Meadowland Park Conservancy Call for Dancers
Meadowland Park Conservancy Call for Dancers
Call for Local Dancers ages 11+ at any ability level. Adults welcome too.
In partnership with South Orange Village, the Meadowland Park Conservancy is proud to present the very first Meadowland Park Dance Festival on September 13, 2025 in Meadowland Park, South Orange.
More Info & Registration
interACT Theater Presents Guys and Dolls
interACT Theater Productions Presents Guys and Dolls
Based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.
April 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, & 26 @ 7:30PM
April 12, 13, 19 & 26 @ 3:00PM
Earth & Water Art Exhibition - Opening Garden State Art Weekend
Earth & Water Art Exhibition - Opening Garden State Art Weekend
Free Event
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 24 | 5-8PM
Earth & Water is a solo exhibition of work by Lauren Rosenthal McManus. McManus’s drawings, installations, and community-based projects combine geospatial data and site-specific pigments to emphasize the innate beauty and universal importance of freshwater systems. These works spark a deepened sense of place through the reconsideration of community boundaries and notions of home.
During Garden State Art Weekend, visitors of all ages are invited to participate in creating a collaborative map of the Rahway River Watershed, where 1978 Maplewood Arts Center is located. Join us in painting an ecological patchwork of earth colors gathered in the landscapes through which these waters flow—a reminder of our collective responsibility to care for one another and for the river on which we depend.
Artist Bio:
Lauren Rosenthal McManus’s watershed maps reframe the boundaries that define community. Her work is held in several institutional collections, including the Nurture Nature Center, the Charlotte Museum of History, and the Bank of America Collection. McManus has received grants from Together North Jersey's Vibrant Places Program and Delaware Wild and Scenic to support flood resilience and watershed education projects, and has been awarded residencies from the University of Colorado and McColl Center. She holds a BFA from Washington University in St. Louis and an MFA from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where she was an urban livability fellow. She currently lives and works in Lambertville, New Jersey, where she has served on both the Environmental Commission and Resilience Team.
Lauren McManus Website
Opening Reception Thursday, April 24 | 5 - 8 PM
Additional Viewing Days:
Friday, April 25 | 5 - 8 PM
Every Saturday and Sunday 2 - 4 PM
April 26, 27, May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Please note: The Community Workshops will only take place from April 24 - April 27.
RSVP Recommended for Community Workshop
1978 Maplewood Arts Center
1978 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, New Jersey
HabibiFest NJ
HabibiFest NJ
Sunday, April 27
The Woodland
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
Free Event
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Maplewood Community Band
Maplewood Community Music Presents: A Spring Concert From A to G
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
7:30–8:30 p.m.
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, New Jersey
The evening’s music will cater to audiences of all ages, featuring selections including Bugler’s Holiday by Leroy Anderson, Crazy for You Overture by George and Ira Gershwin, and Firebird Suite Finale by Igor Stravinsky.
The Maplewood Concert Band is under the musical direction of Michael Jedwabnik, Conductor, and Ginny Johnston, Associate Conductor.
This concert is made possible in part by a grant from The Maplewood Foundation and the generous support of the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture and the Maplewood Community Services Department.
Admission is always free, and donations are always appreciated.
For more information about Maplewood Community Music or to inquire about joining the Maplewood Concert Band, please visit our website at maplewoodcommunitymusic.org or email us at maplewoodcommunitymusic@gmail.com.
Listen To Your Mother
Listen To Your Mother
Saturday, May 3 at 3PM and 7PM
Sunday, May 4 at 3PM
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
More Info Here:
Django a Gogo Music Festival - Django New Orleans
Django a Gogo Music Festival - Django New Orleans
Wednesday, May 7 @ 8 pm
The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ
Django New Orleans
Stephane Wrembel and Josh Kaye on guitar, Adrien Chevalier on violin, Steven Duffy on tuba, David Langlois on percussion/washboard, Nick Driscoll on tenor sax/clarinet, Joe Boga on trumpet, Scott Kettner on drums, and Sarah King on vocals. The group celebrates the iconic guitarist and composer Django Reinhardt by blending the traditional sounds of New Orleans brass and percussion with the enchanting “Jazz Manouche” guitar style. From swing to second lines, this ensemble offers a truly magical night of music. Advance CDs of the new recording, Django New Orleans II: Hors Série, will be available ONLY at the two Django New Orleans shows presented during Django a Gogo….this one and May 9 at Symphony Space! The official release date is TBA.
