Maplewood To Hold Walk-Through Tree Lighting Sunday

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood will host a Walk-Through Holiday Tree Lighting Experience at the Springfield Ave. Gazebo this Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.

The event will be held at 1662 Springfield Ave.

(This event is separate from the Dickens Village tree lighting.)

"With this December being one we will surely remember, the Maplewood Community Services Department is bringing a unique, walk-through holiday experience to the Springfield Avenue Gazebo," wrote the organizers.

“During the pandemic," said Melissa Mancuso, director of community services, "we can’t gather together as we usually would to light our Springfield Avenue tree, but we have been working hard planning an outdoor event to bring some joy and cheer in the safest way possible."

The event will feature a walk-through, socially distanced experience of live music, DJ, dance performances and selfie opportunities with Santa and special guests.

Take home crafts for kids and grab-and-go snacks and cocoa will also be available. Small groups will be allowed through and social distancing will be monitored, and masks are mandatory.

Events for older kids, families, and seniors

Maplewood Community Services is also offering a Glam Eye Workshop for ages 14+.

And seniors can look forward to our Holiday Cookie Kit Delivery, Socially Distanced Wreath Making and the Secret Snowman Gift Exchange throughout December.

Families feeling festive are invited to volunteer for our Sing For Seniors caroling project. This initiative is focused on safely serenading seniors who may not be able to travel to see family during the season.

Register for upcoming events at https://maplewood.recdesk.com/Community/Program.

To find out about the other holiday event this weekend, Dickens Village, click here.

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