The best weekend NJ events: November 20 – November 22

Looking for something to do this weekend? New Jersey has a lot of festivals, art shows, fairs and concerts this upcoming weekend. Check out the list below and find out what’s happening in your county.

There's a ton of fun events on our calendar, but here's our top picks for this weekend:

Best of North, Central and South Jersey

North Jersey
Want to learn how to pair food with beer? This event is for you! On Friday Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. The Stickley Museum Beer Pairings Event With Garrett Oliver will help you learn the art of pairing beer with food at a special event hosted by Garrett Oliver, brewmaster at the Brooklyn Brewery. Guests will enjoy a five-course small plate dinner, with each plate expertly paired by Garrett with Brooklyn Brewery craft beers.Tickets are $100 per person ($50 per ticket is tax deductible; event benefits The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms) and reservations are required. The location is: Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Avenue, Florham Park

Central Jersey
Love Comic Books? This years New Jersey Comic Expo will be held on Saturday Nov. 21 to Sunday Nov. 22 at NJ Cnonvention & Expo Center; 97 Sunfield Ave in Edison. The expo is a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcase the work of writers, artists, illustrators and creators of all types of pop culture. There will be exhibitors promoting and selling all types of related products, as well as entertaining and educational programs, guest signings and meet and greet sessions with celebrities. New Jersey Comic Expo is a MAD Event Management, LLC production. Tickets are: $45 for Weekend Pass, $30 Saturday, $23 Sunday. Buying at door will increase price of tickets.

South Jersey
From Friday Nov. 20 to Wednesday, Dec. 23 the Christmas Fantasy with Lights will be open. This has been a South Jersey tradition for over 25 years! Go and see the magical experience! Santa will be there waving his magic wand and will be lighting the park with over one million holiday lights. Santa will be in his home and will light the park until December 23. Rides, attractions and snack bars will be open. $24.95 per person, free for children under 2. Times: Saturdays and Sundays 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Weekdays 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The location is 6415 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township

And there's lots more going on around the state too! We have events below listed by county.

Atlantic County
Whiskey Revival 2015
You can sample tastings of artisan whiskies, craft spirits, moonshines and barrel aged barley beers. Tickets are $59.00.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Golden Nugget Atlantic City Atlantic City,

Balic Winery's Holiday Gala Event 
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22, Noon to 5 p.m.
Location: 6623 Route 40, Mays Landing

Landscape Painting
Bring oils or acrylic paint and paint landscapes. Adult tickets are $40.00.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Noyes Museum of Art Oceanville

Gameacon
There will be developers, panels, cosplay and more! Tickets are $25 for Friday and Saturday, and $20 for Sunday. Weekend package is $55.
Dates: Friday, Nov. 20 to Sunday Nov. 22
Location: Tropicana Casino & Resort, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City,

Bergen County
Holiday Model Train Show
Event will have free Operation Lifesaver (train safety), coloring books are available for children. The massive model train layout features dozens of running trains, an operating drive-in movie theater, windmill farm, cities, mountains, bridges, tunnels, farms, industry yards and an operating roundhouse. Tickets: $5 Adults; $1 Children (under 12)
Date: Sunday, Nov. 22 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 620 Cliff Street, Ho-Ho-Kus

River Edge
On November 20th, 1776, five thousand British, Hessian and Loyalist troops, under command of Lt. Gen. Lord Cornwallis, scaled the Palisades at Lower Closter Dock and marched against Fort Lee. Warned by an alert officer, the American garrison escaped entrapment by safely crossing the Hackensack River at New Bridge, now known as the Bridge That Saved a Nation, and lived to fight another day. To mark the 239th Anniversary of the "times that try men's souls," the Bergen County Historical Society, along with Outwater's Militia and Fourth Battalion, New Jersey Volunteers, will co-sponsor a weekend of living history and scholarly presentations on November 21 and 22, 2015. The site opens at 11 am with various events offered:
11:00 am. George Washington will discuss these "trying times"
11:30 am. American Troops begin to assemble to defend the bridge
12:00 pm. Skirmish at the Bridge - A reenactment of the rear guard engagement that occurred at New Bridge during the retreat
1:30 pm. Lecture at the Steuben House by historian Todd Braisted
2:00 pm. Children's Drill - Demarest House
Adults $10; Children $7 (6-21)
Date: Sunday Nov. 22, 11a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: 1201 Main Street, River Edge

