Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO SPRINGFIELD STAFF
July 1, 2025
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Township of Springfield will hold its annual Independence Day celebration on July 4 at Meisel Avenue Park.The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday afternoon.Fireworks will be held at dusk. The free event includes food trucks, inflatables, a petting zoo, pony rides, and ...
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 ...
Union, NJ — This past weekend, the historic sanctuary of Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church in Union transformed into an 18th-century meeting hall, as it hosted The Women of Congress, a compelling musical dramatization exploring the debate over the phrase “all men are created equal” during the ...
PORTVILLE, NY — The 2025 Music In The Park series will continue Wednesday with an acoustic and electric guitar performance by GeoMusic.The concerts will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park, North Main Street at Maple Avenue.The series will continue through Sept. 10. The remaining schedule ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Borough of Roselle Park’s annual Independence Day celebration, originally scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed to Saturday, July 5, due to inclement weather. The 2025 celebration will feature live music, rides, inflatables, a variety of food trucks, and a fireworks show.
LIVINSTON, NJ — Livingston's Annual Auto Fest returns on Friday along with a beer and wine garden, the Kiwanis Swim Karnival, live music and more as part of the 88th Annual Livingston 4th of July Celebration, where various activities will be held throughout the day and into the evening for ...
Princeton, NJ – You can start your July 4th holiday in Princeton not with fireworks, but at least with some high notes. On Wednesday, July 2, Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts continue at Richardson Auditorium with the ethereal violin, viola, and cello sounds of the Bennewitz Quartet at ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The summer sizzle has arrived and where better to find a respite this July than the South Plainfield Public Library. As always, there is a whole host of programming going on to keep residents of all ages busy this summer. South Plainfield Public Library's Color Our World ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta will celebrate Independence Day beginning on Thursday, July 3 with fireworks presented by Lake Mohawk Country Club. The rain date is Saturday, July 5.On Friday, July, July 4 the Sparta Elks Lodge will once again sponsor the annual parade. Trophies will be awarded in a number ...
BRANT BEACH, NJ - Krafty Kids is back for Summer 2025 and is held every Tuesday morning at 10-11 a.m.The event is free and full of special arts & crafts for the kids at Bayview Park, located at 6805 Long Beach Blvd. in Brant Beach.Check out the themes each week below!\July 1st- Daisy Doodle ...
BRANT BEACH, NJ - Krafty Kids is back for Summer 2025 and is held every Tuesday morning at 10-11 a.m.The event is free and full of special arts & crafts for the kids at Bayview Park, located at 6805 Long Beach Blvd. in Brant Beach.Check out the themes each week below!\July 1st- Daisy Doodle ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of June 30 - July 3.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY.… Tuesday, July 1 :BOOGIE WOOGIE BABIES (10:30m - 11:00am)Interactive program with music and movement. This program will be presented by Tiffany ...
SOMERSET, NJ - With Fourth of July week officially underway, communities across Somerset County are finalizing preparations for a packed schedule of concerts, fireworks, and family fun. Franklin Township will launch the first major celebration this Thursday, July 3, followed by Somerset County’s ...
STAFFORD - The SWEET CAROLINE Tour, a Neil Diamond Tribute starring Jay White will take place at the Stafford Township Arts Center on Thursday, July 17.The Sweet Caroline Tour is a Neil Diamond Concert Celebration starring the #1 Diamond performer in the world – Jay White. It is without question ...
STAFFORD - The SWEET CAROLINE Tour, a Neil Diamond Tribute starring Jay White will take place at the Stafford Township Arts Center on Thursday, July 17.The Sweet Caroline Tour is a Neil Diamond Concert Celebration starring the #1 Diamond performer in the world – Jay White. It is without question ...
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 ...
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 ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Recreation Department invites residents to watch movies under the stars. The Summer Movie Series is back in 2025, featuring three different showings. All movies begin at dusk. Free giveaways are available for the kids. Residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs ...
The scent of sunscreen, the sound of laughter and the shimmer of sunlight on the water signal one thing: the Paramus Pool is officially open for summer.The pool is now operating on weekdays from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. until Sept. 1. Saturday, Sunday and holiday hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Events will be ...
The Paramus Fire Department and the Paramus Police Department will go heads-on for a friendly yet competitive game of softball on Thursday, July 3. The Frank “Dutch” Cleenput Fourth of July Annual Softball Game will be held at the Cliff Gennarelli Sports Complex at 8 p.m. The event is free for all ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — History comes alive this Independence Day in Piscataway, where East Jersey Old Town Village will host “A Revolutionary Celebration: Independence Day on the Raritan,” commemorating a pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War.Presented by the Middlesex County Division of History and ...
This week, neighbors will line the sidewalks, kids will wave flags and a hometown tradition will march on as the Fourth of July parade returns to Paramus. It will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 4. Route:The parade will kick off at the intersection of Farview Avenue and E. Century Road, then ...
EDISON, NJ - The township will host their first-ever Latin Music Festival on Saturday, July 26, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Old Stewarts Lot, located at 922 Amboy Avenue. Entry to this event is free and open to the public. The festival will feature a beer garden, a kids’ zone, Latin food, and live ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Public Library’s annual Family Fun Festival will be at Beech Woods Park on Saturday, July 12, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public. The festival will feature bouncy attractions, carnival games, face-painting, and field day ...
The Paramus Public Library has curated a handful of summer events catered to those of all ages. Date: Pick up a mini-art kit between July 1 and July 31. Return artwork by July 31.Event Description: “Display your artistic talents in our tiny art show. Pick up a mini art kit and create your ...
The Paramus Public Library is hosting a day of play at Paramus Mini-Golf Course on July 2. Residents play free, and non-Paramus library cardholders receive half-price mini-golf.Date: Wednesday, July 2 (Rain date July 3)Time: 10a.m.-9p.m.Event Description: “Paramus residents can enjoy free ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Township officials have announced that West Orange will host its Annual Independence Day Celebration at 10 Rooney Circle again this year. Food trucks will be serving up delicious dishes from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy food from these local favorites:Angry Archie's SeafoodBenji's ...
Linden, N - This Week at Linden Public Library 6/30-7/3Mon, 6/30 - Technology Q&A Hour @ 11 amTues, 7/1 - Chair Yoga @ 10 amTues, 7/1 - TEENS! Website Coding @ 2 pm *Tues, 7/1 - Movie: Tuesdays with Morrie @ 7 pmWed, 7/2 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 amWed, 7/2 - Terrific Toddlers! @ 10:30 ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - PhotograpHER: Works by Women will be on display from July 7 to July 29 at The Stable in Ridgewood. The new exhibition showcases a vibrant collection of images, from bold portraits to intimate landscapes and everyday moments, all taken by women.The public is invited to the Gallery ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken Historical Museum will host Galaxy Glow: A Watercolor Workshop on Tuesday, July 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.The workshop will be led by Swetha Shenoy, founder of The Paisley Corner. It is beginner-friendly and open to adults and teens ages 16 and up. Attendees will ...