Top Ten New Jersey Events for Nov 18th – 20th, 2016

Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for November 18th – 20th, 2016. Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. Events are listed in date order.

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My Top Ten New Jersey Events for the Weekend:

DerpyCon – Nov 18th – 20th
DerpyCon is a small, fun convention of sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, and beyond… DerpyCon is held at the Hyatt Regency Morristown in Morristown, NJ. The weekend event will have panels, LARPs, concerts, video gaming, cosplay, vendors, dances, table-top gaming, AMVs, and more!
Dates: November 18th – 20th, 2016
Address: Hyatt Regency Morristown; 3 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, NJ
Cost: Tickets

Philcon – Nov 18 -20th
79th anniversary of the world’s first and longest-running conference on science fiction, fantasy, and horror! Philcon 2016 will take place on November 18-20, 2016. Started in 1936, Philcon features cutting-edge programming about literature, art, television, film, anime, comics, science, gaming, costuming and cosplay, music, and other topics of interest to fans of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. We will also have many other attractions, such as our awesome Art Show and Auction; a Vendors’ Room full of unique merchandise; a full slate of Children’s/Family programming; our Writer’s Workshop (featuring professional authors and editors); Concerts; the Time Traveler’s Masquerade Ball, Masquerade/Costume Competition, and more!
Dates: November 18th – 20th, 2016
Address: Crowne Plaza Hotel; Cherry Hill, NJ
Cost: Tickets

Geek Flea 12 – Nov 19th
Saturday, November 19 in Kearny, New Jersey…It’s Geek Flea 12! Munch on delicious snacks while you browse two floors with over 50 tables of toys and collectibles, knickknacks, videogames, crafts, art and more! Grab tickets for raffles and win the dorkiest things you can imagine! Get ready for the holiday season with the coolest geeks in North Jersey. Entry is FREE for all, 10am to 5pm. Featuring live DJs spinning rocking tunes all day! 663 Kearny Avenue – Use the Laurel Avenue side entrance!
Date: Saturday, November 12th, 2016; 10am to 5pm
Address: 663 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ
Cost: Free

Handmade in America Professional Craft Show – Nov 19th
High quality crafters and artists by invitation only; also local non-profit groups are represented, including Quilts of Valor, local Animal Rescue group, and others. Crafts include hand woven items with demonstrations, quilts, jewelry, pottery, baskets, turned wood, glass, and much more. Free Kids Can Craft area. Free Admission, but donations are gratefully accepted. 50/50 Raffle (do not need to be present for drawing), Chinese Auction including items donated by some of our crafters (do not need to be present for drawings). Music, food, fun, and it’s all indoors. A jolly good time for all, plus it is just before the holiday rush. This is the Saturday before Thanksgiving. We have high marks from last year’s show and expect this one to be even better. Don’t miss it! Benefits local students through scholarships awarded by the Greater Tuckahoe Area Merchants’ Association, Inc.
Date: Saturday, November 19th, 2016; 9am to 3:30pm
Address: Upper Twp. Community Center; 1790 Rt. 50, Tuckahoe, NJ
Cost: Free

7th Annual Winter Festival and Craft Show – Nov 19th
Held indoors, the festival features vendors offering everything from knitted items to soaps to jewelry to baked goods to fine crafted woods and other unique items and foods for snacking. Proceeds benefit the Voorhees High School Music Association, which supports the school’s talented teen musicians and vocalists by providing instruments, enrichment opportunities and scholarships for Voorhees students.
Date: Saturday, November 19th, 2016; 9am to 3pm
Address: Voorhees High School; 256 Rt. 513, Glen Gardner, NJ
Cost: Free admission

Stomp the Grapes 5k Run/Walk Turkey Trot Edition – Nov 19th
A fun 5k with chip time results, complimentary glass of wine for finishers 21+, souvenir wine glass, t-shirt to first 300 sign ups, overall awards and age group awards.
New awesome shirt design, buffet and scenic course! Run the Vineyards, Enjoy the Buffet at the Winery only $10 extra
Dates: Saturday, November 19, 2016, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Address: 72 North Bremen Ave, Egg Harbor City, NJ
Cost: Tickets

NJ Comic Expo – Nov 19 & 20th
New Jersey Comic Expo is an annual event held at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center each fall. It’s a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcases the exceptional works of talented writers, artists, illustrators and creators of all types of pop culture. At New Jersey Comic Expo you can find exhibitors promoting and selling all types of related products, as well as entertaining and educational programs, guest signings and meet & greet sessions with celebrities. For more specific information about the show, please check out the FAQ. New Jersey Comic Expo is a MAD Event Management, LLC production.
Dates: November 19th & 20th, 2016
Address: New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, Edison, NJ
Cost: Tickets

4JG’s Wine and Chocolate – Nov 19th & 20th
Stock up on wonderful chocolates and delicious wines for your holiday table. They will have lots of tips for pairing with the Thanksgiving classics.
Dates: Saturday, November 19th & 20th, 2016; 12pm to 5pm
Address: 127 Hillsdale Rd, Colts Neck, NJ
Cost: Free to attend

Villa Milagros’s Holiday Appetizer Party – Nov 19th & 20th
It’s that time of year. Guests dropping in unexpectedly, office and school events to which you need to bring something. And you have no time! Come on out to sample delicious tidbits that are quick & easy to make for the holidays. They will show you how to make these treats from ingredients you have on hand. You can “eat’n’learn!”
Dates: Saturday, November 19th & 20th, 2016; 12pm to 5pm
Address: 33 County Rd 627, Phillipsburg, NJ
Cost: Call vineyard for details

Jersey Shore Comic Book Show – Nov 20th
Comic book festival featuring vendors with old and new comics, non-sport trading cards, toys, anime, manga, posters, movies, crafts. Guests include Joe del Beato (G.I. Joe), Isaiah Puga (Jagged), Eric Cooper (Knight Seeker). Plus action groups in costume
Date: Sunday, November 20th, 2016; 10am to 4pm
Address: Toms River Elks, 600 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ
Cost: $5

Additional Awesome New Jersey Events:

November 17th – Thanksgiving Topiary Workshop at the Cranford Community Center (Cranford, Union County)
November 17th – LSC After Dark: Science Speakeasy (Jersey City, Mercer County)
November 17th – Dec 31st – All Aboard DiDonato’s Magical Holiday Express (Hammonton, Atlantic County)
November 18th – 16th Annual Diversity Issues in Higher Education Conference (Jersey City, Hudson County)
November 19th – Expressions of Thanks (Nutley, Essex County)