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Brookdale Community College

The Halloween celebration continues Friday, Oct. 23, with a late-night screening of the cult classic <a href="https://app.hauntpay.com/events/rocky-horror-picture-show-2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Rocky Horror Picture Show</a>.Doors open at 10:30 p.m., with the movie beginning at 11 p.m. Tickets are $20 plus service fees, and $5 prop bags will be available for purchase at the door.Whether you come for the scares, the behind-the-scenes experience, or a late-night Halloween classic, Brookdale’s Performing Arts Center will offer three very different ways to get into the spirit of the season.For tickets and additional information, visit the <a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/haunted-theater/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Brookdale Haunted Theater webpage</a><a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/haunted-theater/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">.</a>&nbsp;Questions may be directed to the box office at <a href="tel:(732)%20224-2411" target="_blank">732-224-2411</a> or <a href="mailto:brookdalehauntedtheater@gmail.com" target="_blank">brookdalehauntedtheater@gmail.com</a>.

Local Event: Rocky Horror Picture Show

Middletown

Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Halloween celebration continues Friday, Oct. 23, with a late-night screening of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture...

For those who want to experience the creativity behind the attraction without the screams, Lights On, Scares Off offers a family-friendly look inside the Haunted Theater on Oct. 17 between noon and 2 p.m. and Oct. 24 between 2 and 4 p.m.
Tickets are $10 plus service fees. With the lights on and the actors, jump scares, and loud noises removed, guests can walk through at their own pace and get a closer look at the sets, props, effects, and details created for the nighttime attraction.
Members of the Haunted Theater team will be available to answer questions and share behind-the-scenes insights into how the experience comes together. The event is ideal for younger guests, horror fans interested in the artistry of haunted attractions, and anyone who wants to see what is often missed when they are too busy screaming.
Come experience the haunt — just without the haunting! For tickets and additional information, visit the <a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/haunted-theater/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Brookdale Haunted Theater webpage</a><a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/haunted-theater/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">.</a>&nbsp;Questions may be directed to the box office at <a href="tel:(732)%20224-2411" target="_blank">732-224-2411</a> or <a href="mailto:brookdalehauntedtheater@gmail.com" target="_blank">brookdalehauntedtheater@gmail.com</a>.

Local Event: Lights On, Scares Off (Oct 17, 12–2 pm and Oct 24, 2–4 pm)

Lights On, Scares Off (Oct 17, 12–2 pm and Oct...

For those who want to experience the creativity behind the attraction without the screams, Lights On, Scares Off offers a...

Lights On, Scares Off (Oct 17, 12–2 pm and Oct 24, 2–4 pm)

BE BOLD. BE CURIOUS. BE BROOKDALE.Fall Open House Sunday, October 25 | 1–3:30 p.m.Discover 68+ programs, 50+ transfer partnerships, dual admission opportunities, and pathways to colleges and universities across the country. Tour Brookdale’s scenic campus, meet faculty, and explore financial aid, scholarships, and resources designed to help you succeed.See where Brookdale can take you.RSVP today at <a href="https://brookdalecc.edu/openhouse" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">brookdalecc.edu/openhouse</a>

Local Event: Brookdale Community College Fall Open House

Brookdale Community College Fall Open House

BE BOLD. BE CURIOUS. BE BROOKDALE.Fall Open House Sunday, October 25 | 1–3:30 p.m.Discover 68+ programs, 50+ transfer...

