex.The free event will feature ...
STAFFORD - Ho ho ho! Santa's coming to Stafford along with Mrs. Claus! See them arrive on a fire truck at the Tree Lighting Ceremony, this Friday, December 6th at 6 PM at Town Hall. Mayor Henken and Township Council members will light the official Christmas Tree along with Miss Stafford, Junior ...
KINNELON, NJ - The Borough of Kinnelon will be hosting a Winter Wonderland on December 7th at 130 Kinnelon Road from 5pm-8:30 pm. The event includes: Fire Trucks will ride around town beginning at 3 PM with a guest appearance at the event: Santa. Santa will be asking all the kids what toys they ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The James-Lorah Memorial Home and Museum is holding its Victorian Christmas tour over the next two weekends.The annual event will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 14. Group tours will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Dec. 4 and Wednesday Dec. 11.The tours will ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury High School Honors Wind Symphony is inviting the public to attend its Sixth Annual Holiday Pops Concert, featuring a kid-friendly program of all holiday music.Admission is free, but the wind symphony will be collecting items for donation to Roxbury Social Services.
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Saturday, Nov 30, over 300 families came to Dream Factory Balloons on the Boulevard to visit Santa and purchase some signature personalized ornaments. This annual festivity was the second year that Dream Factory Balloons and former owner of Especially Yours Florist, Cindy Baker ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley being Nutley, there is always a conspiracy theory floating around, and they are often very easy to disprove. The latest involves Mrs. Claus who, along with her husband, Santa Claus, attended Friday's Nutley Chamber of Commerce event.For 62 years, Santa has made his way to Nutley ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Last week, 17-year-old Jessica Alspach put the finishing touches on a new mural of a coffee plant, showcasing cherries as they transform into beans, at 360F Specialty Coffee Roasters in Coral Springs.The artwork was commissioned as part of the coffee roaster’s expansion into the ...
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ - Bodnar's Auctions will close out the 2024 season with an online sale Dec. 4 featuring the estate collections of antique dealers from West New York and Somerset.The order of sale features close to 100 pieces of art from 19th century masters to modern- day lithographs from ...
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ - Bodnar's Auctions will close out the 2024 season with an online sale Dec. 4 featuring the estate collections of antique dealers from West New York and Somerset.The order of sale features close to 100 pieces of art from 19th century masters to modern- day lithographs from ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - Dickens Days kicked off the holiday season in Clinton Town. There was a chill in the air which added to the excitement! Carolers singing holiday favorites, Father Christmas mingling among the many visitors in Town, and old-fashioned carriage rides gave the feel of Christmas past.
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Monday, December 2:BINGO (6;30pm - 7:00pm)Ages: 3 & up _______________________________________Tuesday, December 3:LAP SIT (10:30m - 10:50am)Ages: 0 - 2 PJ STORY TIME ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The based on a true story account of an effort to save a family of whales trapped in ice in Point Barrow, Alaska, the most northerly point of the United States, is this week’s movie of the week at the Hamilton Township Public Library. “Big Miracle”, starring John Krasinski and Drew ...
STAFFORD - The Main Street Alliance Church on Route 9 in Manahawkin is inviting the public to join them for a special Christmas event featuring live holiday music, face painting, bounce house, and photos with Santa! Admission is $10 per car load, benefiting the church's Youth Mentor Program.
SUMMIT, NJ - New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra will be entertaining families on Sunday, December 8, 2024 with a free concert of seasonal holiday favorites. The concert will be from 2pm to 3pm at Summit High School, 125 Kent Place Boulevard, Summit, NJ. Families with children of all ages are ...
SUMMIT, NJ - New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra will be entertaining families on Sunday, December 8, 2024 with a free concert of seasonal holiday favorites. The concert will be from 2pm to 3pm at Summit High School, 125 Kent Place Boulevard, Summit, NJ. Families with children of all ages are ...
Performing for Positivity is a non-profit founded by Macey Hyatt, a senior in the Morris County Academy for Performing Arts at Morris Knolls High School. Through her platform, she raises awareness about youth mental health by organizing benefit concerts for various local organizations.On December ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Mattingly Niles and Julianne Maloney are gifted student actors who are also passionate about history.The two senior students at Bridgewater-Raritan High School quickly gained a historical education when they learned in August that the high school’s fall play title was “Radium ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Public Library will have a full slate of youth activities and events throughout December.December 3Nintendo NoonsAges 12 - 1820-minute slots starting at 3 p.m.Group Nintendo gaming on our large screen at the library. Registration required on ...
PASSAIC VALLEY - The towns of Totowa, Little Falls, and Woodland Park were aglow with holiday spirit on Saturday, as the Totowa, West Paterson, and Little Falls Fire Departments hosted their highly anticipated Holiday Lights Parade. With over 250 vehicles decorated in dazzling lights, the parade ...
UNION, NJ - Union residents had a chance at their first horse-drawn carriage of the season at the Special Improvement District's (SID) "Holiday in the Center".On Saturday, residents were able to take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage around Union Center to help ring in the holidays. The holiday ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Sunday, December 8th from 1:00–4:00pm. Durand-Heddon House will have their Holiday Open House. There will be a special Exhibit featured on the 100th Anniversary of Woolley Home Solutions, in addition to a display of Gingerbread Houses, Odarka Stockert, Harpist and a Victorian Santa ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - ‘Tis the season at the South Plainfield Public Library. The library is getting into the holiday spirit with some very festive activities, including events with hot cocoa, creative crafts, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy this cheery month with the community by participating in ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Games, no bake cooking or movie nights are just some of the special family activities offered through the Paramus Recreation Different Abilities Fun Months.“The program is an extension of our Different Abilities Program, which developed off a summer program for special needs ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham Community Band will hold its annual Family Holiday Concert, 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Chatham High School Auditorium, 255 Lafayette Ave.Under Brian Conti's direction, the band comprises 45 volunteer musicians from Chatham and neighboring towns. The concert will ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- This show is about the life of the titular character, Margaret “Molly” Brown, who survived the sinking of the Titanic. To bring the magic of the set to life, stage crew members created Titanic-like sets and props, making flats to be used as walls, refurbishing old furniture including ...
STAFFORD - The Main Street Alliance Church on Route 9 in Manahawkin is inviting the public to join them for a special Christmas event featuring live holiday music, face painting, bounce house, and photos with Santa! Admission is $10 per car load, benefiting the church's Youth Mentor Program.
NUTLEY, NJ - Santa arrived in Tangorra Field, better known as the Nutley Park Oval, on Friday, Nov. 29 by helicopter courtesy of the Nutley Chamber of Commerce. Approximately, 6,000 children, parents, grandparents and guardians waited to meet and get a photo with the big guy in the red suit. This ...