Bloomfield holds annual tree-lighting ceremony
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield’s annual tree-lighting ceremony at Town Hall on Nov. 29 featured sing-alongs, visits with Santa and ice sculptures. Photos Courtesy of Grant Ludmer
Essex County Historic Holiday House Tour returns
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — After a hiatus last year because of the pandemic, this year’s Essex County Historic Holiday House Tour includes 10 Essex County historic sites, which will be decorated for the holidays and open to the public for a weekend tour. The tour includes Essex County Kip’s Castle and the Walther House at […]
Dickens Village is back to delight Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — One of Maplewood’s flagship events, Dickens Village brings to life various scenes from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” in miniature houses arranged in Ricalton Square. Peek inside and see fireplaces, stockings and antique toys. Each little house reveals something unique and different. This community tradition opens in December and runs each Saturday […]
Holiday events with the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Join the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge this December for the return of two spectacular holiday events: Experience the club’s Winter Wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to noon at 219 Ridgewood Ave. in Glen Ridge. Breakfast will be served along with fun crafts for the children, face painting, […]
WNTR Holiday Village comes to Springfield Avenue in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Yale Corner at 1866 Springfield Ave. in Maplewood will turn into a winter wonderland with hot cocoa, fresh-cut Christmas trees, Hanukkah activities, African drumming, local music and shopping for the whole family from local makers. The weekly WNTR Holiday Village and Makers Market will run Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 […]
Adopt a family in Bloomfield this holiday season
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The township of Bloomfield is once again partnering with the Neighbor to Neighbor Network to help families in need during the holiday season by providing clothes and gift cards. Bloomfield is asking residents who can help to sponsor a family so that that family has some basic needs met during the holidays. […]
Pushcart Players presents ‘Miracles’ right in your home
VERONA, NJ — Pushcart Players, New Jersey’s Emmy-nominated and award-winning touring theater for young audiences, will present “Holiday Tales: A Season of Miracles” in virtual online presentations in late November and December. This magical musical warms the hearts of family audiences with the true spirit of the December holidays of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, and […]
Holiday Lights Spectacular returns to Essex County
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Spend part of their holiday season at the annual Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular at the Turtle Back Zoo. Free admission is being offered at the Holiday Lights Spectacular, which will be held as follows: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28, and Dec. 3, 4 […]
Christmas fire damages Maplewood home
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A fire tore through a home in Maplewood’s Hilton neighborhood early on Christmas morning, damaging the newly renovated interior and preventing the owner from moving in when she was planning to. Sandi Gedin inherited the house from her father and had just moved her belongings in. No one was in the house […]
Holiday contest helps raise awareness about nature and the environment
ROSELAND, NJ — Residents throughout the county brought stunning entries to the Essex County Environmental Center’s Annual Sustainable Homes and Habitats Gingerbread Contest, which was held Saturday, Dec. 21. All told, there were 35 entries in this year’s contest. “Our Sustainable Homes and Habitats Gingerbread Contest is a wonderful project that incorporates our mission to […]