Follow local news and events in Nutley with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Oct. 8, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Networking luncheon planned with Nutley Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 15. It begins at 12 p.m. at Knights of Columbus, 150 Chestnut St. in Nutley. Tickets available online for purchase.
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Nutley Chamber of Commerce
“A Taste of Nutley” fundraiser benefitting Nutley High School athletes planned on Oct. 15. There will be tastings from participating restaurants at 7 p.m. at Nutley Elks Club. Admission is $15.
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TAPinto Nutley
Beatles tribute concert with pianist Ruth Moros planned at Nutley library on Oct. 17. It begins at 2 p.m.
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Nutley Public Library
Murder mystery fundraiser benefitting Montclair History Center planned on Oct. 17. It is from 4-6 p.m. at Crane House and Historic YWCA Museum. Tickets are available online fir purchase.
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Montclair History Center
“Zombie Walk” planned with East Side Mags and Indie Arts Montclair on Oct. 17 in Montclair. Individuals can receive zombie makeup starting at 2 p.m. at 491 Bloomfield Ave. The walk begins at 5:30 p.m. Makeup appointments are $5 and must be reserved online.
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East Side Mags
“Bingo in the Ballroom” for ages 21+ planned with the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge and the Kiwanis Club of Glen Ridge on Oct. 15. There are $700 in gift cards and cash prizes. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $40 at the door.
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Women’s Club of Glen Ridge
Maplewood is hiring a full-time recreation manager. responsibilities include overseeing facilities, fields, staff, and community events. Email cover letter and resume to mmancuso@maplewoodnj.gov.
Maplewood Township
Pet Halloween costume parade and contest planned with Essex County parks on Oct. 17 in Newark. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at Branch Brook Park. Individuals can enter their pets in the contest for free.
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Essex County Parks
“Gardens Aglow” planned at Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens on Oct. 16 in Montclair. There will be Halloween-themed pumpkins on display from 6-9 p.m. Rain date is Oct. 17. Free admission.
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Essex County Parks
Art exhibit “Dreamtime in Newark” opens on Oct. 15 at Newark Museum of Art. It shows major artworks by 44 artists and centers Newark.
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Newark Museum of Art
People experiencing grief can join Emotion Essex County, a grief movement group. Participants meet Sundays to hike. The next scheduled hike is Oct. 17. Interest forms available online.
Emotion Essex County.
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey residents can attend an open house with the state Department of Environmental Protection on Oct. 17 discussing the Liberty State Park Revitalization Program in Jersey City. It is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, 1 Audrey Zapp Dr. Attendees can share input and ask questions. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
