It's the last month of the year! And LOTS going on. Whatever shall we do?
Where: Historic Smithville and Village Green
Christmas Train
Every weekend in December: 10 am - closing
Cost: $2.00
The Christmas Train will take you on a ride to see the whimsical decorated Village
The Christmas Train will take you on a ride to see the whimsical decorated Village
Magical Talking Tree
Every weekend in December: Noon - 5 pm
Cost: Free
The Magical Talking Tree wakes up every weekend to talk to the young and young at heart.
The Magical Talking Tree wakes up every weekend to talk to the young and young at heart.
SANTA strolls the Village
Every weekend in December: 1:00 - 8:00 pm
Cost: Free
A Victorian Santa strolls The Village… bring your camera
A Victorian Santa strolls The Village… bring your camera
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Every weekend in December: 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Cost: Free
Mrs. Claus will read stories to the children in her Christmas Cottage
Mrs. Claus will read stories to the children in her Christmas Cottage
Light Show on the Lake
Dec 3rd - Jan 3rd: Thurs, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Watch in wonderment as over 100 Christmas trees, magically floating on our very ownLake Meone
Watch in wonderment as over 100 Christmas trees, magically floating on our very own
For directions to Historic Smithville and Village Green for the above events, please visit: http://www.smithvillenj.com/directions/index.cfm
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CLASSIC HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES
Every Saturday afternoon, from 1-5pm
Red Bank Business District, Red Bank, NJ
Cost: Free
Ride through the Red Bank Business District and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season! 2 Locations: Bridge Avenue 26 Broad Street
Christmas Tree Ornament Workshop
Sunday, December 6: 10 a.m. to noon
Cost: $8 per child, includes all workshop materials
O’ Christmas tree…children will create old-fashioned ornaments, two to bring home and two for the Christmas tree in the Great Hall, the centerpiece of our lavish holiday decorations.
Reservations required at their website: http://www.kean.edu/libertyhall/reservations.html
O’ Christmas tree…children will create old-fashioned ornaments, two to bring home and two for the Christmas tree in the Great Hall, the centerpiece of our lavish holiday decorations.
Reservations required at their website: http://www.kean.edu/libertyhall/reservations.html
Pre-K Discovery Program
Wednesday, December 9: from
Van Vleck House & Gardens
Cost: $7: Friends of Van Vleck / $12 all others. Adults free
Children ages 3 - 5
Guided hands-on activities and a story
Registration required by calling (973) 744-0837
Winter Lights: Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa
Thursday, December 10 at 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Diverse cultures express the idea of "bringing light" in many different ways, but all feature the common theme of candles. Join Brother Saalik Cuevas in an enriching exploration of cultures and history. Participants will create a poster celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas and/or Kwanzaa. Ages 6 and up.
Registration began in November! : 973-744-0500 ext. 2236
Your Kid Playing Winter Sports: What Every Parent Should Know
Thursday, December 10th at7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 10th at
Cost: $5
Interactive seminar for parents and coaches examining issues in youth and scholastic winter sports. Panelists include former NHL player (and current Morristown-Beard High School girls hockey coach) Bruce Driver; Rutgers University wrestling coach Scott Goodale; Seton Hall University athletic director Joe Quinlan; and Montclair State University swimming coach Brian McLaughlin.
RSVP at (973) 655-6891.
HOLIDAY HARMONIES
Saturday, December 12th & 19th: 12-3pm
Red Bank Business District, Red Bank, NJ
Red Bank Business District, Red Bank, NJ
Cost: FREE
Traditional carolers, choirs, brass bands, rock, folk, jazz & blues musicians bring holiday tunes to the sidewalks of Red Bank!
Winterland at Flowerland
Saturday, December 12 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Flowerland,329 Bloomfield Avenue , Caldwell , NJ
Flowerland,
Cost: Free. Photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus are $15 per family. Proceeds from photo sittings will benefit the Caldwell Alliance
A holiday celebration to take place this holiday season in the heart ofCaldwell
A holiday celebration to take place this holiday season in the heart of
Saturday, December 12 at
A song-filled service and dinner. For Jewish families. Perfect for children up to first grade, but siblings are welcomed!
Visit With the Author: David Ezra Stein
Saturday, December 12 at 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Stein, author of "Cowboy Ned & Andy", will read his new book "Pouch!" and show kids and their parents how he draws "Joey", the book's main character. He will also read his book "Leaves" and lead the audience in some "yoga for trees." Ages 5 and up.
Registration is required and limited. Registration began in November by telephone, 973-744-0500 ext. 2236
Winter Wonderland Magic show
Saturday, December 12 at 1:30 p.m.
