NJIB’s Top Ten New Jersey Events for April 8 – 10, 2022

Hello April! 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 8 – 10, 2022.

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NJIB’s Top Ten New Jersey Events for April 8 – 10, 2022:

Beach Sweeps
April 9
The Beach Sweeps are held at over 60 locations throughout New Jersey on Saturday, April 9th, 2022. View the list of sites for the 2022 Spring Beach Sweeps. For more information, visit the Beach Sweeps FAQ page. Must register in advance.
Various Locations in NJ

Two Bridges Wine, Beer & Spirits Trail Festival at Dalton Farms
April 9, 11AM – 6PM
The Two Bridges Wine, Beer, & Spirits Trail is a collective of wineries, breweries, and distilleries located in South Jersey. For incremental ticket purchase, guests attending Dalton Farms Tulips Festival 2022 Event can experience any of the 10 wineries, breweries, or distilleries from the Trail participating in the Festival. This event combines agritourism and beverage tourism in an effort to highlight the region and support small, local businesses in South Jersey.

There will be 3 wineries, 4 breweries, and 3 distilleries involved in the event. Drink tickets can be exchanged for a glass of wine, a cocktail, or beer of choice from any of the participating vendors. The participating vendors are as follows:

Auburn Road Vineyards & Winery
Cedarvale Winery
Core 3 Brewery
Death of the Fox Brewing Company
Eight & Sand Beer Company
Independent Spirits Distillery
Pine Tavern Distillery
Salem Oak Vineyards
Striped Lion Distilling Company
Westville Brewery
Dalton Farms, 660 Oak Grove Road, Swedesboro, NJ
Cost: $8

Red Bank Battlefield Spring Festival
April 9, 12PM – 4PM
Come out for a day of free, educational, family fun at the Red Bank Battlefield’s Spring Festival. The Revolutionary War-era James & Ann Whitall House museum will be open for tours. Red Bank Battlefield was the scene of a decisive battle, and battlefield tours will be ongoing as well. There will be demonstrations of Colonial Lifeways including Hearth Cooking, Spinning, Weaving, Candle Dipping, Wool Dyeing, and Goat Milking. Free petting zoo, games, and crafts for kids. Presentations on Colonial Technology and A Child’s Life. Levram The Great, Colonial Conjuror will be performing his magic. Folk music will be performed by Cynthia Smith. Unique handmade items in the craft vendor area. Something for everyone!
Red Bank Battlefield Park, 100 Hessian Ave. National Park, NJ

Easter at the Pier
April 9, 1PM – 3PM
Celebrate Spring at Pier Village from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM on Festival Plaza. The day will feature shopping, children’s activities, DJ, games, balloon artist, inflatable rides, face painting, a special appearance from the Easter Bunny and more right on the jewel of the Jersey Shore.
Pier Village, Ocean Ave and Centennial Dr, Long Branch, NJ

3rd Annual Hoboken Mac & Cheese Festival
April 9, 1PM – 5PM
Join in on the Party With Purpose for a Mac & Cheese crawl you don’t want to miss! Round up your crew, bring your family, and get ready to sample all kinds of Mac & Cheese creations from some of the best spots in Hoboken. Your ticket includes a sample of Mac & Cheese from every participating location A portion of each ticket will benefit Party With Purpose*, a Hoboken non-profit supporting children’s initiatives
Downtown Hoboken, NJ
Cost: $12 – $35

Historic Smithville Renaissance Faire
April 9 & 10, 11AM – 5PM
The Historic Village of Smithville will be transformed into the Shire of Smithville in the heart of the English Renaissance. Fun for the whole family including comedy, tragedy, sword fighting, dance, song, knights, jesters and so much more.
Historic Smithville, 615 E Moss Mill Road, Smithville, NJ

Red Bank Street Fair
April 10, 9AM – 5PM
A fun day on the streets of Red Bank! Artists, Crafters, Vendors, Food, Rides, Live Music & more.
Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ

Hops for Hounds
April 10
3 breweries, multiple rescues, and an adoption event! Hackettstown breweries have partnered once again with animal-loving breweries to host a pet adoption event. Come and enjoy the area’s best breweries and meet your new best friend.
HOSTING BREWERIES
Czig Meister Brewing-Cold Nose Warm Heart Animal Rescue
Man Skirt Brewing-NJSH Pet Rescue
Jersey Girl Brewing- WISE Animal Rescue, Loving Hearts Animal Rescue & Eleventh Hour Rescue.
Czig Meister Brewing: 106 Valentine St Brewery 100 Main St Czig Parking Lot, behind Dollar General, Hackettstown, NJ
Man Skirt Brewing: 144 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ
Jersey Girl Brewing: 426 Sand Shore Rd, Hackettstown, NJ

Bloomfest
April 10, 11AM – 5PM
Enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children’s activities, live music, a crafter’s marketplace, food and more!
Essex County Branch Brook Park, Cherry Blossom Welcome Center, Mill Street Entrance, Belleville + Prudential Concert Grove, Clifton Avenue Entrance, Newark, NJ

Annual Seaside Heights Easter Promenade
April 10, 1PM
The Seaside Heights Egg Hunt will have more than 10,000 eggs buried in the sands of the newly widened Seaside Height beach. The eggs will contain prizes from local Boardwalk merchants, such as free tickets for arcade play and Boardwalk stand treats.
Seaside Heights, NJ