Here are a few great Holiday reasons to enjoy Bloomfield and neighboring towns this weekend. Click on the EVENTS tab to see more weekend events. Feel free to add your own in the comments section.
WHAT:
WHERE: Presbyterian Church on the Green, 147 Broad Street, Bloomfield
WHEN: Friday, December 2 6pm to 10pm
WHY GO: Holiday Shopping - Crafters, Vendors and more
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WHAT:
WHERE: Demarest Elementary School
WHEN: Friday, December 2 6pm to 9pm
WHY GO: This year is bigger and better than ever with close to 30 vendors, children’s activities, tarot card readings, concert pianist, hair extentions/feathers, free chair massage, refreshments and much much more.
WHAT:
WHERE: Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center, 240 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield
WHEN: Saturday, December 3 - 2 seatings: 12pm & 3pm
WHY GO: Enjoy a story, tea & finger sandwiches, cookies and fun with Mrs. Claus! Each child will receive a framed picture with Mrs. Claus. Age-appropriate for children 2 through 8..
COST: Children $15.00 & Adults $12.00
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WHAT:
WHERE: 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange
WHEN: Friday, December 2 9am – 3pm
WHY GO: Great gifts for all ages - A wide variety of vendors selling jewelry, clothing, toys, books and much more.
WHAT:
WHERE: Temple Ner Tamid, 936 Broad St, Bloomfield
WHEN: Saturday, December 3 8pm
WHY GO: "Women of a Certain Age" presents our inner emotional lives, and particularly touches women and men old enough to remember when they first heard Joni Mitchell's "Blue" album! A poignant, comedic musical revue of original songs, featuring four top New York singers: Emily Bindiger, Margaret Dorn, Andricka Hall and Carolee Goodgold A journey of life’s experiences set to music ranging from rock to country; theatrical to blues; pop to doo-wop!
COST: $20 in advance; $25 at the door
WHAT:
WHERE: Temple Ner Tamid, 936 Broad St, Bloomfield
WHEN: Sunday 9am
WHY GO: Shoresh PreSchool presents its annual Holiday Gift Fair; numerous vendors will offer children's wares, personalized gifts, women's clothing & accessories, costume jewelry, fabric bags, art work, home goods, and much much more. And you can sell your unwanted gold as well!
WHAT:
WHERE: Bloomfield Middle School
WHEN: Sunday 3pm
WHY GO: Civic Band Conductor Dominick Ferrara III will lead the band on “La Boutique Fantasque” (The Fantastic Toy Shop) by Rossini/Respeghi, as well as selections from the “Nutcracker Suite,” including “March of the Toys” and “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.” The concert includes performances by students from Miss Roseanna’s School of Dance and by the Bloomfield Chorale, led by Conductor Ruth Hsu.
COST: $15
WHAT:
WHERE: Belleville Township High School
WHEN: Saturday 4pm – 10pm
WHY GO: Indoor and outdoor vendor displays featuring holiday items and more! Tree lighting festivities begin at 6PM and continue until closing.
WHAT:
WHERE: Glen Ridge Congregational Church, 195 Ridgewood Avenue
WHEN: Saturday 10am – 4pm
WHY GO: All local handcrafted items – handmade jewelry, quilts, soaps, and much more
WHAT:
WHERE: Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange
WHEN: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
WHY GO: Experience Turtle Back Zoo in the winter as 100,000 bulbs and 40 lit displays illuminate the zoo this holiday season!
COST: Free. Turtle Back Zoo will be collecting non-perishable food, winter coats and unwrapped new toys for the needy each evening of holiday lights.
WHAT:
WHERE: Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark
WHEN: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12:00pm–5:00pm
WHY GO: This historically accurate installation offers the opportunity to step back in time to learn about nineteenth-century life and traditions. From the Christmas tree (a German tradition) to the wooden shoes by the hearth (a Dutch tradition) to the stockings on the chimney and plum pudding in the dining room (English traditions), visitors can get a sense of how Christmas evolved into a home-based secular holiday in the nineteenth century, linked to but distinct from the religious commemoration that was celebrated in church.
COST: Museum Admission: Adult $10; Children, Seniors & Students with Valid I.D.: $6; Members free
WHAT:
WHERE: Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark
WHEN: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12:00pm–5:00pm
WHY GO: Season of Light (Limited run) Saturdays & Sundays, 2 pm - Recommended for adults and children ages 6 and up 40 minutes
Trace the development of many of the world's endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season—from Yule logs and sparkling Christmas tree lights to the lighting of the Hanukkah Menorah. This show recounts the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice—not only Christian and Jewish, but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican and Hopi.
Seven Wonders Fridays, 2 pm Saturdays & Sundays, 2 & 4 pm - Recommended for adults and children ages 9 and up 40 minutes
Turn back the pages of time and witness the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as they have not been seen for thousands of years.
The Little Star that Could Saturdays & Sundays, 1 & 3 pm - Recommended for adults and children ages 5 to 8 35 minutes
A little star is born all by himself. Lonely for some friends, he embarks on a journey through the galaxy. Along the way he meets different stars, learns about their lives, colors and temperatures. At the end of his voyage he is introduced to a star cluster, the Milky Way and the planets in our Solar System.
COST: Adults $15; children under 12, seniors, and college students $9 - includes Museum & Planetarium admission
WHAT:
WHERE: Essex County Environmental Center, Roseland
WHEN: Saturday 11am
WHY GO: "Gingerbread House Making Workshop" will be held for all contestants who need a little help or advice on their gingerbread creations. Stop by the Essex County Environmental Center and the staff will get you started. All gingerbread projects must be completed by 1 p.m. to be considered for the contest. Some materials will be provided, however participants are encouraged to bring their own items. Meet in Garibaldi Hall. This is a free program. For information, call 973-228-8776.
WHAT:
WHEN: Friday & Saturday 12:00pm–4:00pm
WHY GO: Visit Kip’s Castle during the month of December for a self-guided tour of the first floor and experience the holidays circa 1928.
WHAT: White Christmas
WHERE: Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn, NJ
WHEN: Nov 16 – Dec 24 (showtimes: http://www.papermill.org/whats-playing/season-at-a-glance/cat/cat_id/1.html)
WHY GO: Based on the beloved Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye film, this merry musical tells the tale of two famous song-and-dance men who stage a show in a scenic, snow-topped Vermont inn — and end up finding love with two singing sisters under the mistletoe.
COST: $25 to $80
WHAT:
WHERE: Bloomfield Municipal Building
WHEN: Daily
WHY GO: Bloomfield Township Human Services is collecting clean, reusable coats, scarfs and gloves. Coats will be distributed to needy Bloomfield Residents. Please don’t hesitate to call for more information: (973) 680-4017
