Arts & Entertainment
By MALIK A. LYONS
January 1, 2026
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township community will once again come together to honor the life, legacy and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. when the Franklin Township Dr. Martin Luther King Community Foundation (FTMLKCF) hosts its annual MLK Community Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The first weekend of the new year brings a packed lineup of events across Morris County, with options for every interest—from family-friendly fun and outdoor activities to shopping, crafts, and live entertainment. Whether you’re starting 2026 with a New Year’s hike, browsing a ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The first weekend of the new year brings a packed lineup of events across Morris County, with options for every interest—from family-friendly fun and outdoor activities to shopping, crafts, and live entertainment. Whether you’re starting 2026 with a New Year’s hike, browsing a ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With just a few hours remaining in 2025, the Westfield-based New Jersey Festival Orchestra welcomed the new year on Wednesday evening in the Westfield High School auditorium with a collection of enduring show tunes as the musicians celebrated “Broadway Through the Ages,” a diverse ...
TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret hopes you will share your 2026 New Year’s resolutions with us for an upcoming interactive community feature article.Maybe you made practical goals like quitting smoking, new fitness plans, or a pledge to be kind to yourself and others. Maybe it’s something fun like ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With just a few hours remaining in 2025, the Westfield-based New Jersey Festival Orchestra welcomed the new year on Wednesday evening in the Westfield High School auditorium with a collection of enduring show tunes as the musicians celebrated “Broadway Through the Ages,” a diverse ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With just a few hours remaining in 2025, the Westfield-based New Jersey Festival Orchestra welcomed the new year on Wednesday evening in the Westfield High School auditorium with a collection of enduring show tunes as the musicians celebrated “Broadway Through the Ages,” a diverse ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Check out Johnson Public Library's latest exhibit while enjoying light refreshments and meeting its current artist, Shoshana Kertesz.The Literature and Music exhibit will be held on Thursday, Jan. 8, in JPL's Gallery Space from 6:30-8 p.m. There is no registration necessary and it ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy (JCLC) will host two more walking tours in association with the Powerhouse Arts District Neighborhood Association (PADNA).Tickets for the tours, which can be purchased online by clicking here, are just $10 each for adults, and $5 for senior ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The fifth annual Robert Burns supper will take place on Saturday, January 24th.The Robert Burns Supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet and Scottish national hero.The event will be held on the 1st floor of the Hoboken Elks lodge. (1005 Washington Street, Hoboken ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ — Holiday spirit filled the room as Woodland Park senior citizens gathered for the Borough’s annual Ugly Sweater Party Holiday Luncheon, held Dec. 17 at the West Paterson Boys & Girls Club on Memorial Drive.The festive event was coordinated by Woodland Park Senior President ...
A tradition 37 years in the making continues to draw a great deal of interest and community pride in Bloomfield.The annual Ted Jasieniecki Alumni Basketball Game honors the memory of Jasieniecki, a Bloomfield High graduate and standout basketball player. Ted was a 1967 graduate, where he starred on ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Below is a list of youth programs offered by the Springfield Public Library in January 2026:Friday, January 2 at 10:30AMHygge DayAll ages. Come and enjoy our cozy reading tents, craft stations, and snacks. No registration required.Saturday, January 3 at 11:30AMStory Time and ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Public Library hosts events for all ages. Check out what's in store for the week of Jan. 5, 2026:Monday, Jan. 5:Ravenous Readers (Grades 4-6) 4-4:45 p.m.Book: Pocket Bear, Katherine ApplegateRegisterTuesday, Jan. 6:High School Book Club (Grades 9-12) 2:30-3:30 p.m.Book: ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Paramus Public Library is calling on all puzzlers to participate in its Adult Puzzle Collection event!Starting Jan. 2, bring your puzzle to Paramus Public Library and you will receive a swap ticket that can be used on January 31 to get a new, free puzzle.Puzzles must have all of their ...
The staff at TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret wish our many readers a happy, healthy and safe 2026.Many of you will celebrate with family and friends to share food and fond 2025 memories or make resolutions for 2026. Many will welcome the New Year at home and many others will celebrate at local ...
NATIONAL – With venues hiking their prices significantly during New Year’s, putting a strain on people’s wallets that have already been hit hard by inflation, personal-finance company WalletHub has released its report on 2025’s Best Cities for New Year’s Celebrations.Countries across the globe ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Looking for new activities, even new friends? You likely can find something you're looking for at Hawthorne's public library in the new year.The full schedule of activities includes book club, hand-knitting lessons, live music, and how to de-stress, among others.The Louis Bay 2nd ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Although I have lived in town for more than twenty-five years, I’ve learned more about Cranford in the past two years since I began writing for TAPinto Cranford. The more I dig in, the more I’m constantly surprised by how volunteers, public servants, business owners, and ordinary ...
NEW JERSEY — Every New Year's Day, free and guided hiking events are offered in state parks across the country. It's the perfect way to introduce individuals and families to both the outdoors and a healthy lifestyle. First Day Hikes offer a variety of distances and levels of difficulty.The New ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – As we move into 2026 TAPinto Kenilworth would like to share the list of the top 10 stories (by page views) of 2025. We made it our goal to bring you the stories you care about and the information that you need.Thank you for your support and readership. Here are the top 10 stories ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Led by Local History Librarian Sarah Kiefer, the Ridgewood Public Library is inviting patrons to discover the artifacts and historical materials within the Bolger Heritage Center. There are two sessions scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 8 ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Public Library invites residents to attend its Friday afternoon showing of Liam Neeson’s Naked Gun. The movie will begin at 1 p.m.Naked Gun follows police detective Frank Drebin Jr., who must succeed in his father's footsteps to prevent the closure of Police ...
With venues hiking their prices significantly during New Year’s, putting a strain on people’s wallets that have already been hit hard by inflation, personal-finance company WalletHub has released its report on 2025’s Best Cities for New Year’s Celebrations.Countries across the globe celebrate New ...
The Main Library will be closed on Thursday, January 1st and Monday, January 19th. The library’s regular hours are:Monday - Tuesday: 9am - 8pmWednesday: 7am - 8pm (Main Building)Thursday: 9am - 6pmFriday & Saturday: 9am - 5pm**The Children’s Library is closed due to renovations. Please check ...
The Inside Nutley podcast is a monthly production by the Township of Nutley, New Jersey, that provides residents with updates on local government, community issues, and interviews with notable figures from the town. Inside Nutley is hosted by Thomas Greco.The 2025 episodes of Inside Nutley ...
LINDEN, NJ - Linden Public Library continues to support early education through its One In Math program, a free math initiative for students in kindergarten through third grade. Running from January 10th to May 2nd. The program meets on Saturdays from 12 pm.- 1 pm in the Columbia Bank Room at the ...
NATIONAL – With venues hiking their prices significantly during New Year’s, putting a strain on people’s wallets that have already been hit hard by inflation, personal-finance company WalletHub has released its report on 2025’s Best Cities for New Year’s Celebrations.Countries across the globe ...
NATIONAL – With venues hiking their prices significantly during New Year’s, putting a strain on people’s wallets that have already been hit hard by inflation, personal-finance company WalletHub has released its report on 2025’s Best Cities for New Year’s Celebrations.Countries across the globe ...
NATIONAL – With venues hiking their prices significantly during New Year’s, putting a strain on people’s wallets that have already been hit hard by inflation, personal-finance company WalletHub has released its report on 2025’s Best Cities for New Year’s Celebrations.Countries across the globe ...