New Jersey Events for April 15 – 17

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Links for New Jersey Events are in the Titles. Events are listed in date order. *Note – I am not personally affiliated with these events. Please contact them directly if you have additional questions. For additional Spring events, be sure to view my list HERE

New Jersey Events for the Weekend of April 15th – 17th, 2016:

This week not one, but two restaurant weeks are starting. Support these local restaurants!

• April 15th – 26th –
• April 16th – 23rd – Rahway Restaurant Week (Rahway, Union County)

Rahway Taste of Spring – April 15

his one-night event features the culinary delights of more than 40 regional food establishments, plus tasting stations of fine wine, aperitifs and boutique beer. Live entertainment fills the evening with a festive and fun atmosphere

Date: Friday, April 15th, 2016; 5:30pm to 9pm
Address: Rahway Rec Center; 275 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, NJ
Cost: $30 advance, $40 at the door
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34th Annual Spring Swap Meet & Auto Show – Apr 15-17

The Bi-annual Englishtown Swap Meet & Auto Show is held in April & September, rain or shine. It runs from Friday through Sunday with over 3,000 Vendor spaces on pavement, over 300 Car for Sale spaces on pavement and grass, and unlimited parking for attendees. Sale merchandise consists of a wide array of parts, accessories and miscellaneous items.

Date: April 15th – 17th, 2016; 7am to 6pm
Address: Old Bridge Township Raceway Park; 230 Pension Rd, Englishtown, New Jersey
Cost: $10/person each day; Children under 12 admitted free
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Jersey Girl Brewing Co Grand Opening – April 15-17

The Grand Opening will be Friday, April 15th – Sunday, April 17th First Pour will be Friday, April 15th @ 5 p.m. Hours for the weekend are as follows:
Friday 5pm to 8pm
Saturday 12pm to 8pm
Sunday 12pm to 5pm

Dates: April 15th – 17th, 2016
Address: 426 Sand Shore Road, Hackettstown, NJ
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Ride the Vines – April 16

Join Bellview Winery for their 2nd annual Ride the Vines event! Enjoy a choice of 2 courses through flat farm land and vineyards. Relax afterwards with wine tasting from 3 local wineries: Bellview Winery, Coda Rossa Winery, and Plagido Winery. There will be live music, a food vendor and plenty of fun to go around.

Registration begins at 7:30 am and closes at 9:30 am. Riders will leave in groups of 8-10 from Bellview Winery and must be wearing a helmet and obey all traffic and safety laws. Live Music and Tasting will begin at 10:00 am at Bellview Winery.

Pre-registration is $30 which includes wine tasting, t-shirt, souvenir glass,and music. Day of ride registration is $40 and includes t-shirt (while supplies last), souvenir glass, and music. If you would rather just cheer on your friends and taste some wine there is also a $10 spectator option that includes wine tasting, souvenir glass and live music. Questions? Ask Megan at 856-424-9463 extension 2!

Date: Saturday, April 16th, 2016; 10am to 2pm
Address: 150 Atlantic Street, Landisville, New Jersey
Cost: Registration fee for riders – Spectators fee for non riders
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Geek Flea X – April 16

Saturday, April 16 in Kearny, New Jersey…It’s Geek Flea XI!! Munch on delicious snacks while you browse two floors with over 50 tables of toys and collectibles, nicknacks, video games, clothing, art and more! Grab tickets for raffles and win the dorkiest things you can imagine! Entry is FREE for all. 10am to 5pm

Date: Saturday, April 16, 2016 10am to 5pm
Address: First Presbyterian Church of Arlington, 663 Kearny Avenue, Kearny NJ
Cost: Free
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Smithville Art Walk – April 16

More than 40 artists participate in the annual Art Walk held at the Smithville Village. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and more than 30 tables are set up on the Village Greene side of the Smithville Village for the Art Walk.

Date: Saturday, April 16, 2016 10am to 5pm
Address: Smithville Village; 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
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Princeton Truck Fest – April 16

On April 16th, Princeton TruckFest will bring together Princeton University students and the local Princeton community to help support two great causes, Meals on Wheels and Send Hunger Packing, which address food insecurity in our community. This charity event is being hosted by the Community Service Inter-Club Council, in conjunction with the Pace Council for Civic Values.

Prospect Avenue will be closed from Washington Road to Olden Street from 1-5 PM while over 15 food trucks parked in front of the eating clubs serve their signature items. For current updates, visit their Facebook event.

Date: Saturday, April 16th, 2016; 1pm to 5pm
Address: Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ
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Wags N’ Whiskers Dance Party – April 16

Come out and help raise money for a great cause and have a blast doing it!! All proceeds to benefit animals throughout Gloucester County through A Voice For Paws, a non-profit organization. Tickets: $35 includes food buffet, beer & soda, live entertainment by local band Goodfellas! There will also be a cash bar, basket auction, and 50/50!!! Tickets are available through Paypal and at the door.

Date: Saturday, April 16, 2016 7:00 pm-11:00 pm
Address: Masso’s Crystal Manor; 210 S. Delsea Drive Glassboro, NJ
Cost: $35
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East Coast Comic Con – April 16 & 17

Comic convention Apr 16 & 17 Meadowlands Exhibition Center N.J. featuring top comic creators, comic, toy dealers, cosplay contest.

Date: April 16th & 17th, 2016
Address: Meadowland Expo Center; 355 Plaza Dr. Secaucus, New Jersey
Cost: $24+. Ticket Options Here
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The Alementary GRAND OPENING – Apr 16 & 17

It has been a long road, but the day is finally set. At High Noon on April 16th, The Alementary will be open to the public. Grand Opening Weekend hours will be 12-10 on the 16th and 12-8 on the 17th.

Dates: Saturday, April 16th & 17th, 2016; 12pm
Address: The Alementary; 58 Voorhis Ln, Hackensack, New Jersey
Cost: Free to Attend
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46th Annual Communiversity ArtsFest – Apr 17

The Arts Council of Princeton, in collaboration with the students of Princeton University and the town of Princeton, presents the 46th annual Communiversity ArtsFest from 1 – 6 pm. Communiversity ArtsFest features over 200 booths showcasing original art and contemporary crafts, unique merchandise and culinary masterpieces from local chefs, plus six stages of continuous live entertainment.

Communiversity ArtsFest draws over 40,000 art lovers and fun seekers to downtown Princeton, making it Central New Jersey’s largest and longest running cultural event.

Date: Sunday, April 17th, 2016; 1pm to 6pm
Address: Palmers Square, Princeton University Campus; Nassau & Witherspoon Sts., Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free