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Arts & Crafts Related Events for the Week of November 24, 2025

Posted Mon, Nov 24, 2025, By Staff Writer
Are you into art? Enjoy working with your hands? From art exhibits to learning new crafts, discover your inner artist with these creative events happening in North Jersey.
1. Color Jam
Date and Time Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location Montclair Bellevue Avenue Branch, 185 Bellevue Avenue, Kids Place, Montclair, NJ, 07043  [View map]
Come join us for a weekly group coloring project while we listen to music together! Different musical genres and decade each week!
2. Open Maker Space Appointment
Date and Time Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
Location Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Ave, Maker Space, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Take advantage of the wide range of craft tools and supplies at our Makerspace! You'll have exclusive access to the Makerspace with staff on-hand to assist for this 45 minute time slot where you can focus on your current crafts and projects.
3. Beaded Corn Craft
Date and Time Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Garfield Public Library, 500 Midland Ave, Children's Room, Garfield, NJ, 07026  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Get creative and join us on Monday November 24th from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Garfield Public Library! Children of all ages are welcome to stop in and create a Beaded Corn with us! All supplies will be provided. No registration is required.
4. Knitting 101
Date and Time Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Conference Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Do you want to learn to knit? Did you learn years ago and have forgotten the basics? This is the class for you! You will learn the very basics of knitting: casting on, binding off, the knit stitch, and the purl stitch. By the end of the class you will have completed a warm cowl or scarf and will have an adaptable pattern to take home with you. Students will bring their own materials.
5. Autumn Wreath Adult Craft
Date and Time Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Garfield Public Library, 500 Midland Ave, Community Room, Garfield, NJ, 07026  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Decorating your own autumnal wreath is a fun and cozy craft project that brings seasonal charm to your space! Free Event. Adult Craft. Registration required.
6. Kids Craft: Turkey
Date and Time Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM
Location Cresskill Public Library, 53 Union Avenue, Program Room, Cresskill, NJ, 07626  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Join Ms. Marianne for a craft at the library. For grades 1-5. You MUST register to participate.
7. Sewing Workshop: Tote Bags
Date and Time Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Location River Vale Public Library, 412 Rivervale Road, Community Room, River Vale, NJ, 07675  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Learn how to use a sewing machine and create a stylish tote bag! For entering grades 6 - 8. Registration is required. Seating is limited!
8. Felting for Teens
Date and Time Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location Ramsey Free Public Library, 30 Wyckoff Ave, Meeting Room, Ramsey, NJ, 07446  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Join us to kick off the holiday season by felting your own snowman buddy! In-person program for grades 6 - 12. Sign-ups required. Register online.
9. Thankful Wheel Drop In
Date and Time Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Ave, Rizzo Children's Library, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Wyckoff children of all ages stop into the Rizzo Children's Library and make a wheel of thanks to celebrate Thanksgiving! No registration required.
10. Soy Candlemaking: Gifts for the Holidays
Date and Time Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Cafe Area, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
The holidays are coming and we all love beautiful--and useful!--homemade gifts that express our warm feelings for those we care about. Learn how to melt and pour your own custom soy candles decorated with holiday flair for this holiday season. Use these skills to make affordable, fashionable gifts for friends & family. Or keep them to update your own seasonal decor!
11. Teen Art Club
Date and Time Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Ave, Maker Space, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Hang with us & work on your current project! It could be knitting, crochet, drawing, digital art, painting, origami or another medium. Please note: while we may be able to offer the use of some supplies to participants, the library may not have specific tools/tool sizes for various mediums. While participants are welcome to use devices to learn, instruction will not be provided by library staff.
12. Great Women Artists
Date and Time Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road, Downstairs Community Room, Glen Rock, NJ, 07452  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Join Mario Medici for a presentation on three great female artists from different backgrounds: Georgia O'Keeffe, Mary Stevenson Cassatt, and Frida Kahlo's. All three women had to overcome gender barriers in their respective field to emerge as three of the greatest artists of their time. Registration is required.
13. Adult Craft: Geode Resin Coasters
Date and Time Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Westwood Public Library, 49 Park Avenue, Downstairs Meeting Room, Westwood, NJ, 07675  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Create two resin coasters that look like iridescent geodes! All supplies provided.
14. Kid' Craft Suncatcher
Date and Time Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM
Location Northvale Public Library, 116 Paris Avenue, Community Meeting Room: Back, Northvale, NJ, 07647  [View map]
Registration is required and sign ups for each craft open the week before the event. Please sign up for 1 craft day per week. Each child attending must be signed up. Please contact the library if you can no longer attend so we can let those on the waitlist have a chance.
15. TEEN Ceramic Plate Decorating
Date and Time Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Location Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 DeKorte Drive, Magazine Room, Franklin Lakes, NJ, 07417  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Join us in our TEEN ROOM to decorate a plate that you can use to decorate for the holidays or have for every day use! Due to limited supplies you MUST register for this event! GRADES 6-12 ONLY!!
16. Teen Tuesdays - Doodles & Desserts
Date and Time Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Ridgefield Park Public Library, 107 Cedar Street, Meeting Room, Ridgefield Park, NJ, 07660  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Like drawing? Like desserts? Stop by the library to destress with some snacks and coloring pages! Registration is required. For grades 7th-12th.
