Top Ten New Jersey Events for January 11th – 13th, 2019

January 8, 2019December 30, 2018 newjerseyisntboring

Baby, it’s cold outside…but don’t stay at home all weekend! Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for January 11th – 13th, 2019.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for January 11th – 13th:

Garden State Outdoor Sports Show
January 10 – 13
The Annual Garden State Outdoor Sports Show will take place at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison, New Jersey. There will be 200 plus exhibiting companies and over 15,000 attendees! Considered to bethe east coast’s premier Outdoor and Sports event.
97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ
Cost: $10 – $45

GODSPELL, The Musical
January 11, 12, & 13
The Ashley Lauren Foundation Theatre Ensemble, the theatrical arm of The Ashley Lauren Foundation, 501(c)3 a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing hope and help to children throughout New Jersey who suffer from cancer through financial, material and emotional support, will present the musical, GODSPELL (2012 Revised Version). These productions are very important – they give local, talented actors the opportunity to perform and – at the same time – these productions are making a difference in the lives of NJ children suffering from cancer. Proceeds from the show benefit “The Ashley Lauren Foundation.”
Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 S. Main Street, Ocean Grove, NJ
Cost: $15 – $20

KotoriCon 2019
January 11 & 12, Fri 4PM – 9PM, Sat 10Am – 9:30PM
KotoriCon is an anime convention, with panels, performances, dealers, artists, and a Charity Auction. The theme this year is “Mecha”. This anime con is organized by a campus club of student volunteers who want to encourage sharing in Japanese culture.
Rowan College @ Gloucester County; 1400 Tanyard Rd, Sewell, NJ
Cost: $27+

Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood
January 12, 1PM
The Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood is so much more than an icy dip into the Atlantic Ocean. Special Olympics New Jersey provides year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities and health screenings to more than 25,000 athletes. All of these programs and services are always completely FREE thanks to fundraising events like the Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood. As always, it is free to spectate this annual event.
Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: $25+, Free to Spectate

New Jersey State Wedding Expo
January 12, 12PM – 3:30PM
Everything you need to plan your wedding. Nearly 100 wedding professionals. Shop everything you need for your wedding in one place, admission is free for bride and all guests. Attend this event to receive special show discounts, door prizes, giveaways & more!
130 College Ave, New Brunswick, NJ
Cost: Free for brides and guests

Winter Festival: Bonfire & Fireworks
January 12, 4PM – 7PM
Come out and enjoy rides, music, food horse and carriage rides, ice sculptures, a petting zoo and more! Bonfire will commence at 4:20pm, and the fireworks will conclude the day at 7pm. Ice skating and sledding if the weather permits!
WarrenNJRec, 46 Mountain Blvd, Warren, NJ
Cost: Free

River Horse Cask Festival
January 13, 7PM – 10PM
River Horse Brewing Co will be tapping over 20 specialty casks – some traditional favorites, like Oatmeal Milk Stout with mint and vanilla, and Special Ale with chocolate and chillies.. but also SO MANY NEW creations that they’ve never tried before! Tripel Horse with blackberries? IPA with coriander and orange zest? Special Ale with winter spices? Brewers will be on site to discuss how they create different cask beers, which styles are the most conducive to aging, and answer any questions you have.
River Horse Brewing Co; 2 Graphics Drive, Ewing, NJ
Cost: $20

Benefit Concert for MESH – Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless
January 12, 7PM – 9:30PM
Bring the family and enjoy jazz music & refreshments. Learn about how MESH (Montclair Emergency Services to the Homeless) helps in our community. Help by purchasing items for MESH to give to their clients (FOOD, SLEEPING, HYGIENE packs). 100% of ticket revenue and additional donations will go directly to MESH.
Redeemer Church of Montclair, 19 North Willow Street, Montclair, NJ
Cost: $0 – $15

Another Rocking Fundraiser
January 13, 12PM – 6PM
The event is a fundraiser that will benefit The Overdose Prevention Agency Corporation. All the proceeds will help save lives and educate the public about the Overdose Prevention Act. Live music by popular performers: Ernie White, Joe Vadala, The Copians, Bobby Bandiera and Friends, Lisa Bouchelle and Glenn McClelland to name a few. Refreshments by Delorenzo’s the Burg featuring their famous pizza, make your own sausage and meatball sandwiches, salads, beverages and desserts.
Nottingham Ballroom (Nottingham Fire Company) 200 Mercer Street, Hamilton Square, NJ
Cost: $40, $20 Kids 5-12, Free Under 5

Morris County Farmer’s Market
January 13, 10AM – 1PM
The Morris County Winter Farmers’ Market is produced in partnership with the Foodshed Alliance Farmers’ Access Network and Grow it Green Morristown. The market features local vendors featuring produce, bread, desserts and more!
Alexander Hamilton School, 24 Mills Street, Morristown, NJ
Cost: Free

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