Look no further than Mantena Global Care and NJPAC’s Community Engagement for entertaining (and free) activities for your family. Treat your loved ones to monthly programs that educate and nurture the creativity of participants of all ages. Activities range from capoeira instruction to storytelling, glass art and painting. We can’t wait to have fun with you!

Vivian Vaz leads the program. Vaz is a puppeteer who showcases Brazilian culture through crafts, cuisine, lifestyle and language. All of the activities take place at Mantena Global Care located at 294 Ferry Street in Newark.

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2024-2025

Sat, Oct 12 @ 11AM
Imaginations go wild when recycled materials are turned into new toys.

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Sat, Nov 9 @ 11AM
Learn about the holiday of Kwanzaa through painting.

Sat, Dec 14 @ 11 AM
Beautify your home with one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments.

Sat, Jan 11 @ 11AM
Convert a mason jar into a winter wonderland!

Sat, Feb 8 @ 11AM
Make a parade-worthy mask with feathers, glitter and other creative details. All supplies provided.

Sat, April 12 @ 11AM
Enjoy some healthy fun and competition with musical chairs, bean bag races and other relay games.

Sat, May 10 @ 11AM
Turn an ordinary object into an extraordinary gift with colorful paper cutouts and Mod Podge. All supplies provided.

Sat, Jun 14 @ 11AM
Make decorations — such as traditional decorating flags and sky lanterns — for Mantena’s end-of-the-school-year celebration!

Contact: dfonseca@njpac.org for further information

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