Top Ten New Jersey Events for October 19th – 21st, 2018

October 16, 2018 newjerseyisntboring

Another weekend of October Fun! From the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market (I’ll be vending Sunday), zombie walks like the Dog Walk of the Dead and the Highlands Zombie Walk, ghost tours, and the Annual Lighthouse Challenge(!!!) there’s PLENTY to do this weekend.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for October 19th – 21st, 2018:

Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market Halloween Edition
The TPRFM will be hosting this grand event at the Historic Roebling Machine Shop building and they’ll be punching you square in the face with 200+ vendors, a dozen food trucks, tons of vinyl, sweet vintage gear, original art, horror memorabilia, handmade jewelry, vintage toys and a whole lot more! FREE PARKING will be located at 640 South Broad Street (signs will be posted) across from Mario’s Restaurant and right around the corner from the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market.
Dates: October 20th & 21st, 2018 from 10am to 5pm
Address: 675 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, NJ
Cost: $5, good for both days!

Dog Walk Of The Dead
New Jersey’s premiere Halloween K9 event: Dog Walk Of The Dead. Come get your creep on with vendors, hourly costume contests, animal adoptions, live music, food, classic cars, and more! All to raise money for ONE STEP CLOSER ANIMAL RESCUE.
Date: Saturday, October 20th, 2018 from 11am to 4pm
Address: The Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ
Cost: Free

2018 Ridgefield PBA Truck-tober-Fest
Bring your lawn chairs and appetites! Ridgefield PBA 330 supports Special Olympics of NJ with their annual fundraiser! Come out and support their friends at SONJ this year at our first Food Truck-tober Fest! Famous Food Trucks, Beverages, Live Music, 50/50, Fun for the kids, and Entertainment
Date: Saturday, October 20th, 2018 from 11am to 6pm
Address: 554 Shaler Blvd, Ridgefield, NJ
Cost: $5

Twp of Washington Food Truck & Music Festival
The Just Jersey Fest is rolling into The Township of Washington. (South Jersey – Sewell- Gloucester County) Food! Beer! Music! Fun! New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out! It’s a fun filled family day! Over 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, beer & sangria, partnered with some incredible bands, pony rides, vendors and kids activities make for an enchanting and fulfilling fall day. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, pop ups and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden along with the amazing sounds. NO Dogs permitted, sorry!
Date: Saturday, October 20th, 2018 from 11am to 7pm
Address: Washington Lake Park, Sewell, New Jersey
Cost: $5

Bordentown Riverfest
RiverFest is a family friendly event… It’s a four acre beer garden with 9 beers on tap, wine and sangria too, 15 restaurants, live bands all day, our new teen and adult attractions, and a free kids area with bounce attractions, magicians and face painters.
Date: Saturday, October 20th, 2018 from 12pm to 10pm
Address: 100 West Park Street, Bordentown, NJ
Cost: Free, Presale drink passes are $18 in advance, $23 at the gate

Highlands Zombie Walk
Join this annual event in the Highlands! Parade begins at 2pm, followed by a costume contest.
Dates: Saturday, October 20th, 2018 at 2pm
Address: Bay Ave, Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free

New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge
The New Jersey Lighthouses and select museums happily announce that they are again hosting New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge weekend on October 20st & 2st, 2018. Visitors can enjoy an opportunity to tour the state and visit each lighthouse over the weekend, and help raise needed funds for the continued preservation of our treasured landmarks. Night climbs are being offered at select lighthouses from 6pm to 8pm on Saturday.
Dates: October 20th & 21st, 2018
Address: 3980 Main Street, Chatsworth, NJ
Cost: For full information on timing and pricing, click HERE.

Chatsworth Cranberry Festival
The Cranberry Festival is a celebration of New Jersey’s cranberry harvest, the 3rd largest in the United States, and offers a tribute to the Pine Barrens & Local Culture. The main attraction is the diverse showing of many artists & craftsmen, some of which will also be demonstrating their crafts as well as displaying them for sale.
Dates: October 20th & 21st, 2018 from 9am to 4pm
Address: 3980 Main Street, Chatsworth, NJ
Cost: Free

Laurita OktoberFest with Food Trucks & Fire Pits – 2!
Food and wine lovers will converge at Laurita Winery in New Egypt for a Laurita Winery Gourmet Food Trucks and Fire Works weekend. Experience the trending Gourmet Food Truck offerings while sipping on wine and enjoying a seat to watch the Fire Works! Live music and good friends will make this day special!
Date: October 20th & 21st, 2018 | Saturday, October 20 11am from 9:45pm and Sunday, October 21 11am from 8pm
Address: Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $8 in advance

Freehold Food Fest
The 2018 Freehold Food Fest is ramping up for another big event to support a local organization. This year, Freehold Food Fest is going to the dogs, literally! This year’s event will benefit the SPCA of Monmouth County. The event will feature some of NJ’s top-rated food trucks, local vendors, a beer garden, live music and much, much more.
Date: Sunday, October 21st, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm
Address: iPlay America, 110 Schanck Rd, Freehold, NJ
Cost: Free

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