Cool Off and Enjoy Your Fourth of July
You’ve heard of bar hopping, but pool hopping?
It’s revolutionary!
Two Towns Pool Parties, 10 am to 8 pm Free
South Orange and Maplewood Pools are open to all residents of either town. So make it a cool pool day and check out both pools, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. Current pool members can still bring guests from outside of the towns, paying regular guest fees.
South Orange Pool will host inflatables, balloon animals, corn hole gams & more. Free red, white & blue bomb pops for the first 500 visitors!
Oceans of Possibilities 2022 Summer Reading
Adult Maplewood resident cardholders can register for our Summer Reading Program for a chance to get take-home crafts and win a weekly prize or an end-of-summer grand prize. Get more info here.
South Orange Public Library adult cardholders can register in person at the library or by contacting a librarian at 973-762-0230
Music, Music, Music!
Saturdays, July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
Sunset Saturdays Live Music, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Free
Maplewood Village (map)
Bring a chair or blanket, order some take out, and enjoy music on the street in Maplewood Village! For information on the performers, go to Calendar — Maplewood Village Alliance (maplewoodvillagenj.com).
Saturdays, July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
Downtown After Sundown Live Music, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Free
South Orange Spiotta Park
It's a fun, casual environment to sit back, relax and enjoy the sweet sounds of South Orange Downtown in the warm weather with fellow friends and neighbors. For information on the performers, go to Events — South Orange Downtown.
Friday Nights
The 2022 Concert Series Returns at the Springfield Avenue Gazebo, 7 pm Free
1688 Springfield Avenue
Enjoy music performed at the gazebo. Bring a low chair or blanket and plenty of snacks. For more information, go to Summer Concerts at the Gazebo — Springfield Avenue Maplewood
More July Events
Saturday July 2nd
Downtown After Sundown with The Accelerators, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Free
South Orange Downtown (southorangedowntown) Spiotta Park
The Accelerators are a Central Jersey based punk band whose brand of fast and loud "power pop" music has made them local club favorites since the 1980s.
Tuesday, July 5th
Mehndi Designs, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Free
South Orange Public Library
Learn about and experience Mehndi art.
Mail Art with Georgette Sullivan Bauman, 6:30 pm Free
Maplewood Library Hilton Branch
Rediscover the joy of snail mail and learn how to embellish your envelopes.
Wednesday, July 6th
Summer Nights Concert on Flood’s Hill, 7:30 pm Free
Meadowland Park Conservancy
Music takes center stage, complete with free concerts, food trucks, arts activities and games for the kids. For more information go to 2022 Summer Nights Concert on Flood’s Hill - Meadowland Park Conservancy - South Orange, NJ.
Friday, July 8th
An Evening with Blue Sphere Jazz in the Village, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Free
Maplewood Village (map)
Bring a chair or blanket, order some take-out, and enjoy the Maplewood Village Summer Streets with Blue Sphere Jazz!
Saturday, July 9th
3 Loops Hike w/ Sharon Salmon, ~7.5 miles. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Free
Registration is required and closes at 5 pm on the Friday before the hike, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3-loops-w-sharon-salmon-75-miles-tickets-375398927297
Yarn & Fiber Arts Group, 10 am-noon Free
Maplewood Library Hilton Branch
An in-person gathering for people who do creative things with yarn or fabric.
Sunday, July 10th
Trail Work Crew Volunteer Work Day, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Free
Mayapple Hill West Orange, NJ
Trail Work is very satisfying but strenuous as we use hand tools to construct hiking trails. This month, we will start building the Lenape Bypass near Mayapple Hill. Meet at the Mayapple Hill parking lot. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants and bring water. We supply the tools and snacks. Questions: traiwork@somocon.org
Monday, July 11th
Computer Classes Free
South Orange Public Library
Go to the library website for more information, Upcoming Events – South Orange Public Library (sopl.org)
Sustainable Living: It’s Easier Than You Think! 7 pm (virtual) Free
Maplewood Library
Learn about ways to reduce your carbon footprint and lessen your impact on the environment.
