SAVE THE DATE – THURSDAY, JUNE 13 in maplewood village

Mark your calendars for our 6th annual Girls Night Out in Maplewood Village, sponsored by Anthony Garubo Salon & Day Spa.

Grab your girlfriends and shop for Father’s Day, Graduation Day, Teacher Gifts and more! You’ll enjoy live music, gifts, sales, giveaways, shopping, food and more!

The first 350 guests to register at the event will receive a free Swag Bag* just for leaving your email address. Check back here in early June for details. We’ll provide a list of participating merchants, a map of the special events around town during the event and details on where to get your swag bag.*

This year we will be collecting gently used prom and formal dresses for Catherine’s Closet, a nonprofit organization which provides formal dresses to young teens in need of a prom dress. Over 6000 girls in New York/New Jersey have benefited from the generosity of Catherine Closet, Inc.

Don’t miss one of the most popular nights in Maplewood Village! Join our mailing list below to get details emailed directly to you your inbox.

* Swag Bags are limited to first 350 guests to register. Swag Bag contents may vary.

Welcome to the 2013 Maplewood Art Walk, a juried fine art show, in Maplewood, NJ. This year’s Art Walk will take place Sunday, September 29th from 11 am to 5 pm. The show will be open to fine artists and fine jewelry artists. We look forward to viewing your submissions. Please review our submission guidelines here. For those interested in more information on the event itself visit our event page.

Maplewood’s acclaimed restaurants will celebrate Restaurant Week this year from March 3 to 9.  Over 20 restaurants throughout the town will participate, from award-winning fine dining establishments to diners and takeout shops. Check here for a complete listing.

“If you are hungry, Maplewood is your kind of town,” Mayor Vic DeLuca declared.  “While the secret is out about what we have to offer, Restaurant Week will provide many opportunities for residents and visitors to explore our culinary landscape.  I invite all to savor the moment.”

The Maplewood Village Alliance, Springfield Avenue Partnership and Maplewood Chamber of Commerce are once again sponsoring Maplewood Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants will offer customers everything from prix fixe to tasting menus and discounted lunch or dinner specials.

“With three meals a day, I hope to sample the fares of all the participating eateries,” said Diana Vitrano of the Springfield Avenue Partnership.

Maplewood Village Alliance Manager, Julie Doran, added “Food may not be the foundation of our town’s success but it does add wonderful flavor to everything else.  This is a terrific way to explore the town, visit old haunts and find new ones, while meeting some of the most innovative chefs in the area.”

Rene Conlon of the Maplewood Chamber of Commerce said, “The restaurant business in Maplewood is vital to our economy.  More importantly, it is vital to who we are as a town.  Let’s be honest. We like to eat. We’re lucky that we have some of the best places in New Jersey in which to do it.”

Maplewood’s restaurants and chefs have been widely praised for their innovation.  The New York Times last December summed it up by describing Maplewood as “a town overflowing with interesting restaurants.” (12/23/12)

Check here for more information, including a complete list of participating businesses.

January 15, 2013

Maplewood Village announced the date of their 5th annual Village Chocolate Walk and the much anticipated Maplewood Restaurant Week.

On Saturday, February 9 shop and dine in Maplewood Village and enjoy sweet treats as you explore all that Maplewood Village has to offer.

This year’s Maplewood Restaurant week will be held from March 3 – March 9. Maplewood’s community of award winning restaurants & eclectic eateries will serve up fine dining, casual dining, take-out, & specialty foods. You’ll find out why the New York Times refers to Maplewood as “a town overflowing with interesting restaurants.” (NYT; 12/23/12; NY Region; NJ Dining | Maplewood). Check back in mid-February for a complete listing of restaurants and supporting offers.

Happy Holidays from Maplewood Village

Maplewood Village is gearing up for the Holiday Season. In addition to the annual  Dickens Village Festivities, we are celebrating Small Business Saturday, holding our Annual Holiday Open House and extending holiday shopping hours during Moonlight Fridays in December.

You’ll also find a Hurricane Relief Donation Center run by HK Project and the women of the Maplewood Women’s Club, a Winter Coat Drive at The GenWealth Group and various Toys for Tots drop off locations throughout the Village (details coming soon).

