Here are a few great reasons to enjoy the city of Bloomfield this weekend. Click on the EVENTS tab to see more weekend events. Feel free to add your own in the comments section.
WHAT:
WHERE: Bloomfield Public Library
WHEN: Fridays 11am
WHY GO: If you knit, crochet, needlepoint or quilt? If so, come to the Library and share with other crafters.
WHAT:
WHEN: Saturday 2pm
WHERE: Bloomfield Library
WHY GO: The Mike Luipersbeck Trio featuring Peter Greco on piano and occasional vocals, Ron Naspo on bass, Mike Luipersbeck on drums, with vocalist Corinn Somers. They’ll be playing Jazz, Broadway, American Popular Music as well as music of the fifties and sixties.
WHAT:
WHERE: The Essex Bar & Grill, 41 Broughton Ave, Bloomfield
WHEN: Friday 8:30pm
WHY GO: Come join the Karaoke fun with a Great variety of Songs and Talent.
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WHAT:
WHERE: The Essex Bar & Grill, 41 Broughton Ave, Bloomfield
WHEN: Saturday 8:30pm
WHY GO: Come and Listen or Dance to great Oldies, Jazz or Rock Bands.
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HALLOWEEN FUN & SPOOKY EVENTS !!!
WHAT:
WHERE: , 28 Washington St
WHEN: Friday 4pm
WHY GO: Paul Castiglia and Glenn Whitmore will be joining us on Friday, October 28th from 4 to 7, to help celebrate Halloween. Please come out and show your support for our local talent! We will have some of Paul and Glenn's work available for purchase, including the recently released "Archie's Weird Mysteries". Anyone in costume will receive 20% off their entire purchase!
WHAT:
WHERE: 229 Main St, Belleville
WHEN: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7pm - Midnight
WHY GO: Come visit this creepy genetically modified food processing factory as an “employee.” You will meet your deranged co-workers and see what the boss is feeding them for lunch. Beware: Many of the new employees don't make it through the night shift!
COST: $18 for Adults, $15 for Children 12 and under. $30 For Rapid Processing Ticket (VIP), ** “Not-so-Scary” Kids’ Sunday Matinees from 2 pm-6 pm. Tickets are $8 a person and adults must be accompanied by a child age 12 and under.
WHAT:
WHERE: Riverfront Stadium
WHEN: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7pm to Midnight (Every Sunday kids can trick or treat)
WHY GO: Haunted House, Games, Hay Rides, Food, Arts and Crafts, Halloween Dance Classes, Urban Legend Storytime, Concerts, Parties and More!
COST: Admission to the stadium is free, but most activities will have a fee. Admission to the haunted house is $20 for adults and $15 for students. The hayride is $5, and games are $1. Mystery dinner reservations must by made by the Wednesday prior and cost $20, or $25 for dinner with wine/beer.
WHAT:
WHERE: Bloomfield Library
WHEN: Monday, October 31 12:15pm
WHY GO: Four elderly New Englanders, tormented by a shared secret, gather to tell each other scary stories. One day, the members of their “Chowder Society” begin to die in ways that may be supernatural. This horror film has an all-star cast including Melvyn Douglas, John Houseman, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr, Patricia Neal, and, in his last film, Fred Astaire. Great movie for Halloween
WHAT:
WHERE: Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange
WHEN: Monday, October 31st
WHY GO: Turtle Back Zoo will be open from 4-9pm for safe trick or treating. Come in costume and ride the "spooky train" (weather permitting) or enjoy the magical talents of master magician Joe Fisher. Event will be held rain or shine.
COST: Children & Seniors $7; Adults $10; Children under 2 are free
WHAT:
WHERE: Branch Brook Park Skating Center, Newark
WHEN: Monday Oct 31
WHY GO: Fun - Game - Prizes
COST: Free admission with Costume - $2.00 if not wearing costume.
The has been postponed to November 5th because of inclement weather.
WHERE: Morning Parade: 9:15 Brookdale Dog Park, Grove Street, Montclair
Afternoon Parade: 1:15 South Mountain Dog Park, Maplewood/Millburn
WHEN: November 5
WHY GO: Essex County dog owners to display their creativity and participate in Strut Your Mutt, Essex County’s Annual Canine Halloween Costume Parade and Contest. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places in a variety of categories. For more information, please call 973-239-2485.
COST: Free