Burlington County
Dance Fitness Program
Miss Fit Sexy Fitness is composed of two different styles: fitness and performance classes. The fitness and performance classes have a concentration of core, legs, and hip work and motions to a variety of different genres of music. The performance classes consist of sexy choreography that not only helps explore inner sexy, but also designed to enhance the overall poise and everyday movement.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Algorhythm Studio, 3701 Church Road, Suite 9, Mount Laurel

Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair
Buy crafts that will make perfect gifts!
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: 301 Fort Dix Road, Pemberton

Educational Wine Tours
Tour Package Includes: Experience an instructional tour of our vineyards & facility. Enjoy a guided tasting from among our 30 wines with light appetizers. Participants will also get a gift bag, including 2 souvenir glasses and a 375ml bottle of Valenzano Wine. Prices are: $70 per couple, or $40 per person. Please Call 609-268-6731 between 11am-5pm to make your reservation.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21, Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Valenzano Winery 1090 Rt 206, Shamong

Cape May County
An Old-Fashioned Christmas
Santa arrives to flip the switch for the festive tree-lighting ceremony. The Physick House will be open for free. Enjoy the free Carroll Gallery exhibit, An Old-Fashioned Christmas: Holiday Traditions through the Years, featuring model trains, a giant Christmas tree, toys and  more. The exhibit will be open daily (with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas) through January 2nd.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: 1048 Washington Street, Cape May

Essex County
Family Art Night
Families are invited to Express Yourself Studios every Saturday for two hours of studio time. Create a guided art project and leave with a frame-worthy piece of art. All supplies and materials are included. Reserve 2-3 days in advance online.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 1877 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood

SWEA Swedish Christmas Fair
The fair features handmade holiday decorations, linens, books and wooden items, as well as activities for children and a raffle. The fair’s cafe serves open-faced sandwiches and pastries. Tickets are $1 per person.
Date: Sunday Nov. 22, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m
Location: 26 Northview Avenue, Upper Montclair

Hunterdon County
Popcorn Harvest
Fun programs at the Howell Living History Farm.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21, 11a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Howell Living History Farm Lambertville

Candy Cane Limited
This train trip takes passengers from Flemington to Ringoes and back. It introduces families to Santa aboard antique passenger coaches. Tickets are $16.00
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m.
Location: Black River & Western Railroad Ringoes

Mercer County
West Windsor Farmers Market
There will be live music, prepared foods, cooking demonstrations and special events.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21,9 a.m. to 1p.m.
Location: West Windsor Community Farmers Market Princeton

Middlesex County
2015 ASTA/NJ String Symposium & All-State Workshop
The Mason Gross School of the Arts Extension Division and Music Department, in partnership with the American String Teachers Association of New Jersey (ASTA/NJ) is proud to present the 2015 ASTA/NJ String Symposium and All-State Workshop for teachers and students. Teachers are invited to audit workshop sessions, join in an ASTA/NJ led panel discussion, and participate in a reading session. Cost is $75 for teachers and adults participants and $25 for students. Parents of students may attend the event free of charge. Please visit the website to register.
Date: Sunday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 85 George Street, New Brunswick

Monmouth County
Granny’s Attic Craft Show
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Thompson Middle School, 1001 Middletown-Lincroft Road, Middletown

Open Shoot Archery
Try your hand at archery. All equipment will be provided and no outside equipment is permitted. There is limited instruction during this program. Takes place rain or shine. Please dress for the weather. $10 per person
Date: Sunday Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft

Club MAC's Thanksgiving Party
Kids watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, have a turkey race and make a fun craft while parents enjoy a night out. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Please call 732-706-4100 to register. $25 per child; $15 for a sibling
Date: Friday Nov. 20
Location: 36 Church Street, Middletown

iPlay After Dark Special
iPlay America hosts a fun Friday night event featuring live DJ, light show, unlimited rides, prizes and giveaways. The "Dark Pass" includes unlimited rides, laser tag, go karts and a $10 game card. Tickets are $24.95
Date: Friday Nov. 20, 8 p.m.
Location: 110 Schanck Road, Freehold

