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Dickens Village brings to life various scenes from Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol in miniature houses arranged in Ricalton Square. This community tradition opens in December and runs three Saturday in December.

Horse and wagon rides, petting farm, music, crafts, caroling, stories, and Santa.

Dickens Village Saturday December 16, 2023 Schedule Of Events

VOLUNTEERS WANTED - email maplewoodvillagenj@gmail.com with Volunteer In Subject Line

1 – 4 pm Visit with Santa

Dickens Village houses open for viewing

Horse & Wagon Rides

2 PM        Swing Town’s Annual Holiday Concert at the Burgdorff

                 Holiday Reading by The Maplewood Children’s Librarian

Stay tuned for more info.

Dickens Village brings to life various scenes from Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol in miniature houses arranged in Ricalton Square. This community tradition opens in December and runs three Saturday in December.

Horse and wagon rides, petting farm, music, crafts, caroling, stories, and Santa.

Dickens Village Saturday December 9, 2023 Schedule Of Events

VOLUNTEERS WANTED - email maplewoodvillagenj@gmail.com with Volunteer In Subject Line

1 – 4 pm Visit with Santa

Dickens Village houses open for viewing

1 – 4 pm Horse & Wagon Rides

1 -  4 pm Cloverland Entertainment Petting Farm

Stay tuned for more info.

Dickens Village brings to life various scenes from Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol in miniature houses arranged in Ricalton Square. This community tradition opens in December and runs three Saturday in December.

Horse and wagon rides, petting farm, music, crafts, caroling, stories, and Santa.

Dickens Village Saturday December 2, 2023 Schedule Of Events

1  pm Santa arrives escorted by the Maplewood Fire Department

1 – 4 pm Visit with Santa

Dickens Village houses open for viewing

4 pm                    Columbia High School Holiday Band Performance

4 :30pm TREE LIGHTING PROGRAM

Holiday readings and entertainment

Stay tuned for more info.

Vintage Style.
Historic Location.

A trove of vintage treasures awaits you at Maplewood Vintage Show, coming to the Woodland on Saturday, November 25th.

The Mapso Family Follies is a low-key and relaxed local talent show.

Auditions will be held on a first-come, first-serve, sign-in-and-wait basis at The Woodland on October 18 &19 from 6-8pm. Auditioners are invited to bring a 1-2 minute sample of any “talent" deemed entertaining. Maplewood, South Orange, and surrounding residents are welcome. No solos. No drum kits or amps--acoustic instruments only. No spiders and/or snakes.

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In conversation with John Hodgman.

New York Times best-selling author Barry Lyga takes the reader on a wild and surreal ride through the heart of his own creation.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Friendsgiving Lunch prix fixe menu, $65/person. Menu available on www.restaurantlunastella.com and reservations available via Resy 

Also: Thanksgiving Dinner Pick Up Orders place by 11/17 and pick up on 11/23 11AM-1PM - https://www.restaurantlunastella.com/thanksgiving-dinner-pick-up-order

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$3 admission, Under 18 Free.
($6 early admission at 9 am) 

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In conjunction with the SOMA Artists’ Studio Tour, ceramists will make beautiful objects in ways unique to their talents.

Sonya Selig and Lara Tomlin, multi-year winners of the Durand-Hedden Gingerbread House Contest, will conduct a workshop on creative approaches to making Gingerbread Houses.

More info and registration.

See how the magic happens as more than 90 artists in two towns open their studios to visitors. Featuring new group venues and phenomenal art throughout the neighborhoods.

IN MAPLEWOOD VILLAGE:

The Able Baker
Artist: Lara Tomlin (Sat only)
187 Maplewood Ave

Durand Hedden House
Artists: Jennifer Evans Arbo and Aimee Mower Lally
523 Ridgewood Road

Elevated by the CannaBoss Lady
Artist: Freekye
9 Highland Place

Gallery @ 574
Artists: bloom ceramics, Anya Boroditsky, Samar Hussaini, Jennifer Malone, J. Steven Patton, Ann Niles
574 Ridgewood Road

Maker & Muse
Artists: Annie Issa, Aida Jones, and Aimee Mower Lally
170 Maplewood Ave

MEUS
Artist: Alexis Caruso
104 Baker Street

More info.

See how the magic happens as more than 90 artists in two towns open their studios to visitors. Featuring new group venues and phenomenal art throughout the neighborhoods.

