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Who: Families with small children.
What: Parents with young children will enjoy MAM Park Bench, a program that introduces children to the Museum and serves as an artistic social outing. Get acquainted with other parents and young children, work on fun art projects, and take a guided tour of the Museum. Storytelling provided in the galleries courtesy of the Montclair Public Library.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Wednesday, February 8 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am.
Cost: $6 per child, $12 for adults, free for adult members.

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Who: Ages 3-5.
What: Introduce your child to the joys of nature in Van Vleck’s Garden Discoveries! Each program includes a guided hike, hands-on activities, and a story.
Where: Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJ.
When: Wednesday, February 8 at 1:15 pm.
Cost: $7 / Friends: $12. No charge for adults. Call 973.744.4752 or click here for more information.

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Who: Kids ages 4 – 7.
What: Featuring African folktales, songs, dances, arts & crafts and foods. We’ll learn songs and games of African children and create African masks and traditional “Adinkra” cloths. A South African folktale will be explored through instruments and multi-cultural elements.
Where: Jazzberries Center for Music & Art, 1677 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ. 973.762.6575.
When: Wednesday, February 8 from 4 pm – 5:30  pm
Cost: $15.

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Who: Tweens and older.
What: The School of Visual and Performing Arts of Montclair High School performs its Winter Drama Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen’s beloved novel.
Where: Little Theatre in the George Inness Annex, Montclair High School, 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, February 9, 10, 11 at 8 pm.
Cost: $10. Tickets available at the box office one hour before show.

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Who: Ages 4 to 7
What: Celebrate President Lincoln’s birthday with a story and a take-home craft using a bright shiny penny.
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Friday, February 10 at 4 pm.
Cost: Free. Registration required 973-744-0500 ext.2262.

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Who: Grade 1 and under, older siblings are welcome.
What:  Come and experience a brief, song-filled service let by Rabbi Groffman and Cantor Epstein.  Tot Shabbat is a great way to meet others with young children and to celebrate Shabbat together. Dinner follows the service.
Where: Temple Sholom of West Essex, 760 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
When: Friday, February 10 at 5:30pm
Cost: Free RSVP required. For more information call  973-239-1321 or email.

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Who: Members of The Little Gym, ages 3 – 12.
What: Drop off your kids and enjoy a night out. They get open gym, pizza and art!
Where: The Little Gym, 1 Greenwood Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042
When: Friday, February 10 from 6 pm – 8:30 pm.
Cost: $20 per child the first time and $10 for siblings. Call (973) 744-1002 to reserve a spot.

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Who: All ages.
What: Gas Lamp Players presents The Music Man! Con man Harold Hill comes to a Midwestern town with a scam using a boy’s marching band program, but things don’t go according to plan. One of America’s most beloved musicals with famous songs like “76 Trombones!”
Where: Ridgewood Avenue School in Glen Ridge, NJ
When: February 10 – 12: Friday and Saturday performances at 7 pm / Saturday and Sunday performances are 2 pm matinees.
Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens and $10 for groups of 10 or more. Purchase online here.

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Who: All ages.
What: Join fellow Y families for an interactive presentation by Rizzo’s Reptile Discovery and learn all about reptiles. Then have fun doing crafts and other activities in the gym.
Where: South Mountain YMCA, 13 Jefferson Avenue, Maplewood, NJ. 973.762.4145.
When: Friday, February 10 from 7 pm – 8:30 pm.
Cost: Free for members.

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Who: Tweens and older.
What: The School of Visual and Performing Arts of Montclair High School performs its Winter Drama Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen’s beloved novel.
Where: Little Theatre in the George Inness Annex, Montclair High School, 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, February 9, 10, 11 at 8 pm.
Cost: $10. Tickets available at the box office one hour before show.

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Who: Kids 18 months – 4 years with their caregiver
What: Join us for an hour of play, any time after 9:30 am. No pre-registration is necessary, just drop in, pay at the door and get messy! Finger paint, shaving cream, collaging and more! Come join us for some creative fun and discover the joy of art with your child!
Where: The Messy Artist, 60 Valley Street, rear entrance South Orange, NJ
When: Fridays between 9:30 am – 12 pm.
Cost: Families enrolled in the current session will enjoy a special discounted price of $10 for one child and $5 for siblings. Families not enrolled in the Fall session pay the regular price of $25 for one child and $20 for siblings.

