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Mahwah Recreation The Mahwah Recreation Committee hosts many events during the course of the year.

The Mahwah Recreation Department is a dedicated team of community volunteers who work closely with the Recreation Director to plan, coordinate, and bring engaging programs and events to life for the Mahwah community. Our annual, Meet The Bunny, Halloween Parade, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Paddle Days, Movie Nights and Mahwah Day draw large crowds every year. The committee also organizes our adult softball, basketball, soccer and volleyball programs and host the annual senior picnic at Continental Soldiers Park. For a complete list of Recreation Committee activities see the Recreation Department section of this website or the Calendar of Events.

☕ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND — BUSINESS MIX & MINGLE! 🤝Are you a local business owner or manager? Come join us for a relaxed...
10/21/2026

☕ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND — BUSINESS MIX & MINGLE! 🤝

Are you a local business owner or manager? Come join us for a relaxed morning of networking, conversation and connection with fellow Mahwah business leaders!

The Mahwah Recreation Department, in partnership with Freedom Bank, invites you to our next Business Mix & Mingle — an informal opportunity to meet other local business owners, share ideas, make connections and grow your professional network.

📅 Thursday, November 12
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 BAM Bagels, Mahwah

☕ Grab a cup of coffee, enjoy a bagel and connect with other members of our local business community!

Space is limited, so please RSVP to the Mahwah Recreation Department:
📧 [email protected]

Come for the coffee. Stay for the connections!

We look forward to seeing Mahwah’s business community come together!

🎃👻 GET READY FOR MAHWAH’S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR! 👻🎃Bring your little ghosts, goblins, witches and superheroes to Cops &...
10/20/2026

🎃👻 GET READY FOR MAHWAH’S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR! 👻🎃

Bring your little ghosts, goblins, witches and superheroes to Cops & Goblins – Mahwah’s Halloween Spooktacular!

📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Commodore Perry Field
🎟️ Free and open to the public!

🍬🚗 TRUNK-OR-TREAT! 🚗🍬

Get ready for an afternoon of trick-or-treating with a Mahwah twist! Our Police, Fire, EMS, DPW and Township Departments will be decorating their vehicles and filling their trunks with treats for our little trick-or-treaters.

Kids can come dressed in their favorite costumes and visit each decorated trunk for some Halloween fun!

And there’s MORE!

🐐 Petting Zoo – Get up close with some special animal friends!
🍩 Donuts & C***r – Enjoy some classic fall treats!
🎃 Halloween Kids’ Activities – Games, activities and plenty of spooky fun for the whole family!

👻 Please note: The Trunk-or-Treat vehicles are limited to Mahwah Police, Fire, EMS, DPW and Township Departments.

Come out, put on your best costume, grab your trick-or-treat bag and join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun, community connection and Cops & Goblins!

🎃 Sunday, October 25 | 2–4 PM | Commodore Perry Field

We’ll see you there! 👻🍬🚓

Please note our Wreath Decorating class is SOLD OUT! 🎄 ⭐️ We will be happy to take your name and information for a waitl...
10/20/2026

Please note our Wreath Decorating class is SOLD OUT! 🎄 ⭐️

We will be happy to take your name and information for a waitlist should anyone need to cancel

Thank you for your interest!

🎃👻 GET READY FOR MAHWAH’S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR! 👻🎃Bring your little ghosts, goblins, witches and superheroes to Cops &...
10/20/2026

🎃👻 GET READY FOR MAHWAH’S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR! 👻🎃

Bring your little ghosts, goblins, witches and superheroes to Cops & Goblins – with Mahwah Police Department Halloween Spooktacular!

📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Commodore Perry Field
🎟️ Free and open to the public!

🍬🚗 TRUNK-OR-TREAT! 🚗🍬

Get ready for an afternoon of trick-or-treating with a Mahwah twist! Our Police, Fire, EMS, DPW and Township Departments will be decorating their vehicles and filling their trunks with treats for our little trick-or-treaters.

Kids can come dressed in their favorite costumes and visit each decorated trunk for some Halloween fun!

And there’s MORE!

🐐 Petting Zoo – Get up close with some special animal friends!
🍩 Donuts & C***r – Enjoy some classic fall treats!
🎃 Halloween Kids’ Activities – Games, activities and plenty of spooky fun for the whole family!

👻 Please note: The Trunk-or-Treat vehicles are limited to Mahwah Police, Fire, EMS, DPW and Township Departments.

Come out, put on your best costume, grab your trick-or-treat bag and join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun, community connection and Cops & Goblins!

🎃 Sunday, October 25 | 2–4 PM | Commodore Perry Field

We’ll see you there! 👻🍬🚓

🎃👻 GET READY FOR A SPOOKTACULAR AFTERNOON! 👻🎃Bring the whole family to the Mahwah Recreation Department’s Halloween Spoo...
10/18/2026

🎃👻 GET READY FOR A SPOOKTACULAR AFTERNOON! 👻🎃

Bring the whole family to the Mahwah Recreation Department’s Halloween Spooktacular – Cops & Goblins with Mahwah Police Department on Sunday, October 25 from 2:00–4:00 PM at Commodore Perry Field!

And this year, we’re bringing some special guests… 🐐🐑🐓

🐮 PETTING ZOO FUN!

