The New Jersey Museum of Art (NMOA) will host its highly anticipated Winter Wonderland event on Saturday, December 14, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. This family-friendly celebration will showcase vibrant holiday traditions from around the world, including a Flamenco performance for Día de Los Reyes, a Kwanzaa theatrical performance, and the lively sounds of a Latin Parrandas band. Guests can stroll through the galleries while enjoying carolers, a dazzling light show, and hands-on artmaking activities. Families will also have the opportunity to craft ornaments for the community Christmas tree while sipping hot chocolate.
In addition to the festivities, attendees are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped gifts for children ages 7-16 as part of the Holiday Toy Drive benefiting the YMCA of Newark.
Additional Family Programs at NMOA:
• Teen Night: Winter Wonderland
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to Teen Night: Winter Wonderland on Friday, December 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature food, activities, and music, all in a fun, relaxed setting. No registration is required.
• December Family Sundays
Every Sunday in December, NMOA offers exciting family programs, including planetarium shows. On December 15 & 22, families can enjoy “The Little Star That Could,” an adventurous journey through the Milky Way, or “Navajo Skies,” which tells stories from Navajo astronomy. Families can also visit the Imagination Station and Family Drop-In for more creative activities.
• December Family Saturday
On December 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., NMOA will host a day of art, science, and fun. Families can create their own art, experience planetarium shows, and enjoy activities at the Family Drop-In.
• Holiday Fun Days
From December 26-29, NMOA will offer Holiday Fun Days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. These days will feature exciting planetarium shows and festive traditions through Family Drop-In: Celebrations. It’s the perfect way to keep children engaged during the holiday break.
• Family Movie Night: Wish
On Saturday, December 28 at 1 p.m., NMOA will host a screening of the animated film “Wish,” where young Asha embarks on an adventure with the cosmic force Star. The film highlights themes of courage, magic, and hope. Tickets are available now.
• MLK Jr. Day: Stronger Together
On Monday, January 20, NMOA will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of celebration and service. The event will run from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., with a theme of unity, love, and peace. The community is invited to participate and reflect on how working together can create positive change. Registration is free.