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Who: All ages.
What: Witness how maple trees are tapped, learn about sap collecting methods from past and present, and experience the boiling process that produces NJ maple syrup. Take a one-half-mile walk to the sugar shack from the environmental center.
Where: Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge, NJ.
When: February 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 / March 3, 4, 10, 11
Saturdays – 10 am, Noon, and 2 pm
Sundays – Noon and 2 pm
Cost: Call 908.766.2489 for more information.

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Who: Mini-chefs ages 3-5 with a grown-up.
What: The Good Cooks classes  offers lots of fun for children as they begin to learn about food, kitchen skills and kitchen safety. You’ll make: Heartwarming Pizza; Heart Tarts; Cupid Cupcakes; Lemony Love Potion.
Where: King’s Cooking Studio, 778 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 11 from 10 am – 11:30 am.
Cost: $45. Register here.

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Who: Little kids.
What: A weekly storytime featuring books and crafts. Today’s picks:  Rah, Rah Radishes by April Pulley Sayre and Stretch by Doreen Cronin
Where: Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042
When: Saturday, February 11 at 10:30 am.
Cost: Free

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Who: Kids ages 4 – 12.
What: Tap a maple tree, collect sap, and make maple syrup. Return to the center for hot chocolate and sugar snacks.
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 11 from 10:30 am – 12 pm.
Cost: $5 members, $7 nonmembers

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Who: All ages.
What: Fun-filled day of circus activities: balancing clowns, face painting, treasure hunt, learn juggling techniques, plate spinning and much more. See clown shows and magic shows throughout the day.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12 from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Cost: Free with suggested museum admission: Adults $10 / Children 12 and under $6. Includes choice of one clown or magic performance. Additional tickets can be purchased.

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Who: Kids ages 4 and older.
What: In honor of Black History Month, Dancers Pointe is offering a reduced trial of our popular Hip Hop Class. ONLY $5.00 per child (normally $20).
Where: Dancers Pointe, 1874, Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ. 973.762.6575.
When: Saturday, February 11 from 11 am – 11:45 am.
Cost: $5. An RSVP is required to join the fun!  Please RSVP by calling 908-241-9595 or email here.

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Who: Age 2 -10.
What: Create a mixed media Valentine’s Day inspired painting utilizing acrylic paints, pastels and paper.
Where: Express Yourself Studios, 1877 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 11. Drop-in any time between 11 am and 3 pm.
Cost: The workshop fee is $15, one hour of studio time and all materials and Valentine’s Day treats included. Call 973.763.5256 for more information.

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Who: Age 5-12.
What: Come participate in a guided art project. Through February, enjoy a special Black History Month lesson in art exploring a different African-American Master Artists.
Where: Express Yourself Studios, 1877 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 11. Drop-in for a 1-hour session of art and fun any time between 11 am and 3 pm.
Cost: $15 per child. Call 973.763.5256 for more information.

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Who: Kids and families.
What:Enter prehistoric times and be shaken by the earth-shattering dances of more than twenty dinosaur puppets.  Through one-of-a-kind songs and original choreography, this dinosaur musical extravaganza focuses on the complications and tribulations of evolution.  Is the show spectacular?  ”Of course!” says Bessie, our adorable Apatosaurus…now, would you argue with a 26-foot long dinosaur?
Where: South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 Trenchard Place, South Orange, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 11 at 11 am.
Cost: $15 for the general public, $12 for SOPAC members.

