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iLuminate NYC

New World Stages 350 West 50 St, New York

iLuminate gained prominence after being hailed as "The BEST NEW ACT in America!" during their stint on America’s Got Talent in 2011. The group garnered attention through TV appearances, international…

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Holiday on the Hill Train Show 23

Lasdon Park 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah

The Holiday on the Hill Train Show has become a favorite family tradition. Holidays on the Hill Annual Train Show offers a chance to celebrate the season with iconic and…

$10 – $20

Holiday Scavenger Hunt @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope

Come into the Louise Childs Library from Dec. 1st – Dec 15th for a holiday scavenger hunt! Search around the children’s area for holiday themed items and receive a prize!

Ongoing

Beyond Punishment: Stories of Justice and Healing

@ Join us for the world premiere of Beyond Punishment: Stories of Justice and Healing, an original interview-based theater performance, co-produced by the Justice Beyond Punishment Collaborative (JBPC) and Ping Chong and…

Meditation & QiGong with Kevin Kuo @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton

Due to popular demand, what started as a seasonal series is now a permanent class at Main Library! Join Kevin and learn to combine meditation, the ancient practice of reconnecting…

Santa at Van Vleck 2023

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

UPDATE: This Date is full – please contact michellew@montclairfoundation to be placed on the waiting list. Thank you You better be on his nice list!  The real Santa is returning…

Holiday Scavenger Hunt! @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage

Join us at the Sussex-Wantage branch to participate in a holiday themed scavenger hunt. Pick up a score card at the front desk and then go searching! All participants will…

Santa at Van Vleck 2023

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

You better be on his nice list!  Santa is returning to Van Vleck for holiday photos and fun activities in our House & Gardens. Friday, December 1st Saturday, December 2nd…

Sensory-Friendly Storytime Saturdays @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin

Saturday Morning Storytime with a Sensory-Friendly Focus! The program has been designed for children of all ages and their families with sensory sensitivities. Enjoy 20 minutes of stories, music, rhymes,…

Free

Saturday Storytime (All Preschool Ages) @ Library Meeting Room

Denville Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville

Come join us for Saturday stories in the Library Meeting Room!Saturday Storytime!For all preschool ages! 📚Siblings are welcome, too!Come join us in the library meeting room for stories and fun!P…

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on select days for an hour of play and fun! For little ones ages 0 — 3 and any caregivers and family…

Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton

The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. This is gentle yoga for adults, led by volunteers. No experience is necessary and no…

Gingerbread House Workshop

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union

Join the holiday fun!Candy canes, gumdrops and peppermint sticks, oh my! Children get to decorate a unique gingerbread house, a perfect treat for the start of the holiday season. We…

Wreathmaking Workshop

Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park

Get in the holiday spirit with your own handmade evergreen wreath!

Medicare Changes for 2024 and Beyond via Zoom

All Virtual Events

For those who cannot attend in person, James Farnham, MS, MBA, offers Medicare informational sessions on Zoom. Medicare strives to improve access to affordable treatments to keep you healthy. Join…

Tweens Learn to Sew! @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope

Learn to sew in a fun way! Students will learn the basics of sewing on a sewing machine while making a pet bandana. Come to the Louise Childs Library on…

Free

Holiday Model Train Display @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage

The Sussex County Railroad Club is back with their festive and fun holiday model train display. Drop in anytime. All ages welcome. No registration required.

13th Annual THE BIG HOLIDAY SHOP

Wyckoff Family YMCA 691 Wyckoff Ave, Wyckoff

Sat., DECEMBER 2 from 10am-3pm Make a Difference When You Shop with Small Businesses! Give Big by Shopping Small! Kick off your holiday shopping season at the Y's Annual Marketplace with…

Greenburgh Nature Center – Holiday Train Show

Our Holiday Train Show features a special 12 x 18 foot display of model trains traveling through countryside scenes. The Holiday Train Show takes place inside the Manor House from…

Backpack Adventures, Children’s Program, $4 per child upon arrival

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve 581 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown

Borrow a backpack filled with fun experiments through the park!Borrow a backpack filled with fun experiments that we will complete together on a guided walk as we explore the park!$4…

Busy Beavers

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining

Mark the passage of November 27th Beaver Moon by learning about North America’s largest rodent. This ecosystem engineer is capable of drastically changing the environment around it. Try building and testing your own dam and take a walk to view their handiwork on Teatown’s preserve.

Lego Playtime @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon

Join Miss Savannah on Saturday afternoons for some creative Lego play time! Our smaller friends will have big blocks to play with while our older friends will have traditional Legos…

The Laurie Berkner Band: A Live Holiday Concert

Tarrytown Music Hall 13 Main Street, Tarrytown

A live concert performance by The Laurie Berkner Band! A Tarrytown Music Hall Holiday Tradition! The Laurie Berkner Band’s holiday concert will celebrate the season with traditional songs like “Jingle…

$42 – $107

Sensory Science at the Pier 57 Discovery Tank

Pier 57 Discovery Tank 25 11th Avenue, New York

Hands-on activities to engage the senses and explore environmental science during this early childhood education program!

