Children ages 2-5 can attend Essex County Environmental Center's "Little Explorers" program, scheduled to start Jan. 9. It is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Roseland. The program introduces children to plants, animals, and natural colors, shapes, and textures. Tickets are available online for purchase. From Essex County Environmental Center. This information is accurate as of when […]
Belleville seniors can attend a bingo and information session discussing Social Security and disability insurance planned on Dec. 18. It begins at 12 p.m. at the Belleville Senior Center. Register by phone. From Belleville Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
"Wilma and the Wingers" musical story time for children ages 3+ planned with South Orange library on Dec. 18. The story time is from 4-5 p.m. at the Baird Center. Registration required. Library card not required. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event […]
Children up to age 12 can read to a dog at Maplewood library on Dec. 18 in the Hilton Branch. it is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is not required. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Newark-area residents can attend a presentation discussing the history of Christmas carols on Dec. 18 at Newark library's Main Branch. It is from 2-3 p.m. Registration is recommended. Library card […]
Free distribution of food boxes and frozen turkeys on Dec. 18 in West Orange. Essex County will distribute food on a first-come, first-served basis at 9 a.m. at Codey Arena. From Essex County. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Writing workshop and open mic night planned at Irvington library on Dec. 18. It is from 6-8 p.m. It meets monthly through February. Free admission. Registration is not required. From Irvington Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
East Orange residents who received a toy voucher can collect a free toy on Dec. 18. Distribution begins at 5 p.m. at City Hall. From East Orange City. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Free blood pressure screenings planned by Bloomfield health on Dec. 18. It is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Bloomfield Civic Center. From Bloomfield Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
"Christmas Spectacular" concert planned at Orange library on Dec. 18. it is from 1-4 p.m. Free admission. From Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Brick City Showdown Basketball Tournament planned with Newark public schools on Dec. 18-21. Games are held at Weequahic High School. Free livestream is available upon registering online. From Newark Public […]
Families can attend story time sessions at the Turtle Back Zoo on Dec. 19-21 in West Orange. The 45-minute sessions are held at the Berson Education Center. It is $10 per person. Children younger than 2 can enter for free. Tickets are available online. From Turtle Back Zoo. This information is accurate as of when […]
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