🎄 Essex County Moms Holiday Play Village Toy Drive
📅 Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
📍 Location: Blue Rose Venue at 31 Westville Ave, Caldwell, NJ, who generously sponsored the space!
⏰ Time: 3pm-7pm
🎟 Admission:FREE with the donation of a new, unwrapped toy per child
📝 Registration: Advance registration is required – Registration goes live on November 1, 2025
✨ About the Event
Join us for the Essex County Moms Holiday Play Village Toy Drive! A festive day of holiday fun, community giving, and magical moments for families!
Our Holiday Play Village features 6 themed holiday villages, each offering a free children’s activity hosted by incredible local businesses, as well as local market vendors. Bring your family to play, explore, and get into the holiday spirit while supporting local vendors on small business Saturday and spreading joy through toy donations.
🎅 Santa Experience
Capture the magic with a visit to Santa!
📸 Photos with Santa provided by Nini Photography, Sponsored by Carlos J. Capellan Insurance Agency
🎁 receive one free photo with optional photo packages available for purchase
🎅 Santa will be taking photos from 3-5:45pm & will make a special grand exit at 5:45!
If you’re interested in Santa photos, you must register for that separately.
🏘️ Kid’s Activities
Ornament creation station with Pop Blossom Studio
Sensory play with A Step ForWord
Obstacle course & games with Playful Pathways
Cookie decorating station with Gathering Treats
Play Doh making station with Little Box Party
Soft Play with Soft Play For Littles
🎤 Live Performance: Miss Jolie
Get ready to sing, dance, and spread cheer with a live performance by Miss Jolie!
Her interactive, high-energy show will have the whole family joining in on the fun.
Performance Time: 6pm
🛍 Holiday Market
Shop small and local this season! Our Holiday Market features a curated selection of family-friendly vendors offering gifts, treats, and holiday favorites.
Market Vendors Include:
Chatterbox Books
Mama JoJo Crayons
Katie’s Candles
Vervain
Karma and Amore
The Giraffe’s Heart
One More Game
🍴 Food Vendors
Enjoy delicious bites and festive drinks from our local favorites!
Food Vendors Include:
Cafe Con Fe
Lil’ Pancake Co.
Haute Plate Hospitality Group
Kotara Kafe
🤝 Sponsors
We’re so grateful to our generous sponsors who make this community event possible!
Venue Sponsor:
Blue Rose Venue
🎄 Village Sponsors:
Lattimer Realty
British Swim School
🎅 Santa Experience Sponsor:
Carlos J. Capellan Insurance Agency Inc.
🎨 Activity Sponsors:
Monster Mini Golf
Little Sprouts Pediatric Dentistry
🧤 Holiday Helper Sponsors:
Lightbright Academy of West Caldwell
💫 Supporting Sponsors:
3Cheers Pro Studio
Manning Landscape & Design LLC
True Emergency Education LLC
❤️ How to Participate
- Register your family when tickets open on November 1st!
- Bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation (one per child recommended).
- Enjoy free admission to all six villages and activities!
- Explore the holiday market, grab some festive bites, and soak up the cheer.
📸 Share the Magic
Don’t forget to tag @EssexCountyMoms on Instagram and use #ECMHolidayPlayVillage to share your favorite moments!