8 Nerdy New Jersey Events You Need to Check out in March

February 22, 2019February 19, 2019 newjerseyisntboring

Unleash your nerdy side this March in New Jersey! March 2019 will feature the return of big events like Monster Mania Con & the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival, annual celebrations like Princeton Pi Day, and lots of comic and collectable shows!

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8 Nerdy Events You Need to Check out in March:

Monster Mania Con
March 8 – 10
MONSTER-MANIA CON provides horror film fans the best opportunity to meet the biggest names in all of horror history. MONSTER-MANIA CON offers fans the chance to get autographs, participate in Q&A sessions with the stars, shop our large dealers area and watch films til 2AM.
Crown Plaza, Cherry Hill, NJ
Cost: $20 – $60

Princeton Pi Day
March 9 & 14
Every year the town of Princeton celebrates Pi Day by hosting an irrational number of events around Palmer Square. Join in the fun on March 9th and March 14th to commemorate our most beloved Princeton genius! Enjoy events like Pie Eating, Pie Judging, Pie Throwing, Pi Recitation, Pizza Pie and Cupcake Decorating Contests! For the non- competitive types, there are Surprise Birthday Parties, a Pi-Rade, story time and book signing and professionally guided tour of Einstein’s neighborhood. Adults can enjoy a guided Pub Crawl! Be sure to head to Landau’s at 102 Nassau Street to get commemorative tees!
Princeton, NJ
Cost: Varies Per Event. Some Advanced Registration Required

Middletown Comic Book Show
March 16, 10AM – 4PM
This free and kid friendly event features Comics for all ages, Dollar comic, Investment grade comics, Goldenage to Modern, Toys, games and other miscellaneous items and creators and artists
Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St, Middletown, NJ
Cost: Free

Manahawkin Comic Book Show
March 17, 10AM-4PM
Manahawkin Comic Book show will have dealers from all over New Jersey bringing some exciting collectibles: Silver age, Bronze age, Modern comics, toys, Funko Pops and various other collectibles. First 100 people through the door get a free comic pack
Holiday Inn, 151 Rt 72E, Manahawkin, NJ
Cost: $3, kids 12 and under are free

Jersey Shore Comic Book Show
March 24, 10AM – 4PM
The JSCBS be back at the Toms River Elks Lodge on Sunday, March 24, 2019 bringing you another family fun show and a geeks paradise of Comics and Super Heroes. They’ll have guest artists, new faces, vendors, crafters and cosplayers joining bringing you Comics, Non-Sport Cards, Funko Pops, Toys, Pokemon, Manga, Graphic Novels, Baseball Cards, Pop-Culture, Crafts, Gamer Items, Collectibles and MORE!!! Cosplay groups and individuals will be bringing you interactive fun and photo opportunities for some awesome memories.
Toms River Elk Lodge, Toms River, NJ
Cost: $3.00, Kids 12 and under FREE

NJ Makers Day
March 24, 1PM – 4PM
NJ Makers Day is a celebration of maker culture across New Jersey. This all-ages event connects individuals with libraries, schools, businesses, independent makerspaces, and other groups that support making, tinkering, crafting, manufacturing, and STEM-based learning.
The PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ
Cost: A $3/per child donation is suggested for those who can afford it.

New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival
March 29 – 31
New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival Horror convention! Their goal is for fans to see amazing Horror films in the indie scene and also an opportunity to mingle with big names in horror. Horror fans can also participate in Q&A sessions, see the amazing vendors from around the Horror scene and watch the best indie films around.
Showboat, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $25 – $75

Jersey Shore Toy Show
March 31, 10AM – 4PM
Collectibles show featuring 75+ tables of toys, comic books, & video games. FAMILY FRIENDLY – 1000’s of vintage, new, & unique gifts – action figures, diecast cars & trucks, dolls, model kits, monsters, playsets, robots, slot cars, trains, and toy soldiers from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s through today. Star Wars, DC & Marvel Superheroes, Transformers, G1 GI Joe, He-Man / Masters of the Universe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Thundercats, WWF / WWE Wrestling, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Aurora, TOMY AFX, Barbie, Funko POP!, Godzilla, POPY and other Japanese robots, Lego, Lionel, Marx, Nintendo, PEZ, and much more. Special appearance by the 501st NER Star Wars costuming / cosplay group.
South Wall Fire Company Banquet Hall, 2605 Atlantic Ave, Manasquan, NJ
Cost: Free

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