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Who: All ages.
What: Join local actors and celebrities as we celebrate black poetry, folktales and words. Fun for the whole family. Interactive displays will be available for browsing and tasting.
Where: Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker Street, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Monday, February 28 from 6:30 pm – 8 pm.
Cost: Free.

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Who: Families
What: HealthyLIFE, the pediatric weight management program at Saint Barnabas, presents this fun and educational one-time seminar — perfect for kids and teens who tend to put on weight more easily than others do. It will teach many basics of healthy weight management, including nutrition information, behavioral skills, and the importance of enjoyable exercise.
Where: 200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ. (Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center)
When: Monday, February 28 from 5:30 pm – 7:45 pm.
Cost: $100 per family.  Anyone interested can contact Dr. Debra Gill, seminar instructor, here or 973.322.7620.

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Who: Teens.
What: Learn all about healthy eating and cooking in this hands on class.
Where: Whole Foods Market Millburn-Union, 2245 Springfield Avenue, Vauxhall, NJ.
When: Monday, February 28 at 4 pm.
 Cost: Free. Pre-registration is required. You can register in person at customer service or call 908.668.1455.

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Who: All ages.
What: SPED-PTO and Maplewood Recreation Department are holding a fun basketball clinic for the special needs community. Parents are expected to be present with their children.  
Where: 7 Burnet Street Maplewood, NJ.
When: Sunday, February 27 at 1 pm.
Cost: Free. Call 973.868.7595 or email Leon Morton for more information.

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Who: Families with children ages 6 months – 7.
What: Get movin’ and groovin’ with some post-nap and pre-dinner afternoon fun with Baby Loves Disco. BLD will be transforming La Posisson Rogue into a baby-proof disco club filled with music spun and mixed by real DJs using classic 70s and 80s disco tunes that are sure to get you and your kiddies up and dancing. Baby Loves Disco Lemonade Tour 2010 sponsored by H&M and proceeds go to the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to help raise money for children’s cancer research.
Where: Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY.
When: Sunday, February 27 from 12 pm – 3 pm.
Cost: General admission: $20. Family 4 Packs available for $60. Click here to buy tickets.

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Who: Kids ages 7 and up and their parents.
What: Glowing materials, 1 hour yoga class and snacks!
Where: Mia Yoga at The Wellness Loft, 89 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday February 26 from 7 pm-9pm.
Cost: Limited Space–Register today!  Call 973.752.8232 for more information.

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Who: Age 5-12.
What: Come participate in a guided art project. Every week is a new project with a new medium from a different art master.
Where: Express Yourself Studios, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 26 from 1 pm – 2pm and 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
Cost: $15 per child. Call 973.763.5256 for more information.

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Who: All ages.
What: Celebrate Black History Month with African American heritage performers and special guest speakers.
Where: Montclair Public Library, 50 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, February 26 from 1 pm – 4 pm.
Cost: Free. Registration required by calling 973.744.0500.

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Who: All ages.
What: View extraordinary photographs of African Americans from the past to the present in the exhibition Posing Beauty, including Carrie Mae Weems’ self-portrait I Looked and Looked to See What so Terrified You.  Then create a unique self-portrait.
Where: The Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 26 from 1 pm – 4 pm.
Cost: Program free with suggested museum admission: Adults: $10 / Children, seniors, and students: $6. Click here or call 973.596.6550 for information.

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Who: All ages.
What: Drop-in program with guided museum tours focusing on different artwork or themes each week. Families will be engaged in active looking, discussion, interactive activities, and scavenger hunts while also having the opportunity to sketch in the galleries.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 26 from 1 pm – 2 pm.
Cost: $6 per child, $12 per adult. Free for adult members. Registration required as space is limited. Click here or call 973.746.5555 for registration and more information.

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Who: All ages.
What: Make a paper craft Kente cloth.
Where: Glen Ridge Public Library, 240 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ.
When: Daily, February 15 – 28 at 12 pm.
Cost: Free.

