Sept. 16-18 events: The best things to do this weekend in NJ
Looking for something to do this weekend? Big Joe’s got you covered. Check out our complete list of great events and fun things do right here in the great Garden State!
One in five adults suffer from it. One in ten adults have a form of it. But thousands ignore it. Join Big Joe Henry as he broadcasts live from 10 till 3 in support of mental illness and addiction at the Carrier Clinic’s Walk of Hope in Belle Mead. If you want to help raise mental health awareness, educate others, or walk for someone you know, visit the Carrier Clinic website. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Date: September 17th, 2016
Location: Carrier Clinic
252 County Road 601, Belle Mead, NJ United States
Join Big Joe Henry as he broadcasts live on Sunday, September 18th, for the 9th Annual Holiday Express Sunset Benefit Clambake at McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch. Big Joe Henry and the Jersey Prize Team will be hanging out from 10 till 3 to kick off the benefit dinner. Enjoy food, a silent auction and entertainment by the one and only Holiday Express Band! Visit their website for more details and to purchase tickets! 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Date: September 18th, 2016
Location: McLoone's Pier House
1 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740 United States
ATLANTIC COUNTY
The two-day event celebrates the life and work of Peace Pilgrim, an American sage who walked her talk, and the United Nations International Day of Peace (Sept. 21). Saturday's events include an early morning yoga practice, 2-mile intergenerational walk for peace, potluck picnic with entertainment and end with a drum circle. An interfaith spiritual service is scheduled for Sunday.
Date: September 17th, 2016 - September 18th, 2016
Location: Peace Pilgrim Park
500 Block of London Ave., Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
A day focused on "all things green": sustainability, the environment and interactive exhibits. Enjoy live music, fresh food, green vendors, crafters and kids activities and educational workshops for adults.
Date: September 18th, 2016
Location: St. Joseph High School
328 Vine St., Hammonton, NJ 08037
CAMDEN COUNTY
Waterford Township Day is a typical carnival/fair with entertainment, activities, crafters, vendors and much more including food. We have added two colleges and Nova Care coming to this event. I invite everyone to check out our website to see some of the entertainment and more.
Date: September 17th, 2016
Location: Louden Fire Complex
566 Jackson Rd., Atco, NJ 08004
CAPE MAY COUNTY
The North Wildwood Entertainment Districts "Olde New Jersey Ave" comes alive with sights and sounds of a country fair. Vendors will line the center of the street selling clothing, wares and all things country! Refreshments, food and live country music on our outdoor stage all day long in to the night. Fun for the entire family! Friday 3 -10 pm; Saturday 10 am - 10 pm.
Date: September 16th, 2016 - September 17th, 2016
Location: Olde New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood, NJ 08260
Fall Family Festival is Sea Isle's most popular autumn festival, featuring two-days of family-friendly activities and entertainment. On Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm, seaside vendor craft market and food vendors, live music, childrens activities, and amusement Rides. On Sunday History-buffs and auto enthusiasts will flock to display and admire scores of vintage vehicles while enjoying live music at the Auto Antique Car show on the promenade. Also on Sunday, Historical Trolley Tours will be led by members of the Sea Isle City Historical Society, who will point-out notable landmarks and explain how Sea Isle has grown over the years. Tours depart from Excursion Park every half-hour from 10 am - 12:30 pm.
Date: September 17th, 2016
Location: JFK Blvd. & Promenade, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
Taste craft beers at the Physick Estate. Celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of Southern New Jersey during this all day event featuring local food, local produce, local beer, local wine, and local talent, plus crafts & collectibles and kids activities. 10 am - 6 pm. Admission to the grounds is free. Part of the Cape May Food & Wine Celebration sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC).
Date: September 17th, 2016
Location: Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204
At The Wetlands Institute, fall is an especially good time to experience the changing of seasons and the spectacle of migration of raptors, warblers, waterfowl, and more. In an effort to spread the word about this incredible time of year, The Wetlands Institute will be hosting a Fall Migration Festival. Visitors of all ages will be able to see, explore, learn, and enjoy! We'll have guided viewing of migratory birds from the Institute and on Seven Mile Island, and much more including: Live Butterfly Presentations and Tagging; Guided Nature Walks Focusing on Birds,Butterflies Dragonflies, and Bees; Guided Back-Bay Boat and Kayak Tours; Fish, Sea Turtle, Butterfly and Bird Crafts, Migration Themed Games and Activities; Special Autumn Terrapin Release; Live Animal Presentations by Community Partners; Native Plant Garden Tours; and more!