Django a Gogo Music Festival - The Night of Gypsies with Simba Baumgartner, Antoine Boyer & special guest, Sam Farthing
Django a Gogo Music Festival - The Night of Gypsies with Simba Baumgartner, Antoine Boyer & special guest, Sam Farthing
Thursday, May 8 @ 8 pm
The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ
The Night of Gypsies with Simba Baumgartner, Antoine Boyer & special guest, Sam Farthing
This special night will be led by French guitarists Simba Baumgartner (Django Reinhardt’s great grandson) and Antoine Boyer along with Stephane Wrembel and David Gastine on guitar, Frank Anastasio on bass and Nick Anderson on drums.
They will be joined by the Baltimore-based guitarist, Sam Farthing, a rising star in the world of gypsy jazz, celebrating the release of his debut CD, Swing 25. The recording, which features Farthing on all the instrumentation, is a mix of original compositions and select covers.
Django a Gogo Music Festival - Stephane Wrembel Band + Special guests Aurore Violqué and Nick Driscoll
Django a Gogo Music Festival - Stephane Wrembel Band + Special guests Aurore Violqué and Nick Driscoll
Saturday, May 10 @ 8:00 pm
The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ
Stephane Wrembel Band + Special guests Aurore Violqué and Nick Driscoll
Stephane Wrembel and Josh Kaye on guitar, Ari Folman-Cohen on bass, Nick Anderson on drums plus French violinist, Aurore Violqué, and Nick Driscoll on woodwinds.
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Maplewood Film Society and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present A Film Screening & Discussion: Wild At Heart - A David Lynch Tribute
Maplewood Film Society and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present A Film Screening & Discussion: Wild At Heart - A David Lynch Tribute
Join the Maplewood Film Society for a special one-night only celebration of director David Lynch.
Featuring an exclusive screening his film, Wild at Heart, starring Nicholas Cage, Laura Dern, Willem Defoe and Isabella Rossellini. This film is not available on any streaming platform so don't miss your chance to see it on a big screen with all your friends.
After the film, a panel of writers and film aficionados will discuss the making of Wild at Heart and Lynch's impact on 1990s culture.
Audience members dressed as their favorite Lynch character will be eligible for special door prizes.
Friday, May 16 at 7:30PM - Doors open at 6:30
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, New Jersey
Under 17 not permitted without a parent or guardian
Buy Tickets Here
Read More About The Maplewood Film Society Here
Holi Festival
Holi Festival - AAPI Heritage Month 2025
Saturday, May 17 | 11AM - 1PM
Maplewood Memorial Park Amphitheater
Maplewood, NJ
Purchase Tickets Here
SOMA Cross Cultural Works
Durand-Hedden Presents Dendrochronology: The Stories in the Wood
Durand-Hedden Presents Dendrochronology: The Stories in the Wood
A talk with Dendrochronologist Michael Cuba.
Sun, Apr 06 | 1 - 4PM | Presentation is at 1:15PM
Free event
Durand-Hedden House & Garden
523 Ridgewood Road
Maplewood, NJ
RSVP HERE
Durand-Hedden Presents CHS Accomplishing Artists
Durand-Hedden Presents CHS Accomplishing Artists
Durand-Hedden Carriage House
Sunday, April 6 | 1 - 4PM
Free Event
Durand-Hedden For More Information
Also on this date Durand-Hedden presents Dendrochronolgy: Stories Inside the Wood at 1:15pm
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Transgender Day of Visibility Rally
Transgender Day of Visibility Rally
Join us Monday, March 31st for International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), a day dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness about the discrimination they face.
Let’s rally in support of transgender rights and justice! Trans Rights are Human Rights. All are welcome.
Monday, March 31 @ 6PM
Jerry Ryan Plaza at Town Hall
574 Valley Street
Maplewood, NJ
Celebrating Women's History Month - Lydia Johnson Dance and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present Afternoon Dances
In Celebration of Women’s History Month
Lydia Johnson Dance and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present Afternoon Dances
Featuring dances by LJD’s professional dance company, The LJD Student Company, and CHS Special Dancers.
Free Event, Donations Accepted.
