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Good morning, Maplewood. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the Maplewood Pool opens in 10 days! Get your membership today!
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MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Come march with us! Our township’s annual Memorial Day Parade is set for Monday, May 25, 2026 at 9 a.m. from the CHS parking lot – and we want your Maplewood-based groups to march with us!
Veterans, high school marching bands, scout troops, rec youth teams and service clubs – all are encouraged to participate! A ceremony guided by elected officials will cap the parade at 10 a.m. at Town Hall.
Register your group via this form as soon as possible so we can start planning.
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TREE CITY USA
As Kermit would say, it ain't easy bein' green. For the 18th year running, the Arbor Day Foundation named Maplewood, New Jersey a Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. Our beautiful parks, green spaces, trees & landscaping are truly a sight to behold all year long.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit that has helped the organization plant more than 500 million trees since 1972. Find out more at www.arborday.org.
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MAYFEST
Springfield Avenue’s annual MayFest returns this Sunday, May 17! Join us for food, fun, activities, shopping & music as we close off Springfield Avenue to foot traffic only between Indiana and Rutgers, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This year, a special treat - the NY/NJ Host Committee World Cup Double Decker Bus will be parked at the Yale Street lot during MayFest, hosting games, photo ops & more.
Get the full scoop at www.springfieldavenue.com/mayfest.
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LAVENDER GRADUATION
Join us Friday, June 5, 2026 at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) in the Columbia High School auditorium for our annual MAPSO Lavender Graduation, honoring LGBTQ+ and allied 2026 graduates from across the state. All graduating seniors are welcome to participate as we come together to uplift inclusion, support & belonging.
Afterward, come dance the night away at the MAPSO Lavender Ball on Friday, June 5 at 7:30pm at The Woodland! This inclusive evening offers LGBTQ+ and allied teens, ages 14–19, a safe place to connect, dance, & celebrate.
Interested in other Pride events? Check out our Maplewood Township Pride calendar.
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GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY
Join us on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., for the 12th anniversary of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
We invite everyone in MAPSO to #WearOrange as we join in community with families, local elected leaders & gun safety advocates to demand a future free from gun violence.
Together, we will remember the millions of lives stolen or impacted by gun violence and discuss actionable steps we can take to make a difference. RSVP by texting ORANGE to 644-33.
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DJANGO à GOGO FESTIVAL
Join us this week for an unforgettable celebration of gypsy jazz, featuring world-renowned guitarist, and Maplewood resident, Stephane Wrembel and an incredible lineup of international artists.
Featured Performances:
May 13 –The Woodland - Django New Orleans (9-piece ensemble blending New Orleans brass with jazz manouche) + special guests
May 14 – The Woodland - Stephane Wrembel Band + Special Guests (including pianist Jean-Michel Pilc and guitarists Gismo Graf, Sébastien Félix & Angelo Debarre)
Tickets & registration: http://www.Djangoagogo.com
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MAPSO SUMMER SLAM
Maplewood Community Services presents MapSo Summer Slam Basketball Camp. Come have fun and get better in the summer sun! Sessions are 9-12 p.m. at Memorial Park Basketball Courts. Grades K-8. $170 per week.
Session 1: JULY 6-9
Session 2: JULY 13-16
Session 3: JULY 20-23
Session 4: JULY 27-30
Sign up today at Maplewood RecDesk.
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VILLAGE WATCH PARTY & FAMILY MOVIE
You'll want to clear your calendar for the evening of Thursday, June 25 - this one is going to be fun.
In celebration of the World Cup, Maplewood Township will kick the evening off with a family-friendly movie in Memorial Park (Air Bud: World Pup), followed by a street-wide watch party along Maplewood Avenue in the Village.
Come grab a bite to eat, bar hop, socialize & watch the matches with your friends & neighbors in the best village around!
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COMMUNITY FOOD ACCESS +
A major focus of the new Maplewood Health Department and Community Support Center, located at 129 Boyden Avenue, is expanding food access.
Beginning the week of May 18th, the Township will partner with United Community Corporation (UCC) to launch Community Food Access+ at 129 Boyden Avenue. Community Food Access + replaces the Community Fridge at the Indiana Street Municipal lot (closing May 17th), and is designed to provide more reliable and equitable food distribution, along with connections to additional support services. The Health Department will also host a Summer Meals Program for children and teens 18 and under from June 22 through August 14.
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JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS
🎶 Shalom Festival
📅 Sunday, May 24 | 🕧 12:30–3:30 PM
📍 Woodland Great Hall, Maplewood
A vibrant, family-friendly celebration featuring live music, dancing, delicious food, and community spirit.
🎬 Free Film Screening: I Will Build This World From Love
📅 Wednesday, May 27 | 🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Box Office Cinemas, South Orange
An inspiring documentary on interfaith collaboration and human connection—followed by a live Q&A with special guests from the film.
📖 Author Talk: Hidden Lives
📅 Thursday, May 28 | 🕛 12:00 PM
📍 Senior Lounge, Baird Community Center
Author Rachelle Goldstein shares powerful true stories of child survivors of the Holocaust—voices of courage, resilience, and remembrance.
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PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
Calling all 65+ homeowners and renters! Join Assemblyman Chigozie Onyema at the Maplewood Senior Center (106 Burnett Avenue) on May 29, 2026 (11 a.m.) for a Property Tax Relief presentation.
Learn about PAS-1, STAYNJ, SENIOR FREEZE & ANCHOR.
Register for your spot today!
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 MUSIC FOR KIDS: Music for Kids, a project of the Maplewood Library, in cooperation with members of the Maplewood Arts Council, is a series of interactive musical adventures designed for children ages five to ten years old, but open to all ages. Upcoming dates are May 16 and June 13; and there are two sessions each day (10-11 a.m. & 11:30-12:30 p.m.) in the Memorial Library at 51 Baker Street. Get more details here.
CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR VILLAGE MURAL PROJECT: Maplewood Village Alliance (MVA) is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new temporary public mural project in the heart of Maplewood Village. The site-specific mural will be installed at Village Coffee, located at 164 Maplewood Avenue, and is intended to celebrate the creativity, vibrancy, and community spirit that define Maplewood while complementing the historic charm of the Village.
EVENT COORDINATOR: We are looking for an experienced Event Coordinator to join the Township of Maplewood’s Division of Arts & Culture. This role is all about bringing ideas to life, from producing signature events, exhibitions, and festivals to helping manage our beautiful historic venues: The Woodland, The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, and the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. Apply today.
DMV MOBILE UNIT: Need REALID, registration renewal and more? The DMV Mobile Unit is headed back to DeHart Park on June 10, 2026 between 9 and 2 pm. Sign-ups open up here on May 21 at 11:00 am.
To stay connected to Maplewood Township, follow us on Instagram and Facebook & sign up for Official Township News here. On our town website, you'll find a running list of our Township's resolutions & ordinances, as well as agendas, minutes, upcoming meetings and more.
Our Division of Arts & Culture is always humming with events. To stay up to date on their lineup of events, head to their website to sign up their newsletter & follow them on Instagram.
Interested in youth sports, recreation, the Maplewood Pool & senior services? You'll want to sign up for the Community Services newsletter to stay up to date on this department's many fun offerings for seniors, kids and adults. Their website is here & you can follow them on Instagram.
Want to follow Maplewood Library? Head to their website where you can sign up for their newsletter & follow them on Instagram here.
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