Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By AL SULLIVAN
December 23, 2025
BAYONNE, NJ - With a cool rain falling, the hot chocolate and goodies helped warm the hearts and hands of the hundreds of spectators that showed up for the Bayonne UEZ’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting.The celebration included performances by The Artists’ Avenue, the Bayonne High School Jazz Band, ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – America is getting ready to celebrate her monumental 250th birthday in 2026, and Mercer County is ready to join in the commemoration with their newly launched website: Mercer 250, (250.mercercountynj.gov).Mercer County Executive Dan Benson announced the creation of the website ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Mr. & Mrs. Claus will be at Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland on Christmas Eve!County executives and partners encourage visitors to gather for last-minute photos and requests before their return to the North Pole. The jolly duo will be there all day. Winter Wonderland runs ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Mr. & Mrs. Claus will be at Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland on Christmas Eve!County executives and partners encourage visitors to gather for last-minute photos and requests before their return to the North Pole. The jolly duo will be there all day. Winter Wonderland runs ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Public Library has announced their Adult Winter Reading Challenge.Lasting from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, 2026, participants must log the books they have read in the month of January on https://paramuslibrary.beanstack.org/reader365.The top reader will receive a prize. All adults ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Mr. & Mrs. Claus will be at Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland on Christmas Eve!County executives and partners encourage visitors to gather for last-minute photos and requests before their return to the North Pole. The jolly duo will be there all day. Winter Wonderland runs ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - The United States is getting set to mark the 250th anniversary of American Independence in 2026. And, just as Mercer County was at the center of the birth of a nation, it will also be at the center of this major celebration.On Tuesday, Mercer County Executive Dan Benson ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Public Library (RPL) is hosting Holiday Tech Week from January 5 through January 9. The RPL invites anyone with technology-related questions to sign up for a private, one-on-one 30-minute session at the tech training center. The service is free for Ridgewood residents ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library will observe special holiday hours on Wednesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The library will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Wishing you a joyous holiday season!#lindenpubliclibrary #lindennj ...
NUTLEY, NJ - When the big guy arrives on Christmas Eve, Rhett and Logan are hoping the force will be with him. At the 63rd annual Nutley Chamber of Commerce Santa's arrival, the boys both said they wanted a Star Wars Light Saber. They'll just have to wait and see what Santa brings. Santa arrived ...
Princeton, NJ – Last weekend’s opening reception for the members show at the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) was the catalyst for one of the holiday season's most joyous events. The December 19 occasion enticed throngs of residents to brace the chilly weather and gusty wind to admire the talent of ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The holiday spirit shone brighter than ever this year in Berkeley Heights as the winners of the Berkeley Heights Business & Civic (BHB&C) 9th Annual Battle of the Bulbs were announced, following a revamped community voting process that had residents buzzing with ...
HIGH BRIDGE, NJ — The High Bridge Holiday House Decorating Contest for 2025 begins Friday, December 19, inviting residents and visitors to enjoy a festive tour of decorated homes throughout the borough.Participating homes will be illuminated and on full display nightly from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., ...
NEW JERSEY – New research conducted by music platform Chordify shows a nostalgic shake-up in America’s festive favorites.Chordify conducted a vast Google search that discovered while Brenda Lee’s Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree held the top spot across ten states, José Feliciano’s bilingual ...
WARREN, NJ – Watchung Hills' (WHRHS) Music Department presented its annual Winter Chorus Concert on Tuesday, December 16, at 7 p.m., showcasing the talent and range of its choral program under the direction of Angela DiIorio Bird, Director of Choral Music.The evening opened with an energetic ...
NEW JERSEY – New research conducted by music platform Chordify shows a nostalgic shake-up in America’s festive favorites.Chordify conducted a vast Google search that discovered while Brenda Lee’s Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree held the top spot across ten states, José Feliciano’s bilingual ...
WARREN, NJ – Watchung Hills' (WHRHS) Music Department presented its annual Winter Chorus Concert on Tuesday, December 16, at 7 p.m., showcasing the talent and range of its choral program under the direction of Angela DiIorio Bird, Director of Choral Music.The evening opened with an energetic ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Santa visited Nutley well before the big night as the Nutley Chamber of Commerce hosted the 63rd annual Santa's Arrival at the Nutley Park Oval. Ronan was there with his Dad for the annual event and told TAPinto Nutley he wanted transformers from Santa. Santa is expected to make his ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Fourteen acts have been chosen to perform in the 19th annual Morristown ONSTAGE fundraising show, a long-running community talent competition that supports the Morris School District, announced the Morris Education Foundation.The event will be held Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at the ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Santa visited Nutley well before the big night as the Nutley Chamber of Commerce hosted the 63rd annual Santa's Arrival at the Nutley Park Oval. Santa arrived this year with a little help from the Nutley Fire Department, showing up at the Oval in a colorful, and loud, caravan of ...
East Brunswick, NJ - When Thomas McMahon talks about his debut novel “Hamilton Avenue,” he carries the conviction of someone who simply refused to give up. The book, co-authored with his longtime friend Dave Miller, took sixty-two years to complete. It began when McMahon was eleven years old and ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Dec. 22 - Dec. 26. THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Monday, December 22:BINGO FOR CHILDREN (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Ages: 3 & up________________________________________________Tuesday, December 23:PJ STORY ...
CAMDEN – Jazlyne Sabree was 7 when she took her first art class at the community arts organization known as Camden FireWorks. Sabree became Camden FireWorks’s program director about four years ago, then, on December 9, she was announced as the organization’s new executive director. She replaces ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The borough held its annual Parade of Lights and Greetings with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Memorial Park on December 6, 2025.The annual parade was complete with activities for kids, along with hot cocoa and pictures with the jolly old elf himself!Santa drove through Fair Lawn on ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Sleeping under the stars, roasting s’mores, and watching a movie outdoors will all be part of the experience when Campout Coral Springs takes over the Sportsplex Athletic Field in the New Year.The overnight camping event is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, through 11 ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Hunterdon Central hosted the Tri-M and Thespian Holiday Showcase Dec. 19 in the Little Theater.
Linden, NJ — This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary Dec 15-20Mon, 12/15 - Crystal Snowflake Ornaments Teen Program @ 4 PM*Tues, 12/16 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 12/16 - Movie: Blue Christmas @ 1 PMTues, 12/16 - #TriviaTuesday Trivia with Jeff @ 7 PMWed, 12/17 - Project Healthy Bones @ 10 AMWed, 12/17 - ...
CAMDEN – Jazlyne Sabree was 7 when she took her first art class at the community arts organization known as Artworks Trenton. Sabree became Camden FireWorks’s program director about four years ago, then, on December 9, she was announced as the organization’s new executive director. She replaces ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The most jolly of all elves flew through the streets this weekend, escorted by the borough's bravest, Hawthorne Fire Department. The visit is the prelude to Christmas, Thursday, December 25, 2025.A Little Santa History“The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years ...
POMPANO BEACH — The Broward Sheriff’s Office transformed the city's E. Pat Larkins Center into a winter wonderland Friday night, hosting its 28th annual Christmas Extravaganza to ensure hundreds of local children have gifts to unwrap this holiday season.Held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the event ...