ESSEX COUNTY AREA, NJ — Residents looking to fill their week with holiday cheer are in luck, as many local celebrations are in full swing.
From family-friendly events to kid-centric story times, and senior citizen dances to adults-only happy hours, there is something on the calendar for every member of the family from now until Dec. 25 and beyond.
Dec. 15
Mountain Creek Resort, Vernon, N.J.
Open for the season
Dec. 16
Holiday Lights Spectacular, Turtle Back Zoo
5-9 p.m., nightly through Jan. 1.
Dec. 16
Christmas Ice Caverns, Fairfield
Open daily until Dec. 25. Closed on Christmas
Dec. 16
Visit Santa, Livingston Mall
9 a.m. - 9 p.m. , daily through Dec. 24
Dec. 16
Kids' Crafts & Hot Cocoa at the Camuso Holiday Display, Livingston
7-8:30 p.m.
Dec. 16
Light of the World Christmas Show, West Orange
6 p.m.
Dec. 17
Light of the World Christmas Show, West Orange
9 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m.
Dec. 17
Holiday Concert Series, Livingston Mall
12-1:30 p.m.: Andy's Music Center
2:30-5 p.m.: Newark Academy "Horns-a-Plenty"
7-8 p.m.: Governor Livingston HS Chamber Choir
Dec. 18
Holiday Train Exhibit, Roseland Public Library
Hours vary. Exhibit on Display until Dec. 21
Dec. 19
Holiday Concert Series, Livingston
4-7:30 p.m.: Newark Academy Jazz Band "Chameleon"
Dec. 20
Holidays From Around the World, Preschooler story time, Fairfield
2-3 p.m.
Dec. 20
The Livingston League of Women Voters Annual Holiday Dinner, Livingston
5:30 p.m., cost $20
Dec. 21
Pajama story time, Roseland
6 p.m.
Dec. 22
Holiday Happy Hour at the Manor, West Orange
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 23
Last day for pictures with Santa Claus at the Ice Caverns, Fairfield
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Dec. 23
Storytime with Mrs. Claus, Turtle Back Zoo
Hours vary. Some events require paid entry.
Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Caldwell
8-9 p.m.
Dec. 24
Candle Light Christmas Eve, West Orange
9 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.
Dec. 27
West Orange Senior Citizen Holiday Party at the Manor, West Orange
11a.m.- 2 p.m.
Dec. 29
19th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration, West Orange
5:30-9:30 p.m.
Dec. 29
Holiday Happy Hour at the Manor, West Orange
5:30-7:30 p.m.
