Follow local news and events in Bloomfield with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jul. 30, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Free outdoor concert with Xtreme Queen planned with Essex County parks on Aug. 7 in Bloomfield and Montclair. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at Brookdale Park.
Essex County Parks.
“Bodega Night” with Latinos of Montclair planned on Aug. 6 in Montclair. It is from 7-10 p.m. at MC Hotel The Splendid Rooftop, 690 Bloomfield Ave. There will be dancing, food, and music. All proceeds support Latinos of Montclair. Admission is $20. Only open to people ages 21+.
Latinos of Montclair.
“Montclair Mile” run fundraiser benefitting Toni’s Kitchen planned on Aug. 6. It is from 5-8 p.m. Registration is required and available online.
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Toni’s Kitchen
Lackawanna Station is open until 9 p.m. on Aug. 7 as part of its First Fridays program. The first Friday of the month Lackawanna Station vendors stay open extended hours. It is located at 1 Lackawanna Plaza in Montclair.
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Lackawanna Station
“Barknic” planned at Lackawanna Station on Aug. 8 in Montclair. It is form 12-5 p.m. There will be vendors and activities for pets and their owners.
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Lackawanna Station
“Masterpieces and Mocktails,” a paint and sip night planned at Newark Museum of Art on Aug. 6. It is from 6-9 p.m. Participants will paint a floral inspired painting with assistance from an instructor. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Newark Museum of Art
Community cat workshop planned with CPAW NJ on Aug. 6 at Irvington library. It begins at 7 p.m. Attendees will learn about trap-neuter-return and best practices among caregivers.
CPAW NJ – Communities Promoting Animal Welfare NJ.
Caribbean Festival planned with Essex County parks on Aug. 8 in Orange. It is from 12-10 p.m. at Monte Irvin Orange Park.
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“Buzzfest” planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Aug. 8 in Roseland. Attendees will visit bee hives, meet a beekeeper, and learn about bees and honey. Time slots are available for 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:45 p.m. Admission is $15. Tickets available online.
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Essex County Parks
REGIONAL NEWS
“Taking New Jersey Black History Outdoors” webinar planned with N.J. Historical Commission on Aug. 6. It is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. It will discuss the state’s museums, historical sites, and parks, and how they relate to Black history. Registration is requiredNew Jersey Historical Commission.
