Events in Livingston, NJ for retirees

Classes & arts

JUL30

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Classes & arts

Crafternoon

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Join us at Livingston Public Library on Thursday, July 30th in the Common Area from 12pm to 1pm for a quick, drop-in afternoon craft! No registration required, just stop by and create a fun and easy craft to take home. In July we will be creating DIY Clay Pens. Crafts are available while supplies last and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Event is sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library!

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Lifelong learning

AUG3

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Lifelong learningFree

Tech Class: Get to Know Kanopy

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Explore Kanopy: the library’s free streaming service featuring movies, documentaries, classic cinema, and educational programs. This class will walk participants through setting up an account, browsing titles, and streaming on different devices so they can comfortably use Kanopy at home.

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Classes & arts

AUG3

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Classes & arts

Adult Paint Night: Bright Jellyfish Bliss

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Celebrate the beauty of summer with a relaxing, ocean-inspired evening of painting! Join local artist Sandra Charlap for a guided step-by-step session as you create a dreamy jellyfish drifting through glowing, summery waters. Using acrylics on canvas, you’ll explore color, movement, and light—no experience needed. Enjoy a laid-back, creative atmosphere and leave with your own vibrant underwater masterpiece. This program is open to Livingston Library cardholders 18 and up with registration onl...

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Music & concerts

AUG4

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Music & concerts

Music Matters: Workingman's Jed

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This edition of our "Music Matters" concert series features a performance by local band Workingman's Jed. The members of Workingman's Jed share a common love for the Grateful Dead’s musical canon, great jams, and beautiful multi-part vocal harmonies. They strive to honor the original compositions through their individual styles and musical experiences, to create something familiar, yet different and special. They design unique set lists for each show, merge songs together in original ways, an...

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Lifelong learning

AUG5

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Find Your Flow: Adult Vinyasa Yoga

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Discover the benefits of yoga through a practice that strengthens the body, calms the mind, and relieves everyday stress. Join the Livingston Public Library for a monthly yoga session led by Livingston-based certified instructor Yuka Sakyo and experience the restorative power of mindful movement. This Open Level Vinyasa Flow class links yoga poses (asanas) with breath in a gentle, flowing sequence designed to improve flexibility, build strength, and encourage relaxation. Sessions include mind...

GolfDance and fitnessWeeklyIndoors

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Theater & film

AUG8

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Theater & filmFree

Saturday Matinee: HOPPERS

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Come see Disney Pixar's HOPPERS on the big screen in our program room! Animal lover Mabel uses clever new technology designed to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals to communicate with beavers, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined. HOPPERS is rated PG, and runs 1 hour & 45 minutes. It will be screened with English subtitles for the hard of hearing. This screening is free and open to the public, with no registration required....

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Lifelong learning

AUG9

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Lifelong learning

Music Matters: Ellie Lee

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Join us for a jazz concert led by Livingston resident Ellie Seunghyung Lee on piano. She will be accompanied by Pureum Jin on saxophone, Adrian Moring on bass, and Jarret Walser on drums. Ellie is a composer and pianist who plays in a variety of styles including Jazz, Classical, Pop, R&B/Soul, and Gospel. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Classical Piano Performance from Sookmyung Women's University in Seoul, South Korea, as well as a Master of Music in Jazz Studies & Performance from William...

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Classes & arts

AUG10

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Classes & arts

Architecture of Ease: How to Build a Healthy Lifestyle That Fits Your Life

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Why does taking care of your health often feel harder than it should? Many people rely on motivation or willpower, yet lasting health is not built on effort alone. It is built on thoughtful design. In this session, health and wellness Coach Karthikka Subramanian introduces her Health Without the Hassle framework — a practical, five-element approach to building a healthy lifestyle that works with your real life. Drawing on the elements of Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Space, participants will l...

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Lifelong learning

AUG10

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Lifelong learning

Thrilling Tales Book Club: Gone To Dust by Matt Goldman

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*Attention all book lovers!* The Livingston Public Library invites you to join us for “Thrilling Tales”, our first in-person book club since the pandemic. Enjoy reading and discussing a “mystery” or “thriller” novel with like-minded friends. Tea will be served at the meeting. On Monday, August 10th at 11am we will be discussing "Gone to Dust" by Matt Goldman. Please stop by the Patron Services desk to pick up a copy of the book starting July 13th. Stay tuned and check out the Library’s event...

