Springfield Avenue Announces a Month of Harvest Events

Maplewood’s Springfield Avenue Partnership invites community residents and visitors to celebrate HarvestFest in October by participating in a variety of special events and activities hosted by businesses on the Avenue before the actual Fest itself on October 29.

The events include workshops for children, a retreat for women, pumpkin painting and artist presentations — all supported through a grant program provided by the Partnership. Read on:

Celebrate Autumn, October 4-29, 2011
Express Yourself Studios; 1912 Springfield Avenue

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. during the month of October, toddlers can enjoy a special lesson about Autumn and participate in a Fall inspired art project.  This program is offered as part of Express Yourself Studios’ weekly Crafty Toddler Workshop open to children ages 2-4. The Crafty Toddler Workshop is $15 per child/per session (all materials included). For additional information or to RSVP for any event please register 1-2 days prior, contact Express Yourself Studios 973-763-5256, info@expressyourselfstudios.com or expressyourselfstudios.com.

Women’s Treat Retreat, October 24, 2011
Parteaz; 1860 Springfield Avenue

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Treat yourself to some terrific local services
• Let's Rise" Life coaching- 7:00 -7:30
• Nutrition and Healing 7:30- 8:00
• Goddess Workshops- 8:00 - 8:30
• Organizing Skills to Live By Creative Organizing 8:30 - 9:00

Donations to benefit local families affected by Hurricane Irene. Refreshments and a chocolate fountain will be running. For more information, call 973-447-0616 or visit parteaz.com

Pumpkin Painting Party, October 26, 2011
Hilton Branch Library; 1688 Springfield Avenue

From 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm, come to the library to hear a pumpkin story, paint your very own pumpkin and have a pumpkin snack! Ages 6-11 years
973 762-1688, MaplewoodLibrary.org

Engaging Fall Colors, October 28 & 29, 2011 October
Astah's Fine Art Gallery, 1897 Springfield Avenue

There will be two artists (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Oct. 28 and from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Oct. 29) who will display their art and sculptures with emphasis on the fall in terms of their colors and background.  The artist will be at the receptions to discuss their works.

In addition to the business events, the Springfield Avenue Partnership will present Maplewood’s third annual HarvestFest on Saturday, October 29 featuring a petting zoo, pony & hay rides, a live children’s concert with Polka Dot and Pals & DJ, Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos, a Classic Car Show, Maplewood’s Fire Department’s Fire Safety Education Trailer and food sales from participating food vendors.

A complete list of upcoming HarvestFest business events can be found on SpringfieldAvenue.com, as well as information about the festival on October 29.