Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By DAWN MILLER
April 4, 2026
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - On March 28, the borough's annual Egg Scramble took over the Spotswood High School Gymnasium. As always, it was an egg-cellent event complete with the Easter Bunny himself, who hopped by to pose for some photos. This always fun, family-friendly Easter tradition was hosted by the ...
NUTLEY, NJ — Creativity was in full bloom as children gathered on the lawn of the Nutley Public Library for a cheerful morning of painting, planting, and imagination during the “Paint-A-Pot/Plant-A-Flower event.Sponsored by the Friends of the Nutley Public Library, the program invited young ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Blustery temps and sunshine met Montville residents for the annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 28, sponsored by Recreation at the Community Park turf field. About 150 parents and kids braved the cold to run onto the field in groups and grab the plastic eggs which Rec ...
Caribbrew Café on Clay Street has been a hub for neighbors to interact, a place of connection for the community. For the past two years, the Haitian coffee shop has hosted poets and singers at open-mic nights, exercise enthusiasts with mats at “pilates-and-lattes,” and birthday revelers. But the ...
GILBOA – “Once upon a time, there was a lovely princess…” or so the 2001 Shrek movie begins. But the Gilboa-Conesville Drama Club’s Shrek the Musical Jr. has a bit of a different twist, where “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek, who lived with his parents in a bog by a ...
SCHOHARIE – Fifty years ago, teacher and antiques dealer Ruth Anne Wilkinson was brainstorming ideas about how to make money for the Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association.Just eight years before, her mother, Honey Sumner, and her aunt, Ruth Truax, had started SCHA as a response to an 18th-century ...
EDISON, NJ — A family-owned hardware and lumber store plans to host a “watch party” on Saturday, April 11th, so customers, staff, families and friends can see its appearance in the pilot for a new Netflix TV series called “Big Mistakes.”Scenes for the upcoming Netflix series were filmed at Edison ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Celebrate spring at the Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair at Van Neste Square where the theme will be “Sustainable Yards”.The public is invited on Sunday, April 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to downtown Ridgewood, Van Neste Square which is bordered by South Walnut Street, ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Just in time for spring, a masterclass for flower lovers. Prepare to be educated, enlightened and inspired by speaker Frances Palmer, author of "Life With Flowers". She is a multi-talented and renowned potter, passionate gardener, exquisite flower arranger, and an accomplished ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Public Library has been awarded a $10,000 grant as part of the Carnegie Libraries 250 initiative, a nationwide effort to support civic institutions and commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.The funding comes from the ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - A new pilot program at Banyan High School is helping students build communication and workplace skills by bringing their artwork into the community, one business at a time.The initiative through the Banyan Creation Studio, called the Therapeutic Transition Model, gives students ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The New Providence Recreation Department will host a free Earth Day celebration on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM at Centennial Park.Families are invited to join in a fun, eco-friendly activity: decorating a recyclable flower pot and planting a seed to take ...
April arrives with warmer weather (not counting today), new business openings, and a number of great downtown Red Bank happenings on the way! We're excited to announce 2 brand-new events in this week's Red Bank Beat. Before we get to them we want to remind you that a downtown Red Bank tradition ...
UNION, N.J. — The Union Public Library will host a wide range of educational, historical and wellness programs throughout April, including a kickoff event exploring 19th-century farming in New Jersey as part of the township’s 250th anniversary celebration, along with workshops on investing, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From Easter celebrations and family-friendly festivals to packed schedules of high school sports and live performances, there’s no shortage of things to do in and around town this weekend, April 3–5.Good Friday kicks things off with a mix of community observances, including a ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From Easter celebrations and family-friendly festivals to packed schedules of high school sports and live performances, there’s no shortage of things to do in and around town this weekend, April 3–5.Good Friday kicks things off with a mix of community observances, including a ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Tour of Somerville, the country’s longest running competitive bicycle race, has announced the volunteer opportunities for the Monday, May 25, 2026, 81st running to the prestigious event.The events of the day begin at 8 a.m. with the annual Memorial Day Parade and the Family ...
Princeton, NJ — The Seed Swap at the Princeton Public Library wraps up on Friday, April 3, the last day for you to drop off, pick up, or exchange seeds of all kinds. But even if you have missed out on that, it’s not too late to plant yourself at McCarter’s Berlind Theatre for a new student ...
Maplewood, NJ — The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture invites the community to a special evening celebrating the lives and artistic legacies of Ugo and Maxine Giannini. Taking place on April 18 at The Woodland, the program features a compelling art exhibition followed by a film screening and ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From Easter celebrations and family-friendly festivals to packed schedules of high school sports and live performances, there’s no shortage of things to do in and around town this weekend, April 3–5.Good Friday kicks things off with a mix of community observances, including a ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From Easter celebrations and family-friendly festivals to packed schedules of high school sports and live performances, there’s no shortage of things to do in and around town this weekend, April 3–5.Good Friday kicks things off with a mix of community observances, including a ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Prepare to go back in time with Heard's Brigade, a group of individuals who will display a Revolutionary War encampment at Veterans Memorial Park on April 25, 2026.Located on Main Street near the Museum at the Train Station, the event will take place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.What ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Summer is near, which means pool season is almost here! Registration has just opened for the Paramus Pool, with applications being accepted at:Borough Hall (1 West Jockish Square)The Recreation Department (475 North Farview Avenue)Via mail (Borough of Paramus, 1 Jockish Square, ...
MILLBURN, NJ – April 1, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, begins performances tonight for 1776. The Tony Award-winning musical opens this Sunday, April 5 at Paper Mill ...
EDISON, NJ - A local hardware store is hosting a watch party for a Netflix series that was filmed at the store. Edison Millwork and Hardware, located at 9 Old Post Road, will host the watch party on Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 PM for the show Big Mistakes. To watch the trailer, click here.The watch ...
FANWOOD, NJ -- The Carriage House Poetry Series invites the public to attend a free event in observance of National Poetry Month on Thursday, April 9th at 7:30 p.m. The evening will feature a reading by renowned poet Maria Mazziotti Gillan at the Kuran Arts Center on Watson Road, off North Martine ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: As the nation commemorates the Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, County College of Morris (CCM) invites theatergoers to be entertained and experience the life of American composer, playwright, actor, producer and showman ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — New Providence Recreation, in partnership with the New Providence PBA Local #132, will host the 2026 Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 2, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Oakwood Park.The event is open to children ages 15 and under. The cost to participate is $7 per child. The pond will be ...
MILLBURN, NJ – April 1, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, begins performances tonight for 1776. The Tony Award-winning musical opens this Sunday, April 5 at Paper Mill ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Public Library is offering the following adult programs for the month of April.“Weave with us”: Join us for weaving at the Kenilworth Public Library on Monday, April 6, 2026. Join us and enjoy the company of fellow weavers. Bring your portable loom! Beginners ...