South Mountain Conservancy
May 2 10AM-2PM  Fourth annual Fairy Tales at the 
Fairy Trail: Fairy fun and storytelling with crafts, fairy 
hair, scavenger hunt and more
DETAILS Locust Grove, Fairy Trail, South Mountain Reservation; 
somocon.org
May 16 8:30/9:30AM  Mayapple Trail Runs: Register 
for the 17th annual edition of this event in the 
beautiful South Mountain Reservation
DETAILS 197 Glen Avenue, Millburn; signup at ultrasignup.com/
register.aspx?did=135418
Vanguard Theater
May 2-3, 8-9  Illuminating Voices: a curated 
weekend of selected pieces will be presented in 
front of live audiences, giving artists the opportunity 
to hear their work aloud
DETAILS Vanguard Theater, 180 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair; 
vanguardtheatercompany.org
Maplewood Glee Club
May 3 3PM  Good Vibrations 80th anniversary 
concert with special guests: New Jersey Youth 
Chorus and Plumer HS Scholarship winner
DETAILS Columbia High School Auditorium, 17 Parker Avenue, 
Maplewood; tickets at maplewoodgleeclub.com
Maplewood Garden Club
May 7 12-8PM, May 8 8AM-8PM, May 10 8AM-4PM  
Maplewood Garden Club's 89th annual Plant Sale: 
Perennials and annuals for sun, partial shade and full 
shade, plus vegetables, herbs and houseplants will 
be available. Visit early for best selections. Bring your 
own carrying tray or wagon
DETAILS Maplewood Community Pool parking lot, 187 Boyden 
Avenue, Maplewood; maplewoodgardenclub.org
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