Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By JOHN LEE
October 29, 2025
NUTLEY, NJ - The Community Advisory Board of Nutley Family Service Bureau has been active this year planning and hosting community events to put the local service organization in front of the community.In addition to music nights, coffeehouse events, and other activities, NFSB hosted their second ...
NUTLEY, NJ - This weekend is all about the tricks and the treats. First up, the tricks. On Friday night, the Oakley Kitchen hosts their annual costume party. It is by far the biggest party in town. The night features food, drinks, a live DJ, and of course, costumed fun. The best costume wins the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Looking for a chance to be in the spotlight? The Johnson Public Library will be hosting its monthly Open Mic Night. This time, the mic won't be used for singing, but for reading poetry. Those interested in performing must sign up upon arrival with MCs Jonny Werdz and Teddy ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Get ready to shine! The Summit Area YMCA invites you to join their 9th Annual Diwali Celebration, a joyful evening filled with light, music, dance, and community connection on Saturday, November 1 from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Berkeley Heights YMCA. Hosted in partnership with the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Get ready to shine! The Summit Area YMCA invites you to join their 9th Annual Diwali Celebration, a joyful evening filled with light, music, dance, and community connection on Saturday, November 1 from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Berkeley Heights YMCA. Hosted in partnership with the ...
STAFFORD - MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Prepare for a night of sensational music and nostalgia as the acclaimed New York Bee Gees Tribute Show takes the stage at the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM! This is an event you won't want to miss, featuring an all-star ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Senior Center will host its annual anniversary dinner on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 12 p.m. at Angelo's Steakhouse located at 104 North 10th Street.The cost for members is $28 and nonmembers is $55. This includes lunch, music, gifts and more. If you are interested in ...
STAFFORD - MANAHAWKIN, NJ – Prepare for a night of sensational music and nostalgia as the acclaimed New York Bee Gees Tribute Show takes the stage at the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM! This is an event you won't want to miss, featuring an all-star ...
SPARTA, NJ – Due to forecast inclement weather, the event has been moved to November 6 at 4 p.m.For some unique Halloween fun, plan to be in the area of White Deer Plaza on Thursday, October 30 around 5 p.m. where the Headless Horseman and friends will be visiting.Lee Dillon will be bringing four ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message from the Recreation Department regarding the annual Halloween House Decorating Contest.“Ok Kenilworthians it is time for you to take the reigns, walk or drive around town and vote for your favorite Halloween houses. Be sure to go check them out and ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Ghostbusters, Charlie Brown, and Frankenstein's monster found their way to Vincent United Methodist Church on Sunday Oct. 26 to the oldest Trunk or Treat event in the township.The annual event is hosted by individual members of the congregation. In a nutshell, everyone decorates the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy musicians were provided the opportunity to attend an educational, entertaining performance on Wednesday, October 15, at the Union County Performing Arts Center right here in their very own hometown of Rahway!The New Jersey Youth Symphony, under the ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: Theatergoers are invited to experience the energy of the classic musical comedy “Hello, Dolly!” as it takes the stage at County College of Morris (CCM), presented by the Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts, and Music Technologies. Filled with laughter, romance and ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - HealthBarn USA is hosting its annual Family Harvest Festival this Saturday, Nov. 1, in collaboration with The Piano Workshop at Bergen County. From 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., families are invited to enjoy a variety of hands-on activities designed for all ages. Activities include ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Broadway between 22nd and 25th Streets became a bastion of strange characters when hundreds of kids and many adults came out dressed up for the Bayonne Division of Recreation’s annual Halloween parade on Saturday.An eerie sense of emptiness along the cordoned-off streets soon gave way ...
A reminder! Reserve now for a screaming good time! Scroll down to reserve⬇️MONMOUTH COUNTY: Celebrating 22 years of screams! Tickets must be bought online ahead of time. TAP HERE TO RESERVE. The Brookdale Performing Arts Center Haunted Theater presents Haunted Theater 2025 Wide Awake! A terrifying ...
A reminder! Reserve now for a screaming good time! Scroll down to reserve⬇️MONMOUTH COUNTY: Celebrating 22 years of screams! Tickets must be bought online ahead of time. TAP HERE TO RESERVE. The Brookdale Performing Arts Center Haunted Theater presents Haunted Theater 2025 Wide Awake! A terrifying ...
A reminder! Reserve now for a screaming good time! Scroll down to reserve⬇️MONMOUTH COUNTY: Celebrating 22 years of screams! Tickets must be bought online ahead of time. TAP HERE TO RESERVE. The Brookdale Performing Arts Center Haunted Theater presents Haunted Theater 2025 Wide Awake! A terrifying ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Roxbury High School's marching band, the Marching Gaels, took first place recently in the inaugural NJ Regional Championships, according to the school district.It said the Oct. 25 competition, hosted by the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association (NJMBDA), took place at Union ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: Theatergoers are invited to experience the energy of the classic musical comedy “Hello, Dolly!” as it takes the stage at County College of Morris (CCM), presented by the Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts, and Music Technologies. Filled with laughter, romance and ...
WHIPPANY, NJ – Whippany Park High School Theatre has announced its fall drama will be Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, a Harry Potter comedic spoof by Matt Cox.For seven years, a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered ...
Morristown, NJ—The award-winning Morristown High School Theatre Program’s upcoming production of Little Women will draw inspiration for its sets from the historic homes that similarly inspired author Louisa May Alcott’s largely autobiographical novel. Student set builders and art designers are hard ...
PARAMUS, NJ – Over the weekend, Paramus Public Library held their annual Haunted Halloween and All-Day Open House.The event returns each year for Paramus residents and families to enjoy.Departments in the Main Library selected a theme to decorate their department with, as follows:Adult Services – ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Public Library invites residents to join them in embracing the Halloween spirit.The library’s Trunk or Treat event will take place on Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Main Library parking lot, located at 11 S. Board Street. Attendees are encouraged to get ...
BAYONNE, NJ - This year’s Bergen Point Fall Festival proved once again that Bayonne is going to the dogs, in a good way.While it significantly featured merchants doing business in and around the Bergen Point section of the city, it also showed that it really is a hometown affair with the majority ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Seems the borough has been gearing up since August with decorations and thoughts of ‘what am I going to be this year?’Among the many trunk or treats, there is the traditional Mayor's Halloween Parade 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at the Roosevelt School Gym, 50 Roosevelt Avenue.“This ...
MADISON, NJ — Perfect weather and a packed lineup of gleaming automobiles made for another memorable Bottle Hill Day as the 30th Annual Madison Area Chamber of Commerce/Madison PBA #92 Car Show rolled into downtown on Saturday, October 4.More than 100 car enthusiasts proudly showcased their ...
WARREN, NJ —The much-anticipated Halloween season was officially launched with a bang at the recent Police Spooktacular Trunk or Treat on Thursday. Families were treated to an incredible array of sights, including iconic vehicles from "Ghostbusters" and "Back to the Future," a mystical flying UFO, ...
THREE BRIDGES, NJ - A staple of the community, the Three Bridges Library, on Main Street, is celebrating 40 years of serving the residents.“This small community library is special to the community,” said librarian Jeannie Vitale. “We know most of our patrons by name, and I think most of them like ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Public Library (RPL) has curated a collection of Halloween, horror, and witchy books designed to get readers into the spooky spirit.Kids can enjoy haunted tales or lighter supernatural stories, such as Nightmares! written by actor Jason Segel and co-author Kirsten ...