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Who: All ages.
What: Enjoy a day of chocolaty fun!
Activities include: Transform a lollipop into a superhero, Create the Morris Museum chocolate festival mascot, Play “Name that Chocolate”, Chocolate-making demonstrations, Chocolate tasting, Create a cupcake creature stick puppet, Make a love bug and Celebrate your favorite dessert by drawing it on our community dessert tray
Where: Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ
When: Saturday, February 11 from 11 am – 4 pm
Cost: Free for members/ non-members: $7/child, $10/adult

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Who: Ages 3 – 12 with a parent.
What: Make delicious chocolate for Valentine’s Day!
Where: Geyer Family YMCA, 159 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, February 11 from 1 pm – 2 pm
Cost: $25 members / $30 non-members

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Who: Mini-chefs ages 7-9 with a grown-up.
What: Who doesn’t love chocolate? Cookies, brownies, cake, souffle—need we say more.
Where: King’s Cooking Studio, 778 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 11 from 1 pm – 3pm.
Cost: $45. Register here.

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Who: All ages.
What: Gas Lamp Players presents The Music Man! Con man Harold Hill comes to a Midwestern town with a scam using a boy’s marching band program, but things don’t go according to plan. One of America’s most beloved musicals with famous songs like “76 Trombones!”
Where: Ridgewood Avenue School in Glen Ridge, NJ
When: February 10 – 12: Friday and Saturday performances at 7 pm / Saturday and Sunday performances are 2 pm matinees.
Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens and $10 for groups of 10 or more. Purchase online here.

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Who: Families with kids ages 3 – 9.
What: Dress in your favorite pink or red outfit and enjoy a Sweetheart Dance, Art For Your Heart, Sea of Love Swimming and much more!
Where: Geyer Family YMCA, 159 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, February 11 from 6 pm – 8 pm
Cost: Free for members / $10 per child for non-members

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Who: Kids ages 4 and older.
What: Get your social life back on track! Parents get to go out (or have a relaxing night in) “guilt-free” and have fun knowing that your children are not just waiting for you by the TV – but are having fun too at the coolest dance party in town!
Where: Dancers Pointe, 1874, Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ. 973.762.6575.
When: Saturday, February 11 from 6 pm – 9 pm.
Cost: $20. Reservations are required, as space fills up quickly! Call 908-241-9595 or email here.

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Who: All ages.
What: Two years after the earthquake that destroyed so much of that impoverished country we are once again bringing our community together to raise funds for the people of Haiti and to enjoy a great line-up of spirited music, including: Big Mamou, The Reticents, Stephen Bryant, Obed Jean-Louis, Jazz House Kids, The Passing Notes, Meredith Greenberg & Leora Perlman and Peri Smilow. All the proceeds will be donated to EDEYO, which is rebuilding a school and providing free quality education to children in Haiti.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Fletcher Hall, 67 Church Street, Montclair, NJ 07042
When: Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 pm.
Cost: $20 adults / $5 children. Additional donations encouraged. Advanced tickets are available at Terra Tea Salon, Watchung Booksellers or online here.

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Who: Tweens and older.
What: The School of Visual and Performing Arts of Montclair High School performs its Winter Drama Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen’s beloved novel.
Where: Little Theatre in the George Inness Annex, Montclair High School, 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, February 9, 10, 11 at 8 pm.
Cost: $10. Tickets available at the box office one hour before show.

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Who: All ages.
What: Fun-filled day of circus activities: balancing clowns, face painting, treasure hunt, learn juggling techniques, plate spinning and much more. See clown shows and magic shows throughout the day.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12 from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Cost: Free with suggested museum admission: Adults $10 / Children 12 and under $6. Includes choice of one clown or magic performance. Additional tickets can be purchased.

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Who: Little kids.
What: Send your child on a journey to West Africa in this exciting Globe Trotter® Adventure Workshop! Children will enjoy stories and music from West Africa and create their very own Bogolanfini, (Mud Cloth), a traditional art form native to Mali.
Where: Dancers Pointe, 1874, Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ. 973.762.6575.
When: Sunday, February 12 from 2 pm – 3 pm.
Cost:  $15 per child, includes a special treat! Please remember to bring a smock! An RSVP is required to join the fun. Please call Crystal @ 973-908-0411

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Who: Adults.
What: The Montclair Community Pre-K (MCPK) Parent Association will host it annual Sweethearts Dance, an event held yearly in honor of the late Town Councilor Nicole Schnarr who was instrumental in creating the MCPK in 1997. Proceeds will benefit the financial aid for tuition that the MCPK offers to Montclair families in order for them to afford a high quality early childhood program. This afternoon of dance, fun and festivities will include beautiful raffle baskets, refreshments and entertainment.  Mr. James and Mr. Marlin from the Geyer Family YMCA will lead fun games and provide music for this family gathering.
Where: Hillside School Gymnasium, 54 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Sunday, February 12 from 2 pm – 4 pm.
Cost: Advance tickets are $5 per person, with a family maximum of $25 and $7 at the door. Tickets may be purchased by contacting the school at 973.509.4500.

