Arts & Entertainment
By DAWN MILLER
October 26, 2025
MILLTOWN, NJ - Saturday was a quintessential fall day. There was an autumn chill in the morning, giving way to a bit of warm sunshine in the afternoon. It was just enough to let trunk or treaters not have to hide their costumes under coats. The weather was also a backdrop for a fun and busy ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Looking for something spooky to do with Halloween just a week away? Well, check out the Haunted Manor on Manalapan Road. This is the second year the Schuchardt's Holiday House is hosting the Haunted Manor, which is a Halloween-inspired, creepy walk through the outside buildings of ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School's annual fall Spirit Week is almost over. It concludes with Saturday's Homecoming Dance, but on Wednesday evening, its traditional One Act play competition took center stage in the high school's cafetorium. All four classes went head-to-head with original ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School is in the midst of its annual spirit week, which concludes on Saturday evening with the annual Homecoming Dance. One of the more artistic elements of the week-long celebration of Chargers' spirit is the One Act play competition sponsored by Spotswood High ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - There's never a shortage of fall fun in October, but how about putting something new on the calendar? Milltown's inaugural Milloween festivities are set to debut in just six days. There will be a full day of activities in Milltown in honor of Milloween on Saturday, October 25. So, ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The borough is gearing up for a full day of fun on Saturday, October 25. It will be the borough's first-ever Milloween and the Milltown Public Library has a full day of events planned. The Milltown Public Library will be hosting its annual Harvest Day Festival from 10 a.m. to 1:45 ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - For Halloween lovers who don't mind creatures that scream in the night and the sound of chainsaws as background music, will want to mark their calendars for the upcoming Haunted River Walk presented by Joyce Kilmer's Class of 2026. This year's annual Haunted Walk along the Mill Pond ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - October is full of family-friendly fun and the Spotswood Recreation Department's annual Trunk or Treat is one of them. Registration is open for the upcoming trunk or treat in the senior parking lot of Spotswood High School on Saturday, October 25, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cars handing ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Ready for a spook-tacular October? Well, for anyone who loves things that go bump in the night and anything that makes the hair on the back of their neck stand up, make a date to experience Middlesex County 4H Club's annual Haunted House and Hayride on Fridays and Saturdays in ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - What's Milloween? Well, that's exactly what many parade-goers at the 100th anniversary Milltown Fourth of July Parade were wondering when a group of people dressed in costume behind two women holding a Milloween banner wanted to know. The group was followed by a hearse of all things.
MILLTOWN, NJ - Love kitties? Then don't miss the Milltown Public Library's Lucky Cat Bingo on Saturday, August 16, from 11 a.m. until noon. There will be feline-themed prizes, light refreshments and paw-some fun for cat and bingo lovers of all ages, but what really makes this a purr-fect Saturday ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Mark those calendars for Milltown Day 2025 on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gloria Bradford Borough Park. This fun-filled, family-friendly event is sponsored by the Milltown Revitalization Committee and will be held rain or shine. There will be booths from local ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - This has been the summer of Jaws with the thriller resurfacing in movie theaters, film festivals and streaming services to celebrate the film's 50th anniversary. In honor of the anniversary of the blockbuster hit that still makes people think twice about dipping their toes in the ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - There are quite a few health benefits to learning how to crochet, which may be one of the reasons it has become so popular. Crocheting has been shown to reduce stress, improve memory, help with depression and improve fine motor skills. Then, there's the creative aspect of getting ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Looking for something to do this week? Why not check out a Wednesday afternoon matinée at the Milltown Public Library? Classics are on the agenda for July and the best thing about enjoying a Wednesday matinée is the price. The movies are all free. July's movie schedule kicked off on ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - For the first time in a few summers, the 2025 Milltown Fourth of July festivities had ideal weather. The sun was shining, the temperatures comfortable and the rain wasn't anywhere in sight to dampen the 100th anniversary Independence Day celebration. Milltown's day-long Fourth of ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The borough's Fourth of July Milltown sign is up and ready for all those post-worthy photo opportunities. Paul Biss, a former Milltown Fourth of July Committee chairman, created the Hollywood-inspired sign 17 years ago. Friday's Fourth of July forecast is in too and it's a beauty.
MILLTOWN, NJ - Milltown's Fourth of July celebrations are a must-do for many Middlesex County residents. It may be hard to believe, but the borough has been delighting area residents with its Independence Day festivities for 100 years. In honor of the 100th-year anniversary of Milltown's Fourth of ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Nine, a musical by Arthur Kopit, with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston opens at Playhouse 22 this Friday. Adapted from The Italian by Mario Fratti, based on the groundbreaking Fellini's film 8 ½, Nine follows famed director Guido Contini, suffering from “director’s block” on ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - On Monday, June 9, the Friends of the Spotswood Public Library are hosting a special program at 6:30 p.m. with author and photographer Kevin Woyce. Woyce will explore the 100-year history of Mount Rushmore through original photographs and vintage images. He will discuss how the ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Most people consider Memorial Day weekend to be the unofficial start of summer along the Jersey Shore. Yes, it is that, but more importantly, Memorial Day marks the passing of members of the armed forces who died during service. Originally, the holiday was called Decoration Day and ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Art takes center stage in the Spotswood High School Media Center on Thursday, May 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., showcasing the works of Chargers art students. On display will be art and graphic arts creations in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, multicultural arts, ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School English and Drama teacher Annie Raczko will be taking a group of performers from the Spotswood Troupers to perform an abridged version of their spring production smash Something Rotten on Saturday at the Pit Annex in New York City. Raczko is the advisor and ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Love a good mystery? If anyone is looking for something fun to do this spring, then book a seat for the Spotsood American Legion Auxiliary's Back to the 80s Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. The murder-mystery dinner is for adults only and will be held at the ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - If the April showers and chilly temperatures seemed endless, Saturday's Easter Egg Scramble brought the sunshine. Saturday's weather was certainly less than desirable with rain, wind and chilly temperatures, but the annual egg scramble gave kids and families something fun to do the ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Looking for something fun and creative to do this spring? The Spotswood American Legion Auxiliary is holding a Kraft 4 a Cause fundraiser on Friday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 253. Artistic talent is not a prerequisite to come out, enjoy and help raise funds to ...
HELMETTA/JAMESBURG, NJ - Lucky the Leprechaun will again be leaping around Helmetta and Jamesburg in his paddy wagon on Monday, March 17. He will be escorted by the Jamesburg Police Department. Residents of all ages are invited to come out to see Lucky and his pot of gold. Lucky will be stopping at ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Be sure to mark the calendar for the Spotswood Recreation Department's popular Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday, April 12 at 1 p.m. at the Memorial Middle School Gymnasium. If the weather permits, the annual egg scramble will take place outside at the Memorial Middle School Soccer ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It just wouldn't be spring without a high school production by the Spotswood Troupers. So, mark the calendars because the first day of spring is going to rock with the opening night of the Spotswood Troupers' annual March production. This year's spring musical is Something Rotten.
HELMETTA, NJ - Get ready for an egg-cellent good time in the borough just in time to kick off the Easter holidays next month. Helmetta is hosting a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt and dance party on Thursday, April 17, from 6 p.m .to 7:30 p.m. at the Helmetta Community Center. The cost is $10 per person.