Buena Vista Township

08/25/2026

08/19/2026

Join the Buena Vista Township Environmental Commission for a fun, hands-on community workshop where we’ll build bat houses together!

This free family-friendly event is a great way to learn more about bats and create a home for these amazing creatures.

Space is limited, so don’t wait to sign up! Bring the family and help make Buena Vista a little more wildlife-friendly.

Limit: 1 bat house per household

08/16/2026

Our Trunk or Treat and Haunted Walk is back!

Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 6-8 pm at Michael Debbi Park in Richland.

Trick or treat through the fields and visit decorated cars and trucks. Enjoy a hay ride with your neighbors, and brave our haunted pathway through the woods if you dare.

Complimentary hot dog, beverage, and chips will be provided while supplies last.

This is a FREE event hosted by the consortium of Buena Vista Township Committees, and funded in part by its sponsors and donations received from the public.

To be a vendor, click here for the application https://buenavistanj.com/2nd-annual-trunk-or-treat-at-michael-debbi-park/

If you would like more information about this event please call 856-697-2100 ext. 8,

Or email [email protected].

08/16/2026

Our community thrives when we lift each other up, and giving blood is one of the most powerful ways to help those in need.

Buena Vista Township is proud to once again partner with The American Red Cross to make a difference.

Wednesday, October 7 from 1pm -6pm we will be hosting a blood drive at the Municipal Complex, 890 Harding Highway, Buena.

Donors must visit RedCrossBlood.org to make an appointment.

Save time by completing your health history online the day of your donation with Rapid Pass.

If you would like more information about this event please call 856-697-2100 ext. 8,

Or email [email protected].

Lets come together and be the hero’s our community needs.

We’ll see you there!

08/16/2026

Save the Date! The 12th annual Shredder Event will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10am, hosted by our Environmental Commission.

The event will be held in the parking lot of the Municipal Complex, 890 Harding Highway, Buena, Rain or Shine.

This is the perfect time to securely dispose of sensitive documents.

Other items which can be dropped off during the event include small electric devices, clothing, accessories such as purses and shoes, unused prescription medication, and retired US flags.

Items that will not be accepted include newspapers, magazines, phonebooks, binders, and accordion folders, as well as rags, toys, scraps, and liquid medication.

All emptied boxes must be taken away once contents are disposed.

For more information please contact the 856-697-2100, ext. 12.

08/16/2026

Save the Date! To all the Veterans in our community – we see you, we thank you, and we would love to celebrate with you!

Join us for a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast as we come together to honor and thank the local heroes in our community with a hot breakfast and heart felt gratitude.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 AM at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center located at 661 Jackson Rd, Newtonville, NJ

Start your day with good food, great company, and whole lot of appreciation.

This event is free and open to all veterans and their families. RSVP by September 10th to (609) 704-7262 or email [email protected]

08/12/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing National Night Out donors.

Your generosity helped make Buena Vista Township’s 6th National Night Out our best one yet!

From delicious foods and treats to photography, face painting, wings, watermelon, and more, your support helped us create a fun a memorable evening for our community.

We are so grateful for the local businesses and individuals who continue to invest in and support our community.

Thank you for making this National Night Out event extra special!

08/05/2026

08/04/2026

Buena Vista Township-the biggest community night of the summer is here!!!

Join us Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 from 5-9pm at Michael Debbi Park for National Night Out featuring games with First Responders, live music by DJ Nicky G, delicious concessions sponsored by Impact Harvest, and your chance to dunk the Mayor, BRMS Principal VanArtsdalen, BRHS Principal Cavalieri, and the NJSP School Resource Officer!

Meet local EMS, Fire, Forest Fire, and State Police teams, while enjoying family fun, community spirit and activities for all ages.

Stick around for an incredible fireworks display at dusk that you won’t want to miss.

08/03/2026

On behalf of Buena Vista Township we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the following businesses and individuals who have partnered with us to make the 2026 National Night Out Fireworks possible.

We are incredibly grateful to have such strong community support for this and all of our events.

The fireworks will be held at sundown during our National Night Out celebration at Michael Debbi Park, August 4th in Richland.