Shop Small and Save on Small Business Saturday. Check here for a list of participating businesses. Check out the work the merchants have been doing to get ready for the big day, as featured on MSNBC’s Your Business!

Enjoy your Holiday Shopping in our charming Village with refreshments, personal service, trunk shows, promotions and more.  Find a list of participating merchants here.

Extended holiday shopping hours for your convenience. Learn more here.

Visit Maplewood Village on Saturday, September 29th and pick up your free, reusable shopping bag* and a list of special promotions – it’s our way of saying thank you for keeping it local! You’ll find us near King’s starting at 11am and we’ll stay as long as supplies last.

Here’s a look at Customer Appreciation Day specials you’ll find around town on Saturday, September 29th. Simply mention “Customer Appreciation Day” to enjoy these savings. See the specials listed below or download here: Maplewood Village Customer Appreciation Day 2012

Customer Appreciation Day Offers

As always, thanks for shopping and dining locally!

*Limit one per customer; while supplies last.

FIND WALDO IN MAPLEWOOD!
June 21, 2012 — Where’s Waldo? In Maplewood of course. He’s turning 25 this year, and to celebrate, the famous fellow in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 20 different local businesses all through the month of July. Those who spot him can win prizes, including buttons, books, and more. From [words] Bookstore at 179 Maplewood Ave to HLS Restaurant at 1859 Springfield Ave, from the Maplewood Theater at 155 Maplewood Ave to The Cupcake
Corral at 410 Ridgewood Ave. Waldo is showing up in these local independent businesses.Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a “Find Waldo in Maplewood!” search list with the names of all the businesses, and collect an “I Found Waldo at ___________” card for each Waldo they spot. Collecting cards in 16 or more businesses and turning them in at [words] will
win a Waldo button and an entry for other, larger prizes to be drawn at a Waldo party on July 31. The Grand Prize is a complete six-volume set of Waldo books. People who prefer a shorter version of the hunt can collect the cards from eight businesses and pick up a Waldo button at [words]. Participating businesses and promotion instructions can be below and downloaded here:  WaldoSearchList.

FIND Waldo IN MAPLEWOOD!
1. Waldo is hiding in all these local businesses from
July 1st through the 31st. Go find him!
2. When you spot him in a business, collect a card and
check the box off your list.
3. When you have 8 different cards, bring them to
[words] Bookstore to claim a Waldo button (for first
100 Waldo spotters).
4. If you collect 16 of the possible 20 cards, turn in your cards at [words] to
get a Waldo button and be entered in a drawing for a 6-book deluxe set of the
Waldo books and other great prizes.
5. Plan to attend a Waldo grand celebration and prize drawing on July 31 at
[words]!
Participating Businesses:
Able Baker
187 Maplewood Ave
theablebaker.com
The Alchemy Hour
101 Baker Street
alchemyhourboutique.com
Bee & Thistle Antiques
89 Baker St
beeandthistlegifts.com
Crane’s @ Highland Place
5 Highland Place
highlandplacesteak.com
The Cupcake Corral
410 Ridgewood Road
thecupcakecorral.com
HLS
1859 Springfield Avenue
hlsrestaurant.com
Hopscotch at Home
174 Maplewood Ave
hopscotchathome.com
KoKoRo
179 Maplewood Ave
Little One & Co.
1 Highland Place
littleoneandco.com
Lotus Petals
92 Baker St
Petalsdesign.com
Maplewood Pizzeria
489 Valley Street
maplewoodpizza.net
Maplewood Theater
155 Maplewood Ave
sites.google.com/site/maplewoodtheatres
Matters Magazine
9 Highland Place
mattersmagazine.com
Park Wood Diner
1958 Springfield Ave
parkwooddiner.com
Perch Home
9 Highland Place
perchhome.com
Revolution
97 Baker Street
Scrivener’s
178 Maplewood Ave
scrivenerscollectibles.com
Truly Yours
96 Baker St
Village Coffee Co
164 Maplewood Ave
villagecoffee.net
[words] Bookstore
179 Maplewood Ave
wordsbookstore.com

Save the Date: Thursday, June 7th at 6 pm – See details here!
Swag Bags, Raffles, Wine Tastings, Giveaways Pampering, Food, Music & More!