Date: September 17th, 2016 - September 18th, 2016
Location: The Wetlands Institute
1075 Stone Harbor Blvd, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
This is a one-day celebration bringing together music, dance and visual arts that represent the many faces of the Caribbean cultural heritage as maintained and transformed by the Caribbean communities residing in our region and abroad. Artists, storytellers, musicians and dancers will provide visitors a vivid introduction to the unique Caribbean traditions showcasing both similarities and differences between the various Caribbean communities while simultaneously placing them in the multicultural context of the American society. Carnival procession! Bring your costume and join us for the carnival procession to begin the festivities for the day. Musicians and dancers will turn it into an unforgettable experience for participants. Narrated Music and Dance Presentations, Special Demonstrations, Contemporary Art Displays, Artist Market, and Authentic Caribbean Cuisine.
Date: September 17th, 2016
Location: WheatonArts
1000 Village Dr., Millville, NJ 08332
ESSEX
Talented trombonist Jeff Bradshaw will headline its 13th Annual OSPAC Jazz and Brew Fest. This year's festival will feature an eclectic array of performers across varied styles and genres, from jazz legends to R&B royalty. With R&B and jazz sensation Alyson Williams, West Orange greats Nat Adderley Jr. and Jan Carden and Montclair's Jazz House Kids as part of the lineup, one of New Jersey's most-popular jazz festivals will host live musical performances by top artists both local and national. With the backdrop of Crystal Lake, the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center has served as a musical arena of sounds performed by jazz powerhouses who have traveled the world. The outdoor amphitheater also offers a full-sized stage, cuisine from around the world and a beer and wine garden that often serves as the guests' favorite area to parlay. Produced by the New Jersey Arts Incubator and Black Star Entertainment Group. General Admission: $10
Date: September 17th, 2016
Location: Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center
4 Boland Dr., West Orange, NJ 07052
HUDSON COUNTY
Honoring the Town's Past and Looking Toward It's Bright Future Harrison Fest 2016 will be held over three days between Friday, September 16, 2016 through Sunday, September 18, 2016. The three days of celebration will include a Multicultural Parade, Street Festival with Vendors and Multicultural Musical Performances, Children's Carnival Rides, Food from Around the World, preceded by the Miss World Harrison Fest Gala Dinner on Friday, September 9, 2016. The Parade and Street Festival will be along Harrison Avenue between 2nd Street and Davis Avenue in Harrison (Hudson County) New Jersey on Saturday, September 17, 2016 and Sunday, September 18, 2016. Great family fun. Harrison Avenue will be converted into a Pedestrian Mall. Visit our website for complete details at HarrisonFest.org. See you there.
Date: September 16th, 2016 - September 18th, 2016
Location: Harrison Fest - Parade/Street Festival
318 Harrison Ave., Harrison, NJ 07029
HUNTERDON COUNTY
Over 35 exhibitors and tons of family fun! DJ, cheerleading, singing, face painting, walkaround hot air balloon, robots, obstacle course, coloring, games, pet adoptions, free giveaways, health info including free blood pressure screenings, open space and environmental issues, the community garden, pollinators and butterflies, various schools' activities, and several charitable organizations. Police, fire, rescue, public works, race cars, and the Bookmobile will be on display. Food and beverages for sale. Admission and parking are free. Rain date Sept. 18.
Date: September 17th, 2016
Location: Lenape Park
115 Rte. 523, Flemington, NJ 08822
MERCER COUNTY
The Old Barracks Museum will transform into a colonial tavern filled with music, drinks, and candlelight. Musicians will perform popular songs from the 18th century, and Dance Master Sue Dupre will provide dance instruction for those who wish to dance but do not yet know the steps. Hors d'oeuvres and an open bar of beer and wine will be provided throughout the evening. Bid on a wide range of items in the Silent Auction, including tickets to Disney World, four tickets to a NY Jets game, family portraits, a one-week stay in a Myrtle Beach, SC beach house, and many more prizes donated by local businesses. Tavern Night will be from 7 - 10 pm. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the Old Barracks. Tickets: $60, $50 for Old Barracks Museum members. No one under 21 permitted.
