NEW JERSEY festivals & events Guide October 2019 – March 2020

Morristown Festival of Books festivals & events Guide

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See the featured cover events on pages 24 & 26, and the camping show above on page 68.

Contents

4 Ongoing Events {Starting the month of October through March} 13 October 67 January • Central Jersey Beer & Wine Festival • Cash Mobb • Giant Pumpkin Carve • Garden State Outdoor Sports Show • Ocean County Columbus Day Parade • Glen Ridge Antiques Show 41 November 70 February • Avalon’s Thanksgiving Festivities • Alice in Wonderland • Exit Zero Jazz Festival • Chili Cook-Off Hghlands • Open Cockpit Weekend • Tony Jack Day 56 December 73 March • First Night • Pie Day Princeton • ICON 2019 Finale • Shiver Polar Plunge • Sea of Lights • Spring CraftMorristown

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2 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 3 10/1 - 12/31 Millville Emanation 2019 See the creative results and experimentative process on display from the 2019 WheatonArts Ongoing collaboration and partnership with artists. 10 am - 5 pm. Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Rd., 856-825-6800, www.wheatonarts.org Events starting in October 10/1 - 3/3 New Brunswick 10/1 - 11/2 Cape May Art After Hours: First Tuesdays Love at First Bite! Art After Hours offers a variety of activities at the museum including curator-led tours, Prepare yourself for the most thrilling retreat of a lifetime with Vampires. Director, George, music, artist talks, complimentary refreshments and more. 5 - 9 pm. FREE. will keep the excitement flowing, and the love connections strong. 8 pm. Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., 848-932-7237, www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu Elaine’s Dinner Theater, 513 Lafayette St., 609-884-1199, www.elainescapemay.com 10/2 - 11/1 North Cape May 10/1 - 11/10 Lincroft The Taming Juried Photography Exhibition In this hilarious, raucous, all female power play inspired by Shakespeare’s Taming of the This exhibition will feature work representing the breadth and diversity of expression in Shrew, contestant Katherine has political aspirations to match her beauty pageant ambitions. contemporary photography. Tues. – Sun. Cape May Stage, 405 Lafayette St., 609-770-8311, www.capemaystage.org Monmouth Museum, 1 Museum Dr., 732-747-2266, www.monmouthmuseum.org 10/2 - 11/11 Harmony 10/1 - 11/10 Morristown Corn Maze Bob Gruen: Rock Seen 7-acre military themed corn maze featuring the Huey Helicopter. There is also a mini maze For over 40 years, rock & roll photographer Bob Gruen has captured some of the most for ages 3 - 6. Wed. - Sun., 11 am - 6 pm. memorable images of rock’s legendary performers, both on- and off-stage. Farm in Harmony, 231 Brainards Rd., 908-386-2925, www.thefarminharmony.com Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd., 973-971-3700, www.morrismuseum.org 10/2 - 3/29 Newark 10/1 - 11/27 Port Norris Unexpected Color: A Journey Through Glass Historic Tools of the Trade & Home Exhibit features the Thomas N. Armstrong III Collection of Steuben Glass, which was An exhibition of antique tools from farming to manufacturing, along with the collections recently donated to the museum. Wed. - Sun., Noon - 5 pm. from seven Cumberland County historical societies and the Bayshore Center. 11 am - 3 pm. Newark Museum, 49 Washington St., 973-596-6550, www.newarkmuseum.org Bayshore Center at Bivalve, 2800 High St., 856-785-2060, www.bayshorecenter.org 10/4 - 11/2 Old Bridge 10/1 - 12/11 Wayne Cheesequake Zombie Zone & Zombie Paintball Hayride The World Through My Eyes: Celebrating the Legacy of Ben Shahn Ride into the woods armed with paintball guns, while on a Zombie Zapper wagon to look This exhibition commemorates Ben Shahn’s life (1898-1969), an important social-realist artist. for zombies. Sat. & Sun., 1:30 - 5 pm (kid-friendly); Fri. - Sun., 6:30 – 10 pm. Visiones Latinx: Selections from the Permanent Collection Cheesequake Farms, 2095 Rt. 9 N., 732-721-5728, www.cheesequakefarms.com This exhibit features works from the main art collection, showcasing paper and artists’ books 10/4 - 12/6 Jersey City from contemporary artists of Argentinian, Brazilian, Chilean, Cuban, and Mexican heritage. JC Fridays William Paterson University Galleries, 300 Pompton Rd., 973-720-2654, www.wpunj.edu Art House Productions presents quarterly arts festival. FREE . 