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Calendar of Events
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| 3 events,  Deck the halls with tons of COLOR and enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Craft handmade gifts from the heart, complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-ops, and… $30.99  November 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Downtown Newark & Mulberry Commons Park Opening Day 4–8 p.m. | Wednesday, Thursday: 4-6 p.m. | Weekends 12–8 p.m. ++++ Newark’s most magical… Varies | 3 events,  Deck the halls with tons of COLOR and enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Craft handmade gifts from the heart, complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-ops, and… $30.99  November 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Downtown Newark & Mulberry Commons Park Opening Day 4–8 p.m. | Wednesday, Thursday: 4-6 p.m. | Weekends 12–8 p.m. ++++ Newark’s most magical… Varies | 7 events,  Join us New Year’s Eve from 7PM – 1AM Looking to ring in the New Year in style? Join us for the Ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration from 7PM to…  Deck the halls with tons of COLOR and enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Craft handmade gifts from the heart, complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-ops, and… $30.99 –  🦖 Noon Year’s Eve: Asteroid Drop! Wednesday, December 31 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Edelman Fossil Park & Museum Countdown to the new year – prehistoric style! 🎉 Be… $30 – $40 | 5 events,  Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful… $36  Deck the halls with tons of COLOR and enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Craft handmade gifts from the heart, complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-ops, and… $30.99 | 4 events,  Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful… $36  Deck the halls with tons of COLOR and enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Craft handmade gifts from the heart, complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-ops, and… $30.99 | 4 events,  Deck the halls with tons of COLOR and enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Craft handmade gifts from the heart, complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-ops, and… $30.99  November 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Downtown Newark & Mulberry Commons Park Opening Day 4–8 p.m. | Wednesday, Thursday: 4-6 p.m. | Weekends 12–8 p.m. ++++ Newark’s most magical… Varies | 4 events,  Deck the halls with tons of COLOR and enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Craft handmade gifts from the heart, complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-ops, and… $30.99  November 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Downtown Newark & Mulberry Commons Park Opening Day 4–8 p.m. | Wednesday, Thursday: 4-6 p.m. | Weekends 12–8 p.m. ++++ Newark’s most magical… Varies |
| 1 event,  Deck the halls with tons of COLOR and enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Craft handmade gifts from the heart, complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-ops, and… $30.99 | 1 event,  Deck the halls with tons of COLOR and enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Craft handmade gifts from the heart, complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-ops, and… $30.99 | 0 events, | 2 events,  Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful… $36  Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly morning filled with swimming, play, and bonding. Our heated indoor pool and padded play area make it the perfect spot for parents, caregivers, and children to… $15 | 6 events, Catch the last few days of this light-up spectacular with stunning, larger-than-life lantern displays of animals and nature that will wow you and your littles. You can walk through the… Grab your ice skates and head to this brand-new outdoor skating rink. This winter wonderland includes ice skating, igloo rentals, and fire pits to warm up to with the whole… | 11 events, Catch the last few days of this light-up spectacular with stunning, larger-than-life lantern displays of animals and nature that will wow you and your littles. You can walk through the… Grab your ice skates and head to this brand-new outdoor skating rink. This winter wonderland includes ice skating, igloo rentals, and fire pits to warm up to with the whole… | 12 events, Catch the last few days of this light-up spectacular with stunning, larger-than-life lantern displays of animals and nature that will wow you and your littles. You can walk through the… Grab your ice skates and head to this brand-new outdoor skating rink. This winter wonderland includes ice skating, igloo rentals, and fire pits to warm up to with the whole… |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events,  Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful… $36  Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly morning filled with swimming, play, and bonding. Our heated indoor pool and padded play area make it the perfect spot for parents, caregivers, and children to… $15 | 2 events, Is there anything better than lacing up some skates and hitting the ice with the family? Bundle up for the cold winter weather and spend the day enjoying gliding across…  Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful… $36 | 9 events, Is there anything better than lacing up some skates and hitting the ice with the family? Bundle up for the cold winter weather and spend the day enjoying gliding across… | 9 events, Is there anything better than lacing up some skates and hitting the ice with the family? Bundle up for the cold winter weather and spend the day enjoying gliding across… – Bundle up and get moving in memory and to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr, at this 5k event. After the run, there will be complimentary coffee and tea at the… |
| 5 events, – This event brings together over 500 students and community members to honor the legacy of Dr. King with a day of service. It encompasses 15 projects on- and off-campus in… – Burlington County residents can join hundreds of thousands of Americans nationwide in remembering and memorializing Dr. King by participating in activities such as collecting food for the Oaks Integrated Food… | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events,  Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful… $36  Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly morning filled with swimming, play, and bonding. Our heated indoor pool and padded play area make it the perfect spot for parents, caregivers, and children to… $15 | 3 events,  Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful… $36 –  Shabbat Club! is Oheb Shalom’s FREE relaxed dinner and a brief Shabbat experience, specially designed for families with children from birth through 5th grade. Dinner features kid- and adult-friendly food.… Free | 4 events, –  “Cows that type? Hens on strike! Whoever heard of such a thing!” Farmer Brown cries. When his granddaughter Jenny comes for a visit, Farmer Brown declares the farm a tech-free… $22  Step into history with, IN HER FOOTSTEPS, a fun, family-friendly, immersive theatrical experience that brings great women from the past to life through dynamic performances, multimedia displays, and hands-on activities.… $5 – $15 | 4 events, –  Pet Patrol Brunch Event Experience | Family Events Sunday, January 25 • 11 AM–2 PM Brunch with Pet Parol at The Bistro! January 25th from 11a-2pm, enjoy photo-ops, a specialty… cost of food  Terrapin Station Entertainment and TEG Life Like Touring, in association with Universal Destinations and Experiences, present Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart, a brand-new stage show inspired by the magical… $45 – $204 |
| 1 event,  Spark curiosity and wonder in your little explorers with Beyond the Bug’s interactive preschool programs! These hour-long programs feature 2–3 live animal ambassadors alongside engaging hands-on activities, games, and crafts… $48.00 | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events,  Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful… $36  Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly morning filled with swimming, play, and bonding. Our heated indoor pool and padded play area make it the perfect spot for parents, caregivers, and children to… $15 | 1 event,  Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful… $36 | 1 event,  Step into history with, IN HER FOOTSTEPS, a fun, family-friendly, immersive theatrical experience that brings great women from the past to life through dynamic performances, multimedia displays, and hands-on activities.… $5 – $15 | 2 events,  Step into history with, IN HER FOOTSTEPS, a fun, family-friendly, immersive theatrical experience that brings great women from the past to life through dynamic performances, multimedia displays, and hands-on activities.… $5 – $15 –  Go under the sea and sing-along with beloved mermaid princess Ariel and her trusted sea creature friends as she explores the human world in Disney’s animated classic. Get ready to… $20 |
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