Date: September 16th, 2016
Location: Old Barracks
101 Barrack St., Trenton, NJ 08608
Join your friends and neighbors for town days of fun, activities, and music for the harvest season at Terhune Orchards. Dance to the Daisy Jug Band, playing both Saturday and Sunday. Bring your appetite! Fresh apple pies, juicy roast pork, fresh apple cider and apple cider donuts are among the favorite treats. Wine tasting in the Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery Tasting Room. Fill your day at Terhune Orchards with your favorite farm activities - wagon rides, pony rides, face painting, pumpkin painting, make your own scarecrow and more. Terhune Orchards grows the best apples and pumpkins, so Pick-Your-Own this weekend. Our own Corn Stalk Maze and the Adventure Barn make the visit fun for the whole family. Admission to the festival area is $5, age 3 and up. No admission fee to farm store, winery or pick-your-own apples. Parking is at the farm.10 am - 5 pm.
Date: September 17th, 2016 - September 18th, 2016
Location: Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540
In its twenty fifth year, the JazzFeast event is an open-air jazz festival that swings with the joy of great music and food! Featuring performances by some of the industry's best jazz musicians and showcasing many of the area's finest restaurants, the one-day festival draws thousands of people to downtown Princeton. Noon - 6 pm. Rain or shine. Free admission for music. Food vendors charge accordingly.
Date: September 18th, 2016
Location: Palmer Square - On the Green
One Palmer Square East, Princeton, NJ 08542
Storytelling for all ages: a feast for your ears and eyes. Come enjoy stories of fantasy, heartbreak, wisdom and whimsy in a fabulous sculpture park setting. Morning workshops, participatory story slam, 4 continuous stages, thrilling Lightning Round conclusion.
Date: September 18th, 2016
Location: Grounds For Sculpture
80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Robert Wood Johnson Fitness & Wellness Center, the region's most professional and comprehensive fitness and wellness center, will host a free community health fair from 9 am - 1 pm. This exciting event is free and open to the public and will include wellness screenings and information, classes and demonstrations, kids' activities, delicious healthy food and information displays hosted by a broad range of local businesses and vendors. Open to the public! Bring your friends & family! WELLNESS SCREENINGS & INFORMATION | FAMILY FUN & MORE: • Face Painting & Tattoos • Magic Show (11 am) • Swim Lesson Demos • Fire Truck Tours & Safety Information • Healthy Cooking Demos (11 am - 1 pm) • Local Businesses & Vendors | FUN FITNESS CLASSES & DEMOS • and more! We hope to see you here!
Date: September 17th, 2016
Location: 1044 US Highway 9, Parlin, NJ 08859
MONMOUTH COUNTY
Join in on the fun as some of the most regarded food trucks park and dish out exciting cuisine! Come and explore unique treasures from various craft vendors selling handmade products, and more! Entry to the park is $3, and children under 12 are free. Prices for food and crafts vary per vendor.
Date: September 17th, 2016
Location: Monmouth Park Racetrack
175 Oceanport Ave., Oceanport, NJ 07757
Featuring performances, music and food from many Latin American countries, as well as writing and art contests and entertainment for all ages.
Date: September 17th, 2016
Location: Freehold Hall of Records Parking Lot
1 E. Main St., Freehold, NJ 07728
Get swept away in this culturally enriched festival, bringing authentic Italy to Belmar, New Jersey. Experience live music, parades, a mass and local Italian favorites throughout Main St.
Date: September 17th, 2016 - September 18th, 2016
Location: Main St., Belmar, NJ 07719
MORRIS COUNTY
Wagon rides, farm animals, food trucks, live music, exhibits, antique car rides, period fun and games, cooking demonstrations, and much more! Noon – 5 pm. Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors (age 64 & up), $6 children ages 4-16, $4 children ages 2-3, Under age 2 are FREE. Friends members half price with a current membership card.
