Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO PASSAIC VALLEY STAFF
July 30, 2025
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The fifth annual Water Fun Fest returned to Little Falls on July 26 at the Sports and Recreation Complex turf field. Attendees enjoyed water slides and water guns. Councilman Chris Vancheri and Assistant Recreation Director Franco Iacovo were on hand to welcome attendees to the ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ — For Jane O’Neil, the Jersey Shore has always been more than a vacation spot — it’s a place of sun-soaked memories, family traditions, and, surprisingly, the place of a late-in-life love of boogie boarding.“While some of my neighbors visited the mountains or the lakes of ...
Hackensack’s Johnson Public Library is hosting its second Summer Concert Series event on Monday, August 4.Taking the stage is Band Sabor, created by artist Armando Son Jiminez. The band has been performing across the tri-state area for 12 years, starting in 2012. Band Sabor brings creative ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown’s Central Park will offer residents a chance to meet with emergency responders from the Central Bucks area on Tuesday night when National Night Out returns.From 4-8 pm., the park will be packed with fire engines, police cars and other emergency response vehicles. Kids and ...
CLARK, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents to enjoy a free evening of live music with “Hey Bulldog – The Beatles Experience” in Oak Ridge Park on Wednesday, August 13.The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. There will also be a free yoga class ...
CLARK, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents to enjoy a free evening of live music with “Hey Bulldog – The Beatles Experience” in Oak Ridge Park on Wednesday, August 13.The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. There will also be a free yoga class ...
RAHWAY, NJ — TAPinto Rahway just finished telling readers that the Rahway Senior Center serves as home to at least six clubs and organizations in town, one of which is the Garden State Theatre Organ Society (GSTOS). Well, there is more good news to report in that regard, because on Thursday, August ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – There will be two programs at the Springfield Public Library this Friday, Aug. 1, one for small children and another for school-aged kids:Boogie Woogie Babies10:30 a.m.Ages: 6 months - 2.5 yearsDance program best suited for ages 6 months through 2.5 years. No registration ...
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – Art lovers, mark your calendars for an art exhibition and sale benefitting Farmstead Arts. The New Jersey Art Association (NJAA) will host the "Taking Artistic License!" exhibition at Farmstead in Basking Ridge, from August 2 to September 7, 2025.This event will showcase a ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Enjoy the music that stormed the world as part of the British invasion that was The Beatles as one of the area's well-known tribute band will perform for Sunday's concert in the park in East Windor.Beatlemania Again aims to recreate the Beatles experience with four band members ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On July 25, the South Plainfield Instrumental Summer Music program concluded their session with a concert at the South Plainfield High School. This event is the culmination of three weeks of study for the 48 students involved. The students involved in the instrumental and ...
NEWTON, NJ—Tickets for Newton’s Annual Taste of Newton event will be available to purchase starting this Friday, August 1.This year, the event will take place on Monday, September 29, from 5 until 8 p.m. and will happen no matter the weather, since the event will be tented.Tickets will be on sale ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Parsippany's Summer Music and Movie Nights continue this Thursday evening at 7:30pm at Veterans Memorial Park.The Benjamins will be taking the stage, providing the musical entertainment.
RANDOLPH, NJ- Brundage Park Playhouse, located on Carroll Road in Randolph, will be presenting performances in early August of both Fiddler on the Roof and Fiddler on the Roof JR. Both productions will feature talented kid and adult actors from Randolph and surrounding towns. Brundage Park ...
EDISON, NJ - Several Edison residents have won awards at the 2025 Middlesex County Senior Art Show. Residents have won awards in the acrylic, oil, pastel, watercolor, and mixed media categories. See the full list of winners and their work by clicking here.The winners from Edison Township are as ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A South Brunswick man has won a first place prize at the 2025 Middlesex County Senior Art Show. See the full list of winners and their work by clicking here.Adrian Nicoara has won first prize in the Professional Craft category for her work titled My Lovely Flowers. Vijay ...
NEWARK - Every year, there are flag raisings for Hispanic Heritage Month, the Puerto Rican Day Parade and the Latin Festival in New Jersey’s largest city, where over one-third of its residents identify as Latino or Hispanic. But for Newark native and filmmaker Ramon Nazario, he saw something ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Roselle Park Summer Theater Camp invites residents to get ready for a magical journey in the world of Disney. The Camp will feature two performances of Disney’s Frozen Jr. on Thursday and Friday night. Both productions will take place at 7 p.m. at the Roselle Park High School ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The 9th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival, presented by Ocean Family Dental and Patriot Financial Group, is set to return Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Manahawkin Lake Park for a day full of Irish culture, community spirit and gratitude for local heroes.Running from 11 a.m. to 7 ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The 9th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival, presented by Ocean Family Dental and Patriot Financial Group, is set to return Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Manahawkin Lake Park for a day full of Irish culture, community spirit and gratitude for local heroes.Running from 11 a.m. to 7 ...
Linden, NJ-The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of adult programs for August.8/2 at 10 am or 2 pm, Escape the Library Advance registration is required. Registration opens 7/14. 8/5 at 6 pm, Graffiti Art Workshop Advance registration is required. 8/6 at 6:30 pm, Book Club: ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Residents can enjoy an outdoor night at the movies this week courtesy of Mount Laurel Township. Mount Laurel will be hosting an “Ice Cream & Movie in the Park Night” on Thursday, July 31 starting at 6:30PM at Laurel Acres Park. The movie will begin at dusk at around ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council are holding a special Spray Day event on Wednesday, August 13, at the Rahway Spray Park at Brennan Field, located at 777 Ferndale Place. The event will run from 4-6 p.m.Spray Day is a safe space event specifically designed for ...
RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough recreation held its annual Christmas in July event at the Frelinghuysen Pool July 25.Santa rode in on a Raritan fire truck, then visited the kids there as they chose between a bat and ball set or a package of markers, then watched Santa dip his feet in the pool too.The ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – It's still hot in Mercer County, but it will likely to be as well on Saturday, September 6 for the “Fiesta Latina" to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The Festival will feature live music, authentic Hispanic food and craft vendors, children's activities, and more, according to ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - This has been the summer of Jaws with the thriller resurfacing in movie theaters, film festivals and streaming services to celebrate the film's 50th anniversary. In honor of the anniversary of the blockbuster hit that still makes people think twice about dipping their toes in the ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank’s West Side is swinging into summer with the smooth sounds of jazz! Every Sunday at 3:00pm on Sundays in Johnny Jazz Park on Shrewsbury Ave.Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy free live performances by some of the most talented jazz artists around. This community ...
Princeton, NJ – Consider this the midsummer week in Princeton. We already have a few productions closing up for the season. Princeton Summer Theater presents the last performance of its children’s show, “The Odyssey,” on Wednesday, July 30. And the campus-based troupe closes out its final ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The final concert in the Bernards Township Parks and Recreation Concert Series has been tentatively postponed.The Beatlemania Again concert will take place on August 19, 2025, at 6:30 PM. The group has spent the past 20 years bringing the best of the Beatles to the United States ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Somerset residents will soon have a new spot to savor the authentic flavors of Hyderabad. Desi Daawat, a new Indian eatery, is set to host its grand opening celebration on Tuesday, July 29, at 7 p.m. at 900 Easton Ave., Suite 20.The event will feature appearances by Franklin Township ...