10 Events to Check Out this Weekend: Nov 7 – Nov 9, 2014
New Jersey Harvest Wine Festival – Nov 7
New Jersey Wine Festivals is thrilled to announce the 9th Annual Harvest Wine Festival on Friday, November 7, 2014 at the Hilton Short Hills Hotel, the recipient of TripAdvisor’s acclaimed “Certificate of Excellence Award.” Cap off the fall season and sample 150+ wines picked by the Wine Library! Try full-bodied reds, crisp whites, and a variety of specialty wines from all over the world. Hone your wine tasting skills and get ready for the Holidays.Starting at 7-10pm, interact and meet up with other wine enthusiasts while listening to the sounds of live jazz. Our 9th Annual Harvest Wine Festival will be another great night of delicious wine, tasty food and good company.
Date: Friday, November 7th, 2014, 7pm to 10pm
Address:Hilton Short Hills Hotel; 41 John F Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, NJ
Cost: $69+, Buy Tickets HERE
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9th Annual Teaneck International Film Festival Activism: Making Change – Nov 7 – 9
The film festival has developed a niche in the film festival circuit by establishing Activism/Making Change as a permanent theme. The festival features compelling and imaginative feature-length films, documentaries and shorts — from a variety of cultures; foster cross-cultural connections; and to honor talented young Bergen County filmmakers. Held in venues throughout the Teaneck area.
Dates: November 7th – 9th, 2014
Address: 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck, NJ
Cost: Each screening is $8 at the door, $6 in advance. $35 for weekend. Buy here
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Sherlock Holmes Weekend – Nov 7 – 9
New Mystery for 2014! “Sherlock Holmes: The Unforgiven.” Join Sherlock Holmes and his partner, Dr. Watson for a weekend of mystery and intrigue, Get into the spirit of things by donning Victorian attire. Stalk the gas lit streets in search of clues and compete for the $250 grand prize and a variety of other valuable gifts as you attempt to solve the mystery.
Dates: November 7th – 9th, 2014
Address: Inn of Cape May; 7 Ocean St., Cape May, NJ
Cost: SEARCH FOR CLUES TOUR ONLY: $15 ADULTS, $7.50 CHILDREN (Full weekend packages are available at $200 per couple or $105 per person)
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The Geeky Kink Event – Nov 7 – 9
As the world’s first full-scale, weekend-long event for geeky, nerdy, and otherwise brainy kinky people, the goal is to show you a ridiculously insanely good time. See website for more info
Dates: November 7th – 9th, 2014
Address: The Radisson of Piscataway; 21 Kingsbridge Rd, Piscataway Township, NJ
Cost: Get tickets HERE
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Art All Day – Nov 8
Trenton’s arts scene is on a roll, and there’s no better opportunity to see what the buzz is all about than Art All Day, Artworks’ free celebration of creativity throughout the city. Saturday, November 8 marks the third annual Art All Day, featuring open studio tours, demos, pop-up galleries, public art and more.
This year’s Art All Day will feature updated and convenient trolley routes, leaving from Artworks and connecting sites, new food truck offerings,Bike tours, live demonstrations, art and history talks, and other immersive activities will satisfy all levels of curiosity and adventurousness. Some of Trenton’s most illustrious artists and artisans will be on hand to demonstrate and discuss their technique.
Date: Saturday, November 8th, 2014
Address: 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, NJ
Cost: Free
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Grape Adventure – Nov 8 & 9
The 5th Annual Grape Adventure features 14 wineries & vineyards. The event features Live Music, Food and Craft Vendors. Limited Safari Packages are available for a special tasting of reserve wines at Camp Aventura in the African Plains!
Dates: November 8th & 9th, 2014, 12 to 5pm
Address: Great Adventure; 1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson, NJ
Cost: $40 – $15. Get Tickets Here
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More Than Just Wine Trail – Nov 8 & 9
Join ten winery members of Vintage North Jersey to celebrate wine and food pairing. Visit each winery to taste wines perfectly paired with foods that accentuate the wine. Foods will be prepared by local restaurants and coupons will be available for complimentary items at restaurants.
Dates: November 8th & 9th, 2014
Address: See website
Cost: Depends on Vineyard
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Freehold Food Fest – Nov 9
Featuring some of New Jersey’s top, award-winning food trucks, a beer garden, music, special guest appearances and munch, munch more!
Date: Sunday, November 9th, Noon to 5pm
Address: iPlay America; 110 Schanck Rd, Freehold, NJ
Cost: Free Admission
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Clifton Comic Book Expo – Nov 9
Comics from Golden Age to Bronze Age to the present Modern Age. The world’s friendliest dealers! No minimum bid auction around noon. Monthly shows since 1991!
Date: Sunday, November 9th, 2014; 10am to 4pm
Address: Clifton Community Recreation Center, 1232 Main Ave, Clifton
Cost: Free
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Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market – Nov 9
The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market is a punk rock-inspired flea market that takes place three times per year. We include vendors selling everything from vintage clothing, original artwork, antiques, silkscreened posters and handmade jewelry to handmade tshirts, vintage toys, vinyl (of course) and numerous other interesting curiosities and unique collectibles.
Dates: Sunday, Nov 9th, 2014; 10am to 5pm
Address: Historic Roebling Building; 675 South Clinton Ave, Trenton, NJ
Cost: $4
