New Year's Eve 2024 Near West Orange: Where To Celebrate

Ring in the new year in style with these events in the West Orange area.

‘Tis the Season for Safety and Holiday Cheer

The New Jersey Poison Control Center offers safety tips for the holidays.

Menorah Lighting Event In West Orange: 2024 Holidays

West Orange will bring back its annual Hanukkah menorah lighting event.

Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In West Orange?

There’s a good reason why twinkling holiday lights and colorful displays make us feel good, according to mental health experts.

West Orange Schools, Students Brighten Thanksgiving With Food, Music

Several schools in West Orange helped to brighten the holiday for community members with donations of turkeys, pies and music.

Where To See Santa Near West Orange This Christmas Season

Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many West Orange families.

Turkey Giveaway Showcased ‘Empathy, Strength’ In NJ-34: Timberlake

Sen. Britnee Timberlake, her staff, volunteers and donors from the community teamed up to hold a Thanksgiving giveaway in East Orange.

Food Safety is the Secret to a Happy Thanksgiving

Every year, foodborne illness causes 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3,000 deaths according to the CDC.

'Holiday House Tour' Includes West Orange Location: 2024 Events

This year’s tour includes 13 historic sites in Essex County, which will be decorated for the holidays and open to the public.

5 Nonprofits In West Orange To Support This Holiday Season

Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.

Popular Holiday Lights Display Returning To Turtle Back Zoo In NJ

More than a million lights will brighten up the winter night at this free holiday event. Here’s what to know for 2024.

Trick-or-Treat Safety

Don’t let Halloween end in a nightmare.

Howl-O-Ween At Turtle Back Zoo In Essex County: 2024 Halloween Events

A “Safe Howl-O-Ween and Spooky Storytime” event will take place at the Turtle Back Zoo in Essex County.

Where To Pick Pumpkins Near West Orange This Fall

Here are some pumpkin-carving tips if you’re celebrating Halloween in West Orange this year.

West Orange Labor Day 2024: Closures, Jitney, Garbage/Recycling

All municipal offices in West Orange will be closed on Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. Here are some other changes to know about.

Fireworks Near Me: West Orange July 4th 2024 Events

Patch put together a guide to fireworks and other July 4 celebrations around West Orange.

July 4th In West Orange: Closures, Trash, Jitney (What To Know)

West Orange will make some changes to municipal services for the Independence Day holiday on Thursday, July 4.

July 4th 2024 Fireworks, Events Around West Orange

Check out our guide to fireworks and other July 4 celebrations around West Orange.

Juneteenth In West Orange: Film Fest, Closures, Town Services

West Orange is getting ready to celebrate the holiday of Juneteenth, with a first-ever film festival set to debut in 2024.

Fireworks In West Orange For 2024? Here’s What We Know So Far

Will there be a town-sponsored fireworks show in West Orange for the Independence Day holiday? Here’s the latest update from the township.

Honor Roll Pays Tribute To Fallen Soldiers In West Orange

The West Orange Honor Roll was originally dedicated at Town Hall on Memorial Day in 1944 with 3,000 people in attendance.

100 Flags At West Orange Schools Honor ‘Heroes’ For Memorial Day

U.S. flags were placed outside these local schools as part of the West Orange Rotary Club’s “Flags for Heroes Project.”

West Orange To Hold 2024 Memorial Day Ceremony

West Orange will hold its annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremony, which will include an “Honor Roll Rededication.”

Mother’s Day 2024 Brunch, Dinner: Where To Take Mom In West Orange

Here are a few restaurant options for dining out on Mother's Day in West Orange.

‘Sea Of Green’ Delights Crowd At West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade

VIDEO: A rainy holiday couldn’t dampen the spirts of West Orange at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.

West Orange Holds First-Ever Ramadan Celebration At Town Hall

Ramadan is a time of reflection, spiritual growth and communal unity for Muslims around the world, including in West Orange.

West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade Is Returning For 2024

A popular St. Patrick’s Day parade will return to West Orange. Here’s what to know about this year’s celebration.

West Orange School Celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year (VIDEO)

“It was wonderful to see the diversity of our students participating in the gala,” West Orange High School Chinese teacher Yajing Li said.

Groundhog Day In Essex County: Early Spring – What About Super Bowl?

Essex County’s resident groundhog weather forecaster, Lady Edwina, has officially made her predictions for 2024.

Essex County Groundhog Will Make Weather, Super Bowl Predictions

Will Lady Edwina see her shadow – or will Essex County have an early spring thaw? And who will win the Super Bowl?

West Orange Commission Pens Message For Muslim Heritage Month

The West Orange Human Relations Commission is sharing a message of cheer as New Jersey celebrates its first-ever Muslim Heritage Month

West Orange Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day At 2024 Event

The 12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration was sponsored by the West Orange Human Relation Commission.

Martin Luther King Day Tribute In West Orange Will Return For 2024

An annual celebration of renowned civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. will return in West Orange this year.

How To Throw Away Christmas Trees In West Orange (2024 Update)

Got an old Christmas tree that needs disposal? Here’s how to do it in West Orange for the 2024 holiday season.

West Orange’s Top News Of 2023: Patch Year In Review

It’s been a memorable year in West Orange. Catch up with some of 2023’s top news stories here.

West Orange Jewish Foundation Sends $325K To ‘Righteous Gentiles’

The foundation provides financial stipends for “aged and needy Righteous Gentiles,” helping to repay a debt of gratitude.

West Orange Students Craft Handmade Wooden Toys For Kids

A West Orange High School woodworking teacher has been tasking his students with a special holiday assignment for the past several years.

Volunteers Deliver Chanukah Meals In North Jersey

Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ delivered more than 300 meals to homebound elderly adults and Holocaust survivors.

‘Stuff The Ambulance’ Toy Drive In West Orange: 2023 Holidays

Organizers are seeking toys for children 1 to 12, as well as $10 to $20 gift cards for teenagers. Here’s when and where it will take place.

Holly-Jolly Mood Strikes West Orange At Holiday Events (PHOTOS)

There was a holly-jolly mood in West Orange at a holiday open house event and the town’s annual Christmas tree lighting.