Are you into art? Enjoy working with your hands? From art exhibits to learning new crafts, discover your inner artist with these creative events happening in North Jersey.
1. Color Jam
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
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Montclair Bellevue Avenue Branch, 185 Bellevue Avenue, Kids Place, Montclair, NJ, 07043 [View map] |
Come join us for a weekly group coloring project while we listen to music together! Different musical genres and decade each week!
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM |
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Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Ave, Maker Space, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Take advantage of the wide range of craft tools and supplies at our Makerspace! You'll have exclusive access to the Makerspace with staff on-hand to assist for this 45 minute time slot where you can focus on your current crafts and projects.
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
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Garfield Public Library, 500 Midland Ave, Children's Room, Garfield, NJ, 07026 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Get creative and join us on Monday November 24th from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Garfield Public Library! Children of all ages are welcome to stop in and create a Beaded Corn with us! All supplies will be provided. No registration is required.
4. Knitting 101
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM |
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Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Conference Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042 [View map] |
Do you want to learn to knit? Did you learn years ago and have forgotten the basics? This is the class for you! You will learn the very basics of knitting: casting on, binding off, the knit stitch, and the purl stitch. By the end of the class you will have completed a warm cowl or scarf and will have an adaptable pattern to take home with you. Students will bring their own materials.
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
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Garfield Public Library, 500 Midland Ave, Community Room, Garfield, NJ, 07026 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Decorating your own autumnal wreath is a fun and cozy craft project that brings seasonal charm to your space! Free Event. Adult Craft. Registration required.
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM |
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Cresskill Public Library, 53 Union Avenue, Program Room, Cresskill, NJ, 07626 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Join Ms. Marianne for a craft at the library. For grades 1-5. You MUST register to participate.
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM |
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River Vale Public Library, 412 Rivervale Road, Community Room, River Vale, NJ, 07675 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Learn how to use a sewing machine and create a stylish tote bag! For entering grades 6 - 8. Registration is required. Seating is limited!
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
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Ramsey Free Public Library, 30 Wyckoff Ave, Meeting Room, Ramsey, NJ, 07446 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Join us to kick off the holiday season by felting your own snowman buddy! In-person program for grades 6 - 12. Sign-ups required. Register online.
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
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Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Ave, Rizzo Children's Library, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Wyckoff children of all ages stop into the Rizzo Children's Library and make a wheel of thanks to celebrate Thanksgiving! No registration required.
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM |
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Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Cafe Area, Montclair, NJ, 07042 [View map] |
The holidays are coming and we all love beautiful--and useful!--homemade gifts that express our warm feelings for those we care about. Learn how to melt and pour your own custom soy candles decorated with holiday flair for this holiday season. Use these skills to make affordable, fashionable gifts for friends & family. Or keep them to update your own seasonal decor!
11. Teen Art Club
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
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Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Ave, Maker Space, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Hang with us & work on your current project! It could be knitting, crochet, drawing, digital art, painting, origami or another medium. Please note: while we may be able to offer the use of some supplies to participants, the library may not have specific tools/tool sizes for various mediums. While participants are welcome to use devices to learn, instruction will not be provided by library staff.
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM |
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Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Downstairs Community Room, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Join Mario Medici for a presentation on three great female artists from different backgrounds: Georgia O'Keeffe, Mary Stevenson Cassatt, and Frida Kahlo's. All three women had to overcome gender barriers in their respective field to emerge as three of the greatest artists of their time. Registration is required.
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Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
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Westwood Public Library, 49 Park Avenue, Downstairs Meeting Room, Westwood, NJ, 07675 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Create two resin coasters that look like iridescent geodes! All supplies provided.
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Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM |
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Northvale Public Library, 116 Paris Avenue, Community Meeting Room: Back, Northvale, NJ, 07647 [View map] |
Registration is required and sign ups for each craft open the week before the event. Please sign up for 1 craft day per week. Each child attending must be signed up. Please contact the library if you can no longer attend so we can let those on the waitlist have a chance.
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Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM |
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Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 DeKorte Drive, Magazine Room, Franklin Lakes, NJ, 07417 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Join us in our TEEN ROOM to decorate a plate that you can use to decorate for the holidays or have for every day use! Due to limited supplies you MUST register for this event! GRADES 6-12 ONLY!!
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Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM |
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Ridgefield Park Public Library, 107 Cedar Street, Meeting Room, Ridgefield Park, NJ, 07660 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Like drawing? Like desserts? Stop by the library to destress with some snacks and coloring pages! Registration is required. For grades 7th-12th.