Nutley Public Library, 93 booth Drive, Nutley, NJ
Cost: Free
Winter themed Magic show by Full Effect Productions. Call 973.667.0405 for more information.
Saturday, December 12th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Woman's Club of Glen Ridge 219 Ridgewood Ave Ridge , NJ 07028
Cost: Members: $10 per individual, $25 max per family. Non-members: $12 per individual, $30 max per family. Children 2 under attend free.
Children can bring a non-perishable food item which will be donated to the Human Needs Food Pantry in Montclair...and then visit with Santa Claus, ride the “sledding” hill, decorate a life-sized gingerbread house, take home a delicious decorated gingerbread cookie, create some fun seasonal crafts. Lunch items will be available for purchase.
Saturday, December 12th: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $6.00 (parents & children need a ticket) and includes all of the activities listed below.
Join us for an adventure through Clifton Candyland – a land of carriage rides, candy canes, holiday crafts, games, refreshments and of course a visit from SANTA CLAUS. The Recreation Department along with the Clifton National League will sponsor this new event just in time for the holidays. Bring your hat, mittens, scarf and blanket for the main attraction- a HORSE DRIVEN CARRIAGE RIDE through the City Hall Complex and stay warm as you ride and sing holiday songs. While waiting for assigned Horse Driven Carriage ride, follow the Candyland signs to visit the other activity stations.
Green Signs – Refreshment Area hot drinks, juice & donuts)
Purple Signs – Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt(flashlights will be provided).
Blue Signs – Holiday Craft Station
Yellow Signs – Horse Driven Carriage Ride
Red Signs – Santa Visit & Photos
Orange Signs – Candy Cane Playstation
PRE-REGISTRATION is required and can be done at the Recreation Department. There is a limited number of seats available for each carriage ride and will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis (No exceptions!). Participants will receive tickets for all of the other scheduled activities. However, you can participate in those activities at any time during the event. Call the Recreation Weather Hotline at (973) 470-5680 for weather related event updates.
Sunday, December 13 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Families are invited to participate in art projects, demonstrations, workshops, and gallery activities, all inspired by MAM's exhibition Cézanne and American Modernism.
MENORAH LIGHTING
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009: 6 p.m.
Red Bank Train Station onMonmouth Street
Red Bank Train Station on
Cost: Free
Celebrate the season of Hanukkah and join together as the Menorah is lit. Enjoy songs and traditional celebration in honor of the first night of the Festival of Lights.
Old-Fashioned Christmas
Sunday, December, 13: 1-4 p.m.
Hageman Farm House - 209 S. Middlebrush Road , Somerset , NJ 08873
Cost: A parking donation of $5 is appreciated
The Meadows Foundation will proudly present its annual “Old-Fashioned Christmas at Hageman Farm.” The event will include tree decorating, children’s holiday crafts including decorating miniature gingerbread houses to take home, refreshments, and a special appearance by the nationally known Franklin High School Madrigal Singers. There will also be tours of this historic property throughout the day. Hageman Farm is located at 209 S. Middlebush Rd. , Somerset
Pajama Storytime
Tuesday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Go dressed in your PJ's, bring your coziest stuffed animal buddy and enjoy an entertaining evening full of winter bedtime tales. Ages 3 - 6.
Registration is required. Registration begins: Monday, September 21 in person, Tuesday September 22 by telephone, 973-744-0500 ext. 2236
Wednesday, December 16th: 5pm - 9pm
Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave , West Orange , NJ 07052
Cost: $7 Adults $3 Children
Experience Turtle Back Zoo in the winter as 100,000 bulbs and 50 lit displays illuminate the zoo this holiday season!
Explore the zoo, see all the lights and maybe even an animal or two.
21st Annual Community Kwanzaa Celebration
Thursday, December 17 at 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Celebrate community spirit with a performance by the African Dance Theater & Education Center of Irvington, and a Kwanzaa libation ceremony. Books, clothes and artifacts will also be available at the African Market in the Library Art Gallery
Registration is required. Call 973-744-0500 ext. 2236
Sundaes With Santa
Thursday, December 17th: 3:30 pm
Little Scoops, 326 Harrington Avenue , Closter , NJ 07624
Cost: $8 for kids and free for adults
Make your own sundaes, a visit from Santa with a special gift, and some music and dancing.
If you have never been before, this is a great, clean
children's facility that is designed like a 50s ice cream shop.
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1 comment:
The event at Little Scoops of Closter on 12/17 is just lovely. I've been there in the past years and it was a well run and easy event for us to visit Santa. Highly recommended.
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