25 New Jersey Events April 19 – 21, 2024

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New Jersey Events April 19 – 21:

Featured Events:

Whole Lotta Empanada, Food Truck & Music Festival
April 20, 11 am – 7 pm
The City of Garfield Recreation Department proudly presents the Whole Lotta Empanada Festival. Join the fun on April 20 at 20th Century Park in Garfield for 15 Empanada Vendors all vying for the EMPY! (People’s Choice Best Empanada) Plus 12 additional Gourmet Food Trucks, offering lobster rolls, seafood, Puerto Rican, Greek, Latin, Peruvian, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, garlic knot sliders, rice balls, dessert and more.
20th Century Park, Elizabeth St, Garfield, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids under 5 are free

Shad Festival
April 20 & 21, 11 am – 5 pm
Now in its 41st year, The Shad Festival has evolved from a local art show into a nationally recognized award-winning event. Shad Fest features the area’s finest artists and crafters, great food, and family entertainment, but the two-day extravaganza also serves as a venue for local non-profit organizations to raise necessary operating funds.
Lambertville, NJ
Cost: Free

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Annual Morristown Restaurant Week
April 15 – 19
The most delicious week of the year! Over 40 restaurants offering prix fixe menus and special promotions join us each year for a week in April to offer a variety of dining options for families, date nights, business occasions and more. In addition to special menus and dining deals, Morristown Restaurant Week boasts special events at many of its restaurants including wine pairings, tasting menus and special entertainment.
Morristown, NJ
Cost: Varies Per Restaurant

MudHen Brewing Co. IPA 5K and Beer Mile
April 19, 6:30 pm
The MudHen Brewing Co. 5K & Beer Mile combines world-class running organized by DelMoSports with the exceptional beer of MudHen Brewing Co. The event offers a flat and fast course with breathtaking views of the ocean. Participants can enjoy the unique experience of running ‘down the Shore’ while savoring world-class beer. The event promises outstanding customer service, fresh air, and open space, along with a unique, closed, and safe course. Runners can expect swag and numerous awards. Race distances include a 5K (3.1-mile) run and a 1-mile run (invitation only). For more information, call 609.849.8908 or visit delmosports.com.
127 W Rio Grande Ave, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: $40

Fur Baby Food and Music Fest
April 20, 12 pm – 7 pm
In collaboration with the Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter, the event aims to find forever homes for dogs, cats, and other small animals. Highlights include 15+ food vendors, live music by Grand Theft Audio NJ and Guy Smiley, face painting, a doggie agility course, a pet costume contest, and games for all ages. The event takes place from noon to 7p, and admission is $6 (5 and under are free). FASTPASS tickets are available in advance. Proceeds and alcohol sales directly benefit Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter, making it a pawsome cause.
Burlington County Fairgrounds, Columbus NJ
Cost: $6. Children 5 and younger are free

Carlstock
April 20, 12 pm – 10 pm
Bolero Snort invites you to join them for their FIRST ANNUAL – CARLSTOCK – event. Enjoy free admission with access to new, limited edition brews, jam bands playing all day, and fun for the whole family. Indulge in food from PizzAmore, Kona Shaved Ice, and more. Attendees are encouraged to BYOLC (Bring Your Own Lawn Chair) to set up and enjoy the bands in the parking lot. Plenty of parking will be available along the streets free of charge.
316 20th Street, Carlstadt, NJ
Cost: Free to attend

The Beer Run
April 20, 12 pm
Join The Beer Run, where your fellow runners become your drinking buddies! Participants can walk or run a 5K route through a charming historic village and scenic nature trails, concluding at a craft beer festival featuring the finest beer and cuisine in New Jersey. Each ticket includes race registration, 12 small beer tastings, a souvenir glass, and admission to the festival with live music, games, and a variety of food trucks. For those who prefer not to run, festival-only tickets are available. Special designated driver tickets are also offered for those abstaining from alcohol. The event supports local breweries by exclusively purchasing beer from participating establishments and is committed to reducing environmental impact by eliminating single-use plastic.
The Historic Village at Allaire, 4265 Atlantic Ave, Wall Township, NJ
Cost: $20 – $70

