Follow local news and events in South Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Oct. 8, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Meadowland Park Dance Festival is planned on Oct. 17 in South Orange. It begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Skate House. Free admission.
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South Orange Village
SOMA Action’s “Night o’ Fun” fundraiser is planned on Oct. 17 in South Orange. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at South Orange Elks, 220 Prospect St. There will be a silent auction, tarot poetry reading, and more. Tickets are available online.
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SOMA Action
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
Black beans cooking class for youth in grades 8-12 planned at East Orange library on Oct. 16. It is from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Registration is not required. Limited to the first 12 attendees.
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East Orange Public Library
Guided bird walk planned with University of Orange on Oct. 12. It is from 4:30-6 p.m. at the McLoone’s Boathouse parking lot, 9 Cherry Ln. in West Orange. Free admission. Registration is required.
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University of Orange
“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
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
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
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
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.
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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
