Santa at Van Vleck 2023

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

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 Sunday, December 3rd Details and the registration link coming soon!

Holiday Open House and Historic Trolley Tours & West Orange Mayor McCartney’s Musical Mingle Jingle Tree Lighting

Washington Elementary School, 289 Main Street 289 Main Street, West Orange, United States

Downtown West Orange's annual Holiday Open House takes place on Saturday, December 2 at the Washington Elementary School, 289 Main Street. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. during Breakfast with Santa (and other fun characters) and continues throughout the day with Historic Downtown Trolley Tours personally guided by Mayor McCartney and Township officials, crafts and entertainment,…

Free

Sensory-Friendly Storytime Saturdays @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ, United States

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, and movement followed by 10 minutes of play. You are encouraged to bring your own comfort items or just enjoy the sensory toys available to…

Free

Saturday Storytime (All Preschool Ages) @ Library Meeting Room

Denville Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ, United States

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 lease sign up for one "ticket" as a family and list kids' names on the order form

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

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 members. Toys will be out for tots to play with while adults get a chance to chat. Program Dates: Thursdays 10/26, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 Saturdays…

Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

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 registration required. Participation is on a first-come, first-admitted basis, until the room is full. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to relax and make new…

Gingerbread House Workshop

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United States

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 provide all the materials including lots of candy and icing, and you go home with a great gingerbread house creation to enjoy throughout the season!Reservations…

Wreathmaking Workshop

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

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

Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program

Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United States

The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques…

FREE

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 Jim and check out what’s new to help you manage your health, including saving money on your prescription drugs, and more times to sign up.…

Tweens Learn to Sew! @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

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 Dec. 2nd at 10am to learn how to sew on a sewing machine! Join Kathy Kresnosky, retired teacher and sewing instructor, to learn the basics…

Free

Holiday Model Train Display @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

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, NJ, United States

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 over 30 vendors. Vendors Galore - Free Admission & Parking

Liberty Hall Museum Tour

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United States

Come visit us!!

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 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve 581 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY, United States

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 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so…

Watson Adventures’ Grand Central Scramble Family Scavenger Hunt

Grand Central Terminal 89 East 42nd Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for adults and kids 7 and up! Kids and adults work together to uncover the secrets of this amazing train station. To win, you’ll have to go nuts in the Whispering Gallery, learn a secret about the stars in the “sky”, find TV celebs in the food…

$17.50 – $24.50

Music & Movement

Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, New York

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Free

Busy Beavers

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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.