Native & Indigenous American History Month celebrates the rich cultures, histories, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples. New Jersey is home to four state-recognized tribes: the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation, the Powhatan Renape Nation, the Ramapough Lenape Indian Nation and the Inter-Tribal American Indians of New Jersey.
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November is National Men's Health Awareness Month with a focus on men's mental health.
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Albanian Independence Day is November 28.
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4th Annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade
October 30
SAB & OSE presents the 4th Annual Pet Parade with costume contests, photo ops, food trucks, and more! In order to participate with your pet, you will need to complete our participation form by Wednesday, October 29.
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R.A.D. Self-defense Course
October 31 & November 1
Our free two-day Rape Aggression Defense course (RAD) is offered with the aim of teaching members of the community about risk awareness.
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Gratitude Interfaith Dinner
November 12
Join Campus Ministry, Student Services, and Campus Inclusion for our annual Gratitude Interfaith Dinner. All are welcome, and RSVP is needed.
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All are welcome to participate in all programs and events.
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Halloween around the Hall 2026!
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We are deeply concerned and saddened by the ongoing outbreaks of violence and loss of life at home and abroad. Our hearts and prayers go out to those who have been affected.
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Please take time to review our campus resources:
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| - National Adoption Month
- National Family Caregivers Month
- Diabetes Awareness Month
- November 1: All Saints' Day
- November 2: All Souls' Day
- November 1–2: Día de los Muertos
- November 4: National Stress Awareness Day
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November 8: National First-Generation Day
- November 8: Diwali (Hindu festival of lights)
- November 9: World Freedom Day
- November 9: World Adoption Day
- November 11: Veterans Day / Remembrance Day
- November 13: World Kindness Day
- November 19: International Men's Day
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November 20: Universal Children's Day (Human Rights, U.N.)
- November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
- November 28 Albanian Independence Day
- November 26: Thanksgiving Day
- November 30- Dec 24 Advent
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- Transgender Awareness Month
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- The South Mountain Reservation preserves terrain that was originally part of the traditional homelands and trails of the Lenni Lenape people. Guided and self-guided historical nature walks through the reservation highlight local indigenous legacy
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The Maplewood Library has curated reading lists, displays, and community highlights honoring Hispanic history, culture, and local contributions through October 15.
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Cultural Celebrations Around New Jersey
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History and Culture of the Lenape: Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Fair Lawn Community Center is a presentation focusing deeply on the historical lifeways, enduring legacy, and contemporary presence of the Lenni-Lenape people across New Jersey
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Native American Heritage Month is celebrated Thursday, November 5, 2026 at the Zimmerli Art Museum in New Brunswick with Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always
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Native American Dream-Catcher Craft: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (4 – 5:45 p.m.) at the Heights Branch Library.
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An American Indian Intertribal Pow Wow on November 14, 2026, will be held in Somerville, NJ, from 11a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring traditional drum groups, dancers, regalia, Native American arts, crafts, and food.
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Parsippany Library offers a Native American Heritage Month Program with registration closing on November 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
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The Native American Heritage Day Celebration in New York City takes place on Friday, November 27, 2026 (the day after Thanksgiving) at the National Museum of the American Indian Heye Center
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The Montclair Art Museum has an expansive Native American Collection spanning over 4,000 historic and contemporary works.
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