There are plenty of fun activities and events happening near your Metuchen apartment this holiday season. From date night to family fun, there’s local holiday cheer all around you. At the Old Franklin School House, enjoy the Holiday Cabaret for $10 this Saturday at 8pm. Are you looking for multi-cultural Christmas? The following day, enjoy the Danish “Jule Fest”, a traditional Danish Christmas party from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Danish Home of Edison. Plus, enjoy Family Fun Day at Neve Shalom on Christmas morning from 9:45 am to 11:00 am. Want to learn a new hobby? The Metuchen Public Library is hosting an introductory class on the sport of fencing on December 29th from 1 pm to 2:30 pm.

Too busy this holiday to make a specific date? There are lots of activities happening throughout the season so you have plenty of opportunities to attend! First, the Barron Arts Center in Woodbridge is hosting a Model Train Display until December 28th. Every Sunday from 12 pm to 4pm, Marafiki Fair Trade is extending the holiday hours of their Festive and Fair Sundays. If you’d love to see some art this holiday season, check out the Nails In The Wall Gallery at St. Luke’s, The Rotunda at the Metuchen Borough Hall, Transformations at Old Franklin Schoolhouse, and VAM Art, Inc. at 15 Station Place.

Secure your spot on the ‘Nice List’ this year. There are plenty of places to be charitable and give back to the community near your Metuchen apartment. Donations to the food bank can be dropped off at Metuchen Library, 1st Presbyterian Church, St. Luke’s, YMCA, and the Old Franklin Schoolhouse. Give a child the gift of Christmas by leaving gifts at the “Toys for Tots” drop box at George’s Salon located at 499 Main Street. Happy holidays!