The Weekend: October Tails, Opera, Fright Night and More
What's happening in and around the Caldwells this weekend.
“October Tails,” is Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center’s annual Halloween-themed dog walk fundraiser.
Courtesy of Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center
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Verona Park will be wagging with costumed canines Sunday afternoon at the October Tails Halloween fundraiser for St. Barnabas. The Luna Stage will be alight with the adventures of Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla, while Kip’s Castle will creep you out for Friday Fright Night. Read on for details of these events and several others Patch has highlighted for your entertainment. Feel free to add your own suggestions for fun happenings in the Comments section, and enjoy!
October Tails Halloween Dog Walk
Where/When: Verona Park, Bloomfield and Lakeside avenues, Verona, Sunday at 12:30 p.m.
Why Go? “October Tails,” is Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center’s annual Halloween-themed dog walk fundraiser. The doggy costume contest is not to be missed! Also enjoy children’s activities and a poster contest, games, agility demonstrations, obedience games and vendors. Fun for dogs and their families.
Pricing: $20 per family, but free to all fundraising participants who raise a minimum of $25.
The Garden State Opera With the Caldwell College Choir
Where/When: Caldwell College, 120 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, Sunday at 4 p.m.
Why Go? It is a rare treat for fans to have opera performed live right here in our neighborhood. The Garden State Opera with the Caldwell College Choir will perform the charming comic opera L’Elisir D’Amore, sung in Italian with English supertitles.
Pricing: $20 General, $15 Students and Seniors
"The Dangers Of Electric Lighting" on the Luna Stage
Where/When: Luna Stage Theatre Company, 555 Valley Road, West Orange; Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m.
Why Go? John Henry Davis directed this story of the genius Thomas Edison, the advent of electric light, and the complications brought by a young Serbian immigrant named Nikola Tesla. “The Dangers of Electric Lighting examines the ambitions and pride that accompany genius, the concessions made in the name of progress, and the darkness on the road to light up the world.”
Pricing: $25
Birding Hike in Essex County Hatfield Swamp
Where/When: Wild Bird Center, 44 Clinton Road, West Caldwell; Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
Why Go? The New Jersey Audubon will lead this hike through Hatfield Swamp in search of migrant birds, some southbound, and some early arrivals for winter. Expect muddy footing!
Pricing: $6 for NJAS members and $8 for non-members
Friday Night Fright - Rescheduled Date
Where/When: Kip's Castle Park, 22 Crestmont Road, Verona; Friday at 7 p.m.
Why Go? A creepy castle (haunted?) and a scary movie shown outdoors make a perfect seasonal evening. Enjoy “Monster House” on the lawn of Kip’s Castle!
Pricing: FREE
Where/When: Essex County Vocational School at West Caldwell, 620 Passaic Ave., West Caldwell; Saturday at 9 a.m.
Why Go? ShopRite of West Caldwell, and the townships of Caldwell, Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell, Roseland and West Caldwell have joined together for a fun and informative day of wellness. Blood screenings will be available from 9 to 11 a.m., with exhibitors and activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Flu and pneumonia shots will be available.
Pricing: FREE
Sensory Friendly Presentation of “Let Freedom Ring”
Where/When: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Dr., Millburn; Saturday at 10 a.m.
Why Go? The Pushcart Players will perform the musical “Let Freedom Ring” in a sensory-friendly environment. Designed specifically for children on the autism spectrum, or with other developmental disabilities, the theater environment will be altered for this performance, providing a sensory-friendly, comfortable and judgment-free space that is welcoming for all families. At this unique presentation, theater lights will remain up, sound volume will be lowered and consistent and children will be free to talk and leave their seat under parental supervision. The show will run about one hour with an intermission.
Pricing: Reserved tickets are $12-$20
Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit’s Annual Wine Tasting
Where/When: The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 36 Gould St., Verona; Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
Why Go? Home Liquors will supply a variety of wines from different regions and The Fruited Plain of Montville will offer light fare. Discounts to several local restaurants will be available so you can continue the festivities into the evening!
Pricing: $30
Where/When: Richfield Regency, 420 Bloomfield Ave., Verona; Saturday at 8 p.m.
Why Go? Dance and enjoy the music, open bar and continuous buffet while raising funds for Autism Speaks, Breast Cancer Awareness and Officer Debra Ferreira Fund.
Pricing: $70
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Verona Park
Bloomfield Ave & Lakeside Ave, Verona, NJ -
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Caldwell College
120 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ -
"The Dangers Of Electric Lighting" on the Luna Stage
Weekly on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm -
Luna Stage Theatre Company
555 Valley Rd, West Orange, NJ
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Wild Bird Center
44 Clinton Rd, West Caldwell, NJ -
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Kip's Castle Park
22 Crestmont Rd, Verona, NJ -
West Essex Wellness Festival
October 22, 2011 at 9:00 am–1:00 pm -
Essex County Vocational School at West Caldwell
620 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ -
Sensory Friendly Presentation of “Let Freedom Ring”
October 22, 2011 at 10:00 am -
Paper Mill Playhouse
22 Brookside Dr, Millburn, NJ -
Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit’s Annual Wine Tasting
October 22, 2011 at 6:30 pm -
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit
36 Gould St, Verona, NJ -
Richfield Regency
420 Bloomfield Ave, Verona, NJ -
ShopRite
540 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ