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Who: All ages.
What: Gas Lamp Players presents The Music Man! Con man Harold Hill comes to a Midwestern town with a scam using a boy’s marching band program, but things don’t go according to plan. One of America’s most beloved musicals with famous songs like “76 Trombones!”
Where: Ridgewood Avenue School in Glen Ridge, NJ
When: February 10 – 12: Friday and Saturday performances at 7 pm / Saturday and Sunday performances are 2 pm matinees.
Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens and $10 for groups of 10 or more. Purchase online here.

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Who: Toddlers to 5 years-old accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
What: Drop-in and create some masterpieces and let the Jazzberries staff clean-up afterwards. Two rooms are set up: an art room with various fun projects and the music room has toys. February will focus on Black History Month themes.
Where: Jazzberries Center for Music & Art, 1677 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ. 973.762.6575.
When: Monday, February 13 from 10 am – 1 pm.
Cost: $12.

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Who: Mothers of children newborn to age 6.
What: Montclair MOPS is a caring network of mothers of children ranging in age from newborn through six.  They are open to ALL moms in Montclair, Verona, Cedar Grove, West Orange, Nutley, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Clifton, and the surrounding areas. Montclair MOPS is a place where moms can connect with other moms and be encouraged, nurtured, and refreshed.
Where:  Montclair Community Church, 143 Watchung Avenue, Upper Montclair, NJ.
When: Monthly on Thursdays from  9:30 am – 12 pm.
Cost: A suggested donation of $10 per meeting is appreciated. Call 973.477.1806 or email here.

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Who: Ages 9 – 13.
What: The Montclair Art Museum invites you and other Home School families for a fun and educational afternoon. These two-hour programs include a gallery tour and a studio art project led by MAM educator Emily Kenselaar.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Third Thursday of the Month, February 16 from 12 pm – 2 pm.
Cost: $6 per child, $12 per adult. Free for adult members. Please RSVP here.

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Who: Adults.
What: Hosted by the 4^th grade at Charles H. Bullock School, a screening of the acclaimed documentary American Teacher, which chronicles the stories of four teachers living and working in disparate urban and rural areas of the country. Their stories are told through the mixture of footage and interviews with students, families, and colleagues, as well as the teachers themselves. The film is narrated by Matt Damon and features music by Thao Nguyen.
Where: Charles H. Bullock School, 55 Washington Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042
When: Thursday, February 16. Doors open at 6:30 pm / Film begins at 7 pm
Cost:  Tickets are $10 at the door and food will be available for purchase. Some discussion may follow the film as well.  Proceeds from the screening will benefit the CHB 4^th grade.

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Who: Age 5-12.
What: Participants will spend their winter break learning how to use and create with various paints using a myriad of mediums.
Where: Express Yourself Studios, 1877 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Friday, February 17-24 from 9 am – 12 pm.
Cost: $150 for the week or $45 per child/per day. All materials included. Reservations required. Call 973.763.5256 for more information or to reserve your spot.

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Who: Ages 4-8.
What: The Montclair Art Museum invites you and other Home School families for a fun and educational afternoon. These two-hour programs include a gallery tour and a studio art project led by MAM educator Emily Kenselaar.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Third Friday of the Month, February 17 from 12 pm – 2 pm.
Cost: $6 per child, $12 per adult. Free for adult members. Please RSVP here.