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Theater & film

AUG11

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Theater & filmFree

Tuesday Night Movie

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Come see a recently-released movie on the big screen in our program room! This screening is free and open to the public, with no registration required. Free popcorn will be served (while supplies last). Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

Arts and craftsFreeIndoors

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Classes & arts

AUG19

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Classes & arts

Seaside Glow: Design a Nautical Votive (Adult Art Workshop)

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Design a charming nautical-themed votive candle on a cork base. You will decoupage the holder with nautical themed printed paper, and then embellish with paint, and elements of rope and seashell accents for a relaxed coastal vibe accent in your home. This workshop, led by Bernadine Ferrari, is open to Livingston Public Library cardholders 18 and up with registration only. Space is limited. All materials will be supplied. This event is made possible with the support of The Friends of the Livin...

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Theater & film

AUG20

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Theater & filmFree

Thursday Matinee

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Come see a recently-released movie on the big screen in our program room! This screening is free and open to the public, with no registration required. Free popcorn will be served (while supplies last). Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

Arts and craftsFreeIndoors

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Community & civic

SEP2

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Community & civic

New Jersey’s Revolutionary Rivalry: The Untold Story of Col. Tye & Capt. Huddy

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Join historian Rick Geffken for a captivating look at one of the lesser-known chapters of the Revolutionary War in New Jersey. This talk explores the extraordinary clash between Col. Tye, a runaway slave who became a formidable Loyalist fighter, and his Patriot adversary, Capt. Joshua Huddy. Their bitter conflict culminated in Huddy’s extralegal hanging, an event so shocking it sparked an international crisis. George Washington threatened to execute a British prisoner in retaliation, a move t...

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Lifelong learning

SEP2

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Find Your Flow: Adult Vinyasa Yoga

livingston

Discover the benefits of yoga through a practice that strengthens the body, calms the mind, and relieves everyday stress. Join the Livingston Public Library for a monthly yoga session led by Livingston-based certified instructor Yuka Sakyo and experience the restorative power of mindful movement. This Open Level Vinyasa Flow class links yoga poses (asanas) with breath in a gentle, flowing sequence designed to improve flexibility, build strength, and encourage relaxation. Sessions include mind...

GolfDance and fitnessWeeklyIndoors

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Theater & film

SEP5

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Theater & filmFree

Saturday Matinee

livingston

Come see a recently-released movie on the big screen in our program room! This screening is free and open to the public, with no registration required. Free popcorn will be served (while supplies last). Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

Arts and craftsFreeIndoors

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Theater & film

SEP6

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Theater & film

CLOSED: Labor Day (eve)

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The Library is closed. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10am. We have a large selection of online services here or visit our page to checkout an eBook, audiobook, or stream a movie or TV show.

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Theater & film

SEP7

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Theater & film

CLOSED: Labor Day

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The Library is closed. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10am. We have a large selection of online services here or visit our page to checkout an eBook, audiobook, or stream a movie or TV show.

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Community & civic

SEP9

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Community & civicHappens regularly

Cookbook Club: The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook

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Enjoy cooking, sharing ideas, and kitchen tips, while enjoying great food? Join the Livingston Public Library's Cookbook Club! We meet once every other month to create recipes from a cookbook to share and discuss. How does Cookbook Club work? Copies of the selected title are available at the main desk. Choose a recipe and email Melissa Brisbin before the due date at melissa.brisbin@livingston.bccls.org. Create your dish and be ready to discuss and share with others. The Library will provide d...

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Theater & film

SEP17

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Theater & filmFree

Thursday Matinee

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Come see a recently-released movie on the big screen in our program room! This screening is free and open to the public, with no registration required. Free popcorn will be served (while supplies last). Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

Arts and craftsFreeIndoors

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Music & concerts

SEP18

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Music & concertsHappens regularly

Senior Happening: NJS Presents "Musical Changemakers"

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The Livingston Public Library invites the public to the premiere of the Fall 2026 Senior Happening series on Friday, September 18th when the NJ Symphony (NJS) will present “Musical Changemakers.” This string quartet features Black composers from the 18th century through today, including powerful works by Jessie Montgomery, Chevalier de Saint-Georges and Akua Dixon. The Senior Happening is a monthly series that allows attendees (“Seniors” or otherwise) to socialize during the first part of the...

MusicWeeklyIndoors

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Theater & film

SEP22

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Theater & filmFree

Tuesday Night Movie

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Come see a recently-released movie on the big screen in our program room! This screening is free and open to the public, with no registration required. Free popcorn will be served (while supplies last). Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

Arts and craftsFreeIndoors

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Music & concerts

OCT3

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Music & concertsFree

Music Matters: THE KOOTZ

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For more than twenty years (and still going-strong), The Kootz have delivered a musical menu of Classic 60s-thru-90s' pop, rock, r&b, and blues music across the tri-state area and beyond. Come enjoy a one-hour set by one of New Jersey's most beloved bands! Learn more at thekootz.com. This program is funded by the Friends of the Livingston Library's Music Matters series. It is free and open to everyone, with no registration required.

