17 New Jersey Events: Oct 23 – 25, 2015
Below is a list of New Jersey Events for October 23rd – 25th, 2015. *Note: I am not personally affiliated with any of these events. If you need to contact an event for questions, their link is in the title.
Spirits in the Night – Oct 23
On Friday, October 23rd from 7-10 pm The Center for Contemporary Art will host a fall fundraiser called “Spirits in the Night!”. “Spirits in the Night” is a walk-around tasting of New Jersey distilled spirits and craft beers in the unique setting of fine art galleries and professional art studios. Guests will enjoy sampling the best that the Garden State has to offer and vote for their favorite brewery. The event will also feature the Bluegrass sounds of “Hub Hollow.” Purchase Tickets On Line at http://ccabedminster.org/news-events/spirits-in-the-night/
Categories:
$25: Designated Driver – will not be served alcohol
$45: General Admission Ticket – $55 at the door night of event
$150: Early Access Ticket (includes 6 p.m. Special Tasting) – $175 at the door night of event
$300: VIP Ticket (Includes 6 p.m. Special Tasting plus handmade ceramic mug & Hub Hollow CD)
Date: Friday, October 23rd, 2015 from 7-10 pm
Address: The Center for Contemporary Art; 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster
Cost: $25+
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Zombie Outbreak – Oct 23 & 24
A mysterious plague is spreading like wildfire among the population causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. Not to fear, the Zombie Contingency Agency has been called into action to protect the public from the undead menace. Take shelter from the zombie horde in our fortified refugee center. All is well. What could possibly go wrong?
Dates: October 23rd & 24th, 2015; 7pm to 11pm
Address: Joseph A Citta Scout Camp; 229 Brookville Rd, Barnegat, NJ
Cost: Unclear from website. Last year was $10
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Chiller Theatre – October 23 -25
The Chiller Theatre Toy, Model and Film Expo, held twice a year at the Parsippany Sheraton aka the Tara Hotel in April and Oct, is your Premiere Convention for all things Cool! Chiller Theatre, with over 24 years in the business, is your #1 stop for the Best Celebrities, Dealers rooms that are second to none, a Rock n Roll Costume Party the Saturday Night of both events and in association with WPIX Channel 11 in NY, they’ve brought back the TV show you know and love every Halloween, namely CHILLER THEATRE movie night!
Dates: October 23-25, 2015
Address: Sheraton Parsippany Hotel- 199 Smith Rd, Parsippany
Cost: To get tickets click Here
For more information like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter @ChillerTheatre
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South Jersey Geek Fest – Oct 24
SJ Geek fest is a celebration of your geekery featuring comics, tabletop games, video games, youtubers, cosplayers and more.
Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2015; 10am to 5pm
Address: Woodbury Heights Community Center; 741 Helen Ave, Woodbury Heights, NJ
Cost: $8
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Harvest Fest – Oct 24
Harvest Fest is a partnership between Asbury Fresh, Cross & Orange, Move for Hunger and Kula Farms– all local businesses and organizations that share a common vision of promoting community-building events that strengthen the City of Asbury Park. In support of National Make a Difference Day on October 24th, the partnering organizations will host a one day festival in Kennedy Park promoting community outreach, volunteerism and “giving back”. Move For Hunger will be hosting an on-site Food Drive, benefiting the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, along with providing information and education regarding how patrons can further support the eradication of food insecurity in our community. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the park.
This event will run from 12PM-6PM and feature30 hand selected artisan vendors & farms, a stage with live music, fresh food and a beer truck/tent area provided by Cross & Orange, picnic table seating, pumpkin painting, outdoor games and other family friendly activities. Confirmed musical acts for the day include local Asbury Park favorites, The Sunday Blues and Dollys along with other NJ standouts Rocky Catanese and The Chapter, Long Faces and Lowlight.
Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2015; 12PM-6PM
Address: Kennedy Park (Corner of Cookman Ave & Grand Ave.) Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free
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Skullboy’s Punk Rock Flea Market – Oct 24
Come on out October 24 and see some of the areas best vendors in one place! Art, clothing, collectibles, crafters, local shops up to 40 vendors!
Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2015; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Brick VFW; 374 Adamston Rd, Brick
Cost: Free
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Highlands Zombie Parade and Pub Crawl – Oct 24
Join in the fun and shamble down Bay Avenue! Come to Huddy Park dressed in your most ghoulish Zombie Attire. Make-up artists will be available at 10AM in Huddy Park to complete your transformation! The parade begins promptly at 2PM. Immediately following the parade, there will be a costume contest at Veterans Park with CASH prizes! You must be registered to be judged in the following categories:
Overall Best Zombie Costume
Best Zombie Male
Best Zombie Female
Best Zombie Child
The Zombie Pub Crawl will be held from 3:00-700PM. Fee includes, parade registration, access to Zombie Shuttles and great discounts at local establishments.
Registration Required – Must be pre-registered by October 21st! Register HERE! http://www.highlandsnj.
Check-in begins at 10AM – Huddy Park, 301 Shore Dr. Highlands, NJ 07732
Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2015; Begins at 10am *Must be Pre-Registered!!
Address: Bay Ave, Highlands, NJ
Cost: $5.00 per person or organization, kids 16 & under free, when accompanied by an adult.
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Food Truck Festival & Truck or Treat – Oct 24
Hungry for good eats? Make your way to the Manahawkin Mart on East Bay Avenue. The best food trucks from New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia roll into town for the ultimate Food Truck Showdown. Trunk or Treat: The finale of the food truck season. Bring the whole family for safe and free Halloween festivities with hay rides, music, dancing and of course, trick or treating!
Date: October 24th, 2015; 11am to 4pm
Address: Manahawkin Flea Mart; 657 E. Bay Ave, Manahawkin
Cost: Free
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Natali Vineyard’s Wacky Witchy Wine Event – Oct 24
Join Natali Vineyards for a Wacky Witchy Wine Event on Oct. 24th from 12-5pm. Live music by Arianne Rox. Spooky Sangrias, Wine by the Glass or bottle. Local food & artisan vendors will be on hand (hopefully!), and an “apple bobbing contest” with a $50 gift certificate to Natali Vineyards for 1st place. Come in your best Halloween costume because there will also be a costume contest with a $50 gift cert. to Natali Vineyards for 1st place!PET FRIENDLY – No outside alcoholic beverages permitted.
Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2015; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Natali Vineyards; 221 North Delsea Drive (North Route 47), Cape May Courthouse
Cost: Free Admission
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Harvest Fest and NJ Microbrew Tasting Night – Oct 24
New Jersey’s top NJ craft breweries and home brewers will showcase more than 30 different craft beers, with a wide variety that includes lagers, ancient ales, pale ales, IPAs, porters, and stouts. Stirling Wines will serve a variety of red and white wines. Traditional Oktoberfest cuisine, including ham, assorted wursts, sauerkraut, German potato salad, and spaetzle is included, as well as a Tricky Tray and live music by guitarist Joe Arbadji . All proceeds benefit local families in need.
Partipating craft brewers include 902 Brewing, Angry Erik Brewing, Cricket Hill Brewery, High Point Brewing (Ramstein Beers), Hunterdon Distributors, Love2Brew Home Brewing, Trap Rock Brewery, Twin Elephant Brewing Company and UNO Chicago Grill. A number of home brewers, including Love2Brew, will also be surving up their artitian craft brews.
Tickets include all craft beer, wine, Oktoberfest cuisine, live music, and a tasting glass.
Date: Saturday,October 24th, 2015; begins at 6pm
Address: St. James Church, 184 S Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ
Cost: $45 in advance, $50 at the door. For information on tickets,call Paul Mattiola at 908-419-0850 or Mike Hober at mhober@optonline.net
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Zombie Prom – Oct 24
Get all deaded up and dance the night away all while listening to the awesome cover sounds of Angelina and The Exploding Robots! South New Jersey’s premier cover band. All the dance action takes place inside the pavillion at the Atlantic Blueberry RV Park. Three hours of the dead dancing starting at 7pm and ending at 10pm! Food and refreshments provided by Good Eats Catering. No alcohol will be sold but you can bring your own.
Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2015; 7pm to 10pm
Address: Atlantic Blueberry RV Park; 283 Clarks Landing Rd, Port Republic, New Jersey
Cost: $5
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Rock the BBQ – Oct 24 & 25
– 20 different food vendors
– A selection of beer, wine and sangria
– kids can keep busy with lawn games and activities as well as a petting zoo
– the event concludes with a large-scale fireworks display over the Hudson River
– The festival will also be brought to life with live music performances all day and night
Date: October 24th & 25th, 2015; 11am to 10pm Sat, 11am to 8pm Sun
Address: Pier A Park Sinatra Dr, Hoboken, NJ
Cost: GA $8, $12 to Bundle Both Days. Kids 10 and under Free. VIP options Available. Tickets Here
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Grand Harvest Wine Festival – Oct 24 & 25
Raise a glass with us at the Grand Harvest Wine Festival in Morristown, New Jersey. Across New Jersey, we’ve spent the last six weeks picking, carrying, destemming, crushing, fermenting…making the latest fantastic vintage of New Jersey wine! NJ winemakers will eagerly take a break to celebrate with you. Enjoy tastings from 20 premier New Jersey wineries, live bands, great foods, craft vendors, kids’ activities, and a two day slate of food and wine talks given by guest speakers from around the state. *this event was rescheduled
Dates: October 24 & 25, 2015; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm; 73 Kahdena Rd, Morristown
Cost: $25 at the gate, $20 in advance. Buy Here
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Autumn Wine Festival at Jakes Branch Park – Oct 24 & 25
Toast your way into fall at the Autumn Wine Festival at Jakes Branch Park. Enjoy live music, gourmet food trucks, artisan crafters, and of course, wine samples from various New Jersey wineries. Celebrate autumn with good wine, good food, and plenty of fun at Jakes Branch Park on October 24th & 25th.
Dates: October 24th & 25th, 2015; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Jakes Branch Park; 100 Double Trouble Rd, Beachwood,
Cost: $12 in advance, $15 day of. Tickets Here
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Alba Vineyard’s Food Truck and Wine Festival – Oct 24 & 25
To be held in the upper field surrounded by the natural beauty of the mature vineyard with panoramic views of the surrounding hillsides. Featuring cuisine from the region’s most award-winning food trucks and live music by the VooDudes. Admission includes entrance to the event, parking, and music. Wine tastings are available for an additional $10 per person
Dates: Oct 24th & 25th, 2015; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Village of Finesville; 269 Riegelsville Warren Glen Rd., Milford
Cost: $10 adults, $5 Kids
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Dog Walk of the Dead – Oct 25
The third annual DOG WALK OF THE DEAD will take place at the historic Waterloo Village where the dead will walk their dogs to help raise money for the Randolph Regional Animal Shelter. Come enjoy indoor vendors, food, costume contests, live music and plenty of K9 Halloween insanity. Rain or Shine!
Date: Sunday, October 25th, 2015; 11am to 3pm
Address: Waterloo Village – Byram Township, NJ
Cost: Free
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Bordentown City Historic Ghost Walk – Oct 25
Hear the true ghostly tales of Bordentown City on this one-hour guided walking tour of the colonial town’s historic district. From the “woman in white” to the haunted Clara Barton schoolhouse, this after-dark tour is sure to provide great stories, chills and fun! Appropriate for all ages. Stories and routes change each year. Tours happen rain or shine – so come dressed for the weather. Advance ticketing strongly suggested.
Date: Sunday, October 25th, 2015; 6pm to 9pm
Address: Old Book Shop, 200 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown City, NJ
Cost: Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children under 8.Call The Old Book Shop at 609-324-9909 for info and tickets.
