Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TELINA CUPPARI
October 28, 2025
UNION, NJ - Dobreena P. Helm of Union is competing for Senior Miss Black America 2026. Helm recently sat down with TAPinto to discuss her journey.Tell us about yourself and your platform. As a passionate advocate for health and wellness, I'm a strong, confident, and passionate woman dedicated to ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Downtown Somerville's Halloween “Spooktacular” returns on Thursday, Oct. 30 beginning at 4 p.m. and will feature trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, live music, a photo booth and more.Activities are on Main Street, the Division Street pedestrian mall and the Somerset County ...
Princeton, NJ – There are two great juxtapositions in this week’s events listings. First we have a brand-new museum with a 24-hour grand opening that is practically a theatrical event. That’s the long-awaited opening of the new Princeton University Art Museum on Friday, October 31, at 5 p.m. – an ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Discover Doylestown, the organization that runs next month’s tree lighting ceremony, is looking for organizations that want to march in the parade that brings Santa to town.The group has put out a call for participants for its 111th annual tree lighting ceremony, which takes place ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – With so much community spirit and artistry on display, the 43rd annual Phillipsburg-Easton Parade on Sunday, October 26, was an hour long parade filled with smiles, streets full of treats and creativity. So well done even the Master Yoda himself would not feel the presence of the ...
CRANFORD, NJ – With the evenings getting dark early, it’s the perfect season for a good book. Kate Lydon and Lauren King, the co-owners of The Cranford Bookstore at 1 South Avenue East, recommend three titles: Lauren recommends The Names by Florence Knapp. What's in a name? Can a name change the ...
Linden, NJ — The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of children’s and teenprograms for November.Children: 11/3 at 4 pm, Thanksgiving Craft 11/5 at 4 pm, Chess Club 11/10 at 4 pm, Lego Club 11/17 at 4 pm, Minecraft: Acorn Archery 11/19 at 4 pm, Chess Club 11/24 at 4pm, Clay ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Looking for ways to keep your kids engaged at museums? Then look no further than your local public library. Berkeley Heights Public Library (BHPL) introduces New Museum Bags to check out along with our Museum Pass collection. Each carefully curated bag contains 2 books, ...
EDISON, NJ - An estimated 18,000 to 20,000 people came out to Edison Township's Diwali Festival at Papaianni Park on Saturday, according to the police department. This was the township's fourth annual Diwali, the Hindu Festival of lights."The celebration continues to focus on gratitude, traditions, ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Another successful Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat, compliments of the Women in Community Service.“We really had a wonderful time,” said Pat Zengel, local realtor and organizer of the event. “I want to especially thank the police for their help and their presence.”The event has ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — While the annual Street Fair has been a longtime tradition in New Providence, Sunday marked the debut of a new themed celebration: Pioneer Day. The event aimed to highlight the community’s history, local businesses and the organizations that shape the town today.Springfield ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — While the annual Street Fair has been a longtime tradition in New Providence, Sunday marked the debut of a new themed celebration: Pioneer Day. The event aimed to highlight the community’s history, local businesses and the organizations that shape the town today.Springfield ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Special Young Adults (SYA) of Nutley held their annual Halloween Party this past week, filling the evening with laughter, dancing, and plenty of festive fun. Costumes were everywhere as attendees enjoyed pizza, beverages, pumpkin painting, and a lively “Trunk or Treat,” where cars ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Elaborate pumpkin carvings took center stage at the Tileworks in Doylestown over the weekend as part of Pumpkinfest, a fall tradition for Doylestown.The event, which is a fund-raiser for the BC Cares Educational Foundation, brought 12 artists (or teams of artists) to a festival ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - With perfect weather and plenty of community spirit, Phillipsburg Mayor Randy Piazza, Jr. and Easton Mayor Sal Panto led the 43rd annual Phillipsburg-Easton Parade, featuring over 40 local groups. The decades-old tradition brings together neighbors from New Jersey and across the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Two artists from Scotch Plains were among the Union County award-winners in the 59th annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show. The exhibit features more than 300 outstanding original works of art created by professional and non-professional artists, ages 60 and up, from across ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – The West Essex Marching Knights took first place at the TOB Chapter X Championship Competition on Sunday.West Essex, which was the host school, also received the awards for best visual, the best music, the best guard and best percussion.The director of bands is Elise McAloon.
UNION, NJ — The Township of Union has announced the appointment of Victoria Duncker as its first Arts Director, a newly created position designed to “guide the township’s creative vision, community engagement, and lead the growth of the recently opened Union Arts Center”.According to a Union press ...
POMPANO BEACH — The spirit of Halloween trotted into Sand & Spurs Equestrian Park this weekend as riders and pet owners came together for the third annual Horse and Hound Costume Contest — a growing, festive tradition celebrating Pompano Beach’s equestrian heritage and community charm.Halloween ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The annual Halloween House display in Succasunna will probably not make you yell and scream with fright. Nobody jumps out of the shadows when you round a dark corner. Nothing touches your arm or grabs you from behind.Craig and Madeline HeardBut if you’re a couch potato — or even a ...
HAMILTON, NJ - The Hamilton Township Library is gearing up for their final flea market of the year, and has just a few spots available for vendors. The flea market will be held on Sunday, November 2, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Vendor space is available for just $20.For more information about ...
PATERSON, NJ - The InnerFaith Performing Arts Center, in partnership with the City of Paterson Clean Communities program, the Department of Public Works, and the Smith family, hosted its seventh annual Harvest Zone event Saturday at Cobb Park in the city’s First Ward.The beloved fall tradition was ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance is accepting submissions from bands to perform during the 2026 Summer Stage Concert Series with live music on Division Street every first Friday and Saturday evening, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.Local and regional bands are ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown’s annual Halloween costume contest took place on Saturday morning, followed by trick or treating at businesses in town and a Witches Ride featuring more than 300 cyclists riding through the borough dressed as witches.The Spooktacular Costume Contest & Parade kicked off ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Saturday was a quintessential fall day. There was an autumn chill in the morning, giving way to a bit of warm sunshine in the afternoon. It was just enough to let trunk or treaters not have to hide their costumes under coats. The weather was also a backdrop for a fun and busy ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - It was a perfect autumn afternoon for treats, costumes, and community as families filled the sidewalks of downtown New Providence on Saturday for the annual Business Trick-or-Treat. Springfield Avenue and South Street came alive with laughter and excitement as children visited ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Coconut Creek is gearing up for an afternoon of family fun when the Fall Harvest Festival returns to Sabal Pines Park on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 2 to 6 p.m.The free community event will feature live entertainment, food, and activities for all ages — including the Paul Bunyan ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs residents are invited to spend an evening under the stars honoring those who served. The city’s Patriotic Community Concert will be held on Friday, Nov. 7, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the City Hall Lawn, 9500 W. Sample Road.The free concert will feature Hotel ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Pumpkins, pirates, and wizards, oh my! Berkeley Heights brought the Halloween magic once again at the annual Police Department Trunk or Treat — this year hosted at The Park on Connell Drive. With more space came bigger decorations, bolder costumes, and plenty of room for ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Flemington hosted the 4th annual Witch Walk and Costume Contest Saturday on Stangl Road, with a dance party, haunted house, trick or treating and much more.