Maplewood Village Alliance

06/08/2026

✂️🎀 Ribbon Cutting & Grand Re-Opening! 🎀✂️

Kimaya & Kokoro are now open!!

✨ Kimaya K**a has moved to its new home at 172 Maplewood Ave.
✨ KoKoRo is officially re-opened after several months of repairs following water damage.

Together, they've created a beautiful shared space in the heart of the Village! Come shop, explore the refreshed space, and support local! They are also hosting a ribbon cutting this Saturday!
❤️🛍️

06/08/2026

Support the Next Phase of Baker Square 🌿
Baker Square has become a welcoming gathering space in Maplewood Village, and we're excited to continue enhancing it. Help us fund five new decorative planters and seasonal plantings that will add greenery, define the space, and create an even more inviting community destination. As a nonprofit Special Improvement District, the MVA relies on community support to activate public spaces, enhance the Village's unique charm and sense of place, and create vibrant destinations for residents and visitors alike. Every donation, large or small, helps bring this next phase to life.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7DBC8VSEHG6Z2

https://maplewoodvillagenj.com/baker-square-project

06/05/2026

Summer of Soccer in Maplewood! ⚽️ 🥅 🍁

Get ready to celebrate the World Cup all month long in Maplewood Village!

⚽ June 11 –
Mexico in Maplewood Day
Cheer on co-host Mexico as they take on South Africa at 3PM! Enjoy themed food, drinks, specials, and game-day fun at participating Village businesses.

⚽ June 12 –
Team USA Opener
Join us as Team USA kicks off its World Cup journey against Paraguay! Grab your friends, wear your red, white, and blue, and support local businesses while you watch the match.

🎉⚽ June 25 –
Village Watch Party Street Festival ⚽🎉
Think Mardi Gras meets the World Cup! Maplewood Avenue will be transformed into a lively street festival and outdoor viewing party celebrating Team USA. Enjoy dining, shopping, entertainment, watch parties, and a festive atmosphere throughout the Village.

🍽️🛍️ Support local. Celebrate global. Experience the World Cup in Maplewood Village!

Maplewood Township, NJ

05/27/2026

🎶 FREE LIVE MUSIC 🎶
Join us for an evening of live music with Tycoon Dogs 🎸🥁🎤
Eclectic original songs blending rock, blues, reggae, funk, soul, pop & more ✨

📅 Saturday, June 6th
🕕 Music from 6–9PM
📍 Ricalton Square, Maplewood Village

Bring a blanket or beach chair 🪑
Grab takeout from your favorite Village spot 🍕🥡🍔
Dance, sing along, and enjoy a fun evening under the summer sky 💃🕺🌙

All ages welcome ❤️

Weather permitting* follow for updates closer to the date ☀️🌦️

05/11/2026

🎨 CALL FOR ARTISTS 🎨

We are seeking a professional artist to create a new temporary public mural in the heart of Maplewood Village!

We are looking for original concepts that will help activate public space, enhance the streetscape, and create a welcoming visual experience for residents and visitors alike.

📅 Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H6aYe2Km0L63pjOb4buUF-7mf5qNnz1eBrASUYIEtu0/edit?usp=sharing

Please share with artists, muralists, curators, and creatives who may be interested!

Maplewood Township, NJ
Maplewood - Division of Arts & Culture

05/11/2026

🎨 CALL FOR ARTISTS 🎨

We are seeking a professional artist to create a new temporary public mural in the heart of Maplewood Village!

We are looking for original concepts that will help activate public space, enhance the streetscape, and create a welcoming visual experience for residents and visitors alike.

📅 Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026

Full Call for Artists + application link available via link in bio / stories.

Please share with artists, muralists, curators, and creatives who may be interested!

Maplewood Township, NJ
Maplewood - Division of Arts & Culture

04/30/2026

🎶 80 Years of Harmony… and just getting started! 🎶

📍 Columbia High School Auditorium
📅 Sunday, May 3
⏰ 3:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: https://goodvibrationsmgc.lovable.app/

Get ready for a feel-good, family-friendly afternoon featuring music from every era🎤✨

Special guests include:
🎶 New Jersey Youth Chorus Camerata Ensemble
🎓 2026 John A. Plumer Memorial Scholarship recipient

…and performances by the club’s small ensembles:
🎵 The Unusual Suspects
🎵 Doo-Wop Preservation Society

Founded in 1946 by WWII veterans, the Maplewood Glee Club has grown into a vibrant group of 70+ singers bringing the community together through music and tradition ❤️

04/28/2026

Mother’s Day is almost here 💐and Maplewood Village has everything you need to make it truly special! 💝

Still looking for the perfect gift? Stroll the Village and discover beautifully curated shops filled with one-of-a-kind finds, thoughtful gifts, and everything you need to create a bespoke gift basket. 🎁

🌸 Fresh flowers? Covered
🍽️ Brunch or dinner plans? Make those reservations
🛍️ Unique gifts you won’t find anywhere else? Right here in town

Skip the generic and the one-click purchases this year. Choose something personal, meaningful, and made with care.

And yes, despite the ongoing Baker Street repair work, businesses are OPEN and ready to welcome you 🙌 Your support right now makes a real difference. ✨

03/03/2026

✨ Windows for Women is in full swing! ✨

All month long, Maplewood Village Alliance and Springfield Avenue Partnership are transformed into a vibrant, walkable art gallery celebrating women artists in honor of Women’s History Month.

Stroll the Village & Springfield Ave, discover incredible local talent displayed in merchant windows, and support the small businesses that make our community shine. 💛

🎥 Take a peek here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvBMp-gvLYc

Participating merchants and featured artists are listed in the comments below — be sure to check them out and plan your art walk!


List of participating merchants and featured artists in comments below.

Maplewood Township, NJ
Maplewood - Division of Arts & Culture
Maria Markatos

In Celebration of Women's History Month, two of Maplewood's businesses have transformed into storefront art galleries. Work from accomplished female artists ...

03/03/2026

Kimaya K**a
Shop Local 💗

To our SOMA family 🩷

Like many small businesses, rising operating costs and new lease terms have led us to reassess our future in this space. While we’re still figuring out what’s next, these coming months are incredibly important for us.

For almost 11 years, Kimaya K**a has been part of your birthdays, Mother’s Days, last-minute gifts, and little “treat yourself” moments. This community has carried us, and I’m so deeply grateful.

Kimaya K**a has never just been a store to me. It’s been:
• Conversations at the counter
• Watching your kids grow up
• Hugs on hard days

If you’ve been meaning to stop in, refresh your spring wardrobe, or pick up something special, I would truly love to see you. Every purchase right now makes a real difference.

Please show your support, spread the word, and follow us on Instagram **a to stay updated on our future plans 🩷

We will be closed this Sunday (today) and Monday, but starting Tuesday, March 3rd, we’ll have extended store hours to make it easier for you to stop by:
Monday to Saturday 10am–6pm
Sunday 10am–5pm

With gratitude,
Kimaya — at Kimaya K**a.