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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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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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.

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Community outdoor meditation. With meditation guide Anne Sussman and sound healer, Dr. Shirley Matthews.

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A space for local performing and visual arts teachers and schools to connect with potential students. Admission is free for vendors and 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 for an afternoon of fun and music.

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Co-Sponsored by the Township of Maplewood.

Bring your lawn chairs and friends, grab some takeout, and enjoy entertainment on Maplewood Ave. with DJ Jimmy and Karaoke Night!

Part of the Maplewood Village Summer Streets in partnership with Maplewood Arts and Culture.

Bring your lawn chairs and friends, grab some takeout, and enjoy entertainment on Maplewood Ave. It’s West African Beats Night with BBIA!

Part of the Maplewood Village Summer Streets in partnership with Maplewood Arts and Culture.

Bring your lawn chairs and friends, grab some takeout, and enjoy entertainment on Maplewood Ave with DJ Preston Olson and Friends!

Part of the Maplewood Village Summer Streets in partnership with Maplewood Arts and Culture.

Bring your lawn chairs and friends, grab some takeout, and enjoy entertainment on Maplewood Ave with Mad Slap Tones!

Part of the Maplewood Village Summer Streets in partnership with Maplewood Arts and Culture.

Bring your lawn chairs and friends, grab some takeout, and enjoy entertainment on Maplewood Ave with Blues People Live!

Part of the Maplewood Village Summer Streets in partnership with Maplewood Arts and Culture.

Bring your lawn chairs and friends, grab some takeout, and enjoy entertainment on Maplewood Ave with Local Heroes and special guests!

Part of the Maplewood Village Summer Streets in partnership with Maplewood Arts and Culture.

Bring your lawn chairs and friends, grab some takeout, and enjoy entertainment on Maplewood Ave with Baker Street Trio!

Part of the Maplewood Village Summer Streets in partnership with Maplewood Arts and Culture.

Bring your lawn chairs and friends, grab some takeout, and enjoy entertainment on Maplewood Ave with a Totally 80s Theater Celebration!

Part of the Maplewood Village Summer Streets in partnership with Maplewood Arts and Culture.

Bring your lawn chairs and friends, grab some takeout, and enjoy entertainment on Maplewood Ave with Lydia Johnso Dance followed by Blue Sphere Jazz!

Part of the Maplewood Village Summer Streets in partnership with Maplewood Arts and Culture.

Free! Bring chairs, blankets, friends, neighbors. Mario Bros and Bro-ritos, with ice cream too!

Hosted by Maplewood Community Services.

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Bring your lawn chairs and friends, grab some takeout, and enjoy entertainment on Maplewood Ave with the Lynette Sheard Experience!

Part of the Maplewood Village Summer Streets in partnership with Maplewood Arts and Culture.

WEATHER PERMITTING. Follow us on social media for last-minute changes.

Bring your lawn chairs and friends, grab some takeout, and enjoy entertainment on Maplewood Ave with Jazz Express!

Part of the Maplewood Village Summer Streets in partnership with Maplewood Arts and Culture.

WEATHER PERMITTING. Follow us on social media for last-minute changes.

Bring your lawn chairs and friends, grab some takeout, and enjoy entertainment on Maplewood Ave. It’s Jazz night with Leonieke Scheuble and Friends!

Part of the Maplewood Village Summer Streets in partnership with Maplewood Arts and Culture.

Bring your lawn chairs and friends, grab some takeout, and enjoy entertainment on Maplewood Ave with The Accelerators!

Part of the Maplewood Village Summer Streets in partnership with Maplewood Arts and Culture.

Live music, food for purchase, fireworks at nightfall. See graphic for details and contact Maplewood Township with questions (973) 762-8120.

Bring your decorated bike to Ricalton Square in Maplewood Village to ride in the parade through the park. See details in graphic and contact Maplewood Township with questions (973) 762-8120.

Bring a team for this FREE evening of trivia in Maplewood Village! Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket, grab some takeout, and show off your trivia skills with Suburban Legend!

Part of the Maplewood Village Summer Streets in partnership with Maplewood Arts and Culture.

Bring your lawn chairs and friends, grab some takeout, and enjoy entertainment on Maplewood Ave!

Music, spoken word, and more from CHS, MMS, and SOMS students. Featuring members of the Spectrum Club and organized by Family Connections.

In partnership with Maplewood Arts and Culture.

The Garden State Philharmonic is holding an open rehearsal for their performance of “Bach to the Beatles”, a concert that showcases the influence of famous classical music pieces on modern day rock and roll songs and music of the Beatles.

The Township of Maplewood Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony at the Maplewood Municipal Building. 

Parade starts at 9 am on West Parker, continues on Maplewood Ave through Maplewood Village, makes a left on Baker to Valley and left on Valley to the Municipal building.

Free Movie Night from Two Towns for All Ages. Popcorn and water provided.

Movie will be followed by a Q&A with COYL.

Email to RSVP or with questions.

Fun, family-friendly music touching on rock, blues, reggae, funk, soul, pop, hillbilly country, and other vibes.

Enjoy two sets of FREE musical goodness with plenty of room to frolic, groove, or just relax comfortably with your friends and neighbors.  

Co-Sponsored by the Township of Maplewood

Come and find ways to match your interests and skills with some of the organizations doing great things in our community!

Hosted by Two Towns for All Ages.

The second round of public engagement for the Maplewood Master Plan. Discussion of where Maplewood is in the process and draft strategies and recommendations. The workshops will be held on two dates. Attend the meeting that works best for you. Both meetings will cover the same material.

Wed, 3/15, 7:30-9:30 pm at the Woodland

Sat, 4/15, 10 am to noon at DeHart Community Center

Pre-registration is not required, but appreciated.