25+ Free New Jersey Events for November 2022

Is your favorite four-letter word FREE? Of course, it is! Good thing there’s plenty of free, fun entertainment going on in NJ all month long in November. Be sure to put these free events on your calendar.

Due to the ongoing restrictions and safety regulations with Covid-19, please verify these events before attending in case of any last-minute cancellations. And always check the weather!

For more events throughout the year, be sure to check out our Event Guide.

If you’d like to submit your event, click here.

For more New Jersey adventures, follow along on Instagram, @newjerseyisntboring, and Insta Stories! Don’t forget to tag your own NJ fun with #NJisntBoring.

Free New Jersey Events for November 2022:

Becker Barn Sale
November 5, 9AM – 2PM
Come visit a bargain hunter’s paradise at the Becker Barn Sale! Join your neighbors at the Becker Barn (35 Livingston Avenue, Roseland) for a blowout sale of donated antiques, collectibles, household items and furniture. Everything must go to prepare the space for renovations into a museum and media/community center. No reasonable offers will be refused. All purchases support the Roseland Historical Society and are 100% tax-deductible.
35 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ

Kid’s Craft + Flea Holiday Market
November 5, 10AM – 2PM
Rancocas Woods Events is welcoming it’s 2nd Annual Kid’s Craft & Flea Holiday Market! Young entrepreneurs in grades K-12 are encouraged to apply to show their talents. Shop the Kids Only Craft & Flea Market and support young entrepreneurs in their community while preparing for the holidays! Giving shoppers the chance to find a few treasures, while allowing kids with an interest in business, the opportunity to make a little money! This event is open to the public for shopping and free to attend. There will be all kinds of hidden handmade treasures to discover!
118 Creek Road Mount Laurel, NJ

20th Annual KEF Holiday Craft Show
November 5, 11AM – 3PM
The Kingsway Education Foundation (KEF) will host its 19th annual holiday craft show at Kingsway High School. This is a free event. Over 125 registered vendors will be showcasing their hand-made only crafted creations.
<https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/central/em>Kingsway Regional High School, 213 Kings Highway, Woolwich Township, NJ

Princeton El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
November 5, 3PM – 5PM
Celebrate el Día de los Muertos with the Arts Council of Princeton! Join us for a free, family-friendly outdoor festival to learn about this culturally rich holiday with music by Mariachi Oro de Mexico, dance by El Grupo De Danza Folklorica La Sagrada Familia, delicious food from El Sabor Oaxaqueño, and hands-on projects inspired by traditional folk art. The Arts Council connects the traditions of the holiday by building a community altar dedicated to loved ones, making sugar skulls, decorating with Celosia and Cempasuchil flowers, and featuring local traditional food and drink of Mexico.
Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton, NJ

North Jersey Luxury Bridal Show at Montclair State University
November 6, 1PM – 4PM
The Big Event! Bridal Show at Montclair State University – Meet Nearly 50 Wedding Professionals. Win A Honeymoon.* Wedding Planning
Montclair State University University Hall, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ

Asbury Fresh Farmers & Makers Market
November 6 & 13, 10AM – 3PM
Downtown Asbury Park’s beloved farmers & makers market is a weekly destination for thousands of locals and tourists.
Kennedy Park. 104 Grand Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Sunday Farmer’s Market at Westfield Garden State Plaza
November 6, 13, 20, 9AM – 2PM
In addition to fresh farm produce there are over 20 food vendors, food trucks, a car meetup by GSMC, kids activities, and much more! Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, family, friends and relax!
Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ

Winterfest by the Sea
November 12, 9AM – 5PM
The Chamber of Commerce presents their Third Annual Winterfest By The Sea Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. The event takes place inside the Civic Center. Craft vendors, food vendors and strolling Santa will be present. Shopping hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Civic Center, Ocean City, NJ

55th Annual Apple Festival
November 12, 12PM – 4PM
The 55th Annual Apple Festival is presented by the Madison-Old Bridge Twp. Historical Society. Fun for kids and families with over a half-century of tradition in our community. Delicious Apple Pies & scrumptious desserts, hot dogs, snacks and refreshments, all available for purchase! This is the perfect family event to help kick off the holiday shopping season.
Old Bridge Civic Center, Old Bridge, NJ

Second Saturday in Collingswood
November 12, 5PM – 9PM
Enjoy live music and art all over Collingswood! Second Saturday was started by a collection of store owners that had an interest in promoting the arts in Collingswood. Each month from March to December visitors can plan a night on the town to experience the unique arts, music, shopping and dining Collingswood is known for. As always, Second Saturdays are free and there are local artists and musicians on each block. Just arrive & enjoy the culture.
Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ

Holiday Lights Festival at Charlottetown Medical Center
November 12
The Holiday Lights Festival is a heartwarming time when Hackettstown Medical Center remembers its local roots and a firm commitment to being a community hospital. As they light their beautiful campus to celebrate the start of the holiday season, you can express your support by donating a string of lights, a lighted tree, or a holiday wreath in memory or honor of loved ones. All donations will be listed in the program distributed on the night of the event. In addition to the ceremonial lighting, attendees may enjoy live entertainment, children’s crafts, fireworks, and a special appearance by Santa.
Hackettstown Medical Center Campus, 651 Willow Grove Street, Hackettstown, NJ

Holiday Shopping and Psychic Readings!
November 15, 10AM – 3PM
A HOLIDAY SHOPPING and PSYCHIC READINGS Event with local artists, crafters, psychics & vendors at Rowan College on Tanyard rd. It’s a stress-free daytime event so call your friends and make plans to attend!
Rowan College of South Jersey 1400 Tanyard Road Deptford, NJ