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Who: All ages.
What: The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center is celebrating the maple sugaring season! Join the fun by attending the Maple Sugaring Festival! There will be wagon rides, tree tapping demos, guided walks, games, crafts, and much, much more!
Where: The Great Swamp OEC, 247Southern Boulevard, Chatham, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 26 from 12 pm – 4 pm.
Cost: $4 per person. Call 973.635.6629 for more information.

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Who: All ages.
What: Skate to the beats of DJ Lance Rock and Yo Gabba Gabba.
Where: Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center, 7th Avenue & Clinton Avenue, Newark, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 26 from 11:30 pm – 2:30 pm.
Cost: $5 per child and skating adult/ $2 for non-skating adults.

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Who: Toddlers and little kids.
What: Join Miss Lisa and her sidekick Uncle Harold for stories, puppets, songs, and coloring!
Where: Barnes & Noble, Clifton Commons, 395 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 26 at 11 am.
Cost: Free.

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Who: Little Kids
What: Hear kiddie rock star Justin Roberts perform songs about the collective memories of childhood for parents and kids to enjoy together.
Where: McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 26 at 11 am.
Cost: $16. Order tickets here.

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Who: Kids ages 2- 4.
What: Hear some wonderful stories at the library.
Where: Millburn Free Public Library, 200 Glen Avenue, Millburn, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 26 at 11 am.
Cost: Free.

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Who: Toddlers age 2-4.
What: Come play with paint! Bring mom and dad along too!
Where: Express Yourself Studios, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 26 from 10 am – 11 am.
Cost: $15 per child. All materials included. To register or for more information, call 973.763.5256 or send an email.

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Who: Seuss fans of all ages.
What: Bring the kids to your local Target store to enjoy giveaways, coupons and hear Dr. Seuss favorites.
Where: Your local Target:
30 Kingsland Road, Clifton, NJ.
632 Route 46 E, Fairfield, NJ.
When: Saturday, February 26 between 9 am and 11 am.
Cost: Free.

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Who: Children who are gifted with psychic abilities and their parents.
What: This group is put in place for familiesto ask questions, gain some understanding and perspective about their psychic children. It will also teach you energy and psychic protection techniqes and how to shut the psychic senses down when they are not required. 
Where: Montclair Metaphysical & Healing Center, 516 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.
When: Friday, February 25 from 7 pm – 9 pm.
Cost: $15 per family.

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Who: Age 7-12.
What: Come learn how to design and create our very own comic strip! Students will learn the fundamentals of cartooning and graphic storytelling from its earliest beginnings to present day. Pizza will be served and everyone will leave having created their own 4-panel comic strip.
Where: Express Yourself Studios, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Friday, February 25 from 6 pm – 8 pm.
Cost: $20 per person. Reservations required. Call 973.763.5256 for more information or to reserve your spot.

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Who: Kids ages 7 and up.
What: A pottery class for parent and child. Work on the potter’s wheel together! Create a mug, bowl or whatever you want. Afterwards, decorate your pieces with slip.
Where: Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ.
When: Friday, February 25 from 4 pm – 5:30 pm.
Cost: $60, including class and materials.

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Who: All ages.
What: A tea in honor of Black History Month. Bring Addy or any other American Girl or Fluffy Friend. Learn what it was like to be Addy in 1864 during the Civil War. Make a themed craft, play games and eat a special dessert at our tea party.
Where: Parteaz, 1860 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Friday, February 25 from 4 pm – 6 pm.
Cost: $40 per child – $35 each for 2 or more children. (Dinner & Dessert included). Register here.

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Who: All ages.
What: This class is all about Maple Syrup : Erica Fisher, Environmental Educator will lead this fun hands on kids class. learn the steps involved in turning tree sap into delicious maple syrup!
Where: Whole Foods Market Millburn-Union, 2245 Springfield Avenue, Vauxhall, NJ.
When: Friday, February 25 from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
 Cost: Free.