MusicFreeIndoors

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Theater & film

OCT4

livingston · Livingston, NJ

Theater & filmFree

Sunday Matinee

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Come see a recently-released movie on the big screen in our program room! This screening is free and open to the public, with no registration required. Free popcorn will be served (while supplies last). Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

Arts and craftsFreeIndoors

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Markets

DATETBD

12 Sloan Street, SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey 07079 · New York, NY

MarketsHappens regularly

South Orange Farmers Market

12 Sloan Street, SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey 07079

Open: June to October; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Cut flowers;Dairy products.;Eggs;Fish/seafood;Fresh/dried herbs;Honey;Juices/non-alcoholic ciders;Maple product

Food and wineWeeklyOutdoors

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Markets

DATETBD

7 Smull Ave., parlking lot behind the Caldwell Cinema, Caldwell, NJ, 07006 · New York, NY

MarketsHappens regularly

Caldwell Farmers' Market

7 Smull Ave., parlking lot behind the Caldwell Cinema, Caldwell, NJ, 07006

Food and wineWeeklyOutdoorsIndoors

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Markets

DATETBD

66 Main Street (Parking Lot behind Town Hall) West Orange, NJ 07052 · New York, NY

MarketsHappens regularly

West Orange Farmers Market

66 Main Street (Parking Lot behind Town Hall) West Orange, NJ 07052

Food and wineWeeklyOutdoors

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Markets

DATETBD

6 Sloan St., Parking lot across from NJ Transit Sation, South Orange, NJ, 07079 · New York, NY

MarketsHappens regularly

South Orange Village Farmers' Market

6 Sloan St., Parking lot across from NJ Transit Sation, South Orange, NJ, 07079

Food and wineWeeklyOutdoors

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Dance & fitness

JUL30

chathamlibrary · Chatham, NJ

Dance & fitness

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

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Embark on a journey to unlock your full potential with Sahaja Yoga Meditation, a timeless practice brought into today’s fast-paced world. Learn how to find balance and peace from within as you connect with the healing energy that resides in all of us. Each session features a guided meditation to awaken and nourish this subtle, inner force, offering a pathway to self-awareness and tranquility. What to Expect: - Guided Meditation: Calm the mind and rejuvenate the body with a guided experience l...

Dance and fitness

Upcoming near Livingston.

Crafternoon

Tech Class: Get to Know Kanopy

Adult Paint Night: Bright Jellyfish Bliss

Music Matters: Workingman's Jed

Find Your Flow: Adult Vinyasa Yoga

Saturday Matinee: HOPPERS

Music Matters: Ellie Lee

Architecture of Ease: How to Build a Healthy Lifestyle That Fits Your Life

Thrilling Tales Book Club: Gone To Dust by Matt Goldman

Tuesday Night Movie

Seaside Glow: Design a Nautical Votive (Adult Art Workshop)

Thursday Matinee

New Jersey’s Revolutionary Rivalry: The Untold Story of Col. Tye & Capt. Huddy

Find Your Flow: Adult Vinyasa Yoga

Saturday Matinee

CLOSED: Labor Day (eve)

CLOSED: Labor Day

Cookbook Club: The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook

Thursday Matinee

Senior Happening: NJS Presents "Musical Changemakers"

Tuesday Night Movie

Music Matters: THE KOOTZ

Sunday Matinee

South Orange Farmers Market

Caldwell Farmers' Market

West Orange Farmers Market

South Orange Village Farmers' Market

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Mahjong Workshop for Beginners

Upcycle Your Art: Magazine Collage Workshop (Evening Session)

Upcycle Your Art: Magazine Collage Workshop (Afternoon Session)

Italian Conversation Group

Anxiety/Stress Support Group for Adults

Mahjong Club

Spanish Conversation Group

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

The Good, The Bad, and the Scary of AI

Spanish Conversation Group

Italian Conversation Group

Mahjong Club

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Artsy Open Studio: Collaging (Evening Session)

Artsy Open Studio: Collaging (Afternoon Session)

Suspenseful Saturday Book Club: "The Poet's Game"

Guacamole Demonstration and Tequila Tasting

Spanish Conversation Group

Mahjong Club

Italian Conversation Group

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Italian Conversation Group

Mahjong Club

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Mahjong Club

Italian Conversation Group

Spanish Conversation Group

Mahjong Club

Italian Conversation Group

Spanish Conversation Group

Spanish Conversation Group

Mahjong Club