Read The Press Release Here
Lydia Johnson Dance School
Lydia Johnson Dance on Instagram
CHS Special Dancers on Instagram
Sunday, March 23 at 3 PM
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
Township Proclamation Transgender Day of Visibility
Township Proclamation Transgender Day of Visibility
Please join us for a Proclamation on Transgender Day of Visibility
Either in person or via zoom. If by Zoom you must register.
Tuesday, March 18 at 7:30PM
Town Hall
574 Valley Street
Maplewood, New Jersey
Register for Zoom
JUST LIKE A GIRL* Art Exhibition
JUST LIKE A GIRL* ART EXHIBITION
Just Like A Girl*, a collaborative exhibition at 1978 Maplewood Arts Center in celebration of Women’s History Month. The exhibition, running from March 15 - April 6, 2025, aims to challenge stereotypes and showcase the creativity, strength, and vision of young female artists.
The exhibition aims to explore and redefine the phrase Just Like A Girl* through their art—flipping outdated narratives and demonstrating the power, resilience, and brilliance of girls in the creative world.
We look forward to celebrating the creative voices of young female artists and redefining what it means to make art Just Like A Girl!*
*All artists are female or identify as female or non-binary. All artists are between the ages of 10 and 20.
Free Event
Opening Reception Saturday March 15 From 2PM - 5PM
Urban Cone Ice Cream for sale
Light Refreshments Provided
Additional Viewing Days: 3/16, 3/22, 3/23, 3/29, 3/30, 4/5, 4/6 | 2 - 4PM
1978 Maplewood Arts Center
1978 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Works of Art
Pictures from Opening Reception
The Strollers Present: The Colored Museum & An Art Exhibit in Collaboration with The Newark Museum of Art
March 23 Matinee Added at 2PM
The Strollers Present: The Colored Museum & An Art Exhibit in Collaboration with The Newark Museum of Art
Friday & Saturday March 14, 15, 21, 22 at 8 PM | Doors open at 7 PM to view art display
Sunday March 16 & March 23 at 2 PM | Doors open at 1 PM to view art display
Burgdorff Theater
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ
Meet and Greet after the Opening Night Performance.
This show will feature an exciting collaboration with THE NEWARK MUSEUM OF ART showcasing the remarkable works of artists of color and from other underrepresented communities - on display before the show in The Burgdorff Community Room - Doors open one hour before showtime to view the art display.
Read The Press Release Here:
Discount tickets available but you must call box office at 973-761-8453 to arrange for them - $5 off any ticket (regular, senior, student) if purchased in groups of 10 or more.
Buy Tickets Here
The Strollers
Durand-Hedden Presents First Lady: The Untold Power of Edith Wilson, a talk with author Rebecca Boggs Roberts
Celebrating Women’s HIstory Month
Durand-Hedden Presents First Lady: The Untold Power of Edith Wilson, a talk with author Rebecca Boggs Roberts
Author Rebecca Boggs Roberts will discuss the subject of her book, "Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson."
RSVP
Sunday, March 9
1 - 2:30PM at The Woodland Parlor
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
2:45 - 4PM Reception at The Durand-Hedden House
523 Ridgewood Road
Maplewood, NJ
Achieve Foundation Spring Fundraiser: A Night to Achieve
Achieve Foundation Spring Fundraiser: A Night to Achieve
The Achieve Foundation invites everyone in the community to boogie down to The Woodland on Friday, March 7th at 7PM as we bring in the funk and bring in the funds for programs that support students and educators across our school district. Music from Essex Funk Collective (the stellar intergenerational local band comprised of several SOMSD alumni/parents) will get you dancing, and a delicious buffet dinner will be provided by Celebrated Food. Tickets are $75/person or $125/couple and are on sale now. [Note: special discounted pricing of $50/ticket is available for all SOMSD staff members.]
Fundraising efforts will include an online auction, which goes live March 5th (and you don't have to be present to bid on items and support Achieve). Thanks for Achieving With Us!
Ramadan Moon Lighting
Ramadan Moon Lighting
Come celebrate the first night of the festive month of Ramadan with friends and neighbors.
The moon will be lit at sunset and will remain lit for the month of Ramadan.
Refreshments and kids activities will be available for all.
Sunday, February 28 | 5PM
Springfield Avenue Gazebo
1688 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Harambee Chamber Orchestra Presents Jubilee - A Celebration of Great Black Composers
In Celebration of Black History Month
Harambee Chamber Orchestra Presents Jubilee - A Celebration of Great Black Composers
An enlightening and inspiring selection of great music, featuring The Silk City Jazz Collective, Harambee Chamber Orchestra, and Leonieke and the Hands of Time with Leonike Scheuble on keys, Nick Scheuble on Drums and Chuggy Carter on percussion.