Jersey City Night Market- JSQ
April 20, 2 pm – 8 pm
The Jersey City Night Market returns! Join in celebrating small businesses and the relaxed vibe of Chilltown. Indulge in delicious international bites, shop from local artists and artisans, and groove to the beats of our DJs. The event is free to enter, open to the public, and family and pet-friendly. It runs from 2pm to 8pm. While tickets aren’t required, reservations are appreciated to help vendors prepare. The event is rain or shine.
Magnolia Landing, 136 Magnolia Ave Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free

Smithville Renaissance Faire
April 20 & 21
Join the players of the New Jersey Renaissance Faire and travel back to the days of yore and merry Olde England as the Historic Village of Smithville is transformed into the Shire of Smithville in the heart of the English Renaissance. The good Duke of Northumberland has decreed merriment for all! This event is fun for the whole family and includes comedy, tragedy, sword fighting, dance, song, knights, jesters and so much more. Also stroll amongst the wares of the local vendors and traveling merchants sporting historical gifts and finely crafted items.
615 East Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free

Asbury Park Restaurant Tour
April 21, 12 pm – 4 pm
Hosted by the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce, this event features small “bites”, samplings and demos at restaurants, lounges, cafes, juice bars, and other uniquely Asbury Park locations. Foodies will be treated to some of the classic restaurant pioneers of Asbury Park, as well as recent newcomers to the Asbury Park culinary landscape.
Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $60

South Orange Food Stroll & Pub Crawl
April 21, 1 pm – 5 pm
The South Orange Downtown Food Stroll & Pub Crawl will return on Sunday, April 21st from 1-5pm to South Orange, NJ. Don’t miss your chance to taste the local flavor by purchasing a wristband. This tasting event showcases the diverse restaurants and unique businesses in our downtown. A wristband gives you access to tasting stations and special deals from participating businesses. Visitors can purchase wristbands online in advance or in person the day of(Cash or Credit Card both accepted) Visit southorangedowntown.org to see a list of participating businesses and purchase your wristband https://www.southorangedowntown.org/food-stroll-pub-crawl. This event is rain or shine.
*Pub Crawl: If the restaurant serves alcohol, there will be a special drink menu. Drinks are not included in the tasting event and must be purchased separately.
Spiotta Park, 20-32 Village Plaza, South Orange, NJ
Cost: Adults: $40, Seton Hall Students & Faculty: $20, Kids 12 & Under: $15, Kids Under 2 Eat Free

Murder Mystery Dinner at Four Sisters Winery
April 21, 1 pm – 4 pm
Mysterious Happenings at Four Sisters Winery. It’s a Murder at the winery! Who knows the details? Guests have assembled and the celebration begins. The jubilant celebration comes to a halt when one of the characters mysteriously dies! Who’s the victim? An enchanted, fun-filled afternoon accompanied with a delicious lunch of Chicken Parmigiana, pasta, salad, bread & dessert is just the beginning. Beginning with a formal wine tasting, attendees receive insight to the S’s of wine tasting sampling a selection of red and white wines. Following the wine tasting, dinner will be served concluding with dessert and dessert wine. Characters are selected and the mysterious plot of the evening begins. Dinner guests partake in an interactive story-line adding some spice to their character description. As the plot thickens and unravels with twists and turns participants seek to unveil who’s the culprit of the crime! Once the murder is solved, awards will be given for Best Actor and Best Actress. The cost is $50 per person and includes tax, and a wine glass.
Four Sisters Winery, Belvidere, NJ
Cost: $50 per person plus tax

Glassboro Restaurant Week
April 21 – 28
Participating restaurants will offer diners a variety of discounts, whether that be a small discount on a particular food item or a more robust pre-fixed price menu – encouraging the Southern New Jersey region to ‘get a taste’ of what Glassboro restaurants have to offer. Glassboro breweries and liquor stores are also partaking in Restaurant Week, with offerings of local craft beer and discounts on purchases.
Borough of Glassboro, NJ
Cost: Pay as you go