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What's happening across Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Union and Middlesex. Openings, tastings, markets, fundraisers, and the gatherings that make North Jersey feel like North Jersey.
Free Skates, Bonfires and a 5 p.m. Tree Lighting: Summit's Miracle on Elm Street Is November 27
by North Jersey Wave ·The Elm Street parking lot becomes an ice rink with free skates the day after Thanksgiving, and Santa arrives by fire truck for the Village Green tree lighting.
Ralphie, the Nutcracker and Two Pianos: New Brunswick's Holiday Stage Calendar
by North Jersey Wave ·From A Christmas Story: The Musical to a 60-year-old Nutcracker with live orchestra and a New Year's Eve Strauss concert, here is what is on stage downtown.
Eight Days of Stand-Up in Downtown Montclair: The Comedy Festival Schedule, Night by Night
by North Jersey Wave ·The Montclair Comedy Festival runs through November 21 in downtown Montclair, with Myq Kaplan closing The BIG Show and a $100 pass to every ticketed show.
Turtle Back Zoo Turns On Its Holiday Lights Friday, and It Costs Nothing to Walk Through
by North Jersey Wave ·Holiday Lights returns to Essex County Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange on November 20, with free admission, Santa visits and ice carving through December 31.
The Christmas Caper Is Back on State Street, With Seven Shows and $15 Tickets
by North Jersey Wave ·Hackensack's holiday family show returns to HACPAC for seven performances, December 4 to 12, including a sensory-friendly matinee on December 6.
A 42-Foot Santa, an Open-Air Rink and Bumper Cars: Paramus Starts the Holidays This Month
by North Jersey Wave ·Big Santa lights up Garden State Plaza on November 22, and Winter Wonderland opens at Van Saun County Park on November 27. Dates, hours and details.
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