Follow local news and events in South Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Oct. 22, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
“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
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
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
“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
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
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
