Everything worth knowing about in Rockaway Borough and Rockaway Township, in date order. Rockaway News Staff checks every listing against the organizer or official source before it goes up. Always confirm with the organizer before you head out, since details can change.
October 2026
Rockaway Township Planning Board Reviews Lot Rules Oct. 19, 2026
Monday, Oct. 19
Rockaway Township Planning Board reviews undersized and corner lot ordinances and a dental office plan Oct. 19, 2026, in Morris County, NJ.
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Rockaway Borough Weighs Volunteer Firefighter Stipends Oct. 22
Thursday, Oct. 22
Rockaway Borough will vote Oct. 22 on Ordinance 26-21, giving volunteer firefighters quarterly stipends of $250 to $1,000. Morris County, NJ.
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Rockaway Township Medicare Session Set for Oct. 22, 2026
Thursday, Oct. 22
Rockaway Township hosts a free Medicare Open Enrollment info session Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at 19 Mount Hope Road in Morris County, NJ.
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Rockaway Township Foodees Fest Set for Oct. 23-25, 2026
Friday, Oct. 23 to Sunday, Oct. 25
Free Foodees Fest brings 40-plus food vendors and crafters to Rockaway Townsquare in Rockaway Township, NJ, Oct. 23-25, 2026.
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Rockaway Borough Library Sets Free Mahjong Lessons Oct. 24, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 24
Rockaway Borough Public Library offers free beginner mahjong lessons Oct. 24, plus teen board, storytime and crafts in Morris County, NJ.
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Rockaway Township Halloween Spooktacular Set for Oct. 24, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 24
Rockaway Township hosts its Halloween Spooktacular Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Park Lake in Morris County, NJ.
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Rockaway Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Car Show Set for Oct. 24, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 24
Unleashed Society hosts a Halloween trunk-or-treat car show Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Rockaway Lanes; spectators free.
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Rockaway Township Marcella Club Trunk or Treat Set for Oct. 25, 2026
Sunday, Oct. 25
Marcella Community Club hosts a free Trunk or Treat Oct. 25, 1 to 4 p.m., in Rockaway Township, NJ, with free hot dogs and nuggets for kids.
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Rockaway Borough Museum Open House Set for Oct. 25, 2026
Sunday, Oct. 25
Rockaway Borough Historical Museum opens Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 199 West Main Street in Morris County, NJ.
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Rockaway Academy Sessions Set for October 15 and 27, 2026
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Morris County Vocational School District will host free academy information sessions in Rockaway on October 15 and 27, 2026.
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Rockaway Township Paint Your Way to Wellness Set for Oct. 29, 2026
Thursday, Oct. 29
Paint a wooden cutting board at Rockaway Township's $25 Paint Your Way To Wellness workshop, Oct. 29, 2026, 11 a.m. at 19 Mount Hope Road, NJ.
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Rockaway Township Free Flu Clinic Set for Oct. 29, 2026
Thursday, Oct. 29
Rockaway Township free flu clinic is Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 65 Mount Hope Road in Morris County, NJ.
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Rockaway Township Seniors Halloween Party Set for Oct. 30, 2026
Friday, Oct. 30
Rockaway Township seniors age 55 and over can RSVP for the Oct. 30, 2026 Halloween party at White Meadow Lake Country Club in Morris County, NJ.
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Rockaway Township Launches Mayor's Community Walking Challenge Running September 19 to October 30, 2026
Friday, Oct. 30
Rockaway Township residents can join the Mayor's Community Walking Challenge from September 19 to October 30, with registration closing September 13, 2026.
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November 2026
Rockaway Township Blood Drive Set for Nov. 6, 2026
Friday, Nov. 6
Rockaway Township hosts a free Vitalant blood drive Nov. 6, 2026, 3 to 7 p.m. at 19 Mount Hope Road in Morris County, NJ. Use drive code XRT.
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Best of Morris County 2026 Voting Opens, Runs Through November 30
Monday, Nov. 30
Rockaway residents can vote for their favorite Morris County businesses in Best of Morris County 2026. Voting runs through November 30.
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Official Town Calendars
New to town? Start with our Rockaway Township guide and Rockaway Borough guide.
This calendar updates automatically as new Rockaway events are announced, and past events drop off on their own.