Thursday, Feb 27 at 7PM
Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
Sponsored by Maplewood Arts & Culture and Harambee Chamber Orchestra
Complete Listing of Black History Month 2025 Events
Maplewood Chili Cookoff
The Maplewood Chili Cookoff
Save The Date - More Info Coming Soon
Sunday, February 23 | 2PM - 5:30PM
The Woodland
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
Tickets on sale Feb 1
The Maplewood Chil Cookoff Website
All proceeds benefit the MEND hunger relief network of Essex County.
interACT Theatre Productions Presents: The Wolves
interACT Theatre Productions Presents: The Wolves
by Sarah DeLappe
Directed by Megan Lako
Stage Manager Thomas Barbara, Vix Martins
Produced by Maryann Galife Post, Erica Vieira
PERFORMANCE DATES
Feb 20,21,22, 27, 28, Mar 1, 2025 7:30PM
Feb 23, Mar 1, 2025 3:00PM
ABOUT THE PLAY
Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls indoor soccer team warms up. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. A portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals.
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interACT Theatre Productions
JUST LIKE A GIRL* - CALL FOR ART
Summary
Google Form Submission Deadline is March 9th by 5PM!
Drop-Off Deadline March 10, 2025 –Artists to drop-off artwork at 1978 Maplewood Arts Center between 10AM and 4PM
All participants will receive a gift certificate to A Paper Hat - An Art Supply Store In Maplewood!
The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture invites young female artists, ages 10 - 20, to submit their artwork for Just Like A Girl*, a collaborative exhibition at 1978 Maplewood Arts Center in celebration of Women’s History Month. The exhibition, running from March 15 - March 30, 2025, aims to challenge stereotypes and showcase the creativity, strength, and vision of young female artists.
We encourage participants to explore and redefine the phrase Just Like A Girl* through their art—flipping outdated narratives and demonstrating the power, resilience, and brilliance of girls in the creative world.
Inspiration and Accepted Mediums - Submissions can be individual works or collaborative group projects.
Paint Like A Girl
Draw Like A Girl
Photograph Like A Girl
Sculpt Like A Girl
Digital Art Like A Girl
Mixed Media Like A Girl
What does it mean to be a girl?
What does it mean to do something like a girl?
Exhibition Location
1978 Maplewood Arts Center
1978 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Eligibility
Open to individual artists and artist teams. Participants may submit proposals featuring existing artwork. Open to female residents of Maplewood or South Orange ages 10-20.
*We welcome all who identify as female, including non-binary persons too.
Application Requirements
Artists must complete a Google Form submission, including 1 to 3 pieces of artwork for consideration.
Timeline
February 17, 2025 – Call for Art opens
March 9, 2025 – Google Form submission deadline 5PM
March 10, 2025 –Artists to drop-off artwork at 1978 Maplewood Arts Center between 10AM and 4PM
March 10 - 13, 2025 – Installation
March 15, 2025 – Opening Reception from 2 - 5PM
March 30, 2025 – Closing Reception
March 31 - April 4, 2025 – Artists to pick up artwork at 1978 Arts Center (9 AM - 4:30 PM)
After opening reception (March 15 from 2 - 5pm), additional viewing days will be Saturdays and Sundays 2 - 4pm, 3/16, 3/22, 3/23, 3/29, 3/30.
Important Notes
All artwork must be ready to display, including framed (if needed) and any necessary hanging attachments.
Artists are responsible for delivering and picking up their work.
Questions?
Contact Andrea Teutli at ateutli@maplewoodnj.gov or phone 973-843-7157 for more information.
We look forward to celebrating the creative voices of young female artists and redefining what it means to make art Just Like A Girl!*
The Georgia of the North
Due to the Weather Forecast for Sunday, February 9, this event will only be via ZOOM. You must register here to get the ZOOM link
In Celebration of Black History Month
The Georgia of the North/Black Women and the New Jersey Civil Rights Movement
Presented by Durand-Hedden House and the South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race
Dr. Hettie Williams, author of The Georgia of the North: Black Women and the Civil Rights Movement in New Jersey will speak about Black Women and Civil Rights. Dr. Williams will delve into the history of Black women’s activism and leadership. This will be followed by facilitated small group discussions and a reception.
