Events for December 6, 2025

American Theater Group presents "It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play." Based on the classic film, this 90-minute adaptation is performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. Come experience the story of George Bailey as he examines his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Five versatile actors perform the dozens of characters in the radio drama and a live foley artist produces the realistic sound effects and musical jingles. A delightful way of welcoming in the holiday season for the entire family. Directed by Joseph Discher. Free parking on-site; ADA accessible.

American Theater Group presents "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge. Based on the classic American film, this 90-minute play is performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. Five versatile actors perform the dozens of characters in the radio drama while a live foley artist produces the realistic sound effects and musical jingles. It’s a delightful way of ushering in the holiday season for the entire family. Student and group rates are available; call the Box Office at 908-580-3892 for details. Free parking on-site; ADA accessible.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5TH We’re kicking off December the right way! Join us at The Underground and dance into the season with @djsostcyr!

Things are about to get Rebbie-Riffic at STNJ! Rebbie Rye is a colorful and playful children's artist that's winning the hearts of children and families around the world with her show In the Art Room with Rebbie Rye. Her original songs and stories encourage children’s curiosity, expand their horizons, and teach the importance of keeping the arts alive. She'll be performing holiday songs alongside her popular numbers like "Flowers in the Garden" and "Pop like a Popcorn," which has over 12.5 million plays on YouTube. Milk & Cookies is a lively, interactive storytelling and music series for families. This program, which takes place in our Studio, is the perfect way to introduce children ages 3-8 to live theater. Includes a cookie and a carton of milk for every child after the show. The 12pm show is a Sensory-Friendly Performance, specially designed to provide a safe, welcoming environment for kids on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities.

35 th Annual Cookie Sale -benefiting the Atlantic Adult Day Center Saturday, December 6th 10:00am-12:30pm or until sold out

The 4th Annual Reenactment of the Arrest of Derrick Van Veghten by Hessian Jaegers comes to Raritan Public Library’s historic Gen. Frelinghuysen House. As George Washington retreated across New Jersey through “The Times That Try Men’s Souls,” Hessian Jaegers came to Somerset County. On St. Nicholas Day, December 6, 1776, they seized Derrick Van Veghten at his home on the Raritan River, taking him captive to guide the British Army’s military maneuvers through the Watchung Mountains in pursuit of the Continental Army and Gen. Charles Lee. This interactive reenactment is based on the original account of Capt. Johann Ewald who participated in the arrest and features reenactors of Hessian Jaegers and a reflection on the colonial Dutch holiday traditions of St. Nicholas Day. Wear colonial costume if you are able and be a guest of Derrick Van Veghten on the night of the arrest. ? Free Refreshments & Season’s Greetings. Please register with SCLSNJ: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/14938402 ? Honor the 250th Birthday of U.S. Armed Forces and consider bringing a gift from the Wish List for the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park: https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/memorial-homes/menlo-park/documents/wish-list.pdf Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites are supported by the Wallace House and

The 4th Annual Reenactment of the Arrest of Derrick Van Veghten by Hessian Jaegers comes to the historic Gen. Frelinghuysen House, home to Raritan Public Library. As George Washington retreated across New Jersey in the darkest days of the Revolutionary War, Hessian Jaegers came to Somerset County. On St. Nicholas Day, December 6, 1776, they seized Derrick Van Veghten at his home on the Raritan River, taking him captive as their guide for military maneuvers through the Watchung Mountains in pursuit of the Continental Army. The reenactment is based on the original account of Capt. Johann Ewald who participated in the arrest and features reenactors of Hessian Jaegers and a reflection on the colonial Dutch holiday traditions of St. Nicholas Day.  Free Refreshments & Season’s Greetings. Register with Somerset County Library System of New Jersey: Honor the 250th Birthday of U.S. Armed Forces and consider bringing a gift from the Wish List for the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park: https://www.nj.gov/.../menlo-park/documents/wish-list.pdf Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites are supported by the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association, Proud Partner of Revolution NJ. The Raritan Historic and Cultural Committee and Raritan Public Library courteously provide use

Join us Saturday December 6 for 5 exciting shows here at the RVCC Planetarium! 3:00 pm The Alien Who Stole Christmas (ages 6-10) 4:00 pm Winter Wonder Lights Laser Concert (ages 6-adult) 5:00 pm The Sky Above: A Sensory Friendly Experience (all ages) 7:00 pm Astronomy Tonight (ages 10-adult) 8:00 pm Winter Wonder Lights Laser Concert (ages 6-adult) Tickets will be $11 per person for one show, $20 per person for two. Reservations are recommended, but not required. Please call the Planetarium at (908) 231-8805 for more info. Full show schedule can be found here: https://www.raritanval.edu/planetarium/public-shows

The holiday tradition continues! Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for 40 years! Grammy® Award-winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects—capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.

Catch the return of Sonic Reign at Riverside Inn!