10/1 - 12/28 Union 262 17th St., 201-918-6019, www.jcfridays.com Ongoing Exhibit: History in Bottle 10/4 - 12/20 New Brunswick The Museum’s newest permanent exhibit is based on the extensive collection of wine and spirits found at the museum. Tues. - Sat., 10 am - 4 pm. Rutgers Gardens Farmers Market Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www. kean.edu/libertyhall The Market provides a well-managed and organized marketplace for local farmers, producers and patrons. Fridays, 11 am - 5 pm. 10/1 - 12/31 Haledon Rutgers Gardens, 112 Ryders Ln., 732-932-8451, www.rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu United We Bargain, Divided We Beg by Zach Horn 10/4 - 12/27 Roselle Park An exhibition of contemporary, heroic-scale portraiture of labor union workers. 1 – 4 pm. Friday Open House / Tours & Tastings American Labor Museum, 83 Norwood St., 973-595-7953, www.labormuseum.net Open to the public every Friday for tours and tastings. Admission includes a comprehensive tour, samples and a beer garden. 5:30 – 9 pm. Climax Brewing , 112 Valley Rd., 908-620-9585, www.climaxbrewing.com

4 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 5 10/4 - 12/29 Winslow Township 10/6 - 3/29 Princeton Live Music Series Princeton History Walking Tour Come enjoy live music and wine tasting, then purchase a bottle of wine to enjoy during the Enjoy a 2-mile walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn performance. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Fridays & Saturdays, 6 - 9 pm. about historic sites in the area. Sundays, 2 – 4 pm. Sharrott Winery, 370 S. Egg Harbor Rd., 609-567-9463, www.sharrottwinery.com Historical Society of Princeton, 158 Nassau St., 609-921-6748, www.princetonhistory.org 10/5 - 11/2 Asbury Park 10/11 - 11/8 Port Norris Ghosts & Legends of the Downtown 2nd Fridays on the Bay A 90-minute walk through Historic Downtown. Learn about its history and the spirits that Come celebrate the Bay with live music, lectures, crafts, raw oyster bar, local wine and beer, still linger in the shops and streets. Family-friendly. Saturdays. and specials from the Oyster Cracker Cafe. 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Paranormal Tower, 621 Cookman Ave., 732-455-3188, www.paranormalbooksnj.com Bayshore Center at Bivalve, 2800 High St., 856-785-2060, www.bayshorecenter.org 10/5 - 11/2 Highlands 10/11 - 12/13 Medford 25th Annual Highlands Farmers Market Medford ArtWalk Enjoy shopping for Jersey Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, fresh breads, cheese, Italian Work displayed in 12 galleries and venues along two blocks on Main Street. Guided tours are specialties, honey and more. Saturday, 8:30 am – 2 pm. available. 2nd Fridays, 6 - 9 pm. Huddy Park, 301 Shore Dr., 732-291-4713, www.highlandsnj.com Various Locations, Main St., 609-654-6033, www.medfordarts.com 10/5 - 11/3 Vernon 10/12 - 12/8 Mount Laurel Great Pumpkin Festival Rancocas Woods Food Truck & Fun Fest The largest fall festival in Northern NJ with pig races, pumpkin patch, hay rides, corn maze, Join us the second Sunday each month for a day of great food, local vendors, live music, and food, carnival rides, and over 30 fun-filled activities. Saturdays & Sundays, 10 am - 6 pm. shopping in our unique and historic settings. 11 am - 5 pm. Heaven Hill Farm, 451 Rt. 94, 973-764-5144, www.heavenhillfarm.com Creek Mercantile, 118 Creek Rd., 609-509-5103, www.rancocaswoodsevents.com 10/5 - 11/17 Asbury Park 10/12 - 12/14 Mount Holly Sunday Sessions with Bobby Bandiera Second Saturday Arts Crawl Words and music series with featured performers hosted by Bobby Bandiera to benefit the Art, music, fine food, craft beer, New Jersey wine and more. Visit local galleries, restaurants, Asbury Park Music Foundation. 3 pm. shops, museums and historic sites. Noon - 6 pm. Asbury Park Music Foundation, 621 Lake Ave., 732-775-8900, www.asburyparkmusiclives.org ABstract EXpressions Gallery, 70 High St., 609-267-7513, www.abstractexpressionsgallery.com 10/5 - 12/28 Waretown 10/12 - 6/28 Trenton Albert Music Hall Saturday Night Show Preserving the Pinelands: Albert Horner’s Portraits of a National Treasure Live stage concert of country and bluegrass music every Saturday night, year round. Images of award-winning fine-art photographer Albert D. Horner, who has captured the Admission $5 adults, at door. No reserve seats. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Show at 7:30 pm. beauty and landscapes of NJ’s Pinelands National Reserve. Tues. - Sun., 9 am - 4:45 pm. Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., 609-971-1593, www.alberthall.org New Jersey State Museum, 205 W. State St., 609-292-6464, www.statemuseum.nj.gov 10/5 - 12/29 Winslow Township 10/15 - 11/3 Princeton Sunday Live Music Series Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Come enjoy live music and wine tasting, then purchase a bottle of wine to enjoy during the Within every man there is a monster and within every monster is a man. performance.Indoor and outdoor seating available. Sundays, 1 - 4 pm. But which is which? 7:30 pm. Sharrott Winery, 370 S. Egg Harbor Rd., 609-567-9463, www.sharrottwinery.com McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2827, www.mccarter.org 10/5 - 1/5 Morris Plains 10/18 - 11/17 Lincroft The American Arts & Crafts Chair: A Message of Honesty & Joy JJ Emerging Artists Series presents Kate Eggleston, Fiber/Sculpture The exhibit explores the usefulness and appealing designs of these vital products of the early Artist’s opening reception will take place on 10/18 from 6 - 8 pm. FREE. 20th-century American Arts and Crafts movement. Noon - 4 pm. Monmouth Museum, 1 Museum Dr., 732-747-2266, www.monmouthmuseum.org Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, 2352 Rt. 10 W., 973-540-0311, www.stickleymuseum.org 10/19 - 12/21 Trenton 10/5 - 3/14 Morritown Small Explorers Classic Savor & Stroll Join us each month for a different theme explored through stories, exhibits and activities. Learn about Morristown’s history while eating all the way. 1:15 - 4 pm. For children ages 6 mos. - 5-years-old. 3rd Saturdays, 10 am. Morristown Walking Tour, Court St., 973-452-2094, www.savorandstrollculinarytours.com New Jersey State Museum, 205 W. State St., 609-292-6308, www.statemuseum.nj.gov

6 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 7 10/19 - 3/28 Morristown Events starting in November Savor Sip & Shop 11/5 - 12/20 Princeton Junction Tour will take you to visit specialty food and wine shops and small businesses with samples, Off the Wall: Affordable Art Exhibition and a restaurant stop. Enjoy supporting small businesses in this historic town. 11:30 am. Showcases juried artwork in a variety of themes and media. Morristown Walking Tour, 143 Morris Ave., 973-452-2094, www.savorandstrollculinarytours.com Reception & Artisan Market: 10/16, 10 am - 5 pm & 10/17, 11 am - 5 pm. 10/20 - 12/15 Atlantic Highlands West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Rd., 609-716-1931, www.westwindsorarts.org FilmOneFest 2019 Movie Premiere & Special Screening Series 11/6 - 12/29 Cape May Premiere screenings of Sony Classic Pictures are offered as a fundraiser for FilmOneFest on Murder For Two: The Holiday Edition the third Sunday of each month. 7:30 pm. It’s Christmas Eve and while there shouldn’t be a creature stirring (not even a mouse), Atlantic Highlands Cinema 5, 82 1st Ave., 732-737-7160, www.filmonefest.org a mystery writer has been murdered. 10/20 - 12/15 Island Heights Cape May Stage, 405 Lafayette St., 609-770-8311, www.capemaystage.org Song Circle 11/15 - 12/8 Hammonton Everyone is welcome to take turns around the circle singing songs or playing along. The only Dogfight rule is that it’s all acoustic. 3rd Sundays, 7 - 9 pm. It’s November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in Ocean County Artists’ Guild, 22 Chestnut Ave., 732-270-3111, www.ocartistsguild.org Southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boys’ night out. 10/24 - 11/24 Long Branch Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., 609-704-5012, www.eagletheatre.org Lily 11/16 - 12/30 Augusta Lily follows aging country superstar Toby Crenshaw, who finds himself in an impossible Christmas Light Show & Christmas Village situation when he meets an eager, young groupie who is far more than he can handle. Take your family on a scenic drive through our winter wonderland of 2+ million shimmering New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broad Way, 732-229-3166, www.njrep.org lights and holiday scenes. Visit with Santa, shop, sip cocoa and play fun games. 5 - 11 pm. 10/25 - 11/2 Cape May Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Pl., 973-383-7644, www.skylandsstadium.com Sherlock Holmes Adventure of The Blue Carbuncle 11/16 - 3/31 Jersey City Holmes and Watson must discover the location of a precious gem in order to save an Angry Birds Universe Exhibit innocent man from prison. A radio-style production with live 1930’s sound effects. Have a blast with all things Angry Birds as you explore the art, science and technology First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., 609-884-5898, www.eastlynnetheater.org behind the popular games in this new interactive exhibit. 