Starts at the Woodland Parlor
Sunday, February 9 | 1 - 2:30PM
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, New Jersey
Continuing with a Reception at Durand-Hedden House
Sunday, February 9 | 2:45 - 4PM
523 Ridgewood Road
Maplewood, New Jersey
Register for free at South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race or Durand-Hedden House
Complete Listing of Black History Month 2025 Events
1978 Arts Center Art Exhibition: “Ancestral Call”
In Honor of Black History Month
1978 Arts Center Art Exhibition: “Ancestral Call”
Featured Artist Danielle Scott
Curated by Nette Forné Thomas
Opening Beer and Wine Reception
Sunday, February 2nd | 2PM to 5PM
Live Music With Janetza Miranda at 3PM
Free Event
The Ancestral Call Series is featured in a PBS American Masters Series Documentary that premiered last month and will be on PBS mid-April.
See a part of it here with music by Janetza Miranda who will also be at the opening reception.
Ancestral Call Artist Statement
Danielle Scott’s Bio
The exhibit can also be viewed at the gallery on Saturdays and Sundays:
February 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, March 1st | 2:00PM to 4:00PM
Closing Reception March 2nd | 2:00PM - 5:00PM
1978 Maplewood Arts Center
1978 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood NJ
Sponsored by Maplewood Arts & Culture
The Strollers Present its Winter Children's Show: The Detention Club
Due to the Weather Forecast, both shows have been cancelled for Sunday Feb. 9.
The Strollers Present its Winter Children's Show: The Detention Club
Co-Written & Co-Directed
By Josh Belmonte & Jillana Kucey
Featuring:
Madeline Bae, Malik Bailey, Odessa Blum, Mary-Clare Cardoni, Henry Ezell, Anna Hathaway, Merav Mandel, Anu Rao, Advay Rao, Lyla Siegel, Sebestian Vargas, and Jonah Zussman
When the answers to Ms. Kucey’s test are stolen, 8 kids are sent to detention. They have one goal; to find the culprit and save their summer.
Friday, Jan 31 & Feb 7 at 7PM
Saturday & Sunday, Feb 1, 2, 8, 9 at 1 & 3:30PM
Burgdorff Theater
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ
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The Strollers
Lunar Fest 2025
Lunar Fest NJ 2025
Lunar Fest NJ celebrates the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar.
Join us to celebrate the Year of the Snake with performances representing Chinese, Korean, Japanese and South East Asian culture, along with fun, engaging children's activities, and delicious food.
The snake is a symbol of elegance, wisdom, and transformation, and the year of the snake is a time for personal growth, introspection, and reevaluating goals.
Admission is FREE and all are welcome.
Sponsored by SOMA Cross Cultural Works & Maplewood Arts & Culture.
Sunday, January 26 | 12 - 4PM
The Woodland
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
More Info at SOMA Cross Cultural Works
Images from Lunar Fest 2024
Silver-Based: Darkroom Photography from the SOMA Adult School
Silver-Based: Darkroom Photography from the SOMA Adult School
Photography Instructor:
Richard Cutrona
Photographers featured:
Gianna Calvo
David Kroner
Kristen Brasil
Eva Oleszczuk
Briana O’Handley
Diane Iannacone
Aileen Calderon
Jason Brown
Ray Horner
Philip O’ Neill
Bob Maclay
Opening Reception Saturday, January 18 | 2PM - 4PM
Additional Exhibition Days:
Saturdays & Sundays, Jan 19, 25, 26 | 2PM - 4PM
!978 Maplewood Arts Center
1978 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Light refreshments available at opening reception.
Sponsored by Maplewood Arts & Culture and the SOMA Adult School
Durand-Hedden Presents: Open Hearth Cooking
Durand-Hedden Presents:Open Hearth Cooking Demonstrations
Sun, January 12 | 1 - 4PM
Durand-Hedden House
523 Ridgewood Road
Maplewood, NJ
Tickets cost $5 per person; children and students are free.
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Maplewood Village Alliance Presents: Dickens Village 2024
Maplewood Village Alliance Presents: Dickens Village 2024
Dickens Village brings to life various scenes from Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol in miniature houses arranged in Ricalton Square. Peek inside and you will see fireplaces, stockings, and antique toys. Each little house reveals something unique and different. This community tradition opens in December and runs three Saturdays in December.
