Events in Passaic County, NJ

UNO Clifton pairs its Wing Wednesday special with a lively spin on bingo set to music. Dine in for 50¢ bone-in wings, and take part in Musical Bingo where clips of well known songs replace traditional numbers. Hear a short sample, mark your card, and call bingo when you complete a winning line. There is no fee to play, prizes are available, and the playlist leans on favorite hits. It offers a midweek mix of flavorful wings, refreshing drinks, and music filled fun.

Gather a team and settle in with a drink for a relaxed night of brain teasers. Expect questions that jump from quirky facts to the latest in pop culture, giving everyone a chance to shine. No expert knowledge needed. Bring upbeat energy and a competitive streak, and see how your crew stacks up.

A survey-style trivia night inspired by Family Feud takes place at UNO Clifton. Teams try to predict the most popular responses given by real people across a variety of questions. Look forward to a lighthearted competition with plenty of laughs, food, and prizes.

Explore classical oil painting under the guidance of professional artist and instructor Kyeong Kun No. This class builds the core skills needed to work with oils while developing a deep understanding of how to capture the character of a self-portrait. Instruction includes color theory, lighting, and underpainting, modeled on the apprenticeship practices of the Old Masters and the methods taught in traditional ateliers. It is designed for those who want to learn oil painting, especially portraiture.

Thermography offers a clear, noninvasive way to understand what your body is communicating. A full-body scan maps heat patterns that reflect hormone balance, circulation, and lymphatic flow, identifying areas of inflammation, overload, or harmony so you can make informed choices. It can be especially helpful if you are navigating perimenopause, managing stress, or working toward specific health goals. Make this a season of intentional wellness and consider booking a scan to support clarity and well-being throughout the year.

Professional artist and educator Gabriel Pacheco leads an introductory sculpture class focused on core principles. Participants explore a range of materials and practice three distinct sculpting techniques to develop skills and creative expression. Suitable for complete beginners as well as anyone curious to try something new, this experience invites a fresh look at the world and at personal creativity through the art of sculpture.

Chattanooga Red Wolves SC travel to face the New York Cosmos in a road-versus-home showdown at Hinchliffe Stadium, a venue with deep history. Expect a clash of distinct playing styles in a setting that heightens every moment, with both points and pride at stake. From the opening whistle to the final moments, the tension builds as both sides press for a result.

The DIVAS Band performs a mix of rock and dance classics from the 70s and 80s. Food and drinks are available.

Silvia leads a fresh craft each Sunday that sparks creativity, supports learning, and helps kids make friends in a welcoming group setting. In this hands-on workshop, children can explore their imagination and build something uniquely their own. Registration is available to reserve a spot.

Settle into a relaxing morning that blends community, brunch, and gentle movement. This introductory session features TRE, or Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises, a simple sequence designed to help the body release stored stress and tension. The class is gentle, beginner friendly, and can be adjusted to a range of comfort and mobility levels. It is led by Ashley Brown, a Certified TRE Facilitator, and no prior experience is required. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing.

A formal black-tie gala presented by Jehovah-Jireh Praise & Worship Church Center in Newark honors Bishop Rudy V. and Lady Linda L. Carlton at the culmination of their pastoral service. Under the banner An Evening of Honor, the celebration recognizes thirty-seven years of devoted leadership and meaningful contributions across the church, community, marketplace, and government. The night features a red carpet arrival and hors d'oeuvres reception, followed by fine dining and entertainment at Westmount Country Club. Co-hosts are Bishop George and Pastor Mary Searight of Abundant Life Family Worship Church in New Brunswick. Family, friends, and colleagues come together to celebrate Christ while paying tribute to these honorees. Tickets are listed at $250 per adult and $75 per child age ten and under.

The Wanaque Public Library Board of Trustees will convene at the library for a public meeting. Attendance is open to everyone.

Enjoy a favorite three-piece band delivering a high-energy performance in an intimate roadhouse setting. The vibe is lively and laid-back, with the music front and center from start to finish.