IN MAPLEWOOD VILLAGE:

The Able Baker
Artist: Lara Tomlin (Sat only)
187 Maplewood Ave

Durand Hedden House
Artists: Jennifer Evans Arbo and Aimee Mower Lally
523 Ridgewood Road

Elevated by the CannaBoss Lady
Artist: Freekye
9 Highland Place

Gallery @ 574
Artists: bloom ceramics, Anya Boroditsky, Samar Hussaini, Jennifer Malone, J. Steven Patton, Ann Niles
574 Ridgewood Road

Maker & Muse
Artists: Annie Issa, Aida Jones, and Aimee Mower Lally
170 Maplewood Ave

MEUS
Artist: Alexis Caruso
104 Baker Street

More info.

Get ready for a night full of laughter and creativity at this double-billed comedy show featuring two teen improv teams, Self-destructing Fun House and Chaotic Good!

These talented teen improv troupes, both trained by Rocket Improv and directed by Lulu French, will take the stage and showcase their quick wit and comedic genius. Guaranteed to delight you with their crazy make'em-ups and on-the-spot improvisation skills!

Tickets are $15 online or $20 at the door (cash only). More info and tickets.

SOMA Cross-Cultural Works has once again partnered with the Township of Maplewood to host the 6th annual Diwali Fest NJ, a unique multicultural celebration of Diwali (Festival of lights) and South Asian arts and culture for the whole community. FREE.

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Celebrate the grand opening of the first 100% black-owned and family-run cannabis dispensary in Northern NJ, and the 2nd black dispensary to open and operate in the state of New Jersey.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 1pm.

Enjoy the outdoor Block Party where everyone is welcome to come eat, listen to the DJs spin, sign up for giveaways, and receive product discounts. This will be gathering of cannabis aficionados, prominent figures in the industry, and members of the cannabis community. Your attendance will contribute to the liveliness of this significant event.

RSVP and register by 10/25 for an exclusive gift bag while supplies last.

Paperback Launch

One night. A constellation of lives changed forever. Signal Fires is an exquisite portrait of two families and a testament to the human capacity to experience love and loss and shows how we are connected in ways that are at once beautiful, mysterious, profound, and full of hope.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Drawing on decades of writing about the economy for The New York Times, Pulitzer Prize–winning writer David Leonhardt examines the past century of American history, from the Great Depression to today’s Great Stagnation.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Enjoy two sets of FREE musical goodness with plenty of room to frolic, groove, or just relax comfortably with your friends and neighbors. Mark the date and join us for an afternoon of fun and music that will make your spirit soar!

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[words] Bookstore hosts the return of Local Author Day where local authors will be reading and selling their books in the store throughout the day. Visit the store for the list of this year’s authors!

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music and a DJ, delicious bites from local eateries, cool swag, a charity raffle to support a local homeless charity, and discounts at the dispensary.

All are welcome. FREE! Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory. No alcohol or MJ consumption on the premises.

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When she finds a feather, Grandma Dot adds it to her collection. Feathers, she tells her two granddaughters, remind Grandma Dot of people she lost. This affectionate, hopeful story sees the feathers take on larger meanings, of comfort, remembrance, and love.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Watch talented artists interpret the landscapes around them.

If you are an artist who would like to participate, email laratomlin.art@gmail.com.

Rain date 10/22.

More info on flyer.

Dance the night away at the Adult School’s 90th Anniversary fundraiser!

A DJ will keep things moving with music from every decade since 1933. This fabulous evening will include drinks and hors d’oeuvres, a photo booth, silent auction, special guests, and lots of dancing and fun!

More info and tickets.

A full day of art, music, and fun as professional artists set up on the streets, alongside musicians and bands, merchants, and children’s activities.

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Addie must choose fame or friendship in this delightfully off-beat picture book debut by Maplewood preschool teacher Shauna Cagan.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Book Event with author Meg Zucker in conversation with Mindy Scheier.

Drawing on personal experience, Born Extraordinary is a parent’s guide to empowering children to embrace their visible and invisible differences.

This event is free and open to the public.

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An intimate evening of original live music.

Tickets · $20

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Three talented local ceramists will gather at Durand-Hedden for a day of pottery-making. Aimee Lally, Petra Pankow and Jennifer Evans Arbo will use their talents in different ways to form ceramic objects for utility and beauty.

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Join us for an evening of fun - and fundraising - for healthy hunger relief in our community! Music and dancing, unique food tasting stations, auctions (silent & live!), signature cocktails and the community you love!. 

This event raises money to support Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity, aka, MEND, Essex County's hunger relief network. 

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