NJIB’s Guide to New Jersey Events November 15 – 17, 2024

As November settles in, there’s a fantastic lineup of events from November 8-10 to keep you warm and entertained as the chill sets in. From wine tastings and food festivals to seasonal markets and cozy fall gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So grab your jacket, invite some friends, and savor these festive autumn days before winter arrives! PLUS you can find NJIB at Bell Works Fresh on Wednesday, November 13th and  LSC After Dark on November 14th. Here is your guide to New Jersey Events November 12 – 15, 2024.

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New Jersey Events November 12 – 17:

Jersey Shore Restaurant Week
Now – November 17
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week™ is a wonderful opportunity to re-visit your favorite restaurants & try new ones …the perfect time to gather friends & enjoy Jersey Shore’s great restaurants.
Various Restaurants in the Jersey Shore
Cost: Varies Per Location

LSC After Dark
November 14, 6 pm – 10 pm
A great party, delicious bites and drinks, and a twist of science! Liberty Science Center presents LSC After Dark, exclusively for guests 18 and up, every Thursday from 6:00 – 10:00 pm. Each event features a fun theme with a menu to match, dance floor, live DJ, a full bar (for guests 21+) and planetarium and laser shows. And all of the museum’s exhibits are open, too! In October LSC After Dark will have a different Halloween theme! Event themes include Murder at the Museum and Freak Show. When you purchase LSC After Dark tickets, you help the nonprofit Liberty Science Center provide even more programs for our community and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $25 at the door, save $3 buying online in advance

Let It Glow: A Holiday Lantern Spectacular
November 14 – 17
Larger-than-life glowing lanterns have been installed creating 30+ glowing scenes. See animals real and imagined laid out throughout the zoo.
Let it Glow is a symphony of vivid glowing colors to tease your eyes and dazzle the mind. Come and enjoy an enchanting stroll throughout the zoo These larger than life lanterns are amazing in picture but stunning in person. With over 30 scenes, these hand-made artistic wonders are more breath-taking than the last.
Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ
Cost: Tickets available on Eventbrite

The Village at Anne Ellen
November 14 – 17
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: $22, Kids 2-12 are $12

Lumino City’s “Wonder Journey” Festival
Begins November 15. Select dates through January 5, 2025
Lumino City uses light and imagination to turn creative ideas inspired by the world into stunning displays of light and color. The “Wonder Journey” festival will completely transform the Freehold Mall parking lot into a fantasy filled journey inspired by Alice in Wonderland. There will be larger-than-life scenes straight from the story — including the Wonderland Tea Party, the iconic butterfly seat and more.
Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 US-9, Freehold, NJ
Cost: $21.49+

Darkside New Jersey Art & Oddities Market
November 16
Darkside New Jersey Art & Oddities Market invites you to a sinister celebration of the strange and macabre at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison, NJ. Spawned from the legendary Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market—the birthplace of the nationwide DIY flea movement—this eerie festival offers over 50,000 square feet of vendors selling taxidermy, preserved specimens, occult-inspired items, funeral curiosities, and more. Here, the peculiar and the grotesque are for sale, with everything from handmade dark art to vintage medical tools, drawing those with a taste for the uncanny.Brace yourself for live suspension, tattooing, sideshow performances, and the mesmerizing spectacle of burlesque. Live music fills the air, while tarot readings and workshops unveil hidden truths. At Darkside NJ, the shadows come alive, beckoning all who crave the curious and the macabre.
New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison, NJ
Cost: $15

DiDonato’s Magical Holiday Express
Begins November 16. Select Dates until December 23
This holiday event features a ride on an exciting train through millions of Christmas lights. The fun includes meeting Santa, a gift from Santa, a holiday movie, cookies, and a walk through the Holiday Village.
DiDonato’s Family Fun Center, 1151 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ
Cost: $23.95+

Off the Wall Holiday Market Grand Opening
November 17, 12:30 pm to 5:3 0pm
This is West Windsor Arts’ largest show of the year, featuring an exceptional selection of one-of-a-kind, artisan-made products and original artwork. The collection includes fine art pieces alongside individually curated, handcrafted items, all priced for purchase and available for immediate take-home. Each purchase directly supports West Windsor Arts’ mission to cultivate creativity and inspire the artist within everyone.
952 Alexander Road Princeton Junction, NJ
Cost: Free