Top Ten Events New Jersey Events for April 6th – 8th, 2018
April showers bring…New Jersey Events! Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for April 6th – 8th, 2018:
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Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. New Jersey Events are listed in date order.
Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for April 6th – 8th, 2018:
Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market – April 7th & 8th
200 vendors from eight states that sell everything from vintage clothing, original artwork, antiques, handmade jewelry, t-shirts, vintage toys, vinyl, bone jewelry, taxidermy, as well as every other sort of interesting curiosity or unique collectible imaginable.
Dates: April 7th & 8th, 2018
Address:675 S Clinton Ave, Trenton, New Jersey
Cost: $5, kids under 10 free
Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show – April 4th – 8th
The 2018 special exhibit will be Titanoboa: Monster Snake from the Smithsonian Institution. At 48 feet, this mega-snake was longer than a school bus and was at the top of the monster-eat-monster food chain. For those of you who appreciate “bugs” you’ll love Trilobite Treasures: Arthropods of the Ancient Seas. This large exhibit is the most comprehensive traveling exhibition in the United States that showcases these ancient creatures. There will be more dinosaur skeletons on display than ever before thanks to Dinosaur Brokers. Children can sluice for gemstones, dig for fossils, crack geodes, build a big dinosaur, create a book of fossils & dinosaurs, mine for gemstones and even test their metal detecting skills with the folks from the East Coast Research & Discovery Association. mineral specimens courtesy of the Franklin Mineral Museum.
Date: April 4th – 8th, 2018
Address: NJ Expo Center, Edison, NJ
Cost: $10 – $15
Marketplace JC – April 7th
April 7th will mark Opening Day at Journal Square’s newest fun spot, Magnolia Landing! In conjunction with Journal Squared and Journal Square SID, they are joining forces to bring our curated selection of 20+ artisans, crafters, chefs and vintage sellers to the neighborhood. Live music will be provided by RiverviewJazz.org and will feature some of Jersey City’s favorite local bands. Swing by and shop, eat, listen to music and spend the afternoon in one of Jersey City’s newest gathering spots!
Date: Saturday, April 7th, 2018; 12pm to 5pm
Address: 136 Magnolia Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free
Jersey Devil Festival – April 7th
Folklore festival featuring authors, artists and story tellers all around our State Demon, the Jersey Devil!. Walking tour of Jersey Devil history and sightings..a town crier calling out all descendants and folklorists and historians takings about JD. They will also have our Gallery of Jersey Devil portraits! Events are free but we ask that you register!
Date: Saturday, April 7th, 2018 at 1 PM – 6 PM
Address: Paranormal Books & Curiosities; 621 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, New Jersey
Cost: Free
Beers on the Boards – April 7th
Craft beer from over 40 breweries. Gourmet all-you-can-eat buffet.
Date: Saturday, April 7th, 2018; 2 Sessions
Address: Martell’s Tiki Bar, Point Pleasant Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Cost: $55, $25 DD
2nd Annual Wine and Blossom Festival – April 7th
Monroeville Vineyard & Winery and Summit City Farms Winery invite you to their Second Annual Wine and Blossom Festival. Take a wagon ride thru Summit City Farms Peach and Nectarine Orchards in full Bloom! This Event will be educational and fun! The Last Peach Blossom Festival was in Glassboro NJ in 1934. Learn about both NJ Peach Production and Wine Production. Both Owners will be available for questions about their Farms and their Wines. Wine Tasting from both Wineries is also included! Each guest may sample 7 wines from each Winery and will receive a souvenir wine glass. Monroeville Vineyards will also have a self guided walking tour thru their 4 acre Vineyard which will be in the early stages of bud break. Live Music by Acoustic Soul, playing a variety of Rock, Pop, Country and Oldies. Ticket Price Includes: Wine Tasting from both Wineries, a souvenir Wine Glass, Wagon Ride thru the Orchards, Walking Tour thru the Vineyard, Live Music, mini presentations about Peach & Wine Production, Photo spots and genuine South Jersey Hospitality!
Date: Saturday, April 7th, 2018; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Monroeville Vineyard & Winery; 314 Richwood Road, Upper Pittsgrove, NJ
Cost: $20
Catsbury Park Cat Convention – April 7th & 8th
The Inaugural Catsbury Park Cat Convention at the Asbury Park Convention Hall on one of the Jersey Shore’s most historic boardwalks. The first in New Jersey, the Catsbury Park Cat Convention is positioned to become the premier feline event on the East Coast. The two day weekend event will assemble under one roof to bring together the cat-loving population, along with many of social media’s favorite felines. Informative sessions and seminars will be presented by respected advocates and speakers on behalf of cat rescue, health and behavior, and cat-related products and innovative merchandise will be available to purchase from the exciting vendors who will be joining for this event.
Date: Saturday, April 7th & 8th, 2018; 11am to 7pm
Address: Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $15 to $39
Egg Hunt at Oasis Farms – April 7th & 8th
No need to dust off your basket, Oasis Farms is providing you with bags this year! Their classic holiday songs are sure to keep you warm and fuzzy, while the kids hip-pity hop all around, looking for Easter eggs hidden on the ground! Meet the Easter Bunny, and take photos with him and his friends! Shop the Farm Market, and enjoy some of our delicious fresh baked pies, apple cider donuts, assorted holiday cookies & more!
Date: April 7th & 8th, 2018
Address: Oasis Family Farm; 3 Circle Drive, Robbinsville, NJ
Cost: $11
Paws for Art – April 8th
This free community event brings pet owners and their dogs on site for a day of art and fun on Sunday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PAWS for Art is created in partnership with the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter.
Date: Sunday, April 8th, 2018; 10am to 5pm
Address: Wheaton Arts; 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, NJ
Cost: Free
Collingswood Restaurant Week – April 8th – 13th
For its spring Restaurant Week running April 8 to 13, Collingswood wants to prove that “Everything is Better with Bacon.” Participating restaurants in the town’s now famed Restaurant Row will spotlight bacon, bacon and more bacon in every conceivable way on their menus. Given the number and diversity of restaurants in this small town of 14,000 residents, that amounts to a lot of bacon.
Date: April 8th – 13th, 2018
Address: See Website for Participating Restaurants
Cost: See Website for Participating Deals