Tuesday, July 12th
Mapso Sweet Trifle Demo & Tasting, 6:30 pm Free
Maplewood Library Hilton Branch
Learn how to make one for your next picnic or barbecue! Presented by Karen Nicholas of Mapso Sweet.
Wednesday, July 13th
Creative Writing: outdoors (weather permitting), 1 pm Free
South Orange Public Library
Enjoy an hour of creative writing.
Thursday, July 14th
Books Now and Then Book Group, 6:45 pm, in person and virtual Free
Maplewood Library Hilton Branch and on Zoom
Our July title is Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
To attend via Zoom, register here.
Friday, July 15th
An Evening with Blue Sphere Jazz in the Village, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Free
Maplewood Village (map)
Bring a chair or blanket, order some take-out, and enjoy the Maplewood Village Summer Streets with Blue Sphere Jazz!
Saturday, July 16th
Second annual South Orange Cornhole Classic! 4 pm – 9 pm
Meadowland Park Conservancy, Skate House, South Orange
Come challenge your friends and neighbors as 32 teams compete for prizes and everyone gets to enjoy delicious SOMA Brewing Company brews (at least everyone 21 and over). Or come, enjoy beer, and watch the competitors go for the gold. To play, register today at https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/south-orange-village-township-nj/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTIxMDc4NzA=.
Sunday, July 17th
Forest Regeneration Volunteer Work Day, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Free
South Mountain Conservancy
Forest Regeneration activities focus on the areas in and around the fenced 14-acre Forest and Wildflower Preserve located near the Dog Park in the Reservation. This work day we will focus on removing invasive plants like knotweed and mugwort.
Please dress appropriately! Wear long pants, closed toe shoes or rain boots, bug spray, and layer as needed. We supply gloves and water. Meet at the dog statue at 11 Bear Lane, Maplewood NJ.
For information, contact Program Coordinator Christy Zolty at forestregen@[somocon.org](https://somocon.org/)
Monday, July 18th
Special Conversations, 5 pm, in person/hybrid Free
South Orange Public Library
Amelia Kahaney, YA Novelist. "All the Best Liars: Female Friendships, the Haves and Have-Nots, and Mother-Daughter Relationships"
Go to the website for the zoom codes, Special Conversations with Amelia Kahaney - South Orange Public Library (sopl.org)
Tuesday, July 19th
Meditative Painting, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Free
South Orange Public Library
Come and relax as you paint.
Adult Painting with Express Yourself Studios, 6:30 pm Free
Maplewood Library Hilton Branch
Put your own touch on a flower-themed acrylic painting with Simone of Express Yourself Studio. Register here.
Saturday, July 23rd
Reading at the Gazebo, 10 am Free
Maplewood Library Hilton Branch at the Springfield Avenue Gazebo
Too busy to read for a Book Club? No pre-reading required. Short readings will be provided that day, then read and discussed.
Monday, July 25th
Computer Classes Free
South Orange Public Library
Go to the library website for more information, Upcoming Events – South Orange Public Library (sopl.org)
Monday, July 25th
Seasonal Salads: Beautiful and Delicious Ways to Enjoy the Harvest, 7 pm (virtual) Free
Maplewood Library
Learn new methods of preparation, ingredient combinations, and homemade dressings for colorful, tasty salads to satisfy you all season long. With Vanessa Young of Thirsty Radish. Register here.
Tuesday, July 26th
Book Discussion Group, 7 pm Free
"Nemesis," by Philip Roth
Books are available at the library. Contact Nancy Janow with questions.
Wednesday, July 27th
Creative Writing: outdoors (weather permitting), 1 pm Free
South Orange Public Library
Take an hour out to explore your creative side.
Thursday, July 28th
Special Conversations, 6 pm, in person/hybrid Free
South Orange Public Library
Nicole Rudick, Author of What is Now Known Was Once Only Imagined. "Writing Innovative Biography: The Life and Art of Niki de Saint Phalle"
Click here to join virtually.
Coming Soon!
Adult-Use Cannabis Guide
Essex County has partnered with the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT) and the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (GCADA) to create an adult-use cannabis guide with essential info and resources. The guide should be available sometime this month. Go to the Maplewood Township website banner for more information, Maplewood, NJ | Home (maplewoodnj.gov)
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