Explore Essex County, NJ: events, things to do, food and local news.
Explore Essex County, NJ: events, things to do, food and local news.
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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
NJPAC Holiday Shows and Events in Newark 2026
NJPAC's December 2026 holiday lineup in Newark, from a heated holiday market to Canadian Brass, The Nutcracker and Cirque Dreams Holidaze.
Nicole MarinoNovember 10, 2026
Mary Poppins at Paper Mill Playhouse 2026
Mary Poppins runs at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn from November 18, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
Nicole MarinoNovember 9, 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.
Nicole MarinoNovember 9, 2026
Tree Lightings in Essex County NJ 2026
Cedar Grove, Verona and Maplewood light their holiday trees on December 4, 5 and 12, 2026.
Nicole MarinoNovember 9, 2026
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