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Who: Families.
What: Come in and get out of the house for awhile for a fun fitness activity with the kids, music will be enjoyed while you train.
Where: Maplewood Karate, 530 Valley St, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Friday, February 25 from 3 pm – 4 pm.
Cost: $10 per child /Parents Free.

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Who: New moms and their babies
What: Come together to share your experiences as a new mother and hold discussions with other mothers in a loving, nurturing environment. This week’s topic: Healing Ourselves, Healing our Families: Building Natural Immunity for yourself and your baby.
Where: Starseed Yoga, 215 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
When: Fridays from January 28 through March 18 from 11:30 am – 1 pm.
Cost:$120.00 for the 8 week series ,$20.00 per class (pre –registration for single topic), $25.00 drop in at door. For more information you can contact Kelli DeFlora at 973.655.9655 or click here.

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Who: Separate sessions for ages 3-5 and 6-8.
What: Create fun masterpieces! A light snack will be provided.
Where: The Messy Artist, 60 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ.
When: Friday, February 25 at 10 am – 12 pm.
Cost: $40 for one day / first child, $30 for every additional day. Pre-registration required. Click here to register.

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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, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Monday through Friday, February 21-25 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: School-age kids.
What: Fun-filled day of activities while school is closed.
Where: Caldwell Community Center, 1 Provost Square, Caldwell, NJ.
When: Monday through Friday, February 21 – 25 from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.
Cost: $35 per day. Advanced registration required by calling 973. 228.7665. Members and non-members welcomed.

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Who: All ages.
What: The Ebony Hillbillies, one of the last black string bands in America and the only string band based in NYC. Consisting of fiddle, banjo, washboard. and bass fiddle, they have successfully created a following that has crossed over to audiences in pop, country, bluegrass, folk, jazz and beyond while maintaining their grassroots credibility.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
When: Thursday, February 24 at  7 pm.
Cost: $25 Members, $30 nonmembers, $10 Children 12 and under

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Who: Age 5-12.
What: Come participate in a fun pottery project then enjoy yummy pizza!
Where: Express Yourself Studios, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Thursday, February 24 from 6 pm – 8 pm.
Cost: $20 per person. Reservations required. Call 973.763.5256 for more information or to reserve your spot.

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Who: Ages 4 and up.
What: Traverse galleries dedicated to the great Houdini and after, transform objects similar to the ones Houdini himself used to perform his magical feats into a sculpture.
Where: The Jewish Museum, 1109 5^th Avenue at 92^nd St, New York, NY.
When: Thursday, February 24 from 1 pm – 4 pm.
Cost: Free with museum admission. Call 212.423.3200 for more information.

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Who: Separate sessions for ages 3-5 and 6-8.
What: Create fun masterpieces! A light snack will be provided.
Where: The Messy Artist, 60 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ.
When: Thursday February 24 from 10 am – 12 pm.
Cost: $40 for one day / first child, $30 for every additional day. Pre-registration required. Click here to register.

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Who: Toddlers age 2-4.
What: Come play with paint! Bring mom and dad along too!
Where: Express Yourself Studios, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Thursday, February 24 from 10 am – 11 am.
Cost: $15 per child. All materials included. To register or for more information, call 973.763.5256 or send an email.

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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, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Monday through Friday, February 21-25 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: School-age kids.
What: Fun-filled day of activities while school is closed.
Where: Caldwell Community Center, 1 Provost Square, Caldwell, NJ.
When: Monday through Friday, February 21 – 25 from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.
Cost: $35 per day. Advanced registration required by calling 973. 228.7665. Members and non-members welcomed.

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Who: Kids in grades k – 5.
What: Celebrate Black History Month with one of the most famous characters from African and Island stories
Where: Maplewood Memorial Library, Hilton Branch, 1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Wednesday, February 23 at 3:30 pm.
Cost: Free.

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Who: Families.
What: Come in and get out of the house for awhile for a fun fitness activity with the kids, music will be enjoyed while you train.
Where: Maplewood Karate, 530 Valley St, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Wednesday, February 23 from 3 pm – 4 pm.
Cost: $10 per child /Parents Free.

