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Public events

View our calendar for both free and paid events that are open to the public. Private event details aren’t listed on the Dabbling Brook calendar.

Happenings 2025

Shows, Workshops & Pop-ups

October

Monsterific Puppet Story time

Saturday, October 25, 2025
11:00 am - 11:40 am ET

Carlstadt Public Library
420 Hackensack St, Carlstadt, NJ 07072

⭐ FREE EVENT ⭐

Join us in on some story telling fun with our Brook Buddy puppet pals and Miss Mandi, as we venture into silly monster stories.

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.

Carlstadt Library Event calendar

Clifton Harvest Fest

Sunday, October 26, 2025
11:30 am - 4:30 pm ET

Clifton Municipal Lot
900 Clifton Ave., Clifton, NJ 07013

⭐ FREE EVENT ⭐

The HARVEST FEST will include a Halloween parade, costume contest fun festivities available for the whole family. Journey on our hayride, make a harvest craft, carnival booths, rides, and food concessions, and local vendors.

Games and rides range in price from $.25 - $2.00. Cash Only! There is no ATM on site.

Clifton Recreation Department Info

Musical Movement with Puppet Pals

Monday, October 27, 2025
10:00 am - 10:40 am ET

Closter Public Library
280 High Street, Closter, NJ 07624

⭐ FREE EVENT ⭐

Join in on a musical movement experience with some puppet pals and a heap of imagination.

To register your spot contact:
Lupita O’Brian 201-768-4197

Pre-registration is required, and is for a block of sessions.

This is part of a Fall series which includes the following dates:

9/15, 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/24, 12/8, 12/15

Monsterific Puppet Story time

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
5:00 pm - 5:40 pm ET

Palisades Park Library
257 2nd St, Palisades Park, NJ 07650

⭐ FREE EVENT ⭐

Join us in on some story telling fun with our Brook Buddy puppet pals and Miss Mandi, as we venture into silly monster stories.

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.

Palisades Park Library Event calendar

November

Mouse & The Shoemaker

Saturday, November 1, 2025
11:00 am - 11:40 am ET

Glen Ridge Public Library
240 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

⭐ FREE EVENT ⭐

This puppet show is a new spin on the elves and the shoemaker. This show is a mixture of rod marionettes, and shadow puppetry.

Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn, and you may feel stuck. Many times a solution to a problem may already be right under our noses, if we can just open our minds to new possibilities.

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.

Glen Ridge Public Library Event calendar

Musical Movement with Puppet Pals

Monday, November 10, 2025
10:00 am - 10:40 am ET

Closter Public Library
280 High Street, Closter, NJ 07624

⭐ FREE EVENT ⭐

Join in on a musical movement experience with some puppet pals and a heap of imagination.

To register your spot contact:
Lupita O’Brian 201-768-4197

Pre-registration is required, and is for a block of sessions.

This is part of a Fall series which includes the following dates:

9/15, 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/24, 12/8, 12/15

Fall Terrarium Making Workshop

Thursday, November 13, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

The Eclectic Chic Boutique

547 Bloomfield Avenue

Montclair, NJ 07042

Build your own fall inspired mini terrarium!

This terrarium is long lasting, using various dried mosses, faux greenery, miniatures, and landscape elements to adorn your sphere and create a little fairy garden.

Each participant will make one fall terrarium.

For questions contact: Kristen@TheEclecticChicBoutique.com

862-221-0644

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.

Cost: $35.00

Terrarium Workshop Registration

Hilltop Country Day School
Craft & Vendor Fair

Saturdayday, November 15, 2025
9:00 am - 3:00 pm ET

Hilltop Country Day School

32 Lafayette Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871

⭐ FREE ENTRY ⭐

Swing by for some fun. There will be gifts, goodies, raffles, and children's activities. This craft and vendor event will be superb.

Dabbling Brook will be a vendor at this event with our jump rope machine, puppets, and craft kits.

