NJIB’s Top Ten New Jersey Events for April 22 – 24, 2022
It’s Earth Day Weekend! We are all in on Spring and events are really popping up in New Jersey. Now that it’s warmer, we can leave the house to explore what NJ has to offer (or not, you do you). Here are my top ten picks for April 22 – 24, 2022.
Due to the ongoing restrictions and safety regulations with Covid-19, please verify these events before attending in case of any last-minute cancellations. And always check the weather!
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Featured Event!!!
Jersey City Wine Fest
April 22, 6:30PM – 10:30PM
Wine Fest is your all-access pass to try wines from both local and abroad. Travel the world of wine at Harborside’s waterfront property. Guests will enjoy wine samples for the entire evening paired with live entertainment, food, and interactive games.
Harborside Atrium, 210 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $15 – $70 (use code NJIB for 30% off Tickets)
NJIB’s Top Ten New Jersey Events for April 22 – 24, 2022:
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week
April 22 – May 1
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week™ is a wonderful opportunity to re-visit your favorite restaurants & try new ones …the perfect time to gather friends & enjoy the Jersey Shore’s great restaurants
Union Craft Crawl
April 23, 10AM – 4PM
The Union Craft Crawl is a mobile craft show of Union crafters and artists. We are inviting customers to drive to the locations of participating crafters. A map of crafters/artists will be published by the Union Craft Crawl, so that customers know where to go. There will be a great selection of beautiful handmade items, such as pottery, paper art, paintings, photography, crochet/knitted pieces, jewelry, and so much more. This event will be held a few weeks before Mother’s Day and is a great opportunity to buy something special, while visiting a great community, and spending a day getting to know Union, NJ. Visit to shop, stay to eat, and meet some talented vendors
Various locations in Union, NJ
Grayrock N Roll Spring Festival
April 23, 9AM – 4PM
This Spring festival will have 60+ vendors selling everything from handmade home decor, CBD products, candles, fashion, delicious baked treats, toys, jewelry, art and so much more! Additionally, they’ll have food trucks, a firetruck, activities for kids, and everyone gets to meet their friendly farm animals. Free event, $5 to park.
Grayrock Farm Sanctuary, 85 Grayrock Road, Clinton, NJ
Kites at the Pier Festival
April 23, 9AM – 4PM
A day of great family fun featuring kite flyers from all areas of the eastern seaboard flying their most incredible creations! Every kind of kite imaginable will be at the annual Kites at the Pier Festival. Kites of all shapes and sizes – from inflatable flying creatures to traditional kites – will be flying high over the beach between Avenue and McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch. A dazzling display of giant kites will be visible for miles and miles.
Pier Village, Ocean Ave and Centennial Dr, Long Branch, NJ
Art Walk at Historic Smithville
April 23, 10AM – 5PM
Stop by the Village to see over 75 local artists display their work. Rain date for this event is April 24th.
615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Galloway, NJ
Bound Brook Food Truck & Music Bash
April 23, 11AM – 7PM
This event will feature 15+ gourmet Food Trucks, Live Music from 3 bands, Beer, Sangria & Margarita Garden, Pony rides, petting zoo, knockerball, hatchet throwing, Face Painting, Kids Activities, Vendors, and so much more.
Billian Park, East Main St, Bound Brook, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 free
7th Annual – A Day of Wine, Romance, and More!
April 23, 12PM – 5PM
The largest book signing event of its kind in New Jersey! Over 40 local authors representing a wide range of genres will be on hand for this unique event. Grab a glass of Brook Hollow’s excellent wine and take a stroll. Meet the actual authors and peruse their books. Whether you’re looking for your next book boyfriend, a heart-racing thriller, or something for your child or grandchild, you’ll find it here! Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day with the authors.
Brook Hollow Winery, 594 Highway 94, Columbia, NJ
Shad Festival
April 23 & 24, 11AM – 5PM
Now in its 39th year, The Shad Festival has evolved from a local art show into a nationally recognized award-winning event. Shad Fest features the area’s finest artists and crafters, great food, and family entertainment, but the two-day extravaganza also serves as a venue for local non-profit organizations to raise necessary operating funds.
Lambertville, NJ
BaconFest at Laurita Winery
April 23 & 24 (Saturday 11am-9pm and Sunday 11am-7pm)
An outdoor, fun-filled day of relaxing fun on the grounds of Laurita Winery — a great place to enjoy outstanding wines with friends and family. Pair delicious wines with the many delicious food offerings available from onsite food trucks. Wine and dine while listening to top live musical artists.
Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Rd, New Eqypt, NJ
Cost: $12 advance, $14 at the door
Clover Market
April 24, 10AM – 4PM
Join Clover Market for their only NJ Market of the spring season in downtown Collingswood. Featuring a curated group of 100 handmade and vintage vendors plus food trucks, music and more. Free admission, open to all. Leashed friendly dogs are welcome.
601 Haddon Avenue Collingswood, NJ
