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Santa @ The Commons
Santa @ the Commons Presented by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset 11/11 – 12/24, Center Court He’s back! Santa will begin welcoming children of all ages for visits and photos filled with holiday magic. Located in Center Court on the shopping center’s Lower Level, visits to Santa Celebration will begin Saturday, Nov. 11 through Sunday, Dec. 24. Set amongst 25 garland-topped light curtains (each adorned with thousands of white, glistening lights) and candy-cane inspired twists cascading from high above, Santa Celebration will feature an authentic Kris Kringle perched in his grand velvet chair on an elevated platform behind his adoring guests. A bright and cheery, red photo frame sits in front of the famed wish-fulfiller proclaiming, “Holiday Joy.” SANTA PHOTO HOURS November 11 Saturday 1pm – 8pm November 12 - November 22 Monday - Friday 12pm - 7pm Saturday 11am - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm THANKSGIVING DAY CLOSED November 24 - December 14 Monday - Thursday 11am - 7pm Friday - Saturday 10am - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Saturday, December 2, 12:30pm – 8pm Tuesday, December 5, 11am – 4pm Thursday, December 7, 11am – 3pm December 15 - 23 Daily 10am - 8pm Sunday, December 24, 10am
Fungi Paper Making
Fungi Paper Making 2 Day Class Join Dorothy Smullen, teacher naturalist and instructor at New York Botanical Gardens for a two-part program on making paper from certain polypore fungi. We will make the paper on November 18th and then use the paper on December 2nd to create collage, sculpture and greeting cards. Preregistration is required by November 17 4:00pm $40 for New Jersey Audubon members and $50 for non-members Limited to 10 participants so register early! This is a special event
Eat, Create, Share
Eat, Create, Share (Adult) Join us for this monthly program as we meet new people, try new things, create taste sensations, get crafty, and have fun together. In October, we will focus on the fall harvest and enjoy a homemade organic salad, tasty sourdough bread, and fresh pressed apple cider. In November, we will sample some recipes with mushrooms as the star ingredient. Each participant will also go home with a mushroom growing kit. In December, candle making is the hands-on, creative activity. Sign up for one or all three sessions! $23 per senior $25 per adult
Ceramic Ornament Making Workshop
Ceramic Ornament Making Workshop In this creative workshop, students will learn to make holiday ornaments or wall hangings to give as a gift or hang in your home year round. Students will be taught to roll clay slabs, cut out shapes, and then add details such as texture, glaze, and decorate using transfer and carving techniques. A variety of shapes will be available and students will be able to create 3-5 ornaments, and have fun while doing it! After the workshop, we will fire your pieces for you and coat the top with clear glaze. You will be able to pick up your finished pieces 2 weeks later. All supplies included in this workshop
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket Adventure through the solar system in the Cardboard Rocket! Travel with two children and their navigator, the talking astronomy book. Visit the Sun, the planets, the Moon and more. (Recommended for ages 6-12)
Laser Kids
Laser Kids Sing along to a fun playlist while lasers dance on the dome overhead. Songs include “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond, “Levitating” by Dua Lipa, and “Can’t Stop this Feeling” by Justin Timberlake. (Recommended for ages 6-12)
