Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By JAKE NEMCEK
July 3, 2025
update: canceled due to storm damageNORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Residents of North Plainfield are invited to come together for the much-anticipated Community Day and Fireworks event on Saturday, July 5. If rain interrupts the festivities, the event will be held on Sunday, July 6. This annual celebration ...
The Johnson Public Library (JPL) has kicked off three summer reading programs, keeping kids, teens and adults busy through early August.The Kids Summer Reading Club is catered to those grades six and below and ends on August 7. The Teen Summer Reading Program, which ends on August 8, is open to ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Elks Lodge July 4 parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. proceeding down East Shore Trail, through White Deer Plaza and up Mohawk Avenue, finishing near the library.The Lake Mohawk Ski Hawks will be performing off Beach 1 immediately following the parade. Township officials have ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On Saturday, June 21 st , the Berkeley Heights Public Library and the Friends of the BHPL teamed up to host a lively kickoff to summertime with their first-ever Edible Book Contest at the Berkeley Heights municipal complex.The contest was attended by residents of all ages and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Just because the sparklers have fizzled out doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Prefer the boom of a bass drum to the boom of an M-80? Boca Black Box has live music for you on Friday and if watching the newest season of The Bear has awakened your culinary spirit, you can pick up some ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration is hosted by the all-volunteer Ridgewood Fourth of July Committee. The theme of this year’s celebration is “The Road to Independence,” which commemorates the important events that paved the road to the Declaration of Independence.The ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Nineteen-year-old filmmaker Jordan Mirrione is ready to take on his biggest project yet: An hour-and-a-half-length film he wrote titled “Uncanny Valley.”The plot follows a 90s children’s TV show with a dark twist: The teen characters begin to realize that they’re trapped inside the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough of New Providence is excited to invite the community to its Annual July 3 Fireworks & Community Celebration, taking place Wednesday, July 3, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. in downtown New Providence.This much-loved event will feature an evening full of music, sidewalk ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough of New Providence is excited to invite the community to its Annual July 3 Fireworks & Community Celebration, taking place Wednesday, July 3, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. in downtown New Providence.This much-loved event will feature an evening full of music, sidewalk ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - "Starlit Cinema" is coming back to Division Street in Downtown Somerville, with Wednesday night G-rated family movies beginning July 9 through Aug. 13.The series premiere features “The Greatest Showman” beginning with pre-movie activities including face painting and balloon ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Here's the Millburn July 4 celebrations information again:Morning activities begin at 9 a.m. when local boy scouts and dignitaries raise the flag in Taylor Park. At 9:30 a.m., Dorothy Kelly will receive the new Patriot Award. Family Fun is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a magician, a kids' ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Be a part of one of the longest-running summer traditions in Mercer County – the 106th Annual Mercer County 4-H Fair! Mercer County 4-H is a youth development program operated by Rutgers Cooperative Extension which provides research-based, hands-on learning experiences for youth ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Hobkoen's Summer Concert Series at Sinatra Park continues all summer, featuring music every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., unless otherwise noted.July 10: Swingadelic Big Band – Blues, jazz, and big band music.July 17: Geri Fallo Presents – Performances by Karyn Kuhl and the Gang, ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Little Falls Public Library welcomed summer with its annual Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Carnival on June 28. The event was held on Warren Street in front of the library. The celebration featured a bouncy slide, snacks, video games, crafts, cornhole, Giant Connect-Four, ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The annual Township of Nutley Independence Day celebration kicks off on Franklin Ave. in Front of John H. Walker Middle School at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 4. Before that celebration, let's take a look back at 2023, with host of the evening, Rob Frannicola of Ultimate ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Recreation Department is super-excited to announce that Safety Town is making its return this August for students entering kindergarten and first grade at the Roosevelt School this September. Participants will learn all about staying safe from members of ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Just check the lifts below - side by side they tell all the various activities on both Friday July 4th and Saturday, July 5th in Maplewood.The day's events on the 4th will keep kids and adults busy throughout the day, and well into the evening if you'd like to see the fireworks.
NEWTON, NJ—The Town of Newton Pool will be open on Friday, July 4th for a special celebration of the 4th of July holiday.The pool hours are 10:30 a.m. through 8 p.m. and the special celebration will take place from noon to 5 p.m.There will be games and activities every hour starting at noon, and ...
BELMAR, NJ — The Belmar Arts Center is making a splash this summer with Aquatic Wonders: Capturing Life Beneath the Waves, a juried art exhibition that invites artists of all ages to explore the mysteries and majesty of the underwater world. The exhibit runs from July 14 through September 6, with a ...
OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue Thursday with a performance of country rock by Alex Cole.Concerts in the series will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Almost all will be on Thursdays. Additional concerts have been scheduled for Friday, July 4, and Sunday, Aug. 24, in Lincoln Park and ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Staying in town this 4th of July weekend? Well, there are some great events planned! Check out the list of all the fun things happening in and around town this weekend.THURSDAY JULY 3Urban Farm Stand; 31 Hazel Street in Morristown; 3pm - 6pmBonsai Workshop at Glenbrook Brewery ...
SUMMIT, N.J. — On Tuesday night, Summit High School graduate and summer intern Chelsea Asitimbay delivered a poignant Historical Minute at Common Council, spotlighting Summit native and legendary race‑car driver Mark Donohue Jr.Asitimbay traced Donohue’s journey from his childhood home at 68 Valley ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Mount Carmel Society is pleased to announce that the annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast is taking place on Tuesday, July 16, 2025. This year’s celebration will be held at the Church of the Little Flower, the original founding site of the Mount Carmel Society, rather ...
OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue Friday with a performance of ‘50s/’60s oldies by Generations.Concerts in the series will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Almost all will be on Thursdays. Additional concerts have been scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 24, in Lincoln Park and for Saturdays, ...
CRANFORD, NJ – On Sunday, hundreds gathered in downtown Cranford for the “Welcome to Our House” music festival, an all-day celebration of soulful house music. Organized by Urban Burger in partnership with BPM Records and Downtown Cranford, the event featured a lineup of DJs and, according to the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough of New Providence is excited to invite the community to its Annual July 3 Fireworks & Community Celebration, taking place Wednesday, July 3, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. in downtown New Providence.This much-loved event will feature an evening full of music, sidewalk ...
NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP, PA—The annual Tri-Municipal 4th of July Parade kicks off this year at 9:30 a.m. on Friday morning, bringing back the only Fourth of July parade in Central Bucks.The parade starts at Town Center of New Britain, the shopping center with a Giant on Butler Avenue, in New Britain ...
The Fourth of July fun won't end July 4 for Paramus. Instead, Sunday, July 6, will bring more sizzle with the Food Truck and Fireworks Festival.In collaboration with Just Jersey Fest, 21 local vendors will set up shop at the Cliff Gennarelli Sports Complex and serve fresh eats from 5 p.m. to dusk.
NUTLEY, NJ - Join the Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners and Mayor John V. Kelly III on Friday night as the community celebrates Independence Day starting at 6 p.m. Franklin Ave. and the streets around the Nutley Park Oval will fill with revelers, food vendors will feed the celebrants, and ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - There's nothing like ice cream to bring out socializing on any subject, let alone trees. Cresthill Park was the scene recently of an ice cream social and tree-talk as Green Team and Shade Tree members, along with neighbors, discussed the benefits of trees and energy efficiency. The ...