Wear a Halloween costume for a festive outing at Boulder Run with the Wyckoff Chamber. Collect treats from area businesses in a truck‑or‑treat style experience, then stop by the chamber’s table to pick up a bag of goodies from chamber members. Business owners who are members or interested in membership can contact the chamber for more information.

Halloween thrills fill the night with DJ Tre Smooth on the decks and no cover at the door. Costume contests take center stage with prizes and giveaways for best costume, best dressed couple, scariest, and sexiest. Costumes are encouraged for a festive night of celebration.

Discover the sentimental artistry that flourished in the Victorian era, when personal mementos became fashionable adornments. After Queen Victoria entered mourning following the loss of her husband and mother in 1861, hairwork in jewelry and shadowboxes surged in popularity and shifted from simple relic to style statement. The workshop focuses on making wire-based pieces for shadowbox projects. With copper wire and horsehair, participants practice twisting and braiding to form flowers, leaves, berries, and other shapes. Everyone will complete an item that can be mounted in a frame or worn as a brooch or hair clip. Registration is $25 per person, and capacity is extremely limited.

Head to Uno Pizzeria & Grill in Clifton for a community fundraiser benefiting the Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad. Whether you plan to dine in or pick up takeout, a portion of participating checks will be donated, up to 25 percent, to support this volunteer squad. To ensure your meal counts, present the fundraiser certificate when you pay your bill. The flyer includes four certificates that can be shared with friends, family, coworkers, or neighbors, and according to the flyer the offer also applies to alcoholic beverages. Enjoy a meal and spread the word, because the more people who participate, the more can be raised for the squad.

Running With Scissors brings a pre-Thanksgiving night of live music to Great Notch Inn in Little Falls. Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of tunes ahead of the big day.

Marking its 40th year, the North Jersey Woodcarving Club presents an annual showcase of woodcarving and art, featuring a show and sale of woodcarvings and artwork. Visitors can view the displays and purchase pieces during this long-running event.

A two day Integrated Energy Therapy training covers both the Basic and Intermediate levels, guiding participants through personal healing skills they can also offer to others. The first day centers on awakening intuitive abilities and clearing emotional and physical blocks at a cellular level while working with angelic healing energy. Attendees receive the Basic level attunement to the IET vibration, learn gentle, heart-centered methods to transform limiting patterns into supportive qualities, and practice giving and receiving a complete IET session for themselves or someone else in person or at a distance. Instruction includes using the Heartlink to connect with Angel Ariel and the Healing Angels, working with the first and second DNA pairs to address physical and emotional imprints, and engaging nine integration points to release fear, guilt, shame, resentment, and more while inviting love, forgiveness, ease, and joy. The second day provides the Intermediate level attunement, expanding the field to address mental and karmic layers. Building on day one, the curriculum introduces the pullout release technique to lift deep energetic patterns from the human energy field, methods to clear mental clutter and limiting beliefs, work with the third and fourth DNA pairs, ways to pinpoint where energy is blocked across physical, emotional, mental, or karmic levels, and the pink bubble technique to support faster healing. Participants also exchange full Intermediate sessions. Included materials are a 26 page illustrated Basic guide and an official Basic certificate, plus a 26 page illustrated Intermediate guidebook and an official Intermediate certificate. The full two day Basic and Intermediate intensive is $512. Instruction is led by tutor Anna McGeough.

Curious about how people communicate with animals? This beginner-friendly workshop explores practical techniques used by animal communicators. Learn to raise your vibration, set clear intentions, and connect with pets who are living or who have passed. Practice determining from a photograph whether an animal is alive or deceased, then conduct readings for a client in both spoken and written form. No experience is required, and space is limited. Bring a pen, a notebook, and a photo of a pet, living or departed. The fee is $120. Taught by Sarah Yadali, a medium and pet communicator.