The screams are returning to Brookdale Community College's Performing Arts Center (PAC) this October as the award-winning Brookdale Haunted Theater celebrates its 23rd year with a full lineup of Halloween experiences.&nbsp; 
From its signature immersive haunt to a family-friendly lights-on tour and a late-night screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Voted Best Overall Attraction for seven consecutive years by <a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/haunted-theater/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">NJHauntedHouses.com</a>, Brookdale’s Haunted Theater has become a Halloween tradition for thrill-seekers throughout New Jersey. At the heart of it all is an attraction imagined and brought to life by Brookdale students. Designed, built, and operated by past and present students, the Haunted Theater transforms the entire Performing Arts Center into a terrifying labyrinth filled with gruesome scenes, sinister creatures, elaborate sets, special effects, and heart-pounding surprises. This isn’t a stage show. Guests make their way through a fully immersive haunted house experience that winds through the facility, with frights lurking around every corner.&nbsp;Enter if you dare. The Haunted Theater will be open Oct. 16–18, 23–25, and 29–30, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Brookdale Community College PAC, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ, off&nbsp;Museum Drive. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance for a designated time slot. Group rates are automatically applied for groups of 10 or more and 25 or more, and buses are welcome. Convenient parking is available in Lot 2, with accessible parking in Lot 1.For tickets and additional information, visit the <a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/haunted-theater/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Brookdale Haunted Theater webpage</a><a href="https://www.brookdalecc.edu/pac/haunted-theater/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">.</a>&nbsp;Questions may be directed to the box office at <a href="tel:(732)%20224-2411" target="_blank">732-224-2411</a> or <a href="mailto:brookdalehauntedtheater@gmail.com" target="_blank">brookdalehauntedtheater@gmail.com</a>

Local Event: Brookdale Haunted Theater Returns For 23rd Year Of Frights, Halloween Fun (Oct. 16–18, 23–25, 29–30)

Brookdale Haunted Theater Returns For 23rd Year...

The screams are returning to Brookdale Community College's Performing Arts Center (PAC) this October as the award-winning...

Brookdale Haunted Theater Returns For 23rd Year Of Frights, Halloween Fun (Oct. 16–18, 23–25, 29–30)

Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room

Step into the magic of Holiday Tea at The Mathis House! Enjoy a five-course Victorian tea surrounded by more than 30 dazzling Christmas trees, fine English bone china, live music, and festive charm.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Victorian Holiday Tea time is a two hour experience that includes soup, salad, scones with clotted cream, a variety of tea sandwiches and a plate of desserts with a pot of gourmet tea per person.&nbsp;&nbsp;Live piano music and complimentary champagne.&nbsp; Learn the history of the Mathis House and visit the gift shop.Two seating times are available daily at 11 AM and 3 PM from November through January 31, 2027. Reservations and advance payment are required.Location 600 Main Street, Downtown Toms River.Call 732-818-7580 for reservations or visit mathishouse600mainMention this coupon when reserving to receive 10% off for seniors and military on Mondays and Wednesdays. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/mathishouse?__cft__[0]=AZj8Okf2fxWF2pPXoN3PabDzR9SCFB4g5oITDlMVc5I4rfRsQdpxR4l626-ft_L1WCLS0pypGokt7gWB6JVfdDkEZ4eNLAdlJu1VBQB23zLZq-8uhq_Hz7oNkOxDxvRR3xwGPsSUNRc9jOXKCW_n2EHGZkwVJD_ufJ5n8GgbQD4QCDXmKVFiAdd2Q1E&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MathisHouse</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/holidaytea?__cft__[0]=AZj8Okf2fxWF2pPXoN3PabDzR9SCFB4g5oITDlMVc5I4rfRsQdpxR4l626-ft_L1WCLS0pypGokt7gWB6JVfdDkEZ4eNLAdlJu1VBQB23zLZq-8uhq_Hz7oNkOxDxvRR3xwGPsSUNRc9jOXKCW_n2EHGZkwVJD_ufJ5n8GgbQD4QCDXmKVFiAdd2Q1E&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#HolidayTea</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/victoriantea?__cft__[0]=AZj8Okf2fxWF2pPXoN3PabDzR9SCFB4g5oITDlMVc5I4rfRsQdpxR4l626-ft_L1WCLS0pypGokt7gWB6JVfdDkEZ4eNLAdlJu1VBQB23zLZq-8uhq_Hz7oNkOxDxvRR3xwGPsSUNRc9jOXKCW_n2EHGZkwVJD_ufJ5n8GgbQD4QCDXmKVFiAdd2Q1E&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#VictorianTea</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/tomsrivernj?__cft__[0]=AZj8Okf2fxWF2pPXoN3PabDzR9SCFB4g5oITDlMVc5I4rfRsQdpxR4l626-ft_L1WCLS0pypGokt7gWB6JVfdDkEZ4eNLAdlJu1VBQB23zLZq-8uhq_Hz7oNkOxDxvRR3xwGPsSUNRc9jOXKCW_n2EHGZkwVJD_ufJ5n8GgbQD4QCDXmKVFiAdd2Q1E&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TomsRiverNJ</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/christmastea?__cft__[0]=AZj8Okf2fxWF2pPXoN3PabDzR9SCFB4g5oITDlMVc5I4rfRsQdpxR4l626-ft_L1WCLS0pypGokt7gWB6JVfdDkEZ4eNLAdlJu1VBQB23zLZq-8uhq_Hz7oNkOxDxvRR3xwGPsSUNRc9jOXKCW_n2EHGZkwVJD_ufJ5n8GgbQD4QCDXmKVFiAdd2Q1E&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ChristmasTea</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/newjerseyevents?__cft__[0]=AZj8Okf2fxWF2pPXoN3PabDzR9SCFB4g5oITDlMVc5I4rfRsQdpxR4l626-ft_L1WCLS0pypGokt7gWB6JVfdDkEZ4eNLAdlJu1VBQB23zLZq-8uhq_Hz7oNkOxDxvRR3xwGPsSUNRc9jOXKCW_n2EHGZkwVJD_ufJ5n8GgbQD4QCDXmKVFiAdd2Q1E&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NewJerseyEvents</a>

