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Thursday, December 31

The 12 Days of Science
Who: School-aged kids and up.
What: Fun, free, daily science acitivites for twelve days. Today’s activity is: It’s Electrifying
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City, NJ
When: Thursday, December 31. It’s Electrifying at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Cost: Free with paid admission of $15.75 for adults and $11.50 for kids ages 2 – 12.

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Wednesday, December 30

The 12 Days of Science
Who: School-aged kids and up.
What: Fun, free, daily science acitivites for twelve days. Today’s activities are: The Playful Penguin and Funny Flavors Ice Cream Making
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City, NJ
When: Wednesday, December 30. The Playful Penguin at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Funny Flavors Ice Cream Making at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. 
Cost: Free with paid admission of $15.75 for adults and $11.50 for kids ages 2 – 12.

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Tuesday, December 29

Debi Derriberry
Who: Preschoolers and their parents.
What: A concert by Debi Derriberry, a childrens’ performer, voice-over artist and actress.
Where: JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Tuesday, December 29 at 11 a.m.
Cost: $16 general admission / $13 for members, students and seniors

The Princess Dragon
Who: All ages.
What: Storybook Puppet Theater’s charming tale of friendship and bravery. The princess mysteriously turns into a dragon.
Where: The Baird, 5 Mead Street, South Orange, NJ. 
When: Tuesday, December 29 at 2 p.m.
Cost: $9. Call 973.378.7754 for more information.

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Sunday, December 27

The 12 Days of Science
Who: School-aged kids and up.
What: Fun, free, daily science acitivites for twelve days. Today’s activities are: The Playful Penguin and Funny Flavors Ice Cream Making
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City, NJ
When: Sunday, December 27. The Playful Penguin at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Funny Flavors Ice Cream Making at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. 
Cost: Free with paid admission of $15.75 for adults and $11.50 for kids ages 2 – 12.

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Friday, December 25

WinterFest
Who: All ages.
What: A fun-filled day of crafts, games, Mama Doni show, carnival attractions and more.
Where: JCC Metro West, 760 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
When: Friday, December 25 form 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: $18 per child. free admission for adults and children under 1. Pay at the door. Open to members and guests.

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Thursday, December 24

The 12 Days of Science
Who: School-aged kids and up.
What: Fun, free, daily science acitivites for twelve days. Today’s activities are: Funny Flavors Ice Cream Making
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City, NJ
When: Thursday, December 24 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Cost: Free with paid admission of $15.75 for adults and $11.50 for kids ages 2 – 12.

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Wednesday, December 23

The 12 Days of Science
Who: School-aged kids and up.
What: Fun, free, daily science acitivites for twelve days. Today’s activities are: They’re Cold Blooded! and It’s Electrifying
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City, NJ
When: Wednesday, December 23. They’re Cold Blooded! at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. and It’s Electrifying at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Cost: Free with paid admission of $15.75 for adults and $11.50 for kids ages 2 – 12.

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Cost: Free for members.

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Monday, December 21

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Friday, December 18

Parents Survival Night
Who: Members of The Little Gym
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, December 18, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 per child the first time and $10 for siblings. Call (973)744-1002 to register.

Miracle on 34th Street
Who: Older kids and their parents.
What: A radio play version of the classic film in which a single mother, her daughter, a lawyer, and many others are left wondering whether or not a department store Santa just might be the real Mr. Claus.
Where: 12 Miles West, 33 Green Village Road in Madison, NJ.                                         When: Friday, December 18 to Sunday, December 20.
Cost: $15. Order tickets here.

Side Door
Who: Middle-school kids looking for something to do after school.
What: Program for kids to hang out, play basketball, board games, pool and watch movies. Pizza and soda available for purchase.
Where: Union Congregational Church, 176 Cooper Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Most Fridays, during the school year, from 2:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
Cost: Free. Registration by students and parents required. Download form here. More information at (973) 744-7424, ext. 206.

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Sunday, December 13

The Nutcracker
Who: Ballet fans of all ages.
What: Production of this Christmas classic performed by students, pre-professionals and professional dancers of The Nunnbetter Dance Theatre is a holiday must see. 
Where: Memorial Auditorium at Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Friday, December 11 at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 13 at 3 p.m. 
Cost: $25 per child / $30 per adult are available here or at the studio: 25 S. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ  (201) 385-9638.

Jazz House Kids Open House and Student Concert
Who: Jazz lovers of all ages.
What: The Open House afternoon will include a student concert featuring performances by two Jazz House Kid ensembles – the JazzCats and Teen Town. Refreshments will be served. Also at the Open House, early bird registration begins for JHK’s new 16-week spring session (starts in February).Here are some of the available programs:
Youth Division:
–          JazzCats- intermediate jazz ensemble class
–          Teen Town Jazz – new to jazz ensemble class
–          New Jazz Youth Choir
Adult Division (new):
–          New  Vocal and Instrumental Choir                                                       
Where: Jazz House Kids, 14 S. Park, Montclair, NJ, 07042.

When: Open house – Sunday, December 13 from noon – 4 p.m. Concert is from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Free. Class fees vary.