PCAC sets aside an evening each month to highlight influential artists who have shaped art history and still inspire creativity today. Bring a favorite beverage, settle into a relaxed setting, and enjoy painting at an easygoing pace. Admission is $10 per person.

Jersey Riffs return to Blackjack Mulligans for another appearance.

Dean Shot and his Solid Senders take the stage at Great Notch Inn in Little Falls, New Jersey with a live set in a small roadhouse setting. It is an intimate performance that puts the music front and center.

EG takes the stage at the Notch for a live performance.

Passaic Valley Antlers Lodge #42 is sponsoring Bounce Out the Stigma for a free three-hour basketball clinic for special children at Totowa PAL in Totowa, NJ. Each confirmed participant receives a signed book and a basketball. Space is limited to 20 spots. Totowa PAL has donated the use of its gym for this community program.

Author, poet, freelance journalist, ghostwriter, blogger, and school climate and culture consultant Felicia Sherrelle leads an artist talk centered on a live reading of her poetry. She reflects on her evolution from an emerging writer to a self-published author and working journalist, sharing personal pieces shaped by pivotal moments in her life. Attendees can expect guidance on quieting self doubt, finding momentum when the page feels empty, understanding the steps of self publishing, and bringing creative work to a wider audience. The program concludes with an open conversation and time for questions. The content speaks to aspiring writers, poets, artists, and other creatives seeking inspiration.

This event features live blues music at Great Notch Inn.

Whitley Acoustic brings unplugged versions of well known pop songs to Grand Saloon in Clifton. This Northern New Jersey duo delivers stripped down acoustic interpretations of familiar hits.

Designed for those who have already completed the Intermediate Level, this one-day Advanced Integrated Energy Therapy training concentrates on moving beyond release work and into purposeful expansion, helping participants align with their soul mission and turn heartfelt intentions into reality. Instruction covers Soul Star Clearing to engage the 8th chakra and activate purpose, the creation of Heartbeams to anchor healing energy into the Earth or within personal spaces, and the Heartnet process for bringing desired outcomes into form. The course also introduces the Energy Wave Technique to ease resistance, along with muscle tension and relaxation practices that support fully living one’s mission. Emphasis is placed on developing the fourth and fifth pairs within the 12-Strand DNA framework to enhance this alignment, and an Advanced Level attunement is included to broaden the energy field to the ray associated with this level. The training is led by Anna McGeough. Tuition is $278 and enrollment includes an illustrated manual and a certificate of completion.

Experience an intimate evening of historic carols and seasonal melodies performed by Ridley and Anne Enslow in the Great Hall of Ringwood Manor. Before and after the music, ticket holders may take a self-guided tour of the mansion, decorated for a Victorian Christmas. Attendance is capped at 55 people per concert and tickets must be purchased in advance. The price is $45 per ticket, available online through Eventbrite.

Every month, PCAC sets aside an evening to honor influential artists whose work shaped art history and still inspires creators today. Participants can bring their favorite beverages and paint in a laid back setting. Admission is $10 per person.

PMP Play for Paterson features live performances by the Paterson Music Project’s small ensembles at School 16 in Paterson. Admission is free. Donations collected during the event will support the Paterson Healing Collective, an organization that works with St. Joseph’s hospital to provide support and intervention for survivors of violence.

Writer and multidisciplinary artist Mizan Rahman leads a thoughtful conversation about his creative practice across poetry, storytelling, and visual expression. He is the author of the collections Ecstasy of Solitude and The Moon Promises, which explore themes of healing, perseverance, and hopefulness. The session guides participants through shaping a poem from initial feeling to finished lines, offering practical insight that encourages moving from appreciation to creation. Photography will be used alongside verse to show how images can expand meaning beyond words. Attendees can expect to leave with a renewed sense that poetry is present in everyday life, ready to be noticed with attention and presence. This program welcomes aspiring artists, writers, and anyone seeking a fresh perspective on the creative process.

Dean and the boys bring their signature blend of swinging, rocking roots R&B to a favorite little New Jersey music roadhouse.