The kids can get up close with some adorable furry and feathered friends at our Petting Zoo! It’s the perfect addition to an afternoon filled with Halloween fun.

Plus, enjoy:

🍩 Donuts & C***r
🎃 Trunk-or-Treat
🚓 Cops & Goblins activities
🐾 Petting Zoo
🎨 Kids’ activities & games
👻 Plenty of Halloween fun for the whole family!

🚒 TRUNK-OR-TREAT

Our Trunk-or-Treat will feature creatively decorated vehicles from Mahwah Police, Fire, EMS, DPW and Township Departments, ready to hand out treats to our little ghosts and goblins!

📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Commodore Perry Field
🎟️ Free and open to the public!

Come dressed in your favorite costume, bring the kids, and spend the afternoon celebrating Halloween with your Mahwah community!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎃👻

UPDATE: This event is now sold out! 🎄✨ Get in the Holiday Spirit! ✨🎄What better way to kick off the holiday season than ...
10/17/2026

UPDATE: This event is now sold out!

🎄✨ Get in the Holiday Spirit! ✨🎄

What better way to kick off the holiday season than by learning how to decorate your own live Christmas wreath! 🎀

Join us for a fun and festive evening with friends while you create a beautiful wreath to take home and enjoy all season long! ❤️

🎄 What’s Included:
✨ Live 12" Christmas wreath
🎀 Ribbon + a bow-making lesson
🌟 Holiday picks and decorations
🎁 All materials provided!

🍷 Bring your friends, bring some food, and make a night of it!

📅 Tuesday, December 1
⏰ 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
📍 Mahwah Senior Center
💲 $40 per person

⚠️ Space is limited to just 24 participants, so book early!

https://register.capturepoint.com/Mahwah

Come craft, laugh, and get into the holiday spirit with us! 🎄🎅✨

🏆 Nominate an Outstanding Mahwah Volunteer! 🏆Do you know a volunteer who goes above and beyond to make a difference in o...
10/16/2026

🏆 Nominate an Outstanding Mahwah Volunteer! 🏆

Do you know a volunteer who goes above and beyond to make a difference in our Mahwah community?

The Township of Mahwah is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Volunteer of the Year Award!

We want to recognize 10 exceptional volunteers whose dedication, service, and commitment have made a meaningful impact through a Mahwah-based nonprofit organization.

🌟 Who is eligible?
Volunteers who serve Mahwah nonprofit organizations and consistently give their time, talents, and heart to our community.

📋 Who can nominate?
Nominations must be submitted by the nonprofit organization with which the volunteer is affiliated. Individual volunteers, family members, friends, and members of the public may not submit nominations directly.

🎄 Special Honor:
One honoree will be selected to light the Holiday Tree at Mahwah’s Winter Fest on Sunday, December 6!

🏛️ Recognition:
All 10 honorees will be recognized at the Mahwah Township Council Meeting on December 21, 2026.

📅 Nomination Deadline: November 16, 2026

Interested in nominating an outstanding volunteer?
Contact the Mahwah Recreation Department for an application and additional information.

Let’s celebrate the incredible volunteers who help make Mahwah a community of connection! ❤️

🌿 MAHWAH BEAUTIFICATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🌿Join the Mahwah Beautification Committee tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, fro...
10/16/2026

🌿 MAHWAH BEAUTIFICATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🌿

Join the Mahwah Beautification Committee tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, from 9–11 AM as we work together to help make Mahwah even more beautiful! 🌸🍂

We’ll be cleaning up garden beds and getting our township properties ready for the fall season.

📅 Tomorrow — Saturday, October 17
⏰ 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
📍 Meet at Old Station Lane near the Mahwah Train Station

Whether you can stay for the full two hours or just lend a hand for a little while, we’d love to have you join us!

Weather permitting.

Come out, meet your neighbors, and help beautify Mahwah! 💚🌿

Get Your Mahwah Recreation Updates Right from the Source!Get the latest, most accurate information directly from the sou...
10/15/2026

Get Your Mahwah Recreation Updates Right from the Source!

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🎄✨ ’Tis the Season… well, almost! ✨🎄The Mahwah Recreation Department is getting ready for one of our favorite nights of ...
10/14/2026

🎄✨ ’Tis the Season… well, almost! ✨🎄

The Mahwah Recreation Department is getting ready for one of our favorite nights of the year — Mahwah Winter Fest: Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting! 🎅🎄

We can’t wait to celebrate the holiday season with all of our Mahwah neighbors, friends, and families! ❤️

📅 SAVE THE DATE!
🎄 Sunday, December 6, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
📍 Commodore Perry Field

🎅 The Holiday Parade kicks off at 5:00 PM from Fire Company #1, followed by an evening full of holiday fun in the park!

✨ Tree Lighting
🎅 Pictures with Santa
🧊 Ice Carving
🎁 Holiday Vendors
🍔 Food Trucks
🚁 Drone Show
🎶 Holiday Entertainment
…and SO much more!

Bring the whole family, bundle up, and join us as we kick off the holiday season together! 🎄❤️

Mahwah Winter Fest — a night you won’t want to miss! 🎅✨🎄

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475 Corporate Drive
Mahwah, NJ
07430

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+1 201-529-5757

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