4JG's Wine and Chocolate in November
4JG’s Vineyard will be pouring wine and pairing it with wonderful artisan chocolates. The chocolate is hand crafted and the wines are delicious.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday 22, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 127 Hillsdale Road, Colts Neck

Morris County
Holiday Boutique
Shop for holiday gifts, teacher’s gifts, your favorite someone or a little something for yourself (or furry friend) while knowing you will also be helping homeless pets. There will be everything from specialty foods to kids and adult clothing, unique home items, purses, accessories, pet items and more.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Montville Senior House, 356 Route 202, Montville

JTMS PTA Holiday Vendor and Craft Fair
Fair will have vendors offering arts, crafts, gifts, holiday items and more.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Jefferson Township Middle School, 1000 Weldon Road, Oak Ridge

Ocean County
Paint the Canvas Mixer
$40. There will be step by step instructions from our artists. You will go home  with your own personal masterpiece. Signup includes all the materials, hands on instruction, and a glass of Laurita wine! Tickets are $40 per person.  Must pre-register, contact canvasmixers.com, 856-873-2614.
Date: Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: 85 Archertown Road, New Egypt,

Passaic County
Haskell Elementary Holiday Boutique
There will be over 30 tables of vendors, crafters, artisans and food – as well as a kids’ Holiday Shoppe where children can purchase and wrap their very own gifts for everyone special in their lives.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21,Noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Haskell Elementary, 973 Ringwood Avenue, Haskell

Somerset County
Holiday Bazaar
There will be over crafts 40 booths available with items that can be perfect for holiday gifts!
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21,10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Ted Blum 4-H Center Bridgewater

Holiday Fair
The theme this year is "O Come, All Ye Faithful".  The fair, a tradition dating back to the 1950s, includes shopping and activities for the whole family: handcrafted ornaments and  knitted items, floral topiaries and wreathes, home baked goods, frozen gourmet foods, a children’s boutique (which allows only youngsters to shop for family and friends at appropriate prices), photos with Santa, and more!  Lunch is sold from 11:30 until 1. Admission to the fair is free.  This year, free babysitting from 1:15-2:15 will be offered to shoppers.   All proceeds from the Fair are used to fund mission programs such as the Community Soup Kitchen, Interfaith Hospitality Network, and From Houses to Homes
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21,  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location:182 Main Street in Gladstone

Sussex County
Festival of Trees Family Day
This event features a display of over 20  hand-decorated Christmas trees. The trees will be auctioned off throughout the 2-day event. Pre-decorated wreaths are available for sale, along with an impressive array of tricky trays, a huge bake sale, family entertainment and of course a visit from Santa!
Date: Saturday, Nov. 20, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 145 Lake Iliff Road, Andover

Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show
Skylands Stadium will hold a spectacular drive-through Christmas Light Show every weekend throughout the holiday season, featuring breathtaking light sculptures set to joyous holiday music.Afterwards, visitors can stop into the festive Skylands Christmas Village at the stadium Event Center, where there will be visits with Santa, holiday crafts for children, hot chocolate, cappuccino, expresso, snacks, s’mores at an outdoor firepit, and much more. Schedule, November 20, 2015 through January 3, 2016 is on their website. 
Admission is $20.00 per carload.
Date: Friday, Nov. 20, to Sunday, January 3, 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Skylands Stadium Augusta

Union County
Family Painting Class: Cupcakes
Bring the whole family paint cupcakes!  All ages are welcome to participate but anyone under 6 years old will require adult assistance. Kayla's provides all materials needed: canvas, brush, paint, easel and apron. Guests can bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Date: Sunday Nov. 22, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: 629 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights

Warren County
Four Sister's 31st Anniversary 
There will be new wine releases, wine cellar tours and a chance to meet the owners. They will share their experience from 1984 until now.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Four Sister’s Winery; 783 County Route 519, Belvidere

Holiday Appetizer Party
A lot of unexpected guests? Join the Holiday Appetizer Party and sample treats that are quick and easy to make. You will learn how to make them from ingredients on hand. There will also be holiday wines, Gracias, Feliz Navidad & our mead, Mi Cariño. Wine & appetizer tasting $5 per person.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 21, Noon to 5 p.m.
Location: Villa Milagro Vineyards 33 CR-627, Phillipsburg