NJIB’s Guide to 30+ New Jersey Events November 6th – 8th, 2026
The leaves are falling – it must be November! Welcome to the first weekend of the month, with great events happening in the Garden State. New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s Guide to New Jersey Events November 6th – 8th is your go-to source for the best events across NJ! From fun festivals and food-filled weekends to family-friendly expos, live entertainment, and unique celebrations – there’s plenty to do this weekend!
As a reminder, NJIB can’t control the weather or whether (see what I did there) an event is canceled. Please make sure an event is still active before attending.
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Bonus! See NJIB at Bell Works Fresh on Wednesday, November 4th, Rest Day No. 1 on Saturday, November 7th, and Asbury Park Fall Fresh on Sunday, November 8th.
Featured Event:
Rest Day No. 1
November 7, 11 am – 3 pm
A new kind of market day built around eating well, moving, recovering, shopping local, and wellness, presented by FRESH Markets and The Fort Athletic Club. Expect food + drink, local makers, classes and movement, recovery, kids activities, and more throughout the day.
114 Saltzman Ave, Oceanport, NJ
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Great Pumpkin Festival
Now – November 8
Over 35 family-friendly outdoor activities! Enjoy a scenic hayride to the pumpkin patch, navigate the “Celebrating America 250 Years” themed corn maze, interact with farm animals, cheer on the pig races, watch the Dynamo Dog Show, ride pedal cars and touring cars, try out the giant slingshot, climb the giant straw pyramid, explore the Boo Barn, and test your skills at the Baseball Speed Throw—plus so much more! And don’t forget to snap photos at hundreds of unique spots along the way!
451 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ
Cost: $15.99+
Cape May Restaurant Weekend
November 5 – 8
Enjoy an appetizer, entree, and dessert for a fixed price at Cape May’s best restaurants.
Cape May, NJ
Everything Fab Four Fest
November 5 – 8
Everything Fab Four is a column, a podcast, a website and now, a festival. EF4Fest will bring thought-provoking musical insights to audiences old and new in fresh, fun and accessible ways with their second annual event, which this year celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ Revolver album. Join for a weekend of curated content, concerts, conversations and more!
1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Tickets range $50 – $300
Annual Teaneck International Film Festival
November 5 – 12
With the support of the nonprofit organization Puffin Foundation, Ltd., a small group of dedicated volunteers set out, more than 20 years ago, to create an event that would present a collection of compelling and imaginative feature-length films, documentaries, and shorts from a variety of cultures that would lead audiences to question, debate, and become caring and involved citizens who recognize the need to institute positive change. TIFF has found its niche on the film festival circuit, and, having been dubbed by the Star-Ledger, “the film festival with a social conscience,” is growing in reputation as well as numbers.
Multiple venues, Teaneck, NJ
Cost: Varies per event
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week
November 6 – 15
Entering its 17 th year, JSRW is the leading restaurant promotion at the Jersey Shore. Designed to generate business for the restaurant industry during generally slow periods, it also offers consumers the opportunity to try new restaurants at
affordable prices. Restaurants offer three course meals with three appetizer, three entrée and three dessert choices.
Various locations in the Jersey Shore
Cost: $32.26 or $42.26
TD James Moody Jazz Festival
November 6 – 22
Presented across multiple accessible venues throughout Newark, the citywide Festival showcases a vibrant lineup blending jazz with poetry, spoken word, dance, blues, pop, and African-Caribbean rhythms—creating an experience that welcomes all lovers of the arts. This year’s theme celebrates jazz as a powerful voice for social justice. Whether you’re a lifelong jazz enthusiast, a hip-hop fan, a poetry admirer, or simply craving live music with depth and purpose, the TD James Moody Jazz Festival invites you to join in.
Multiple venues, Newark, NJ
Cost: Varies per event
The Village at Anne Ellen
November 6 – December 30
Embark on an enchanting adventure through a quaint winter wonderland, beginning with a nostalgic hayride through our Christmas tree fields. As you step off the wagon, you’ll be transported into a mesmerizing Christmas tale brought to life with twinkling lights and captivating displays. Wander along wooded pathways, soaking in the festive atmosphere and timeless holiday magic at every turn.
Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm, Manalapan NJ
Cost: $24 – $28, kids $14 – $18
Shred For a Cause
November 7, 8 am – 12 pm
Changing of the seasons means it is time to clean out our homes and closets! Support AWA and refresh your space by bringing all you can shred for $40 @The Tab Group, Inc in West Berlin (341 Cooper Rd). Drop off will be between 8am – 12pm on 11/15 and all proceeds benefit homeless animals in need at Animal Welfare Association!