Open House: East and West Pond Stewardship Plan

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 175-10 Cross Bay Boulevard, New York

Join us for a conversation on issues relating to the East Pond and North and South Garden areas of Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge!The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to…

UrbanGlass Open Studios: Winter in the City

UrbanGlass 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn

Have you ever noticed all the glass you encounter every day in the city? From mosaics in the subway to windows in skyscrapers, glass makes our city a more vibrant…

Free – $75

Winter Market at the Metuchen Town Plaza & Downtown Bucks Giveaway

Metuchen Town Plaza 33 Pearl Street, Metuchen

It's our annual winter market with artisan merchants and specials throughout Downtown Metuchen!It's our annual winter market with artisan merchants and specials throughout Downtown Metuchen! Home goods, clothes, food, and…

Deck the Halls

Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown NJ 07960, US
Event Series Boogie Down Storytime

Boogie Down Storytime

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York

Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. Join us for an interactive story hour that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build…

FREE

Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección

El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York

Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s…

free

Self-Defense for Women and Girls @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton

Become Aware and Defend Yourself F.A.S.T. (Fight. Adapt. Survive. Tell.) Build confidence while learning or expanding self-defense skills. Areas of awareness: · Prey vs Predator Behavior · Preparation, Equipment, and…

Free

Holiday Music @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin

Drop in for a classical holiday music event! Clarinet and bassoon duets will be performed by Christine Clear and Abagail Belcastro. Enjoy your favorite holiday songs with hot chocolate and…

Peppa Pig’s Sing-Along Party

State Theatre New Jersey 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig are throwing a Sing-Along Party and you are invited! In this new show you can join in the fun as Peppa and friends…

$29.50 – $79.50

Hands-on History: Fantasy Rice Maps

King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens

Create your own fantasy map using rice!Get creative with cartography by designing your own fantasy world! By randomly (or strategically) dropping rice onto a piece of paper and outlining the…

Holiday Wreath Making (Family)-$4 due upon arrival

Hempstead Lake State Park Eagle Avenue, West Hempstead

Join us as we make Holiday themed wreaths using materials found in the park! RESERVE ONE TICKET PER FAMILY.Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are…

Gingerbread House Workshop

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union

Join the holiday fun!Candy canes, gumdrops and peppermint sticks, oh my! Children get to decorate a unique gingerbread house, a perfect treat for the start of the holiday season. We…

Wreathmaking Workshop

Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park

Get in the holiday spirit with your own handmade evergreen wreath!

The Dungeon Initiative @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin

The Dungeon Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons Club Do you want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Join the Dungeon Initiative! Our Saturday afternoon club is intended for youth…

Free

Communications Merit Badge!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood

Scouts BSA - Communications Merit Badge!Taught by our certified merit badge counselors who have completed Youth Protection Training.Scouts MUST bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster with all…

Sensory Play Doh Play @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton

On December 2nd at 2:00, kids ages 2 and up are invited to get their hands into some Play Doh and squish, build, and play to their heart’s content. Age…

Free
Event Series Fun on the Farm

Fun on the Farm

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York

Engage in some fun on the Urban Farm every Saturday! Join Randall’s Island staff for seasonal activities inspired by the Farm and natural areas. All ages welcome. Location: Urban Farm…

FREE

LEGO Club @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope

Builders ages 5 and up are invited to let their imaginations run wild as they work alone, or with other builders, to build with the library’s extensive LEGO collection. All…

Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección

El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York

Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s…

free

The Laurie Berkner Band: A Live Holiday Concert

Tarrytown Music Hall 13 Main Street, Tarrytown

A live concert performance by The Laurie Berkner Band! A Tarrytown Music Hall Holiday Tradition! The Laurie Berkner Band’s holiday concert will celebrate the season with traditional songs like “Jingle…

$42 – $107

The Onigiri Animanga club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton

The Onigiri Animanga club aims to create a safe place for teens and young adults to watch and discuss their favorite anime, read manga, and share in many other interests!…

Mozart for Munchkins

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island

This holiday season, enjoy the magnificent wonders of classical and jazz music at our interactive family concert! This Mozart for Munchkins event will feature unforgettable trumpet, horn, and piano performances…

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Holiday Lights 2023

Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange

Take a winter stroll through the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo this holiday season under the sparkling lights of winter and animal characters. CAROUSEL$ – TOUCH TANK – FACE PAINTING$…

Event Series Yoga in the Park

Yoga in the Park

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York

Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our outdoor yoga classes. Free. No registration required. Bring your own mat and water. Location: along the waterfront adjacent to Field 80…

FREE

18th Century Tavern Night

Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park

History comes alive at this authentic 18th-century tavern dinner held in the historic farmhouse at Queens Farm (circa 1772).