Things To Do in Old Tappan, NJ

Ancient Brews: Crafting Herbal Beer

Old Tappan - Community Room

Storytime - Registration Required

Old Tappan - Community Room

Families with children of all ages are invited to join Miss Tracy for Storytime. Storytime includes books, songs, and playtime. Storytime takes place twice a week and will repeat content: Tuesday 10 AM Wednesday 10 AM Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately. Priority registration will be given to Old Tappan residents.

Apple Squishies

Old Tappan - Children's Room

Let's make the cutest softest squishies with a fall apple flair. Registration is REQUIRED, Old Tappan Residents only, 1st - 5th grades. Kindergarten students may start in JANUARY Register one child at a time.

Storytime - Registration Required

Old Tappan - Community Room

Families with children of all ages are invited to join Miss Tracy for Storytime. Storytime includes books, songs, and playtime. Storytime takes place twice a week and will repeat content: Tuesday 10 AM Wednesday 10 AM Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately. Priority registration will be given to Old Tappan residents.

Mahjong

Old Tappan - Community Room

Apple Squishies

Old Tappan - Children's Room

Let's make the cutest softest squishies with a fall apple flair. Registration is REQUIRED, Old Tappan Residents only, 1st - 5th grades. Kindergarten students may start in JANUARY Register one child at a time.

Resistance Training

Old Tappan - Community Room

Relief Carving Center Piece

Old Tappan - Community Room

Try your hands on a sculptural experience as you carve a beautiful motif into a plaster surface. Workshop limited to 15 attendees. Old Tappan residents given preference.

Music & Movement - 18 months - 6 years

Old Tappan - Community Room

This new class is perfect for those of you whose kids love moving and dancing, but can't always sit still for stories (or even if they can!). Thursdays at 10:15 AM This class works best when everyone has room to move, so registration will be required and enforced. Priority given to Old Tappan Residents. Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately.

Baby Bookworms - PreWalkers (Ages Birth to 18 mos)

Old Tappan - Community Room

You and your pre-walker (Birth to 18 mos) are invited to join Miss Tracy for books, music, movement, and fun. This program suggests that babies "graduate" at 18 months, but all are welcome. Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately. Priority registration will be given to Old Tappan residents.

Crooners

Old Tappan - Community Room

Musical performance by the Patrick Kersson Trio

Storytime - Registration Required

Old Tappan - Community Room

Families with children of all ages are invited to join Miss Tracy for Storytime. Storytime includes books, songs, and playtime. Storytime takes place twice a week and will repeat content: Tuesday 10 AM Wednesday 10 AM Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately. Priority registration will be given to Old Tappan residents.

Pumpkins on a Gate STEM

Old Tappan - Children's Room

Can you build a gate that will hold 5 pumpkins? Registration is REQUIRED, Old Tappan Residents only, 1st - 5th grades. Kindergarten students may start in JANUARY Register one child at a time.

Storytime - Registration Required

Old Tappan - Community Room

Families with children of all ages are invited to join Miss Tracy for Storytime. Storytime includes books, songs, and playtime. Storytime takes place twice a week and will repeat content: Tuesday 10 AM Wednesday 10 AM Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately. Priority registration will be given to Old Tappan residents.

Mahjong

Old Tappan - Community Room

Pumpkins on a Gate STEM

Old Tappan - Children's Room

Can you build a gate that will hold 5 pumpkins? Registration is REQUIRED, Old Tappan Residents only, 1st - 5th grades. Kindergarten students may start in JANUARY Register one child at a time.

Resistance Training

Old Tappan - Community Room

Music & Movement - 18 months - 6 years

Old Tappan - Community Room

This new class is perfect for those of you whose kids love moving and dancing, but can't always sit still for stories (or even if they can!). Thursdays at 10:15 AM This class works best when everyone has room to move, so registration will be required and enforced. Priority given to Old Tappan Residents. Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately.

Baby Bookworms - PreWalkers (Ages Birth to 18 mos)

Old Tappan - Community Room

You and your pre-walker (Birth to 18 mos) are invited to join Miss Tracy for books, music, movement, and fun. This program suggests that babies "graduate" at 18 months, but all are welcome. Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately. Priority registration will be given to Old Tappan residents.

Creative Crocheting

Old Tappan - Community Room

Join in on a fun workshop of crocheting the second Friday of every month. All levels are welcomed. Materials will be provided. This event will be run by Silvana Tabacchi, @silvanas_knit_and_crochet on Instagram.

Storytime - Registration Required

Old Tappan - Community Room

Families with children of all ages are invited to join Miss Tracy for Storytime. Storytime includes books, songs, and playtime. Storytime takes place twice a week and will repeat content: Tuesday 10 AM Wednesday 10 AM Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately. Priority registration will be given to Old Tappan residents.

Mayor's Wellness Book Group

Old Tappan - Community Room

Beaded Scarecrows

Old Tappan - Children's Room

We'll make scarecrow keychains with pipe cleaners and beads. Registration is REQUIRED, Old Tappan Residents only, 1st - 5th grades. Kindergarten students may start in JANUARY Register one child at a time.

