Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO NEWTON STAFF
October 12, 2025
NEWTON, NJ - Town of Newton officials have canceled the fall festival and car show scheduled for Sunday, October 12, due to “the impending weather.” No additional information was released.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Gov. Livingston Highlander Marching Band canceled Sunday’s 54th Annual Pageant of Champions following the State’s declaration of a State of Emergency in anticipation of Nor’easter winds and heavy rain. This is their largest fundraiser, so please stay tuned for ways the community ...
ROSELAND, NJ – Close to 1,000 people turned out for the 2025 Roseland Day festivities at the Harrison Complex on an unseasonably warm, sunny day last weekend.There were more than 20 tables of vendors and non-profits, have their children ride one of several amusements, and also support the Roseland ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – Community members and fall festival enthusiasts should be aware of an important update regarding the Scarecrow Stroll installation. Due to recent weather conditions, the event has been rescheduled to take place over two days: October 15th and 16th. Visitors can enjoy the installation ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair is set to host New Jersey’s largest Día de los Muertos festival later this month, as Latinos of Montclair presents a three-day celebration of life, memory, and cultural heritage.The three-day event will be held from October 31 to November 2 at Lackawanna Plaza. There will ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - The City of East Orange invites residents to a free event to celebrate Halloween. The 18th annual Haunted House Spooktacular is returning to Elmwood Park on October 31 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. A trunk or treat will take place at 5 p.m., followed by a Thriller dance performance at 6 ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -There are so many spooooooo-tacular events happening this weekend! Check out the list of events happening in and around town! FRIDAY OCTOBER 10East Hanover Knights of Columbus Texas Hold'em Fundraiser St Rose of Lima Church; 312 Ridgedale Avenue in East Hanover; 6:30pm - ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -There are so many spooooooo-tacular events happening this weekend! Check out the list of events happening in and around town! FRIDAY OCTOBER 10East Hanover Knights of Columbus Texas Hold'em Fundraiser St Rose of Lima Church; 312 Ridgedale Avenue in East Hanover; 6:30pm - ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -There are so many spooooooo-tacular events happening this weekend! Check out the list of events happening in and around town! FRIDAY OCTOBER 10East Hanover Knights of Columbus Texas Hold'em Fundraiser St Rose of Lima Church; 312 Ridgedale Avenue in East Hanover; 6:30pm - ...
BELMAR, NJ – A new sci-fi dramedy born at the Jersey Shore is lighting up the New York stage. The Glitch, written by Neptune City native Kipp Koenig and featuring Belmar’s own Hannah Doherty, is now running in a limited six-week Off-Broadway engagement at the Jerry Orbach Theater, The Theater ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn-Short Hills Art Advisory Committee (AAC) has curated an exhibit of several of the township's masterful artists in the Millburn Library Landmarks Show. The exhibition will be on display through October 30.According to Chair Laraine Brennan, “The National Art Proclamation ...
SOMERSET, NJ - From football and family movie nights to Oktoberfest, historic tours, and birding adventures, there’s something for everyone in and around Franklin this weekend.Movie in the Park: Finding NemoDeputy Mayor Shepa Uddin invites residents to a free community movie night on Friday, Oct.
Morristown, NJ ─ The Morristown Festival of Books is thrilled to welcome two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and master historian Rick Atkinson as the 2025 Keynote Speaker. Atkinson will discuss his latest book, The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780, which ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County celebrated Italian American heritage with a pair of events hosted by Hudson County Executive Craig Guy this week.On Wednesday evening, a flag-raising ceremony and cultural celebration took place at the Historic Brennan Court House, highlighting the rich legacy of ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Public Library will be closed on Friday due to necessary excavation work in the parking lot, according to the township. Book returns will not be accepted during this time and the mobile branch will be off the road. Normal hours of operation will resume on ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Riverview Farmers Market will celebrate El Día de los Muertos, The Day of the Dead, with a number of events from October 30 through November 2.On Thursday, the Ofrenda (altar) Unveiling will be held at 6 p.m. in Riverview Fisk Park, followed on Saturday by the Speer’s Day of the ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Poetry Festival is celebrating its eighth year of poetry in Passaic County with an expanded monthlong series of events highlighting writers from around the world.Founded in 2018, the annual festival has become a cornerstone for poetry lovers in northern New Jersey. For the ...
Camden’s Hilton Garden Inn's beloved jazz night disappeared after a five-year run this month. News that the general manager of the city’s much-heralded waterfront hotel had decided to end Third Thursday Jazz — a monthly, two-hour event that featured area musicians and often attracted a ...
Princeton, NJ — The word around town this weekend is “book” and it’s the perfect time to delve into Princeton’s bookish character and thousands of other characters featured in Princeton Public Library’s Friends & Foundation Annual Book Sale. Starting with a paid admission preview on Friday ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -There are so many spooooooo-tacular events happening this weekend! Check out the list of events happening in and around town! FRIDAY OCTOBER 10East Hanover Knights of Columbus Texas Hold'em Fundraiser St Rose of Lima Church; 312 Ridgedale Avenue in East Hanover; 6:30pm - ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Four students from Roselle Park reached the Finals of the Union County Red Ribbon Week Contest. Students were asked to create a poster describing what they would choose to do instead of drugs. This can include things such as sports, family, and hobbies. Posters will be judged ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - Two students from Hillside Public Schools reached the Finals of the Union County Red Ribbon Week Contest. Students were asked to create a poster describing what they would choose to do instead of drugs. This can include things such as sports, family, and hobbies. Posters will be ...
Princeton, NJ -- The 10th annual Festival Cultural Latino lit up Hinds Plaza and Palmer Square on Sunday, September 28, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This milestone event was a vibrant showcase of Latin American culture, bringing together music, dance, art, and community in a joyful ...
WARETOWN – The Waretown Volunteer Fire Company will hold its annual Halloween Parade on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.Participants are invited to line up in costume beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Waretown Branch of the Ocean County Library on Main Street. The parade will step off at 1 p.m., marching from ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -There are so many spooooooo-tacular events happening this weekend! Check out the list of events happening in and around town! FRIDAY OCTOBER 10Madison Girls Soccer vs Northern Valley Old Tappan; Madison High School; 4:30pmMadison High School Homecoming Dance; High School ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -There are so many spooooooo-tacular events happening this weekend! Check out the list of events happening in and around town! FRIDAY OCTOBER 10Morristown Cross Country Invitational vs TBD at Greystone; 3:30pmMorristown Girls Tennis vs Parsippany Hills at FMS; 4pmMorristown Girls ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) has planned artistic and literary fun for residents on Saturday, Oct. 11. Attendees can explore culture, creativity and tradition with two unique events taking place on Saturday, October 11, at the West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road.At ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day Parade Committee announced the 2025 Honorees of the 43rd Annual Columbus Day Parade at a Meet & Greet held at Mamma Vittoria in February. The 2025 Honorees are:Grand Marshal – Dr. Frank A. Cocchiola, Jr.Lifetime Achievement – Steven J.
We can't wait for Till We Can't - Come out and support Joey G's band, Till We Can't. It will be a full house, so get here early and grab a table. It's happening on Saturday, October 11!The Oakley has great food with delicious pizza, burgers, sandwiches and entrées for the whole family. For the ...
WAYNE, NJ — Micky Dolenz is showing no signs of slowing down. At 80, he's the last surviving member of "The Monkees," a 1966 television series about a rock band and their crazy antics, who ultimately became a real band that toured for the better part of six decades. He continues to give his all ...