Arts & Entertainment

July 5, 2025

ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle’s House Music Festival is returning on July 12. It's the 10th year of the event, which is hosted by MC Ras Anthony.DJ Chill X, DJ Qua, DJ Jihad Muhammad, DJ Kevin Hedge, DJ Mark Francis, and DJ Yuko will be participating.The festival will be held at Warinanco ...

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Freedom Parade Kicks Off Saturday, July 12 at 10:00amThe Randolph Kiwanis Club has named Sgt. Frank “Eddie” Mygas as the GrandMarshal of the Randolph Kiwanis Freedom Parade which kicks off in Randolph onSaturday, July 12 at 10:00am.Sgt. Mygas is retiring after 43 years of service as a patrol ...

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OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue Thursday with a performance of old time bluegrass by Old Dawgs/New Tricks.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 ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton is getting national attention again this week — not just in the headlines of conservative media, but also in the black-and-white grid of The New York Times crossword puzzle.The clue for 63-Across in Thursday’s puzzle? “Home to Florida Atlantic Univ.” The correct answer: ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Free Public Library is offering a Summer Reading Challenge to readers of all ages.  The reading program is open to everyone in grades pre-K through adult.  Participants do not need to be Springfield residents. Everyone who registers will be given a reading bingo ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Providence is turning up the volume this summer with its annual Summer Concert Series, proudly hosted by NP Biz and supported by generous community sponsors. This beloved summer tradition kicks off Thursday, July 10, and continues July 17 and July 24 at 7 p.m. at Centennial ...

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ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Roselle Park PBA invites residents to its first ever cornhole tournament. The tournament will be held at the Sun Tavern on August 17. Check-in is at 12 p.m. Games start at 12:30 p.m. Registration is $150 per team. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – On July 4, 2025, the Millburn-Short Hills Fourth of July Committee, as well as hundreds of community members, gathered to celebrate Independence Day.The festivities kicked off with a flag-raising ceremony in the morning, led by Jamie Serruto, president of the July 4th committee, who ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - From near and far they came to Nutley to celebrate the 249th birthday of these United States.The township's annual Independence Day celebration took place around the Nutley Park Oval with a party that included food, fireworks, and a soundtrack that was part nostalgic and part dance ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — Bright colors lit up the night sky as Piscataway held its annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Kenny Armwood Stadium at Piscataway High School on Friday.Families and visitors gathered on the football field and in the bleachers to watch the fireworks show, as shells and ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - Every town has their signature events, and the Glen Rock Independence Day Association's July 4 Parade is just that for this small, but patriotic community.The festivities began on July 3 with the Glen Rock Pops on the Borough Hall Lawn. The next morning, the parade stepped off at 9 ...

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LOVELADIES, NJ — Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of fun and environmental education at the 19th Annual Barnegat Bay Day, scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 120 Long Beach Blvd.The event offers a variety of hands-on activities, science-themed crafts, ...

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BARNEGAT, NJ — Barnegat Township will celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks event on Saturday, July 5, at Barnegat High School, located at 180 Bengal Blvd. In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for Friday, July 11.Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. and include ...

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LOVELADIES, NJ — Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of fun and environmental education at the 19th Annual Barnegat Bay Day, scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 120 Long Beach Blvd.The event offers a variety of hands-on activities, science-themed crafts, ...

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BARNEGAT, NJ — Barnegat Township will celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks event on Saturday, July 5, at Barnegat High School, located at 180 Bengal Blvd. In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for Friday, July 11.Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. and include ...

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PARAMUS, NJ - It was warm but not hot, and the skies were blue and welcoming to all who wanted to watch their emergency personnel, civic groups and neighbors march in the annual July 4 Parade.TAPinto photographer Steve D'Alessandro was on hand to catch the action. And, Paramus smiled for him! And ...

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NEW JERSEY — As you watch the rockets glare and bombs burst in the New Jersey skies, share this bit of Jerseyana with the people on the blanket or lawn chairs next to you.The first “fireworks” display to celebrate the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was ordered by George Washington ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Happy Fourth of July! While you celebrate America's independence, here are some fun facts to impress your friends and family. .  Thomas Jefferson was not the only author of The Declaration of Independence.While Thomas Jefferson is often called the “author” of the Declaration of ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn has lots of fun and interesting senior activities lined up for July, including chess, canasta, Project Healthy Bones, Workshop Wednesdays and Senior Water Aerobics.According to their website, “Project Healthy Bones helps seniors with osteoporosis maintain and improve their ...

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BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Township of Bloomfield's Annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Spectacular will take place tonight, Friday, July 4th, at Foley Field. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and the event will feature a DJ, food vendors, blow-up amusements, and face painting. Opening ...

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SOMERSET, NJ – Thunderstorms may have rolled through, but Franklin Township’s Independence Day fireworks still lit up the sky Thursday night—just a little earlier than planned.Despite scattered evening storms that forced changes to the schedule and dampened attendance, the township moved forward ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — Get ready for Taylor, Moana and Harry Potter – movies and music are back on the Green. The Summit Department of Community Programs has announced the return of its annual summer concert and movie series on the Village Green, located at 356 Broad St.The 2025 “Hot Summer Nights” concert ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — Get ready for Taylor, Moana and Harry Potter – movies and music are back on the Green. The Summit Department of Community Programs has announced the return of its annual summer concert and movie series on the Village Green, located at 356 Broad St.The 2025 “Hot Summer Nights” concert ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — Get ready for the fireworks!The City of Summit’s 78th annual Fourth of July celebration returns this Friday, July 4, at Soldiers Memorial Field with a full day of live entertainment, children’s activities, food vendors, and a fireworks finale.The event kicks off at 12 p.m. with a ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — Get ready for the fireworks!The City of Summit’s 78th annual Fourth of July celebration returns this Friday, July 4, at Soldiers Memorial Field with a full day of live entertainment, children’s activities, food vendors, and a fireworks finale.The event kicks off at 12 p.m. with a ...

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NORTH 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 promises an afternoon packed with ...

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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.FRIDAY JULY 4Race for Recovery 5K to benefit the Market Street Mission; Central Park of Morris County; ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Nerds are coming to Hanover Township on Monday evening with their summer concert to kick off the season at Brickyard Field.The musical event will take place at 111 Reynolds Avenue in Whippany at 7pm. The Knights of Columbus will be collecting non-perishable food items for ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ - Commissioners Jeff Kuhl and Susan J. Soloway recently visited the Senior Art Show at the Historic Hunterdon County Courthouse, where they enjoyed vibrant displays of artwork created by senior residents of the county. Hosted by the Hunterdon County Senior Center in collaboration ...

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NEW JERSEY: As you watch the rockets glare and bombs burst into the New Jersey skies this week, share this bit of Jerseyana with the people on the blanket or lawn chairs next to you.The first “fireworks” display to celebrate the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was ordered by George ...

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