341 Cooper Road, Voorhees, NJ
Cost: $40
Monmouth County Park System’s Fall Craft Show
November 7, 9 am – 2 pm
From doll clothes to salvaged wood art, painted glassware to greeting cards, the Monmouth County Park System’s Fall Craft Show is the perfect place to kick off your holiday shopping. This seasonal craft show features the work of more than 40+ local artists and crafters.
Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
24th Annual KEF Holiday Craft Show
November 7, 9 am – 3 pm
The Kingsway Regional High School campus will transform into a bustling marketplace filled with incredible local artisans, festive cheer, and unforgettable finds. Shoppers can stroll through aisles packed with handcrafted home decor, custom jewelry, specialty gourmet treats, seasonal crafts, and unique treasures not found anywhere else. Beyond discovering the perfect gifts, attendance directly benefits the Kingsway Education Foundation, helping fund vital educational programs, innovative classroom technology, and student scholarships across the school district.
203 Kings Highway Woolwich Twp, NJ
Cost: Free
Community Planting Day
November 7, 10 am – 1 pm
Join Seton Village for a Fall Community Planting Day in and around Carter Park in South Orange on Sunday, November 16 from 10AM-1PM. Help plant bulbs that will blossom into beautiful blooms for this Spring at Carter Park (176 College Pl South Orange, NJ). Organized by BLOOM in partnership with Seton Village NPP. It’s a great way to give back, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with your neighbors! No prior gardening experience is required, just a positive attitude and a willingness to get your hands dirty (literally). Free light bites will be available for volunteers. Please sign up here: https://
176 College Pl, South Orange, NJ
Cost: Free
Cape May Fall Crafts & Collectibles Show
November 7, 10 am – 4 pm
Step inside and stay awhile during the Fall Crafts & Collectibles Show. Dozens of craftspeople will set up their wares in Cape May Convention Hall on Beach Drive.
Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Drive, Cape May, NJ
Cost: $2
Sparta Special Olympics Fall Vendor & Craft Fair
November 7, 10 am to 3 pm
Local crafters and small business owners will gather at Sparta High School to sell their products and share their talents at the Sparta Special Olympics Fall Vendor & Craft Fair. Enjoy food, shopping, and more. Come support the Sparta Special Olympics and Special Olympics NJ Area 3. Come meet Sparta’s amazing Athletes of Determination and wish them luck for the next season. This outdoor event will be held in the front parking lot of Sparta High School. If the weather is bad, the fair will move inside.
70 W Mountain Rd, Sparta, NJ
Cost: Free
Atlantic City Container Park Fall Market
November 7, 10 am – 3 pm
The Orange Loop parking lot at 144 S. Tennessee Ave. will come alive with 50+ local vendors, plus sneak peeks of the Container Park’s progress
Orange Loop Parking – 144 S Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: Free entry
Fall Art in the Garden
November 7, 10 am – 4 pm
Calgo Gardens’ happy gathering of amazingly talented, local artists and artisans. Artists will exhibit: watercolor and acrylic painters, jewelers, potters, photographers and many others with unique, creative ways of expression. Stroll our beautiful grounds, enjoy the seasonal plants and flowers, relax on the patio, listen to live music, get a snack at The Tulip Tree Cafe…and of course support your local artists.
462 Adelphia Road Freehold, NJ
Cost: $3 suggested donation
Open House Public Archaeology Program
November 7, 10 am – 5 pm
Middlesex County invites residents and history buffs to witness the uncovering of local history at the Open House Public Archaeology Program. This free, family-friendly event is open to media and the public. Presented by the Arts Institute of Middlesex County and the Division of History and Historic Preservation, this special event demonstrates ground-penetrating radar in action as professional archaeologists excavate the site of an East Brunswick general store that burned down in the 1900s. Local historians will be on-site to provide tours of the nearby Alice Appleby Devoe Library and the East Brunswick Museum.
Alice Appleby DeVoe Library,166 Main Street, East Brunswick, NJ
Cost: Free
South Bound Brook Fall Taco, Empanada & Food Festival
November 7, 11 am – 6 pm
TACOS & EMPANADAS! The best of both world’s come together for this delicious event! Just Jersey & The South Bound Brook Fire Company present the Taco & Empanada Festival, taking place at Memorial Park in South Bound Brook. Gourmet Food Trucks, Music, beer, margarita & sangria garden, vendors, kids’ activities, pony rides, rock wall, petting zoo, face painting, sand art, inflatables, bungee trampoline, mini golf. Knockerball, 50/50 & it’s a Benefit for The South Bound Brook Fire Company!
