Arts & Entertainment
By MATT DOHERTY
August 6, 2025
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Asbury Park Arts Council invites the community to join TRASH ART DAY on Saturday, August 9 at the Carousel House on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public — no registration required, just show up and get creative.Presented by the ...
NEWTON, NJ – Grab your lawn chair, blanket and even your dancing shoes for a free, family-friendly concert “under the stars" on Saturday, August 9. The "Great American Soulbook” will be presented on Connor Green at Sussex County Community College, featuring sounds of Motown, R&B, an ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - It was a hazy night in northern New Jersey as the borough's police department held its annual National Night Out, a time when police and emergency services strut their stuff and show people how they serve the community.Aside from the free food and live band, there were several civic ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Art Classes for Pre-K through Adults are now open for registration at Artworks Studio in Randolph. Class sessions at Artworks are offered year-round - fall, winter, and spring, along with several art camps during the summer. Special art workshops are offered throughout the year ...
EDISON, NJ - The township will host a free house-music festival at Papaianni Park on Saturday, August 23, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public. The festival will feature a lineup of DJs and include food trucks, vendors, and a beer and wine garden. The line-up for the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department will host a free movie night featuring a performance by Mr. Ray at Woodlot Park on Friday, August 22. This event is free and open to the public.Mr. Ray, a children's musician, will perform at 7:00 PM. The township will be ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC) has designated 21 new Film Ready Communities, part of a growing network of municipalities and counties prepared to host film and television productions. Even though filming took place at Drew University this ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC) has designated 21 new Film Ready Communities, part of a growing network of municipalities and counties prepared to host film and television productions. Even though filming took place at Fosterfields in ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Jimi Charles, sitting in a wheel chair and holding a replica wrestling championship belt, was among the hundreds of people who gathered outside Bayonne Medical Center on Tuesday, hoping to get a glimpse of John Cena, on location for his second day filming the Netflix comedy “Little ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Sometimes, it's just too much fun, but that wasn't the case at the police-sponsored National Night Out in Hawthorne. The smoke from Canadian fires hid the sunny skies but did not dim the smiles and laughter at the annual event that took place at the Municipal Pool Complex on August ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Perfect weather helped to bring out the crowds for Bloomfield's annual National Night Out celebration at Vassar Field.A kickball game between the Police and Fire Departments started off the evening's festivities. The BPD defeated the BFD 14-6 with a late-inning burst of runs ...
Linden, NJ - TAPinto Linden now offers readers a new way to engage every day with our games section, featuring puzzles that challenge your mind while giving you a fun break from your daily routine.For puzzle lovers, our Sudoku games are available in easy, medium and hard versions. Beginners can ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC) has designated New Providence as one of 21 new Film Ready Communities, part of a growing network of municipalities and counties prepared to host film and television productions.The announcement, made in ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick Summer Market held the final event of its 2025 series on Sunday. The afternoon market, outside the East Brunswick Public Library, featured food vendors, numerous unique stalls, live music and displays of student artwork, concluding this year’s summer market ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Sizzling Summer Sale Days are this Thursday, Aug. 7, through Saturday, Aug. 9, with Super Sidewalk Saturday scheduled for Aug. 9. From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., patrons can enjoy exclusive deals and limited-time offers from local businesses.Shop from ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS - In the days before graduation, Hasbrouck Heights High School seniors spent time personalizing their graduation caps with messages of gratitude, whimsy, and pride in their high school journey or new collegiate home.Scroll through the photos to see some of the unique caps created ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hanover Township Recreation Department is presenting Music Under the Stars on August 15th.Live music by Parrotbeach will be the highlight at the concert located at Bee Meadow Pool.See information below:
UNION, NJ — Union’s streetscape has transformed into an open-air art gallery with the arrival of “Reflections of Ordinary Life,” a captivating exhibition featuring seven lifelike sculptures by the late artist Seward Johnson.The exhibition, which debuted last week, strategically places Johnson’s ...
WRIGHTSTOWN, PA—The Middletown Grange Fair, which celebrates the agricultural traditions of Bucks County, returns to Wrightstown Aug. 13-17 with more tractors, a thrill show and a canine stunt show.Over five days, the fair will feature livestock demonstrations, hot dog pig races (pigs and ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County is once again inviting amateur photographers to share their snapshots as part of the annual Amateur Photo Contest. This year, the theme of the contest is “Our Vibrant World.”The contest is open to amateur photographers of all ages who can submit one unframed, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Looking for a way to beat the heat with your family this week? Join the Mount Laurel Library for a movie-filled afternoon. Join the Library on Thursday, August 7 at 1PM in the Craft Room for an open-door screening of the 2020 film The Secret Garden. The Secret Garden is the ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Join local first responders tonight for National Night Out at the Bandshell.Bandshell location: Wagaraw Road and May Street; it is situated on the grounds of the Municipal Pool.Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.Food trucks and activities for the family available.
HAMILTON/ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - TAPinto Hamilton/Robbinsville now offers readers a new way to engage every day with our games section, featuring puzzles that challenge your mind while giving you a fun break from your daily routine.For puzzle lovers, our Sudoku games are available in easy, medium and ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - TAPinto Hoboken now offers readers a new way to engage every day with our games section, featuring puzzles that challenge your mind while giving you a fun break from your daily routine.For puzzle lovers, our Sudoku games are available in easy, medium and hard versions. Beginners can ...
Bedminster, NJ: Come on out and get dirty with a date night in the ceramics studio at The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster! Couples (and singles) are invited to come out for an intimate experience of throwing on the potter’s wheel. The Center’s teaching artist, Jennifer Evans Arbo, will ...
BAYONNE, NJ - TAPinto Bayonne now offers readers a new way to engage every day with our games section, featuring puzzles that challenge your mind while giving you a fun break from your daily routine.For puzzle lovers, our Sudoku games are available in easy, medium and hard versions. Beginners can ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Under the shaded gazebo at Lincoln Park, the sounds of hip-hop echo as children gather for their weekly B-boy/B-girl Lifestyle session. There’s no pressure to perform, just smiles, energy, and shared encouragement as young dancers try new moves, laugh, and form quick ...
PATERSON, NJ - TAPinto Paterson now offers readers a new way to engage every day with our games section, featuring puzzles that challenge your mind while giving you a fun break from your daily routine.For puzzle lovers, our Sudoku games are available in easy, medium and hard versions. Beginners can ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater resident Jim Gano – an author, entrepreneur and cancer survivor – has been named the recipient of the International Impact Book Award for Inspirational Biography for his memoir, “I'm Not Done Yet.”The award is being presented at the International Impact Book Awards ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Public Library will welcome author Jennie Misko and illustrator Ruhaan Khatri for a special storytime and craft centered around their recently released book, Monster Feelings: Miss Ann Gree. Misko, a Piscataway resident and teacher for Edison Township Public Schools, and ...