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Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM |
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Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck Rd, Auditorium, Teaneck, NJ, 07666 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Create a beautiful Shrinky Dink creation to take home including earrings, keychains, or magnets.
18. Drawing for Kids
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Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM |
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Bogota Public Library, 375 Larch Ave, Lounger, Bogota, NJ, 07603 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Join Mr. Tommy as we watch videos for step-by-step drawings of anything from a kangaroo to a krabby patty! Registration is required. One spot per child.
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Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM |
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Westwood Public Library, 49 Park Avenue, Downstairs Meeting Room, Westwood, NJ, 07675 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful pieces alongside friends. All skill levels are welcome! No registration required. This club meets weekly.
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Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM |
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Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Ave, Maker Space, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Take advantage of the wide range of craft tools and supplies at our Makerspace! You'll have exclusive access to the Makerspace with staff on-hand to assist for this 45 minute time slot where you can focus on your current crafts and projects.
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Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
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Secaucus Public Library Annex, 1007 Riverside Station Blvd, Secaucus, NJ, 07094 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Grab your yarn and crochet hook and join our cozy crochet club! Meet other crochet lovers and chat while you crochet! Light refreshments provided.
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Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM |
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Roseland Free Public Library, 20 Roseland Ave, Community Room, Roseland, NJ, 07068 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Children and their caregivers can enjoy a different themed craft every week. This week's theme: Thanksgiving. RSVP required.
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Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM |
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Ho-Ho-Kus's Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library, 91 Warren Ave, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, 07423 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Little ones (ages 2-6) and their grown-ups will make charming keepsake aprons. Perfect for visiting family! We will be using fabric paint, so please dress accordingly. Registration required for all participating children, but not for caregivers.
24. Chat and Stitch
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Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM |
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Upper Saddle River Public Library, 245 Lake St., Adult Solarium, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 07458 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Drop-in with your needlework project and join like-minded crafters and share ideas!
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Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
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Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., Staff Room, Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
This group is for beginner to advanced levels. The members teach and help each other. You must bring your own supplies. Meetings take place every Wednesday from 12pm to 3pm. Drop-in as you please. A kitchenette area is available for you to bring lunch and snacks.
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Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
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Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Stockton Room, Nutley, NJ, 07110 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Share your love of knitting and crocheting with both beginning and experienced knitters. Meet fellow knitters, brush-up on your skills, and learn some new techniques. Every Wednesday Afternoon from 1 to 3 pm. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring your current projects or start a new one, and please bring your own supplies.
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Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
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Hasbrouck Heights, Free Public Library of, 320 Boulevard, Large Meeting Room, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 07604 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Knitting, crocheting, embroirdery, and sewing are only a few examples of what you can do in the Crafts to Share Club. All are welcome, from beginners to advanced. Donate to those in need! Create baby blankets, hats, and scarves, and the library will find a local organization to donate them to. Need yarn? Our generous library community donates yarn for crafters to use for donation projects.
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Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
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Garfield Public Library, 500 Midland Ave, Community Room, Garfield, NJ, 07026 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Let your creativity bloom, make your own chenille pipe cleaner flowers with us. Free event. Registration required.
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Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
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Newark Penn Station, 1426 Market St, Newark, NJ [View map] |
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Organized by Hiking Cycling Kayaking COUNT ME IN ! |
Join Us for a Mural and History walk through Downtown Newark! Explore the vibrant streets of downtown Newark, covering neighborhoods such as the Central Business District, University Heights, Springfield-Belmont, West Side, and South Broad Street. This hike will showcase over 50 diverse mural artworks that adorn the city's walls, each telling its own unique story.
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Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM |
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The Drip Paint & Sip Studio, Monticello Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 223 Monticello Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, 07304 [View map] |
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Tickets range from $44.52 to $161.90 |
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Organized by JMP Events |
Come join us for a night of creativity and fun at The Drip Paint & Sip Studio! Get ready to unleash your inner artist as you paint under blacklights and watch your creations glow in the dark. No experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and we'll provide all the materials you need. This event is perfect for anyone looking to unwind, sip on some drinks, and let your creativity shine.
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Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
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Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Children's Room, Nutley, NJ, 07110 [View map] |
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Ticket price: $0 |
Stop by the Children’s Room to make a craft to take home. Saturdays from 11 AM – 4 PM. No registration required! For all ages. While supplies last.