The first three Saturdays in December, from 1 to 4pm, the Dickens Village houses are open for viewing, Santa is in Dickens Village for visits, and DJ Jimmy provides music.
Maplewood Village Alliance
Hannukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting
Hannukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting
Thursday, December 26, 2024 | 5PM
Spiotta Park
South Orange Avenue & Kroll Plaza
South Orange, NJ
Celebrate the Festival of Lights! Join us for blessings, songs and the lighting of the menorah with elected officials and South Orange & Maplewood faith leaders.
Maplewood Village Alliance Presents: Dickens Village 2024
Maplewood Village Alliance Presents: Dickens Village 2024
Dickens Village brings to life various scenes from Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol in miniature houses arranged in Ricalton Square. Peek inside and you will see fireplaces, stockings, and antique toys. Each little house reveals something unique and different. This community tradition opens in December and runs three Saturdays in December.
The first three Saturdays in December, from 1 to 4pm, the Dickens Village houses are open for viewing, Santa is in Dickens Village for visits, and DJ Jimmy provides music.
Maplewood Village Alliance
Maplewood Community Music Presents Winter Wonderland
Maplewood Community Music Present Winter Wonderland
Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 7:30PM
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, New Jersey
Maplewood Community Music
Handmade Holiday 2024
Handmade Holiday 2024
Looking for the perfect gifts this holiday season? Join us at Handmade Holiday at The Woodland on Sunday, December 15th, from 10 AM to 4 PM in the heart of Maplewood, NJ! This annual tradition brings together 60 unique artisan vendors across two floors, offering one-of-a-kind, handmade goods that are sure to brighten your holidays. Admission is free, and the event is family-friendly, so bring the whole crew! Rain or shine, we'll be cozy indoors—don’t miss out on this festive shopping experience!
Handmade Holiday 2024
Sunday, December 15 | 10AM - 4PM
The Woodland
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
Maplewood Holiday Tree Lighting Event
Maplewood Holiday Tree Lighting Event
Enjoy the sounds of the season with choruses from Tuscan, Seth Boyden, Columbia High School Chorus and SOMA Pop Choir.
Join us for snacks, songs, and visits from special guests!
The tree will be lit at sundown.
Bring your camera, friends, and neighbors!
Saturday, December 14 | 3 - 5pm
Springfield Avenue Gazebo
1688 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Sponsored by Maplewood Department of Community Services
Swing Town Annual Holiday Concert
Swing Town Annual Holiday Concert
Swing Town, Maplewood own 20-piece big band, returns to Dickens Village for its much beloved annual event on Saturday December 14 at 2 PM at the Burgdorff Center for the performing arts, playing seasonal favorites spiced with jazz classics. Fun and free for the whole family! Donations are graciously accepted.
Saturday, December 14 | 2PM
Burgdorff Theater
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, New Jersey
Maplewood Community Music
Maplewood Village Alliance Presents: Dickens Village 2024
Maplewood Village Alliance Presents: Dickens Village 2024
Dickens Village brings to life various scenes from Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol in miniature houses arranged in Ricalton Square. Peek inside and you will see fireplaces, stockings, and antique toys. Each little house reveals something unique and different. This community tradition opens in December and runs three Saturdays in December.
The first three Saturdays in December, from 1 to 4pm, the Dickens Village houses are open for viewing, Santa is in Dickens Village for visits, and DJ Jimmy provides music.
Maplewood Village Alliance
Durand-Hedden Holiday Open House
Durand-Hedden Holiday Open House
& Exhibit on The 100th Anniversary of Wooley Home Solutions
See the display of creative Gingerbread Houses
Odarka Stockert, Harpist
Victorian Santa (pose for pictures)
Shop the charming Country Store for unusual gifts.
Free registration at durandhedden.org
Admissions free, donations welcome
Sunday, December 8 2024 | 1 - 4pm
Durand-Hedden House
523 Ridgewood Road
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Durand-Hedden Holiday Open House and Annual Gingerbread House Contest
Holiday Open House and Annual Gingerbread House Contest
Sun, Dec 08 from 1PM - 4PM
Durand-Hedden House & Garden
523 Ridgewood Road
Maplewood, NJ
Join us for this annual community tradition. Gingerbread House Participants: be sure to fill out an entry form. Details on our home page.
Durand-Hedden
RSVP