Memorial Park, 78 Elizabeth St, South Bound Brook, NJ
Cost: $5; kids under 5 are free
Sauce for the Goose: Outdoor Art Market
November 7, 11 am – 4 pm
Shop from 100+ artisans working in ceramics, textiles, jewelry, printmaking, drawing and painting, apparel, home décor, and so much more. This one-day sale will feature your go-to vendors plus new talent you’ll love discovering.
Downtown Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
NJ Wine Expo
November 7, 12 pm – 5 pm
The premier tasting event brings together wineries and vineyards from across New Jersey under one roof to showcase the state’s growing viticulture industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample more than 130 hand-selected New Jersey wines, meet local winemakers and industry leaders, and discover regional wine trails across the Garden State.
Bell Works Ballroom, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: $39 – $54, $10 Designated Driver
New Jersey Wing Fest
November 7, 12 pm – 6 pm
The New Jersey Wing Festival is coming this November 2026 to the Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds! Dive into multiple varieties of wing vendors, exciting eating competitions, fun games, live entertainment, and so much more.
Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds , 275, Harrison Township, NJ
Cost: $10+
Celebration of Life
November 7, 12 pm – 7 pm
Join Camden County for a vibrant and heartfelt Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration honoring the memories of loved ones who have passed. This cultural event feature authentic Mexican cuisine, colorful crafts, and storytelling that pays tribute to loved ones passed. Celebrate life, remembrance, and community during this colorful tribute that brings people together through tradition and storytelling. Perfect for all ages.
John H. Adler Memorial Park at Challenge Grovel; 101 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ
Cost: Free
Cow Parade
November 7, 1 pm – 5 pm
The annual Cow Parade celebrates and honors Cherry Grove Farm’s cows who provide them with fresh milk daily, from which they make all their farmstead cheeses. After milking on November 7th you can watch as the cows, adorned with garlands, bells, and flowers, parade from the milking parlor, down the lane and around the field back to their pasture. This parade takes after the Swiss tradition of bringing the cows down from the mountains where they have been grazing all summer. This autumnal festival features hay rides, face painting, bouncy house, kids’ games, food, music, beer, local artisanal vendors and more. This year there will be demonstrations of butter churning and glass blowing, and maybe Rocky the beekeeper will bring Sweetie, his hawk! This event is bringing back the Mooing Contest and a new Cow Costume Contest. Then the Cows Parade. The day ends with a bonfire (weather permitting) where s’mores will be available for purchase.
Cherry Grove Farm, Lawrenceville, NJ
Cost: Free to attend. Parking $20
Red Bank Mac & Cheese Festival
November 7, 1 pm – 5 pm (rain or shine)
The Red Bank Mac & Cheese Festival will be a food crawl (think bar crawl, but for Mac & Cheese)! Round up your crew, bring your family, and get ready to tour Red Bank and sample Mac & Cheese creations from some of the best spots in town. Your ticket includes: A sample of Mac & Cheese from EVERY participating location (Stroll at your own pace, as samples are available from 1- 5 p.m. at all locations)
Downtown Red Bank – Check in at Street Kitchen & Pub, 5 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ
Cost: 70 VIP, $50 General Admission, $20 Kids
Jersey City Mac & Cheese Festival
November 7, 1 pm – 5 pm (rain or shine)
The Jersey City Mac & Cheese Festival will be a food crawl (think bar crawl, but for Mac & Cheese)! Round up your crew, bring your family, and get ready to tour Jersey City and sample Mac & Cheese creations from some of the best spots in town. Your ticket includes: A sample of Mac & Cheese from EVERY participating location (Stroll at your own pace, as samples are available from 1- 5 p.m. at all locations)
Jersey City, NJ – Check-In @ Hudson Hall, 364 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $65 VIP, $40 General Admission, $15 Kids
Beers on the Boards
November 7, 2 – 5:30 pm
Savor craft beers from more than 30 different breweries, indulge in an all-you-can-eat gourmet buffet, and enjoy a selection of craft beer, spiked seltzer, and hard cider from New Jersey local breweries.
Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk, 308 Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Cost: $65. Includes all beer and all food
Asbury Park’s Día de los Muertos
November 7, 4 pm – 7 pm
Asbury Park brings Día de los Muertos to the boardwalk with an oceanfront celebration. The city’s second annual event is set for, with early face painting starting at 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly gathering welcomes everyone, pets included, to honor loved ones through music and art. The walk begins at Convention Hall and continues along the Asbury Park Boardwalk, ending at the historic Casino. Expect mariachi, singing, and plenty of color. Pet friendly!
Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free
Meadowlands Racetrack’s Pie Palooza
November 7, 6 pm – 9 pm
Bakers, pie lovers, and competitive eaters are invited to bring their best recipes and biggest appetites to Pie Palooza at the Meadowlands Racetrack on Saturday, November 7. Admission to Pie Palooza is free, and guests can enjoy a full night of harness racing and pies. This festive celebration of one of America’s favorite desserts will feature a pie-baking competition across four categories, cash prizes, and an action-packed pie-eating contest. In addition to the baking competition, guests can test their speed and appetite in the Pie Eating Contest, where contestants will race to finish as many pies as they can and earn bragging rights and cash prizes as Meadowlands’ Pie Palooza Pie Eating Champion.
1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Free
Potters’ Guild of New Jersey – Holiday Show and Sale
November 7 (10 am – 5 pm) & 8 (10 am – 4 pm)
The Potters’ Guild of New Jersey invites everyone to their annual Fall Holiday Show & Sale, returning to the Union Arts Center for a clay-filled weekend. More than 40 potters will bring an incredible variety of handmade ceramic work, from mugs, bowls, serving pieces, and vessels to decorative work, tiles, and sculpture. Every piece is made by the artists themselves, and the artists will be there throughout the weekend to talk about their work, answer questions, and share a little of the story behind what they make. Whether you love pottery, are starting your holiday shopping, looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, or are simply curious about what can be made from clay, the Potters’ Guild is excited to share this event.
Union Arts Center 1980 Morris Ave, Union, NJ
Cost: Free
Sip in Autumn Wine Festival
November 7 & 8, 11:30 am – 4:30 pm
The outdoor festival season may be coming to a close, but it’s going out in epic style. This highly anticipated event is the grand finale of New Jersey’s outdoor wine festival season, and there’s no better way to say goodbye to sunny days and crisp fall afternoons than by savoring the very best our state has to offer. With its blend of award-winning wines, delicious food, live music, and local craftsmanship, Sip in Autumn Wine Festival is the ultimate farewell to fall festival season and a toast to the cozy months ahead.
Veterans Park 489 Forest Hills Parkway Bayville, NJ
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Non-samplers and 21 and under are free
Laurita Veteran’s Food Trucks and Fire Pits
November 7 & 8
Gather around the fire pits, grab a bite from the food trucks, and settle in for a perfect fall evening at Laurita. Live Music, Laurita Wine by the Glass or Bottle, FREE Vineyard Wagon Rides, PYO Pumpkins and Flowers, food trucks, Scotty’s Stretching the Mozz, apple cider donuts, apple and pumpkin cannons, fireworks on Saturday and more.
Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: 20 and under Free, $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Holiday Crafts and Drafts at Jersey Girl Brewing
November 7 & 8, 1 pm – 6 pm
Get into the holiday spirit with a full weekend of **local shopping, handcrafted goods, great beer, and delicious food at Jersey Girl Brewing Co Spend the weekend browsing an incredible lineup of local vendors while enjoying your favorite Jersey Girl brews. Whether you’re searching for unique gifts, stocking stuffers, handmade treasures, sweet treats, specialty foods, or something special for yourself, there will be plenty to discover. And to keep everyone fueled while they shop, Mom’s Food Service will be there! Two days. Dozens of local vendors. Great beer. Delicious food. Plenty of holiday shopping.
426 Sand Shore Rd, Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: Free
Bergen Town Center Fall Festival
November 8, 12 pm – 5 pm
The Annual Bergen Town Center Fall Festival is back on Sunday, November 8, with an afternoon of family fun—and ALL activities included with your ticket. Enjoy mini golf, giant lawn games, arts & crafts, face painting, henna, a photo booth, DJ entertainment and a bubble show for the kids. Football fans are got you covered too, with NFL RedZone on screen. Bring a lawn chair and settle in! Hungry? Grab a bite from the food trucks or enjoy a drink in the beer garden. Food and drinks are purchased separately.
Bergen Town Center, Paramus, NJ
Cost: Family ticket: $18 for 2 adults and up to 3 children under 16.Individual ticket: $5.
