Explore Essex County, NJ: events, things to do, food and local news.

Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Explore Essex County, NJ: events, things to do, food and local news.

Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Things to Do in Essex County, NJ

Essex County
Things to Do

Parks, trails, history, family outings and the best things to do across all 22 towns in Essex County, from Newark to every town in between.

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Runners of all ages, many in orange knit hats, starting the Two Towns Turkey Trot on a leaf-covered road in South Mountain Reservation
Essex CountyThings To Do

Turkey Trots in Essex County NJ 2026

Four Thanksgiving races in Maplewood, Glen Ridge, South Orange and Newark for 2026.

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The Best Things to Do in Essex County

Runners of all ages, many in orange knit hats, starting the Two Towns Turkey Trot on a leaf-covered road in South Mountain Reservation
Essex CountyThings To Do

Turkey Trots in Essex County NJ 2026

Four Thanksgiving races in Maplewood, Glen Ridge, South Orange and Newark for 2026.

Nicole Marino avatarNovember 9, 2026

More Things to Do in Essex County

Runners of all ages, many in orange knit hats, starting the Two Towns Turkey Trot on a leaf-covered road in South Mountain Reservation
Essex CountyThings To Do

Turkey Trots in Essex County NJ 2026

Four Thanksgiving races in Maplewood, Glen Ridge, South Orange and Newark for 2026.

Nicole Marino avatarNovember 9, 2026
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