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Who: Kids ages 5 – 10.
What: Bring your own American Girl doll for an afternoon of games, treats and crafts. Have a fancy lunch and tea party with your doll. Includes lunch, tea and dessert.
Where: Parteaz, 1860 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Friday, February 17 from4 pm – 6 pm.
Cost: $30 for 1 child/ $25 each for 2 or more. Pre-registration is required. Call 973.447.0616

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Who: Ages 5 – 10.
What: Bring your American Girl Doll or furry friend and have a real tea party with tea or lemonade and tea sandwiches. Make a themed craft for you and your doll, and a yummy dessert. The dress-up relay will have you giggling!
Where: Parteaz, 1860 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Friday, February 17 from 4 pm – 6 pm.
Cost: $30 for 1 child, $25 each for 2 or more children. Call 973.447.0616 to reserve your spot.

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Who: All ages.
What: Dynamic, interactive exhibits in our Exploreum Hall and a host of fun-filled, hands-on activities from our partners offer something for every member of your family – every day of the week – inside Intrepid during Kids Week 2012. From special guests and activities galore to our spectacular flight simulators and multimedia technology, Kids Week is action packed and filled with excitement.
When: Saturday, February 18 to Sunday, February 26. Click here for a schedule of events.
Where: The Intrepid Museum, Pier 86, W 46th St and 12th Ave, NYC.
Cost: $22 adults / $17 Kids 7 – 17 / $10 Kids ages 3 – 6 / Kids under 3 free. Order tickets here.

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Who: Little kids.
What: A weekly storytime featuring books and crafts. Today’s picks:  Say Hello by Rachel Isadora and You be You by Linda Kranz
Where: Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042
When: Saturday, February 18 at 10:30 am.
Cost: Free

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Who: Age 5-12.
What: Come participate in a guided art project. Through February, enjoy a special Black History Month lesson in art exploring a different African-American Master Artists.
Where: Express Yourself Studios, 1877 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 18. Drop-in for a 1-hour session of art and fun any time between 11 am and 3 pm.
Cost: $15 per child. Call 973.763.5256 for more information.

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Who: Kids.
What: We’ve all heard the story of Cinderella a thousand times, but we’ve never heard about Bob, her long lost twin brother who’s living in the same kingdom with different wicked stepfamilies. With the help of the Fairy Godmother, the Godfather (who’s no fairy!) and a lot of luck, Cinderella and Bob find a way to attend the kingdom’s festivities! Twinderella will delight audiences of all ages!
Where: Studio Playhouse, 14 Alvin Place, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Performances dates are Saturdays and Sundays, February 18, 19, 25, 26 at 1:30 and 3:30 pm each day.
Cost: $8. 973.744.9752

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Who: All ages.
What: This annual event engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. A formal talk about Mrs. Edison and her bird watching and a Ranger lead walk will take place at the Glenmont Estate
Where:  Thomas Edison National Historical Park, 211 Main Street, West Orange, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19 at 1:30 pm and again at 3:30 pm on both days.
Cost: Park admission is $7.

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Who: Ages 6 and up.
What: Celebrate Black History Month at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Transform words and images into art! Join us in celebrating American ingenuity through a creative collage project! Bring Black History to life as you use your imagination to patchwork memorable photographs and expressions in your own “art masterpiece” to take home.
Where: Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
When: Saturday, February 18 at 2:30 pm
Cost: Admission is $7.50 per person.

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Who: Children ages 6 weeks to 9 years old.
What: Enjoy a night out without the kids, while they have a special play date with friends at the Y.
Where: South Mountain YMCA, 13 Jefferson Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 18 from 6 pm – 10 pm.
Cost: One child: $30 / Two children: $45 / Three or more children: $70. Call 973.762.3658 for more information.

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Who: Kids.
What: We’ve all heard the story of Cinderella a thousand times, but we’ve never heard about Bob, her long lost twin brother who’s living in the same kingdom with different wicked stepfamilies. With the help of the Fairy Godmother, the Godfather (who’s no fairy!) and a lot of luck, Cinderella and Bob find a way to attend the kingdom’s festivities! Twinderella will delight audiences of all ages!
Where: Studio Playhouse, 14 Alvin Place, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Performances dates are Saturdays and Sundays, February 18, 19, 25, 26 at 1:30 and 3:30 pm each day.
Cost: $8. 973.744.9752