Musical Movement with Puppet Pals

Monday, November 24, 2025
10:00 am - 10:40 am ET

Closter Public Library
280 High Street, Closter, NJ 07624

⭐ FREE EVENT ⭐

Join in on a musical movement experience with some puppet pals and a heap of imagination.

To register your spot contact:
Lupita O’Brian 201-768-4197

Pre-registration is required, and is for a block of sessions.

This is part of a Fall series which includes the following dates:

9/15, 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/24, 12/8, 12/15

Mouse & The Shoemaker

Saturday, November 29, 2025
11:00 am - 11:40 am ET

Carlstadt Public Library
420 Hackensack St, Carlstadt, NJ 07072

⭐ FREE EVENT ⭐

This puppet show is a new spin on the elves and the shoemaker. This show is a mixture of rod marionettes, and shadow puppetry.

Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn, and you may feel stuck. Many times a solution to a problem may already be right under our noses, if we can just open our minds to new possibilities.

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.

Carlstadt Library Event calendar

Cookie House Decorating

Saturday, November 29, 2025
There will be slots throughout the day.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

The Eclectic Chic Boutique
547 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

Decorate your own Cookie House

We’ll supply the prebuilt graham cracker house and all the sweet treats to adorn your miniature house. All the design elements will be edible. We welcome you and your friends to join in on a festive wintery activity that leaves your kitchen mess free.

This hands-on workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Great for parents and kids to take together or a fun time out with friends.

For questions contact: Kristen@TheEclecticChicBoutique.com

862-221-0644

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.

*This event sold out last year!

Cost: $25.00

Cookie House Decorating Registration

December

Mouse & The Shoemaker

Thursday, December 4, 2025
3:30 pm - 4:10 pm ET

Palisades Park Library
257 2nd St, Palisades Park, NJ 07650

⭐ FREE EVENT ⭐

This puppet show is a new spin on the elves and the shoemaker. This show is a mixture of rod marionettes, and shadow puppetry.

Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn, and you may feel stuck. Many times a solution to a problem may already be right under our noses, if we can just open our minds to new possibilities.

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.

Palisades Park Public Library Event calendar

Musical Movement with Puppet Pals

Monday, December 8, 2025
10:00 am - 10:40 am ET

Closter Public Library
280 High Street, Closter, NJ 07624

⭐ FREE EVENT ⭐

Join in on a musical movement experience with some puppet pals and a heap of imagination.

To register your spot contact:
Lupita O’Brian 201-768-4197

Pre-registration is required, and is for a block of sessions.

This is part of a Fall series which includes the following dates:

9/15, 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/24, 12/8, 12/15

Cozy Winter Tales

Thursday, December 11, 2025
10:00 am - 10:40 am ET

Washington Township Public Library
Washington Twp Public Library,
37 E Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ 07853, USA

⭐ FREE EVENT ⭐

Join us in on some story telling fun with our Brook Buddy puppet pals and Miss Mandi, as we venture into Cozy Winter Tales.

Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.

Event Calendar for Registration

Winter Wonderland Booth

Saturday, December 13, 2025
10:00 am - 10:40 am ET

Clifton Public School 5
136 Valley Rd, Clifton, NJ 07013

HOLIDAY VENDOR SHOPPING

Food trucks, Holiday Trunk or Treat, and Vendors

Event Calendar for Registration

Musical Movement with Puppet Pals

Monday, December 22, 2025
10:00 am - 10:40 am ET

Closter Public Library
280 High Street, Closter, NJ 07624

⭐ FREE EVENT ⭐

Join in on a musical movement experience with some puppet pals and a heap of imagination.

To register your spot contact:
Lupita O’Brian 201-768-4197

Pre-registration is required, and is for a block of sessions.

This is part of a Fall series which includes the following dates:

9/15, 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/24, 12/8, 12/22

Meet some of the Brook Buddies!

Thes guys make appearances at our Dabbling Brook events, and story times. The Brook Buddies have there very own Instagram page and they appear in our YouTube videos as well. Meet them online or in person at our upcoming events.

Brook Buddies Instagram page: @brook_buddies