17. Teen Tuesday: Shrinky Dinks!
Date and Time Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Location Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck Rd, Auditorium, Teaneck, NJ, 07666  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Create a beautiful Shrinky Dink creation to take home including earrings, keychains, or magnets.
18. Drawing for Kids
Date and Time Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Location Bogota Public Library, 375 Larch Ave, Lounger, Bogota, NJ, 07603  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Join Mr. Tommy as we watch videos for step-by-step drawings of anything from a kangaroo to a krabby patty! Registration is required. One spot per child.
19. Knitting & Crocheting Club
Date and Time Tue, Nov 25, 2025, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Westwood Public Library, 49 Park Avenue, Downstairs Meeting Room, Westwood, NJ, 07675  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Gather together and work on your current knitting and crocheting projects as you chat and socialize with fellow yarn-lovers! Bring your own supplies and trade tips and ideas, share patterns, and create beautiful pieces alongside friends. All skill levels are welcome! No registration required. This club meets weekly.
20. Open Maker Space Appointment
Date and Time Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Location Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Ave, Maker Space, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Take advantage of the wide range of craft tools and supplies at our Makerspace! You'll have exclusive access to the Makerspace with staff on-hand to assist for this 45 minute time slot where you can focus on your current crafts and projects.
21. Cozy Crochet Club
Date and Time Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location Secaucus Public Library Annex, 1007 Riverside Station Blvd, Secaucus, NJ, 07094  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Grab your yarn and crochet hook and join our cozy crochet club! Meet other crochet lovers and chat while you crochet! Light refreshments provided.
22. Crafty Wednesday: Pre-K Crafts
Date and Time Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Location Roseland Free Public Library, 20 Roseland Ave, Community Room, Roseland, NJ, 07068  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Children and their caregivers can enjoy a different themed craft every week. This week's theme: Thanksgiving. RSVP required.
23. You & Me: Keepsake Apron Craft
Date and Time Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Location Ho-Ho-Kus's Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library, 91 Warren Ave, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, 07423  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Little ones (ages 2-6) and their grown-ups will make charming keepsake aprons. Perfect for visiting family! We will be using fabric paint, so please dress accordingly. Registration required for all participating children, but not for caregivers.
24. Chat and Stitch
Date and Time Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Location Upper Saddle River Public Library, 245 Lake St., Adult Solarium, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 07458  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Drop-in with your needlework project and join like-minded crafters and share ideas!
25. Drop-In Crochet Group
Date and Time Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., Staff Room, Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
This group is for beginner to advanced levels. The members teach and help each other. You must bring your own supplies. Meetings take place every Wednesday from 12pm to 3pm. Drop-in as you please. A kitchenette area is available for you to bring lunch and snacks.
26. Adult Knitting and Crochet Club
Date and Time Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Stockton Room, Nutley, NJ, 07110  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Share your love of knitting and crocheting with both beginning and experienced knitters. Meet fellow knitters, brush-up on your skills, and learn some new techniques. Every Wednesday Afternoon from 1 to 3 pm. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring your current projects or start a new one, and please bring your own supplies.
27. Crafts-to-Share Club
Date and Time Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Hasbrouck Heights, Free Public Library of, 320 Boulevard, Large Meeting Room, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 07604  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Knitting, crocheting, embroirdery, and sewing are only a few examples of what you can do in the Crafts to Share Club. All are welcome, from beginners to advanced. Donate to those in need! Create baby blankets, hats, and scarves, and the library will find a local organization to donate them to. Need yarn? Our generous library community donates yarn for crafters to use for donation projects.
28. Chenille Flowers Craft
Date and Time Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Garfield Public Library, 500 Midland Ave, Community Room, Garfield, NJ, 07026  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Let your creativity bloom, make your own chenille pipe cleaner flowers with us. Free event. Registration required.
29. Black Friday Newark Mural and History Walk
Date and Time Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location Newark Penn Station, 1426 Market St, Newark, NJ  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Hiking Cycling Kayaking COUNT ME IN !
Join Us for a Mural and History walk through Downtown Newark! Explore the vibrant streets of downtown Newark, covering neighborhoods such as the Central Business District, University Heights, Springfield-Belmont, West Side, and South Broad Street. This hike will showcase over 50 diverse mural artworks that adorn the city's walls, each telling its own unique story.
30. Sip & Glow in the Dark Paint Nite
Date and Time Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location The Drip Paint & Sip Studio, Monticello Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, USA, 223 Monticello Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, 07304  [View map]
Cost Tickets range from $44.52 to $161.90
Organizer Organized by JMP Events
Come join us for a night of creativity and fun at The Drip Paint & Sip Studio! Get ready to unleash your inner artist as you paint under blacklights and watch your creations glow in the dark. No experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and we'll provide all the materials you need. This event is perfect for anyone looking to unwind, sip on some drinks, and let your creativity shine.
31. Drop-in Craft Saturday
Date and Time Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Children's Room, Nutley, NJ, 07110  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Stop by the Children’s Room to make a craft to take home. Saturdays from 11 AM – 4 PM. No registration required! For all ages. While supplies last.
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