Easter egg hunt for Glen Ridge children in grades pre-K-3 planned on Apr. 4. It begins at 9 a.m. at Carteret Park. Free admission. From Glen Ridge Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Stage production of "What The Constitution Means To Me" planned with the Vanguard Theater Company through Apr. 12 in Montclair. A 20% discount is available for the performance scheduled on Apr. 4 at 8 p.m. using Out Montclair's code OUTVTC. Tickets are available online for pruchase. From Out Montclair. This information is accurate as of […]
South Orange residents can shred paper items for free on Apr. 4. It is from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Works Recycling Center, 300 Walton Ave. Participants must bring a government-issued photo ID and proof of residency. From South Orange Village. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […]
Maplewood residents can shred paper items for free on Apr. 4. It is from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Maplewood Recycling Center, 359 Boyden Ave. Participants must bring a government-issued photo ID and proof of residency. From Maplewood Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […]
Community Seder potluck planned with University of Orange on Apr. 6. It is from 6-8 p.m. at The HUUB, 35 Cleveland St. Attendees are encouraged to sign up online for Seder plate items and dishes to bring. From University of Orange. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event […]
East Orange youth ages 8-14 can register for spring sports camp, scheduled for Apr. 6-10, the week of spring break. Activities available include basketball, flag football, baseball, and track. Attendees meet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Oval Park. It includes a field trip to Muhammad Ali’s training gym in Deer Lake, P.A. Registration […]
New Jersey Citizen Action is hiring people to pose as renters or buyers as part of an investigation into housing discrimination across the state. Information will be used to document real housing experiences. People can register online for a virtual training scheduled for Apr. 6 at 5:30 p.m. It is a paid position. From New […]
Children and youth in grades pre-K-12 can submit projects to Essex County Environmental Center’s "gARTbage Art Contest" through Apr. 8. Participants are required to create art from single-use plastic garbage. Team or individual projects are accepted. Prizes will be awarded. Register by Apr. 8. Drop projects off at the Center on Apr. 11 between 10:30 […]
Children and youth in grades pre-K-12 can submit projects to Essex County Environmental Center’s “gARTbage Art Contest” through Apr. 11. Participants are required to create art from single-use plastic garbage. Team or individual projects are accepted. Prizes will be awarded. Register by Apr. 8. Drop projects off at the Center on Apr. 11 between 10:30 […]
Essex County’s 2026 Cherry Blossom 10K Run is scheduled for Apr. 12 in Newark. It begins at 8 a.m. at Branch Brook Park. Participants must register online to sign up. Registration is $45. From Branch Brook Park Alliance . This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
NAACP-Oranges and Maplewood's 2026 Freedom Fund Jazz Luncheon is scheduled for Apr. 19 in Clifton. It is from 12-4 p.m. at 1129 Valley Rd. Tickets are available online for purchase. From Oranges & Maplewood: NAACP. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Youth in grades 6-12 can submit screenplays to Montclair Film’s Emerging Screenwriter Competition by Apr. 20. Accepted genres includes comedy, drama, action, experimental, social impact, and horror. Guidelines available online. From Montclair Film. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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