Essex County Daily Buzz: Oct. 22, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Lactation support training for community health workers and home visitors planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Oct. 29 in Secaucus. It is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 150 Meadowlands Parkway. Admission is $75. Tickets are available online.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ

“Harvest to Home: Apple Sauce and Fritter” planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Oct. 31 in Roseland. It is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is required. Admission is $20.
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Essex County Environmental Center

“Co-Lab After Dark: Tarot, Tricks, and Treats” planned with The Co-Lab on Oct. 29 in South Orange. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 57 South Orange. Ave. RSVP by emailing info@colabsouthorange.com.
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The Co-Lab

“Costume Glow Party” for all abilities planned with West Orange recreation on Oct. 30. It is from 5-7 p.m. at Stagg Clubhouse 385 St. Cloud Ave. Registration is $30.
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West Orange Recreation Department

Halloween rollerskating fundraiser benefitting West Orange Special Education Parents Advisory Council on Oct. 30 in Newark. It is from 5:30-8 p.m. at Branch Brook Park Skating Center. Admission is $20 per person. Registration is required.
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West Orange Special Education Parents Advisory Council

Trunk or Treat planned with West Orange recreation on Oct. 31. It is from 4-6 p.m. at the recreation building.
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West Orange Recreation Department

Orange’s leaf collection is from Oct. 15 to Dec. 15. All leaves and yard waste must be in biodegradable bags.
City of Orange Township

Oakeside book club meeting planned with Bloomfield recreation on Oct. 29. Attendees will discuss “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel at the Oakeside Cultural Center at 7 p.m. Registration available online.
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Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department

“Treats and Beats” Harvest Fest planned with East Orange recreation on Oct. 30. It is from 5-8 p.m. at City Hall. There will be a trunk or treat, music, candy, and more. Free admission.
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East Orange City

Pumpkin carving and story time planned at Glen Ridge library on Oct. 31. It begins at 10 a.m. Registration is not required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library

Halloween event planned with Irvington Oct. 31. It is from 5-8 p.m. at Town Hall. Children will receive goody bags with candy.
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Irvington Township

Halloween party for seniors planned with Maplewood community services on Oct. 29. It is from 12-2 p.m. at the Maplewood Community Center. There will be pizza, salad, and a costume contest. Tickets are $10 for residents, $12 for non-residents. Register online or by calling 973-763-0750.
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Maplewood Township

People can meet with Building Essex Area Mutuality on Oct. 24 in Montclair to imagine a world together where basic needs are met for free. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Church Street Pedestrian Plaza. Rain date is Oct. 25. There will be snacks, music, children’s activities, and more.
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Building Essex Area Mutuality

Montclair’s Fourth Ward community meeting with Councilor Aminah Toler and At-Large Councilor Bill Harrison is scheduled for Oct. 29. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at 1 Pine St. It will discuss park updates, Station 3 Firehouse, public library improvements, and municipal budget hearings. A Q&A session will follow.
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Montclair Township

Halloween dance party and costume contest planned with Out Montclair on Oct. 29. It is from 7:30-11:30 p.m. at Porta, 499 Bloomfield Ave. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
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Out Montclair

“Día de los Muertos Community Altar” opening ceremony planned with Latinos of Montclair on Oct. 30. It begins at 4 p.m. at Lackawanna Station. People can bring a photo, memory, or other item to honor their loved one. The altar is open through Nov. 2. Free admission. Tickets are required.
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Latinos of Montclair

Hypertension and nutrition educational event planned at Newark library on Oct. 29 in the Main Branch. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. Registration is encouraged. Library card not required.
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Newark Public Library

“Late Night at the Library: Halloween Edition” planned with Bunkr on Oct. 30 at Newark library’s Main Branch. It is from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. There will be food, music, drinks, and more. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Bunkr

Halloween party planned with La Casa de Don Pedro on Oct. 30 in Newark. It is from 4-7 p.m. at 23 Broadway. Registration is required.
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La Casa De Don Pedro

Halloween celebration planned with Nutley recreation on Oct. 30. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the recreation building. There will be a hayride, Halloween music, snacks, and more. Registration is required.
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Nutley Township

Nutley library seeks craft supply donations from Oct. 31 to Nov. 6. People who donate can enter the swap early on Nov. 7. Guidelines available online.
Nutley Public Library.

“90s Night Out” for ages 21+ planned with Belleville recreation on Oct. 30. It is from 6-9 p.m. There will be a beer and wine garden, food, music, and more.
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Belleville Recreation Department

REGIONAL NEWS

Domestic workers, or people who provide household services, can attend a webinar discussing their rights on Oct. 29 with the N.J. Department of Labor. It is from 7:30-9 p.m. and will discuss the state’s Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights. Registration available online in English and Spanish. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development