Valerie Francois

Monmouth County

Sara Winick

New York City Metropolitan Area

Holmdel-Hazlet

New Jersey

Carly Baldwin

Matawan-Aberdeen

Middletown

Marlboro-Coltsneck

Red Bank-Shrewsbury

Little Silver-Oceanport

Jamie Gatlin

Rumson-Fair Haven

Long Branch-Eatontown

Manalapan

Freehold

Middlesex County

Sarah Salvadore

East Brunswick

American Legion Hall

Join NY/NJ Baykeeper for their Annual Fall Gala in celebration of America's 250th Anniversary. This special evening features catering by Drew's Bayshore Bistro at the American Legion Hall, with tickets available for both members and non-members.

Local Event: Healthy Water, Healthy World

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Healthy Water, Healthy World

Join NY/NJ Baykeeper for their Annual Fall Gala in celebration of America's 250th Anniversary. This special evening features...

Middletown Arts Center

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center take the stage October 16–25, 2026, with the celebrated Gypsy, A Musical Fable. Regarded by many theatre professionals as one of the finest musicals ever created, Gypsy tells the unforgettable story of an ambitious stage mother determined to make her daughters stars – all while harboring dreams of the spotlight herself.
The production is directed by Kathy Connolly, with musical direction by Nick Jupinka and&nbsp;choreography by Samantha Amaral.

SHOWTIMES are October 16 at 7 p.m., October 17 at 7 p.m., October 18 at 2 p.m. (Matinee Senior Ticket Special), October 23 at 7 p.m., October 24 at 7 p.m.,&nbsp; October 25 at 2 p.m.
Tickets range from $17.50–$32.50, with a $5 discount for students and seniors. A special&nbsp;discounted matinee for seniors age 65+ will be held on Sunday, October 18 at 2 p.m., with 

tickets priced at $15 and $20. All seating is reserved. Tickets may be purchased online at middletownarts.org or by calling the MAC Box Office at 732.706.4100.
ABOUT GYPSY, A MUSICAL FABLE
Set across America in the 1920s and ’30s, Gypsy follows the indomitable Rose, a fiercely ambitious stage mother determined to make her daughters stars on the fading vaudeville circuit. As Rose pushes her children toward the success she has always dreamed of, changing times and shifting ambitions lead the family in unexpected directions. At the center of the story is Louise, the overlooked daughter who ultimately steps out of her sister’s shadow and transforms into the legendary burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee.
With a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Gypsy is a funny, moving and complex portrait of ambition, family, sacrifice and the relentless pursuit of the spotlight. The celebrated score includes “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” “Together Wherever We Go” and “Rose’s Turn.”
The MAC Players production features Victoria Keiser (Rose), Cate Pasterchick (Louise), Liliana Zertuche (June), Brendan Flanagan (Herbie), Johnny Friedman (Tulsa), Patricia McCarron (Tessie/Miss Crachitt), Caitlin Sing (Mazeppa), Renee Green (Electra), Tony Rossi (Pop/Kringelein/Cigar), Arron Little (Yonkers/Phil), Julian Baro (Angie/Georgie/Weber), Aidan Falzon (Jocko/Goldstone/Pastey) and Gabrielle Kendrick (Agnes).
The Middletown Arts Center is located at 36 Church Street in Middletown, New Jersey, adjacent to the Middletown train station. Free parking is available onsite, with additional free parking available in the station’s metered lot on weekday evenings after 6 p.m. and on weekends.

Local Event: GYPSY, A Musical Fable

GYPSY, A Musical Fable

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center take the stage October 16–25, 2026, with the celebrated Gypsy, A Musical Fable....

Trinity Church Matawan

Join us for an exciting Tricky Tray featuring three tiers of prizes, including grand prizes valued at up to $500. Admission is $20 and includes 10 Tier 1 tickets, with additional ticket packages available for all prize levels.

Local Event: Goods & Services Auction

Goods & Services Auction

Join us for an exciting Tricky Tray featuring three tiers of prizes, including grand prizes valued at up to $500. Admission is...

Raritan High School

On Sunday, October 18th, the “Exit 117 Sports Cards and Pokémon Buy, Sell &amp; Trade Expo” will make its return to Raritan High School in Hazlet.&nbsp; The show will include vendors of sports cards, memorabilia and supplies, as well vendors focusing on non-sports collectibles, such as Pokémon, One Piece and Yu-Gi-Oh cards.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a special feature, NFL games will be streamed on multiple big screen TVs during the show!
The show is the result of a collaboration between Hot Corner Promotions and Our Cards &amp; Collectibles, two of central New Jersey’s top show promoters.&nbsp; Both organizations are family-run businesses based in Monmouth County, and both have been operating card shows for decades.
“When we started this journey with our first show in April, our goal was to establish a larger monthly card expo in Monmouth County, which was sorely missing. We also wanted to create a fun family experience for all ages, and to support the local community.”, said Alex Escalante of Hot Corner Promotions.&nbsp; “I feel we have accomplished this, with a wide range of patrons and vendors attending our previous shows.&nbsp; We enjoy seeing the Monmouth County community connect through collecting cards.”
“We couldn’t be happier or more thankful for the outpouring of support from the vendors and patrons.&nbsp; The response has been overwhelming, and the positive comments are greatly appreciated”, Escalante continued.&nbsp; “We are also thankful for the support from the Hazlet Board of Education and the Raritan High School staff.&nbsp; The RHS staff has been amazing and has allowed us to build a strong working relationship.&nbsp; We are currently working with them to book monthly dates for all of 2027.&nbsp; Starting with this show, we will be supporting the Raritan High School Band in ongoing fundraising efforts.”
The Expo is a monthly recurring show, featuring the best card vendors in the tri-state area.&nbsp; The vendors feature top-line inventory and will have cash in hand for the purchase of cards and collections from attendees.&nbsp; &nbsp;There will be a food truck on site, ample parking in the high school lot, and the facility is handicap accessible.&nbsp; NFL games will stream live at all shows during football season.
Raritan High School is located at 419 Middle Road in Hazlet, NJ.&nbsp; It is easily accessible from Parkway exit 117 from the north, and Parkway exit 114 from the south, as well as from Routes 35 and 36.&nbsp; The show will run from 9 am through 4 pm on Sunday, October 18th.
For additional information, or Vendor registration for future shows, please email: <a href="mailto:EXIT117SHOW@GMAIL.COM">EXIT117SHOW@GMAIL.COM</a>.

Local Event: The Exit 117 Sports Cards and Pokémon Expo

The Exit 117 Sports Cards and Pokémon Expo

On Sunday, October 18th, the “Exit 117 Sports Cards and Pokémon Buy, Sell & Trade Expo” will make its return to Raritan High...

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

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...

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