TD James Moody Jazz Festival 2026 at NJPAC in Newark
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Our guide to the rest of the 2026 TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, from Miles @100 to a free jazz crawl...
Nicole MarinoNovember 11, 2026
TD James Moody Jazz Festival 2026 at NJPAC in Newark
Our guide to the rest of the 2026 TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, from Miles @100 to a free jazz crawl and the Sarah Vaughan competition.
Nicole MarinoNovember 11, 2026
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Shop Essex County is the local guide to Essex County, New Jersey, covering all 22 towns, from Newark to every town in between. We publish event roundups, things to do, food and drink features and community news, with a focus on the waterfront, neighborhoods, festivals and small businesses that make Essex County special. Want the best of it every week? Subscribe free.
TD James Moody Jazz Festival 2026 at NJPAC in Newark
Our guide to the rest of the 2026 TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, from Miles @100 to a free jazz crawl...
Nicole MarinoNovember 11, 2026
TD James Moody Jazz Festival 2026 at NJPAC in Newark
Our guide to the rest of the 2026 TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, from Miles @100 to a free jazz crawl and the Sarah Vaughan competition.
Nicole MarinoNovember 11, 2026
Holiday Markets in Essex County NJ 2026
Five holiday markets and craft sales in Montclair, South Orange, Livingston and Maplewood from Nov. 13 to Dec. 20.
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Turkey Trots in Essex County NJ 2026
Four Thanksgiving races in Maplewood, Glen Ridge, South Orange and Newark for 2026.
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New Restaurants in Essex County NJ
New restaurants in Montclair, Caldwell and Newark, plus a ramen shop coming to Nutley.
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Tree Lightings in Essex County NJ 2026
Cedar Grove, Verona and Maplewood light their holiday trees on December 4, 5 and 12, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Essex County
Quick answers about Essex County, New Jersey, from the Shop Essex County team.
What is Shop Essex County?
Shop Essex County is the local guide to Essex County, New Jersey. We cover events, things to do, food and drink, and community news across all 22 municipalities. Shop Essex County is part of Shop Your County, a portfolio of ten New Jersey county guides.
What towns are in Essex County, NJ?
Essex County has 22 municipalities: Belleville, Bloomfield, Caldwell, Cedar Grove, East Orange, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Glen Ridge, Irvington, Livingston, Maplewood, Millburn, Montclair, Newark, North Caldwell, Nutley, Orange, Roseland, South Orange, Verona, West Caldwell and West Orange. The county seat is Newark.
What are the best things to do in Essex County?
Catch a show at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn or NJPAC in Newark, walk Branch Brook Park, visit Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange and spend an evening in downtown Montclair. Our events page has what is happening this week.
Where can I find events in Essex County this weekend?
Our Essex County events page is updated with festivals, holiday events, markets and weekend plans, with every date checked against the organizer.
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Use our event form. Event articles are $149 and go live once payment is received. For business features and event promotion, visit our advertise page.
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