BMW Group Turkey Trot 2022
November 17, 3PM – 5PM
The Turkey Trot will kick-off in the 300 Building lobby, and you’ll run/walk for TWO (2) miles around campus. Every participant will also receive a Turkey Trot themed hat to help keep our heads warm in the chilly months! In addition, as part of the community outreach for this event, all participants are asked to bring canned goods and other items to be donated to those in need through our partnership with the Center for Food Action.
WLHQ 300 Building, 300 Chestnut Ridge Road, Woodcliff Lake, NJ

ART CRAWL Downtown 2022 Art150 & Elevator Studios Art Studio
November 17, 4PM – 10PM
Thursday, November 17th is the 2nd Art Crawl Downtown- a mix of open studios, art exhibitions, and fun! Anchored by the creative studios at Art150 and Elevator, the Art Crawl. Several of the community partners are offering discounted food and beverages to art crawlers on Thursday evening!
150 Bay Street Jersey City NJ

Food Truck Nights on Main Street!
November 17, 5PM – 9PM
A fun night of food trucks and craft beer! Since November is the season of giving thanks, the event is running a food drive this month for local families in need.
S Main St, Medford, NJ

2022 Bell Works Fresh Saturday Night Market
November 19, 2PM – 7PM
The Bell Works Fresh night market season runs monthly on Saturdays and features around 50 local artists, makers, live music, & drinks.
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ

Cape May Holiday Tree-Lighting Ceremony
November 19, 5PM – 8:30PM
Santa and his elves have decked out the Physick Estate with thousands of lights and holiday trimmings. Enjoy a free performance of holiday classics by the Atlantic Brass Band as we join Santa in lighting the tree! Dawn’s Delights will be serving hot chocolate and baked goods for purchase. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted for the Cape May Community Food Closet. Donations can be dropped in front of the outdoor stage.
1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ

MainStreetPops Artisan Market
November 20, 11AM – 4PM
This Outdoor Artisan Market provides a public venue in Hoboken for high-quality artisans and makers to to sell their handmade goods as well as for local residents to enjoy their neighborhood, shop, and engage with each other.
Under 14th Street Viaduct, 1401 Adams St, Hoboken, NJ

Skylands Christmas Village
November 23 – 30 (closed Thanksgiving)
A NEW & EXPANDED Outdoor Village & Winter Carnival held at Skylands Stadium. The drive thru light show will be happening simultaneously. Only the outdoor village are free.
Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Pl, Augusta, NJ

Smithville Holiday Light Show
November 24 – 27, 5:30PM – 8:30PM
Watch in wonderment as over 100 Christmas trees magically float on their very own Lake Meone and light up to the music around you. It is an orchestrated show of lights and music played out across the lake. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Historic Smithville offers 60 Shoppes, 7 eateries, carousel rides, train rides, on-site lodging at the Colonial Inn, and over 26 free weekend events!
615 East Moss Mill Road Galloway, NJ

Festival of Trees
November 25, 10AM
Cranford families and organizations are invited to decorate a tree for Downtown Cranford’s Festival of Trees. There are a limited number of trees, so they’ll be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Trees will be located inside the storefront window. We will contact you and let you know which business you’ll be partnered with, so you can arrange when you’ll be decorating the tree. All trees should be decorated and ready for display by Sunday, November 27. Businesses will provide the tree but you will provide the decorations!
Downtown Cranford 8 Springfield Ave. Cranford, NJ

Christmas in Downtown
November 25, 2PM – 5PM
“Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue” 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Join the merchants & Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas.
Downtown Ocean City, NJ

Collingswood Holiday Parade
November 26, 10AM
Named Best Main Street Experience by South Jersey Magazine, the parade features lively seasonal entertainment, including marching bands, dancers, holiday characters, giants on stilts, floats, mummers, sports mascots and live music. The parade will begin at Zane Avenue at 10 am and continue to West Linden Avenue, through the heart of historic Collingswood.
Haddon Avenue, Downtown Collingswood NJ

Newton Holiday Parade
November 26, 10AM
The parade includes themed floats hosted by local organizations, bands playing live music, and community groups marching in celebration of the holidays. The final act is the guest of honor himself — Santa arriving in Newton! After the parade, children are invited to visit with Santa and tell him their holiday wishes.
Spring Street, Newton, NJ

Annual Swedesboro Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
November 26, Parade at 1PM. Lighting at 6PM
Kings Highway will be alive with Christmas cheer as Swedesboro celebrates the start of the holiday season with its annual Christmas Parade at 1pm. The parade will take place on Kings Highway at Walter Hill School and will continue all the way through downtown where it will end at Church Street. The Parade will be concluded with an appearance by Santa. Immediately following the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting with children in the Woolwich Fire House until 4pm. The day’s events will wrap up at 6pm, with a Christmas tree lighting ceremony and caroling at Borough Hall.
Swedesboro Borough Hall, 1500 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ

Holiday Dickens Fest
November 26 & 27
Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company will bring the Spirit of Christmas back to Historic Smithville, when they return to present their two-day outdoor “Dickens Fest” featuring an original, musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol”, Charles Dickens’ heartwarming, classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from greed to redemption that will surely raise your spirits and warm the cockles of your heart as you travel through time with the Ghosts of Christmas and witness the ultimate transformation of this miserly skinflint into a jolly Father Christmas, himself!
615 East Moss Mill Road Galloway, NJ

Bell Works Fresh Holiday Markets
November 26 & 30
Join for a series of shopping events featuring a curated collection of 75 local handmade artists & makers coming together for a holiday celebration.
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ

Asbury Fresh Porta Holiday Pop Up Markets
November 27, 12PM – 4PM
A series of shopping events featuring a curated collection of 25 local handmade artists & makers coming together for a holiday celebration.
Porta Asbury Park, Asbury Park, NJ