Kearny’s Halloween Doggie PAWrade and festival returns Saturday, Oct. 24

Press Release Kearny's Doggie Halloween PAWrade and Festival is scheduled for this Saturday, October 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This annual Kearny event will take place at Arlington Depot Park in Kearny right off Midland Avenue, between Elm and Forest Streets. All costume-clad pooches, families and dog lovers of all…

Time to judge the scarecrows! Over 50 scarecrows ready for Kearny’s Scarecrow Stroll

Press release / Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (KUEZ) The scarecrows are ready! Residents and visitors are invited to stroll the avenues to enjoy and vote for their favorite scarecrow creations now through October 31. Nearly 60 scarecrows of all shapes, sizes and characters have been created by Kearny businesses residents and community groups…

October 16, 20260Comments

ByKearny Life Staff

Kearny Kravings returns for a second Hispanic Heritage food tour

INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KUEZ KEARNY, NJ — This Hispanic Heritage Month, visitors are invited to discover a side of Kearny they may have never experienced before—through its food, its small businesses, and the stories of the people behind them. Kearny Kravings: Hispanic Heritage Food Tour returns September 26 and 27 for its second…

September 21, 20260Comments

ByKearny Life Staff

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Annual Kearny Doggie Halloween PAWrade and Festival set for October 24

PROVIDED BY KEARNY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE (KUEZ) The Kearny Doggie Halloween PAWrade and Festival takes place this year on Saturday, October 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Arlington Depot Park in Kearny. Costume-clad pooches, their families and dog lovers of all ages should head over to the park (off Midland Avenue,…

September 18, 20260Comments

ByKearny Life Staff

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Kearny’s Midland Avenue set for $2.8M makeover, Arts District designation

Midland Avenue is poised for its biggest makeover in decades, as a $2.8 million streetscape project prepares to bring new sidewalks, lighting, landscaping and public amenities to the commercial corridor — and the town looks to build on the avenue’s history as an entertainment and arts destination. Construction on the long-awaited Midland Avenue Streetscape…

September 14, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

Lifestyle News

Midland Avenue’s arts legacy could help fuel a new renaissance in Kearny

For decades, Midland Avenue was home to one of Kearny’s most distinctive cultural institutions: the Halfpenny Playhouse, a small theater that brought professional actors, Broadway productions, children’s theater, and the arts to the heart of town. Now, as Kearny looks toward a new chapter for Midland Avenue, that history could provide a foundation for…

September 9, 20260Comments

ByJaimie Julia Winters

News

KUEZ Scarecrow Stroll returns to bring fall fun back to Kearny

Press release - The Kearny Scarecrow Stroll & Contest is returning this October, inviting residents, businesses, schools and community organizations to transform Kearny and Midland avenues into a festive display of creativity. Registration is now open through Oct. 10 for anyone who wants to build a scarecrow and take part in what has quickly become…

August 24, 20260Comments

ByJack Marflak

Food and Dining Lifestyle Things to Do

World Cup watch parties, Kearny Eats! and more: 10 weekend events you won’t want to miss

Looking for something to do this weekend? We've rounded up nine great events happening in and around Kearny from Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21. Whether you're cheering on Team USA at a World Cup watch party, hunting for bargains at the Marina Flea Market, enjoying live music, supporting a local food drive, or…

June 19, 20260Comments

ByJack Marflak

Lifestyle People

Meet the Kearny cobbler keeping shoe repair alive

Lucio Paiva, a 70-year-old Brazilian cobbler, hands over a mirror-shine, thigh-high, red stiletto boot. “You like?” he asks. “Maybe for Lady Gaga.” He heads to a back room of shelved, beaten leather goods. Balms, salves, and dyes from Brooklyn-based wholesaler, Kaufman Shoe Repair Supplies will be used to nourish, condition, and restore them. A…

June 10, 20260Comments

ByKelly Nicholaides

Food and Dining Lifestyle

Your Kearny Life weekend guide: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 5-7

Looking for something to do this weekend? From family-friendly movies and magic shows at the Kearny Public Library to great food during Kearny Eats!, there’s no shortage of activities to enjoy. You can also check out a nearby food truck festival, enjoy an evening of chamber music under the stars, or celebrate Portugal Day with…

June 5, 20260Comments

ByKearny Life Staff

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