9 Events to Check Out This Weekend – Nov 28 – 30, 2014

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Princeton Christmas Tree Lighting – Nov 28

Kick off the Season with our Tree Lighting Spectacular at 5 pm on the Green. Our 65-foot Norwegian spruce is adorned with over 32,000 lights and will be lit with the help of Santa Claus.

Date: Friday, November 28th, 2014; 5pm
Address: The Green on Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free
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Little Dipper & The 39 – Nov. 28

After a hugely successful event last year, Little Dipper is getting ready for our 2nd annual Black Friday Show at Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse. Once again we will be sharing the stage with our best friends The 39. The doors open at 6:30, and in the spirit of Black Friday, admission is buy one get one free! Both bands will be playing extended sets with new material, and there will be plenty of food and drinks at what is pound for pound the best venue in the world.

Date: Friday, November 28th, 2014; Doors open 6:30

Address: Roxy and Dukes; 745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ

Cost: $10 cover, buy one get one

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Holiday Wine Trail Weekend – Nov 28 – 30

Come out and join us for a long weekend of wine, food, and merrymaking! We’re kicking off a spirited holiday season with a three-day weekend full of fun. You’ll find unique gifts, beautiful gift baskets, and plenty of wine themed holiday items, including our 2015 V.I.P passes perfectly suited for family and friends, or yourself! More details to follow.

Dates: November 28, 29 & 30, 2014; 11am to 5pm
Address: At participating wineries across the state
Cost: Depends on vineyard
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Sharrott Winery Holiday Wine Trail Weekend– Nov 28 – 30

Join us for the Holiday Wine Trail to taste the exciting variety of wines made in the Garden State. Make sure to leave room for some holiday treats like our decadent chocolate fondue, seasonal sweets and traditional cheese fondue. Then get that holiday shopping out of the way with our wines, selection of gourmet cheese and wine accessories. We can design a custom gift basket for the wine lover in your life and our gift cards are the perfect size for stocking stuffing.

We will also have Live Music on the patio in our heated tent so you can relax after shopping with a glass of your favorite Sharrott wine!

Friday, November 28 from 1 to 4 pm – Chris Huff
Saturday, November 29 from 1 to 4 pm – Pete Cannella
Sunday, November 30 from 1 to 4 pm – Matt Noffsinger

Dates: November 28th – 30th, 2014
Address: 370 S Egg Harbor Rd, Hammonton, NJ
Cost: Free Admission; $12 wine tasting & light holiday buffet
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Holiday Open House Weekend -Nov 28 – 30

Join us for this celebration and enjoy wine tastings, specialty food pairings prepared by local restaurants, hand-crafted chocolates by Diane Pinder, and artisan cheeses from Fourchette. Be part of the experience; wine, food, and fun! Stock up on your favorite wines for yourself, family, or friends. Noon – 5 pm. Admission includes a wine tasting, food pairings, Alba wine glass, and cellar tour. Go to website for details.

Dates: November 28, 29 & 30, 2014; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Alba Vineyard; 269 Riegelsville Warren Glen Rd., Finesville, Milford, NJ
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Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo – Nov 28- 30

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo celebrates the season of giving with a Holiday Light display throughout the zoo grounds and a donated goods drive. Donation stations for non-perishable food, new toys, and gently used coats are placed at each entry. Please join us in making the season merry for all of our neighbors.

Dates: November 28th – 30th, 2014; Begins at 5pm
Address: Turtle Back Zoo; 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ
Cost: Free
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Cape May Holiday Crafts Fair – Nov 28 & 29

A must visit for those on your holiday gift lists. Shop for unique hand-made gifts and seasonal decorations.

Dates: November 28th & 29th, 2014; 10am to 4pm
Address: Cape May Convention Hall; 714 Beach Ave., Cape May, NJ
Cost: $2
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Food Trucks and Fire Pits – Nov 29 & 30

Once again food and wine lovers will converge at the Laurita Winery in New Egypt for a Laurita Winery Gourmet Food Trucks weekend. Experience the trending Gourmet Food Truck offerings while sipping on wine! Live music all day and the gathering of good friends will make this day special. Enjoy gourmet treats from the tri-state area’s top food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the view of the vineyard. No pets or outside food allowed. Admission includes parking, shuttle service and entrance to the event

Dates: November 29th & 30th, 2014
Address: 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ 08533
Cost: Event Admission fee $8 per person Saturday or Sunday. 12 and under are free, children are welcome! Tickets can be purchased the day of.
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