Arts & Entertainment
By TAPINTO MOUNT LAUREL STAFF
December 11, 2025
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 ...
PARAMUS, NJ — PARAMUS, NJ — December will bring a handful of events catered to Paramus adults.The Paramus Public Library will host the Mobility Club on Dec. 18.Thursday, Dec. 18: Mobility Club (1:30-2:30 p.m.)Description: “Improve shoulder pain, mobility, flexibility, strength, balance and ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township held its annual tree lighting ceremony Monday, complete with a giant Christmas tree, a visit from Santa and some ice skating in front of the building.
HAMILTON, NJ – Now in its 40th year, Martel’s Christmas Wonderland is once again getting families in the Hamilton community, and beyond, into the holiday spirit. Starting daily at 5 p.m., guests are invited to visit 21 Phillips Avenue to experience this free, festive light show through New Year's ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — UPDATE FROM ORGANIZERS: "Snow on the ground, silence all around —With 5 inches falling, today’s Sunday Soirée with Justin Lee at Old City Hall is canceled. Stay cozy and warm — we’ll be back to perform! in 2026."Visit Bordentown City's Old City Hall for the landmark building's ...
PARAMUS, NJ — December will bring a handful of events catered to Paramus adults.The Paramus Public Library will host Rooted in: Composting 101 on Dec. 18.Thursday, Dec. 18: Rooted In: Composting 101 (7-8 p.m.)Description: “Discover how to create nutrient-rich compost from kitchen scraps and garden ...
UNION, NJ — Few stories embody the holiday spirit quite like It’s a Wonderful Life, and this season Union’s DMK Black Box Theater will bring the classic to the stage in a unique way. The American Theater Group is set to present the beloved tale as a live 1940s-style radio broadcast. Show ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta VFW is inviting the community to a day of events on Saturday, December 13. Their annual Frankie’s Christmas Spectacular fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House will go from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.From 3 to 6 p.m. the Army v Navy football game will be on the big screen.A community ...
BARNEGAT, N.J. — The Bengal Theatre Company at Barnegat High School captivated audiences this past weekend with a poignant and successful four-day run of Thornton Wilder’s classic drama, Our Town.Performed from December 4 through December 7, the production marked a departure from the company's ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Doylestown Historical Society will give a tour of four houses of worship that have been in the borough for nearly 200 years on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 1-4 p.m.The tours will welcome visitors to Doylestown Presbyterian Church, Salem United Church of Christ, St. Paul's Episcopal ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Coral Springs annual Holiday Parade returns this Wednesday, Dec. 10, bringing thousands of spectators to Sample Road — and a series of planned road closures beginning at 5 p.m.The parade, one of Coral Springs’ biggest community traditions, will run along Sample Road, where ...
LAKE COMO, NJ – Holme headlines a festive celebration Dec. 12 with music, charity and cheer, one of the Shore’s most iconic rock bands, is set to headline a holiday tradition this Friday as the group returns to Bar Anticipation for Holme’s Annual Holidays Show — a high-energy celebration that ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Come Friday, the streets of Coconut Creek will see the likes of Santa and Mrs. Clause, maybe a Grinch and some folks from Whoville and, of course, an elf or two as the city’s Polaris Express Holiday Caravan hits the road. Officials suggest residents come dressed in their coziest ...
POMPANO BEACH, FL — For most spectators, the 63rd Annual Greater Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade is an hour or two of shimmering lights, thumping music and holiday cheer drifting up the Intracoastal Waterway. But for the folks who actually enter their vessels in the parade, it's a tradition that ...
Princeton, NJ — There are two pieces of good news for the American Repertory Ballet and its affiliated Princeton Ballet School. This storied cultural institution has both new grant funding and a new artistic director.Founded in 1954 as the Princeton Ballet Society, ARB | PBS is a nonprofit with a ...
Linden, NJ — Holiday Happenings at the Linden Public Library! The season is here, and the Library has a lineup of festive events and important updates you won’t want to miss: Holiday Concert – Dec 9 at 7PMJoin us in the Columbia Bank Room for an evening of holiday classics performed by Joel and ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley High School senior Naomi Wei has been named a 2026 YoungArts award winner in Modern/Contemporary Dance, placing her among the nation’s most accomplished young artists.Wei, 17, was selected from nearly 13,000 applicants across 10 artistic disciplines, according to YoungArts, the ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Children who are interested in theater arts can spend their Sunday at a focused Youth in Theater program hosted by the Hightstown High School Thespian Society for a variety of theater-based workshops. The program is open to students in grades 3 through 5 who want to learn more ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - A patron of the 7-Eleven on River Road won $50,000 on December 1 playing Powerball.The individual joins 20 other winners last week who won at least $10,000 playing draw games and Scratch-Offs with the New Jersey Lottery.According to NJ Lottery, there was a $90 million Mega Millions ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - It's time for the borough's 6th Annual Winter Wonderland Home Decorating contest! Get outside and have some fun creating magical displays with lights, inflatables, scenes and whatever else you can think of!To enter, fill out this form: https://bit.ly/GR25WWContest by Noon on Friday, ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Directed by Nicholas Cotz, Lunch Bunch premieres Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Ridgewood High School (RHS) Little Theater. The unique show is presented in a specifically built, intimate seating configuration, inviting attendees on stage during the performance. Tickets include a culinary ...