Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

October 26, 2025

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.

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The theme of the play does not reflect the spirits of the cast and stage crew who are rehearsing and preparing for their performance of the school play at the Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School.The title of the School Play is Rotten Apples, which will be performed Nov. 14, in the ...

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READINGTON, NJ - Readington Township held its annual Halloween celebration Saturday at Pickell Park, with lots of costumes, photos booths, amusements, candy and more.

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.Union is Woman Charged with MurderTwo Kenilworth Vietnam Veterans Honored with Commemorative War Pins for ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Public Library is taking the lead in celebrating National Arts in Education Week by moving Roosevelt Elementary School's beloved Dot Project to a new, central display within its walls. This highly visible relocation creates a dynamic and colorful celebration of the critical ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ -Halloween displays are scaring up fun and creativity in every corner of HobokenNo matter where you turn in the Mile Square, there’s no shortage of wicked skeletons - in all shapes and sizes - adorning staircases and porches, blending ghoulish yet comedic themes as they greet ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Once again, Nutley went Green in October. The Nutley Irish American Association held its annual ShamrockFest on Saturday, Oct.18. Last year they dubbed the event Halfway-ish to St. Patrick’s Day.One of the organization's biggest fundraisers, ShamrockFest brought in over 150 people to ...

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Harvey, Elwood, Veta and Myrtle Mae invite you to AUDITION to be a part of this humorous, yet emotional and touching show about mental illness.  Auditions are "hippity hopping" their way to you this November. There are parts for up to 6 men and 6 women.Auditions will be: Sunday, November 9, 2025, ...

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MAPLEWOOD, SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The Maplewood Halloween Celebration will occur in Maplewood Village on Friday, October 31, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event features a DJ, a photo booth, and costume contests. Inspirational Dance Studio in Maplewood will perform a dance performance, and Dancette Pratts from ...

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SOMERSET, NJ – Families filled John’s Plaza Saturday afternoon for the fifth annual Halloween on Hamilton, a growing community tradition hosted by the Hamilton Street Business Improvement District (BID), Week of the People, and Franklin Township Parks & Recreation.“This is our fifth year, but ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ – It's been relatively quiet since the Patriots closed out their2025 season at TD Bank Ballpark,  The clubhouse is empty, the lockers are cleaned out and the players have scattered throughout the country, some headed home, while others are playing winter ball in Arizona, Mexico and ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris County 250th Steering Committee is inviting student artists from across the county to submit original artwork for its 250th Calendar Art Contest. The contest is a youth initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.Students are asked to reflect on “what ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Historic Downtown Jersey City Special Improvement District (HDSID) is hosting its annual Halloween Family Bash on Friday, October 31.Promised to be "a ghoulishly good time in historic downtown Jersey City on Halloween," the event will feature games, a corn maze, face-painting, ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The curtain is about to rise on the glamour and grit of aspiring actresses as the Phillipsburg High School Theatre Company (PHSTC) prepares to premiere its compelling production of Stage Door. Written by the legendary duo Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman, this dramatic ...

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NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - The Asbury Park Arts Council (APAC) will present its 4th annual AP’N3 FilmChallenge Premiere Screening on Sunday, November 9th at 6:30 PM at the Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 South Main St., Neptune.  This 2025 Premiere Screening Event will showcase the films of the finalists of ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Whether your ideal Halloween celebration features something sinister, something silly or something in between, consider including Roosevelt Intermediate School’s production of “Cooking Can Be Murder” in your plans — and don’t forget to bring a costume. A hilarious, over-the-top ...

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Basking Ridge, N.J. — Americana musician  Christian Lopez and his full band will take over the historic The  Ross  Farm in Basking Ridge for a special Halloween‑night concert on Friday, Oct. 31. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the performance scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m.  at the venue located at ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ-- The Osborn Cannonball House Museum, located at 1840 Front Street in Scotch Plains, will be open to the public from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025.The museum is currently featuring a Titanic exhibit, including replicas of items used on the ship plus an ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg and Easton are set for the start of the annual parade tomorrow, Sunday, October 26, 2025, as the 43rd Annual Phillipsburg–Easton Halloween Parade steps off at 3 P.M. This cross-river event is free for spectators and promises a spectacular display of community, ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Alfred Baumann Public Library invites residents to learn how to make fall-themed mocktails. The event will take place on October 28 at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. To register, click here. For more information, call 973-345-8120.  

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CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Fall movies are returning to Cedar Grove.  The Cedar Grove Municipal Alliance Committee and Cedar Grove Recreation are hosting the township’s annual Fall Movie event at Morgan’s Farm on Saturday, inviting residents of all ages to a showing of Lilo and Stitch.  The event is free ...

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Princeton, NJ -- Up until recently the way for most of us to get to Princeton Stadium was not to practice, practice, practice, but rather to walk from town to Prospect Avenue and then head down Roper Lane between the eating clubs to the football field.Princeton hosts Harvard on Saturday, October ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – The public is invited to the Chatham Borough Farmers' Market Halloween Party and Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Chatham Train Station.There will be a Halloween Costume Contest, prizes and giveaways by the Chatham Police PBA Local 226, sweet treats provided ...

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BELMAR, NJ – Get ready for a frightfully fun afternoon as Beach Music Studios hosts its annual Halloween Spooktacular Concert and Costume Contest tomorrow, October 25 at 12:30 p.m. at Jack’s by the Tracks, 703 10th Avenue.The event will showcase performances by the talented Beach Music Rock Band ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., – If you’ve ever wished for one easy, walkable day where the kids are happy, neighbors bump into each other, and local shops get the spotlight, that’s the promise of Pioneer Day, the inaugural reboot of the former New Providence Business Street Fair.This Sunday from 11 am to 5 ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., – If you’ve ever wished for one easy, walkable day where the kids are happy, neighbors bump into each other, and local shops get the spotlight, that’s the promise of Pioneer Day, the inaugural reboot of the former New Providence Business Street Fair.This Sunday from 11 am to 5 ...

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BAYONNE, NJ -  The Bayonne Division of Recreation will host their annual Halloween Parade on Saturday.The parade, escorted by Bayonne Police, will begin at 4:00pm on the corner of 25th Street and Broadway and march to 22nd Street before returning. Bayonne residents, boys and girls, ages 13 and ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - With pumpkins on porches, costumes in the works, and a chill creeping into the autumn air, Halloween season has officially arrived in Morris County. From spooky strolls and haunted houses to music, stranger things, witches and much more, come and embrace the spirit of the ...

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PARAMUS NJ — Santa kicks off the holiday season at Garden State Plaza every year. But, this time, he wants to make it a bit more magical. This jolly celebration brings the community together with a tasty cuisine lineup, live performances, a giant light show, amongst more surprises. Santa's big gift ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - With pumpkins on porches, costumes in the works, and a chill creeping into the autumn air, Halloween season has officially arrived in Morris County. From spooky strolls and haunted houses to music, stranger things, witches and much more, come and embrace the spirit of the ...

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