"Purple Diamonds Awards" fundraiser benefitting Black Fairy Godmother Foundation planned on Oct. 24 in Bloomfield. It is from 7-11 p.m. at The Brookeside Banquets, 41 Broughton Ave. Funds support work that brings housing, emergency assistance, and food access to women and families. Tickets are available online for purchase. From The Purple Diamond Awards. This information […]
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. From Building Essex […]
Trunk or Treat planned with Nutley Family Service Bureau on Oct. 25. It is from 3-5 p.m. at 169 Chestnut St. From Nutley Family Service Bureau. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Halloween event planned with South Orange Downtown on Oct. 25. It is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Spiotta Park. There will be a costume contest, Halloween obstacle course, face painting, trick-or-treat stations, and more. Free admission. From South Orange Downtown. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […]
Auditions for Nutley Little Theater’s production of "The Twelve Dates Of Christmas" planned on Oct. 25-26. Auditions begin at 7 p.m. at 47 Erie Pl. From Nutley Little Theater. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Middle and high school students in N.J. can apply to 2026 Congressional App Challenge by Oct. 26. Students can submit their designs of their own software applications to enter the contest. Winning applications are featured in the Capitol Building, winners are selected by congressional district. Submission guidelines are available online. From Congressional App Challenge. This […]
Author event with Imbolo Mbue planned at Montclair Art Museum on Oct. 26. It is from 7-8 p.m. Mbue will discuss "Every Story Is a Love Story: A Novel." Tickets are available online for purchase. From Garden State Author Talks. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
College scholarship workshop planned at Belleville library on Oct. 26. It begins at 5:30 p.m. and will discuss financial aid resources. Registration is required. Library card not required. From Belleville Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Voice acting class for ages 18+ planned with Bloomfield recreation on Oct. 26. It is from 6-8 p.m. at the Bloomfield Civic Center. Enrollment is $35. From Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
"Mad Science Halloween Spectacular" planned at West Orange library on Oct. 26. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Open to all ages. Registration is not required. From West Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Montclair residents can attend a public hearing about the township’s community development block grant program on Oct. 26. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building. People can also attend virtually. It will discuss the program and application process. Applications are due Nov. 30. From Montclair Township. This information is accurate as of […]
Belleville children can register for the recreation department's winter programs. Offerings include basketball, cheerleading, and wrestling. From Belleville Recreation Department. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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