Date: September 18th, 2016
Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
73 Kahdena Rd., Morris Twp., NJ 07960
OCEAN COUNTY
However you call it, barbecue or barbeque, BBQ, Bar-B-Q or Bar-B-Que, cooking food over an open flame, either directly or indirectly, is practically an American way of life. Come watch and taste at the eighth annual Que-by-the-Sea BBQ Competition and Festival on Grant Avenue in Seaside Heights. On Friday, Sept. 16, the festival will begin at 5 to 10 pm. Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 am to 10 pm; and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. The main Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) competition will be held on Sunday. The KCBS sanctions the fun-filled competition which features competitors from all over the tri-state area. The festival includes, BBQ vendors, retail vendors, nonstop musical entertainment, and beer and wine is available with ID. Competitors will choose to compete in four categories, chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket. The winner will be chosen by a team of judges based on appearance, taste and tenderness. $13,000 in prize money and awards will be given to the winning teams.
Date: September 16th, 2016 - September 18th, 2016
Location: Grant Ave., Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
Visitors can sample dishes by the area's finest restaurants, from Clam Chowder to Lobster to Steak, even Desserts! Arts and Crafts, pony rides, hundreds of vendors attend this festival. Kiddie games, live entertainment and more. Voted Best Seafood Festival in Ocean County by the Asbury Park Press Readers Year after Year! 10 am - 7 pm. Rain Date: 9/18.
Date: September 17th, 2016
Location: Downtown
Arnold & Bay Aves., Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
The Makers Festival is a curated celebration of homegrown art, food, and music. The emphasis is on handmade, featuring over 100 vendors ranging from artists and jewelry makers to knife makers, woodworkers, soap makers and weavers among many more. There is a Biergarten featuring locally made craft brews, and live music all day long. Admission is free to the festival, $10 to the Biergarten, which includes one free beer and a souvenir mug. The Makers Festival strives to be a low impact event, therefore attendees are encouraged to bring their own water bottles to be filled for free at the Alliance for Living Ocean clean water stations. A portion of the proceeds from the Biergarten will be donated to The Jetty Rock Foundation and to a Southern Regional Art Scholarship. The Makers Festival is a juried event, all vendors must apply.
Date: September 17th, 2016
Location: Manahawkin Lake Park
N. Main St., Manahawkin, NJ 08050
The Lakewood Lions Club and The Society for Creative Anachronism will host their 35th Annual Charity Renaissance Faire. It features Shane Adams, host of History Channel's Full Metal Jousting and The Knights of Valour whose jousters will compete in full combat armour. The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) will present Knights in combat, sword fighting, archery competition, soccerers, magicians, and the enchanting belly dance "Venus".
Date: September 17th, 2016 - September 18th, 2016
Location: Lakewood Pine Park 145 Country Club Dr.
Off West County Line Rd. (Rt.526) at Hope Chapel Rd. Lakewood, NJ
PASSAIC COUNTY
Join us for our Annual food festival! Homemade ethnic food such as hummus, grape leaves, tabouleh, pastries and much much more! Cash Bar & Hookah Lounge available. Fun entertainment for children of all ages! 50/50 raffles & Vacation Raffle! Shopping with vendors and more!
Date: September 17th, 2016 - September 18th, 2016
Location: St. Ann Melkite Catholic Church
802 Rifle Camp Rd., Woodland Park, NJ 07424
SOMERSET COUNTY
Three downtown county seats: Flemington, New Brunswick and Somerville have joined together to create the Central Jersey Jazz Festival, the largest event of its kind in the area. The three-day concert is a 'must-attend' festival for jazz and art lovers, creating a true destination event that showcases world renowned performers and the best of Central Jersey! Somerville's event is Sunday from 1 - 6 pm. Visit historic Flemington and get a feel for small town charm; experience New Brunswick's art and theater scene in the heart of a thriving college town; and taste the melting pot of Somerville's eclectic dining scene. Each outdoor venue features a variety of jazz genres, creating a signature musical experience. BYO seating allows you to get as close to the action as you want! Regional artists add their own flair selling unique artwork often with a musical influence.
Date: September 16th, 2016 - September 18th, 2016
Location: Main St., between Grove & N. Bridge St., Somerville, NJ 08876
SUSSEX COUNTY
Enjoy an amazing day full of great eats and melodic blues! Sample each competitor's grilled food and vote for the one you think should win People's Choice! FREE admission! Grilling competition, classic car show, free blues concert, food, vendors & exhibitors, and family fun!
Date: September 18th, 2016
Location: Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Rd., Augusta, NJ 07826
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