Storytime - Registration Required

Old Tappan - Community Room

Families with children of all ages are invited to join Miss Tracy for Storytime. Storytime includes books, songs, and playtime. Storytime takes place twice a week and will repeat content: Tuesday 10 AM Wednesday 10 AM Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately. Priority registration will be given to Old Tappan residents.

Mahjong

Old Tappan - Community Room

Beaded Scarecrows

Old Tappan - Children's Room

We'll make scarecrow keychains with pipe cleaners and beads. Registration is REQUIRED, Old Tappan Residents only, 1st - 5th grades. Kindergarten students may start in JANUARY Register one child at a time.

Resistance Training

Old Tappan - Community Room

Music & Movement - 18 months - 6 years

Old Tappan - Community Room

This new class is perfect for those of you whose kids love moving and dancing, but can't always sit still for stories (or even if they can!). Thursdays at 10:15 AM This class works best when everyone has room to move, so registration will be required and enforced. Priority given to Old Tappan Residents. Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately.

Baby Bookworms - PreWalkers (Ages Birth to 18 mos)

Old Tappan - Community Room

You and your pre-walker (Birth to 18 mos) are invited to join Miss Tracy for books, music, movement, and fun. This program suggests that babies "graduate" at 18 months, but all are welcome. Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately. Priority registration will be given to Old Tappan residents.

Alfred Hitchcock: Behind the Curtain of Suspense

Old Tappan - Community Room

Join author and art historian, Max Alvarez for an engaging talk on legendary master of screen tension, Alfred Hitchcock.

Friday Flicks

Old Tappan - Community Room

We'll be screening Sheep Detectives (2026). Join us, there will be snacks! Please be advised this film is rated PG.

Storytime - Registration Required

Old Tappan - Community Room

Families with children of all ages are invited to join Miss Tracy for Storytime. Storytime includes books, songs, and playtime. Storytime takes place twice a week and will repeat content: Tuesday 10 AM Wednesday 10 AM Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately. Priority registration will be given to Old Tappan residents.

Candy Cross-Sections

Old Tappan - Children's Room

We're going to study candy bars like geologists study the earth, but instead of rocks, it's caramel, chocolate, and more! We will be serving candy with nuts so please note any FOOD ALLERGIES Registration is REQUIRED, Old Tappan Residents only, 1st - 5th grades. Kindergarten students may start in JANUARY Register one child at a time.

Storytime - Registration Required

Old Tappan - Community Room

Families with children of all ages are invited to join Miss Tracy for Storytime. Storytime includes books, songs, and playtime. Storytime takes place twice a week and will repeat content: Tuesday 10 AM Wednesday 10 AM Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately. Priority registration will be given to Old Tappan residents.

Mahjong

Old Tappan - Community Room

Candy Cross-Sections

Old Tappan - Children's Room

We're going to study candy bars like geologists study the earth, but instead of rocks, it's caramel, chocolate, and more! We will be serving candy with nuts so please note any FOOD ALLERGIES Registration is REQUIRED, Old Tappan Residents only, 1st - 5th grades. Kindergarten students may start in JANUARY Register one child at a time.

Resistance Training

Old Tappan - Community Room

Music & Movement - 18 months - 6 years

Old Tappan - Community Room

This new class is perfect for those of you whose kids love moving and dancing, but can't always sit still for stories (or even if they can!). Thursdays at 10:15 AM This class works best when everyone has room to move, so registration will be required and enforced. Priority given to Old Tappan Residents. Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately.

Baby Bookworms - PreWalkers (Ages Birth to 18 mos)

Old Tappan - Community Room

You and your pre-walker (Birth to 18 mos) are invited to join Miss Tracy for books, music, movement, and fun. This program suggests that babies "graduate" at 18 months, but all are welcome. Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately. Priority registration will be given to Old Tappan residents.

Architecture and You: Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building

Old Tappan - Community Room

Join architects Dale Laurin and Anthony Romeo for a presentation on the beautiful and beloved NYC landmarks, the Empire State and Chrysler Bldgs.

Halloween Magic Spook-tacular w/ Myron the Magnificent

Join us for some classic magic show fun to celebrate Halloween. All ages COSTUMES ENCOUARAGED! Registration required.

Storytime - Registration Required

Old Tappan - Community Room

Families with children of all ages are invited to join Miss Tracy for Storytime. Storytime includes books, songs, and playtime. Storytime takes place twice a week and will repeat content: Tuesday 10 AM Wednesday 10 AM Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately. Priority registration will be given to Old Tappan residents.

Leaf Monsters

Old Tappan - Children's Room

Fallen fall leaves are the perfect body for October monsters! Registration is REQUIRED, Old Tappan Residents only, 1st - 5th grades. Kindergarten students may start in JANUARY Register one child at a time.

Storytime - Registration Required

Old Tappan - Community Room

Families with children of all ages are invited to join Miss Tracy for Storytime. Storytime includes books, songs, and playtime. Storytime takes place twice a week and will repeat content: Tuesday 10 AM Wednesday 10 AM Registration is REQUIRED. Register for each session each week separately. Priority registration will be given to Old Tappan residents.

Mahjong

Old Tappan - Community Room

Leaf Monsters

Old Tappan - Children's Room

Fallen fall leaves are the perfect body for October monsters! Registration is REQUIRED, Old Tappan Residents only, 1st - 5th grades. Kindergarten students may start in JANUARY Register one child at a time.