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Saturday, December 12

AMC Sensory Friendly Films: The Princess and The Frog
Who: Autistic children and their families.
What: Family favorite films shown in a comfortable way for children with autism.
Where: Local AMC Theaters:
AMC Essex Green 9, 495 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
AMC Wayne 14, 67 Willowbrook Blvd, Wayne, NJ.
When: December 12 at 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 – $6 depending on location.

Free Community-Wide Swap at Hillside School
Who: Anyone who wants to declutter and/or get free stuff.
What: Come get free clothing, sports equipment, baby gear, books, DVDs, CDs, new, unopened puzzles & games. (You do not need to donate to shop.)
Where: Hillside School, 54 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, December 12 from 9:00 a.m. – noon.
Cost: Free

Winterland at Flowerland 
Who: All ages.
What: A holiday celebration to take place this holiday season in the heart of Caldwell’s downtown. There will be photo-ops with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, screenings of classic holiday movies, carolers and other live entertainment, as well as refreshments and other treats. 
Where: Flowerland, 329 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 
When: Saturday, December 12 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: Admission is free. Photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus are $15 per family. Proceeds from photo sittings will benefit the Caldwell Downtown Alliance

Temple Sholom’s Tot Shabbat
Who: Jewish families. Perfect for children up to first grade, but siblings are welcomed!
What: A song-filled service and dinner.
Where: Temple Sholom of West Essex, 760 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ. 
When: Saturday, December 12 at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: To make a reservation, call the Temple at 973-239-1321 or e-mail.

The Nutcracker
Who: Ballet fans of all ages.
What: Production of this Christmas classic performed by students, pre-professionals and professional dancers of The Nunnbetter Dance Theatre is a holiday must see. 
Where: Memorial Auditorium at Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Friday, December 11 at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 13 at 3 p.m. 
Cost: $25 per child / $30 per adult are available here or at the studio: 25 S. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ  (201) 385-9638.

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Friday, December 11

Side Door
Who: Middle-school kids looking for something to do after school.
What: Program for kids to hang out, play basketball, board games, pool and watch movies. Pizza and soda available for purchase.
Where: Union Congregational Church, 176 Cooper Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Most Fridays, during the school year, from 2:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
Cost: Free. Registration by students and parents required. Download form here. More information at (973) 744-7424, ext. 206.

Free Community-Wide Swap at Hillside School: Drop-Off Day
Who: Anyone who wants to declutter and/or get free stuff.
What: Bring your gently-used items to Hillside School’s gym today to donate to the swap. Items needed are: clothing, sports equipment, baby gear, books, DVDs, CDs, new, unopened puzzles & games. Do not bring, used carseats, cribs, bikes, computers, text books or opened games & puzzles.
Where: Hillside School, 54 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Friday, December 11 from 3:40 – 6:30 at the gym. If you cannot drop off at that time, email Jane Marcus to try to make other arrangements.
Cost: Free

The Nutcracker
Who: Ballet fans of all ages.
What: Production of this Christmas classic performed by students, pre-professionals and professional dancers of The Nunnbetter Dance Theatre is a holiday must see. 
Where: Memorial Auditorium at Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, 07043.
When: Friday, December 11 at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 13 at 3 p.m. 
Cost: $25 per child / $30 per adult are available here or at the studio: 25 S. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ  (201) 385-9638.

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Wednesday, December 9

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Saturday, December 5

Multicultural Winter Festival
Who: All ages.
What: The festival, brought to you by the Montclair Multiracial Adoptive Families Group to benefit The Heart Gallery of NJ, features an array of multicultural live music from Christmas favorites to Hanukah hits, music with Southern Soul and everything in between. Enjoy  tasty food from local restaurants, face painting, art projects, children’s story time about our diverse cultures, a cornucopia of Fair Trade holiday gift items available for purchase, Barefoot Books Montclair, and the chance to have a family portrait shot by a top photographer at a massive discount.
Where: First Congregational Church of Montclair, 40 South Fullerton, Montclair, NJ,  07042.
When: December 5 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Cost: $20 per family suggested admission. 

Museums on Us
Who: Lovers of arts and culture of all ages.
What: Bank of America offers free admission for caldholders to participating museums the first weekend of each month.
Where: Participating Museums:
Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
Aljira, A Center for Contemporary Art, 591 Broad Street, Newark, NJ.
Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ.
Jersey City Museum, 350 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ.
The Bronx Zoo, Fordham Road, New York, NY.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, 12th Avenue and 46th Street, New York, NY.
Whitney Museum of Art, 945 Madison Avenue, New York, NY.
New York Aquarium, Surf Avenue & West 8th Street, New York, NY.
When: First weekend of the month (December 5 and 6))
Cost: Free for each cardholder.

AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Planet 51
Who: Autistic children and their families.
What: Family favorite films shown in a comfortable way for children with autism.
Where: Local AMC Theaters:
AMC Essex Green 9, 495 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ.
AMC Wayne 14, 67 Willowbrook Blvd, Wayne, NJ.
When: December 5 at 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 – $6 depending on location. 

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Tuesday, December 1