Local Event: Holiday Victorian Afternoon Tea 

Ocean County

Toms River

Holiday Victorian Afternoon Tea 

Step into the magic of Holiday Tea at The Mathis House! Enjoy a five-course Victorian tea surrounded by more than 30 dazzling...

An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property &mdash; building permits, flood zones, fire history, property taxes, and more &mdash; by typing in an address.
The site, <a href="https://oprasearch.app/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Permit &amp; Parcel</a>, covers all 564 New Jersey municipalities and brings together records from official sources, including state and county databases, FEMA flood maps, and the towns&rsquo; own municipal codes. No account or email is required, and there&rsquo;s no cost.
&ldquo;I kept watching buyers fall in love with a house before anyone checked the paper trail &mdash; the open permits, the flood zone, what the town actually requires when a home changes hands,&rdquo; said Leo Betancor, a Certified Master Inspector based in Cedar Grove and the founder of the site. &ldquo;All of that is public record. It just wasn&rsquo;t in one place anyone could actually use.&rdquo;
Alongside the main lookup, the site includes free single-purpose tools: a <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/lead-safe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">lead-safe inspection lookup</a> showing which of the two state-required inspection methods each town uses under New Jersey&rsquo;s lead paint law, a searchable <a href="https://oprasearch.app/lead-contractors/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">directory of DCA-certified lead evaluation and abatement contractors</a> sorted by distance, a <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/fire/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">fire-incident map</a> built from more than 40 years of state fire records, and a <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/radon/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">radon map</a> covering every municipality.
Homeowners can also <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/tax/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">look up property taxes and assessments</a>, <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/hvac-age/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">check the age of a furnace, air conditioner or water heater</a> using its serial number, and <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">find their town&rsquo;s certificate-of-occupancy requirements</a> before selling or renting a home.
A companion site, <a href="https://njflood.zone/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">njflood.zone</a>, gives instant FEMA flood-zone answers for any New Jersey address &mdash; built after the federal government shutdown left FEMA&rsquo;s own map site unreliable &mdash; running on the site&rsquo;s own servers with the complete flood map data for the state loaded locally.
As an added benefit for homebuyers, Permit &amp; Parcel users can receive $100 off a qualifying home inspection with Smart Choice Inspections, Betancor&rsquo;s North Jersey home inspection company.
The project was recently featured in <a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/east-hanover-slash-florham-park/columns/at-home-with-holly/articles/deep-dive-conversations-what-the-house-won-t-tell-you" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TAPinto.</a>&nbsp;Both sites are FREE at <a href="https://oprasearch.app/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">oprasearch.app</a> and <a href="https://njflood.zone/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">njflood.zone</a>.

Essex County

Eric Kiefer

Montclair

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