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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. This week’s theme is Maple Sugaring.
Where: Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJ.
When: Wednesday, February 23 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: All ages.
What: Make a paper craft Kente cloth.
Where: Glen Ridge Public Library, 240 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ.
When: Daily, February 15 – 28 at 12 pm.
Cost: Free.

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Who: Children ages 2-6 and caregivers. Children under 4 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
What: Spend an elegant morning have tea with your cuddle teddy bear friends! Dress up in your best tea dress just wear your bathing suit or leotard underneath. Make a matching purse for you and your bear! Decorate yummy cookies too! Tea and dessert included.
Where: Parteaz, 1860 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Wednesday, February 23 at 10:30 am – 12 pm.
Cost: $35 for one child / $30 each for two or more children. Pre-registration required. Click here to register.

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Who: Kids ages 2 – 6.
What:Bring a furry friend and spend a delightful morning at Parteaz. Beautiful dress up is available for the Big event! Just wear your bathing suit or leotard under your clothes! Make a matching purse for you and your friend with “It’s Sew Crafty”, Decorate some yummy cookies and drink pink lemonade from real china tea cups!
Where: Parteaz, 1860 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Wednesday, February 23 from 10:30 am – 12 pm.
Cost: $35 for 1 child /$30 each for 2 or more.

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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, 1912 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ.
When: Monday through Friday, February 21-25 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: School-age kids.
What: Fun-filled day of activities while school is closed.
Where: Caldwell Community Center, 1 Provost Square, Caldwell, NJ.
When: Monday through Friday, February 21 – 25 from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.
Cost: $35 per day. Advanced registration required by calling 973. 228.7665. Members and non-members welcomed.

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Who: Grades 4-6.
What: The Children’s Book Club will feature story discussion, games, crafts, and snacks. Children do not have to read a book prior to attending meetings and weekly attendance is not mandatory.
Where: Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Every Tuesday from 4 pm – 5 pm.
Cost: Free. Call 973.566.6200 ext 502 for more information.

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Who: Ages 4 and up.
What: Traverse galleries dedicated to the great Houdini and after, transform objects similar to the ones Houdini himself used to perform his magical feats into a sculpture.
Where: The Jewish Museum, 1109 5^th Avenue at 92^nd St, New York, NY.
When: Tuesday, February 22 from 1 pm – 4 pm.
Cost: Free with museum admission. Call 212.423.3200 for more information.

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Who: All ages.
What: School’s out! Spend the day at the rink!
Where: Clary Anderson Arena, 41 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ.
When: Tuesday, February 22 from 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm.
Cost: $6 for admission / $4 extra for skate rentals per person. Call 973.744.6088 to ask for a coupon or click here for more information.

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Who: All ages.
What: Make a paper craft Kente cloth.
Where: Glen Ridge Public Library, 240 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ.
When: Daily, February 15 – 28 at 12 pm.
Cost: Free.

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Who: Young kids.
What: Weekly storytime at Pottery Barn Kids.
Where: Pottery Barn Kids, Short Hills Mall, 1200 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ.
When: Tuesdays from 11 am – 11:30 am.
Cost: Free. Call to confirm at 973.564.5801.

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Who: Separate sessions for ages 3-5 and 6-8.
What: Create fun masterpieces! A light snack will be provided.
Where: The Messy Artist, 60 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ.
When: Tuesday, February 22 and/or Thursday February 24 from 10 am – 12 pm.
Cost: $40 for one day / first child, $30 for every additional day. Pre-registration required. Click here to register.

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Who: Separate sessions for ages 3-5 and 6-8.
What: Create fun masterpieces! A light snack will be provided.
Where: The Messy Artist, 60 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ.
When: Tuesday, February 22 and/or Friday, February 25 at 10 am – 12 pm.
Cost: $40 for one day / first child, $30 for every additional day. Pre-registration required. Click here to register.