9 am - 4:30 pm. 10/25 - 12/27 Pitman Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., 201-253-1310, www.lsc.org 4th Friday 11/22 - 12/7 Burlington Enjoy live music, awesome vendors, classic cars, great shops, old-fashioned games, Little Women by Louisa Mae Alcott good restaurants, beer, wine and lots of fun! 6 - 9 pm. In Little Women, based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, meet the March sisters united in their 101 W. Jersey Ave., 856-256-1414, www.uptownpitman.com devotion to each other and their struggles to survive in New England during the Civil War. 10/30 - 12/11 Wayne United Methodist Church, 36 E. Broad St., 856-303-7620, www.bridgeplayerstheatre.com Faculty Exhibit 11/22 - 12/22 Phillipsburg This exhibition features recent work by WP Art Department faculty who teach ceramics, The Polar Express drawing, graphic design, sculpture, painting, photography and printmaking. 10 am - 5 pm. Children will listen to a story, and served hot chocolate and cookies. Visit with Santa and William Paterson University Galleries, 300 Pompton Rd., 973-720-2654, www.wpunj.edu receive a special gift. Children encouraged to wear their pajamas. Fri. - Sun., 2 - 10 pm. 10/31 - 11/4 Hackettstown Lehigh Junction, 99 Elizabeth St., 877-872-4674, www.877trainride.com NEXTstage Rep: Merry Wives of Windsor 11/28 - 1/5 Smithville Romance, farce and a loving portrait of Elizabethan domestic life blend in this irresistible Holiday Light Show comic confection written originally by William Shakespeare. Over 100 Christmas trees will magically float on Lake Meone and light up to the music. Lackland Performing Arts Center, 715 Grand Ave., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org An orchestrated show of lights and music played across the lake. 5:30 - 8:30 pm. 10/31 - 11/24 Haddon Township Historical Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com The Wiz A beloved Broadway gem, The Wiz infuses L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with a dazzling mix of rock, gospel and soul music. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, 856-858-5230, www.ritztheatreco.org 8 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 9 11/29 - 12/14 Cape May 11/30 - 12/15 Montague Zona Gale: The Great Tree & Other Tales 2019 Old Fashioned Holiday Weekend The Pulitzer Prize-winner Gayle Stahlhuth adapts her stories and performs them as Calliope Visit five period themed rooms featuring a festive Christmas tree decorated from the past, Marsh, Gale’s fictional storyteller who lived in Friendship Village in the early 1900s. 8 pm. watch model trains run and join in the annual “Bell Hunt.” Saturdays & Sundays, 1 - 4 pm. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., 609-884-5898, www.eastlynnetheater.org Foster Armstrong House, 320 River Rd., 973-293-3106 11/29 - 12/15 Hackettstown 11/30 - 12/22 Smithville Beauty & the Beast Holiday Weekends in December The classic love story of Belle and the Beast in this family holiday spectacular. The Magical Talking Tree (Noon - 5 pm); take the Christmas Train to the decorated Village Lackland Performing Arts Center, 715 Grand Ave., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org (10 am - 8 pm); Mrs. Claus reads stories to the children at the Christmas Cottage (1:30 - 4:30 pm). Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com 11/29 - 12/15 Union The Model Railroad Club Annual Light & Sound Train Show 30-minute theatrical show with lights, music, stories using trains as the stars of the show. Events starting in December Gift shop, snack shop and children’s play areas. 12/3 - 12/19 Union A. Paul Mallery Model Railroad Center, 295 Jefferson Ave., 908-964-8808, ww.themodelrailroadclub.org Holiday Afternoon Tea In the grand tradition of Mary Alice Kean, the last lady of the house, join us for its exquisite 11/29 - 12/24 Chester Afternoon Tea and tour. 2 pm. Country Christmas with Santa Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall Get into the Christmas spirit with a visit to our Country Christmas Corner! Be sure to bring a camera to capture a special photo with Santa. Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am - 4 pm. Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com Events starting in January 11/29 - 12/28 Union 1/9 - 2/2 Haddon Township Christmas Tours! Harry Potter at Liberty Hall! Sweet Charity Join us this holiday season as Liberty Hall steps into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, A newly imagined production of this high-energy, comedic musical with dancing inspired and transforms some of your favorite rooms from Hogwarts Castle. 10 am – 4 pm. by the late, great Bob Fosse! Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, 856-858-5230, www.ritztheatreco.org 11/29 - 2/2 Deptford 1/11 - 3/14 Mount Holly 17th Annual Antique Toy Train Show Second Saturday Arts Crawl Featuring O and O-27 gauge trains from the 30 - 50’s. Lionel, Marx and American Flyer A great day to visit local galleries, restaurants, shops, historic sites and museums. Meet the engines, adjoining cars and the 50’s Vintage Plasticville buildings. Thurs. - Sun., 10 am - 3 pm. artists at the galleries. Noon – 6 pm. Museum of American History, 138 Andaloro Way, 856-812-1121, ABstract EXpressions Contemporary Art Gallery, 70 High St., 609-267-7513, www.southjerseymuseum.org www.abstractexpressionsgallery.com 11/30 - 12/9 Ewing 1/18 - 3/15 Lincroft Roxey Ballet’s 41st Annual Juried Art Exhibition Roxey Ballet, the award-winning professional dance company, is proud to present its annual A must-see destination exhibition. Opening reception and awards: 1/18, 5 -7 pm. FREE. holiday classic, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. Monmouth Museum, 1 Museum Dr., 732-747-2266, www.monmouthmuseum.org The College of New Jersey, Kendall Main Stage Theater, 2000 Pennington Rd., 1/21 - 3/13 West Long Branch 609-397-7616, www.roxeyballet.org 11/30 - 12/15 Manasquan Gallery Exhibitions: Gina Torello — Lightscapes Leveraging her strong classical European education, Torello’s work is diverse in both media Annie and style, and demonstrates a mastery of color. Leapin’ Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s Ice House Gallery, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu best-loved musicals. 1/24 - 2/23 New Brunswick Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Dr., 732-528-9211, www.algonquinarts.org New Jersey Film Festival The 38th Bi-Annual Spring 2020 New Jersey Film Festival showcasing the best in independent film by featuring premiere screenings. Rutgers University, Voorhees Hall #105, 71 Hamilton St., 848-932-8482, www.njfilmfest.com

10 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 11 Events starting in February 2/7 - 3/1 Hammonton Hair October Featuring electrifying favorites, this groundbreaking musical is one trip you will never forget. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., 609-704-5012, www.eagletheatre.org 10/1 Paterson 2/27 - 3/1 Glassboro Tuesdays at the Plaza Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl The event serves to increase community involvement in downtown Paterson and educate the Rowan University’s Department of Theatre & Dance stages Ruhl’s reimagining of the Greek public about services provided by Passaic County and local organizations. 11 am - 2 pm. myth of Eurydice & Orpheus, a visceral contemporary meditation on love and choices. William J. Bate Memorial Court House Plaza, 71 Hamilton St., 973-706-6640, 2 pm & 8 pm. www.passaiccountynj.org Tohill Theater, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., 856-256-4545, www.cpa.rowan.edu 10/1 Shrewsbury Lost Sacred Disciplines — Paintings by Paul Hansen & Photography by Events starting in March Vince Matulewich 3/20 - 4/4 Upper Montclair The artists present an extraordinary multi-media show incorporating music, film, photography and painting, along with collaborations on individual works. Over My Dead Body Guild of Creative Art, 620 Broad St., 732-741-1441, www.guildofcreativeart.org What are three septuagenarian writers to do to spark interest in the mystery genre again? Commit the perfect murder, of course, and everything goes wrong, to comedic result. 10/1 - 10/6 Hoboken Studio Playhouse, 14 Alvin Pl., 973-744-9752, www.studioplayhouse.org Hoboken Comedy Festival 3/21 - 5/17 Lincroft A celebration of Hoboken’s entertainment independence with prolific comedic talent from across the U.S. come to flex their comedy muscles. Supports the Liberty Humane Society. 8 pm. NJ Emerging Artists Series: Alumni Exhibition “Emerged” Various Locations, 201-898-0772, www.hobokenfestival.com This alumni exhibition will feature the new work of many of our former artists from the NJ Emerging Artists Series. Opening Reception: 3/21, 5 - 7 pm. 10/1 - 10/12 Toms River Monmouth Museum, 1 Museum Dr., 732-747-2266, www.monmouthmuseum.org River Lady Tours 3/26 - 4/5 Hackettstown Enjoy historical lunch, historical sightseeing and dinner cruises. River Lady River Cruise, 1 Robbins Way, 732-349-8864, www.riverlady.com CSC Turning Inspired by the true story of Hackettstown’s resident Ada Lunardoni and her team mates. 10/1 - 10/13 Lincroft Kutz Black Box, 715 Grand Ave., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org NJ Emerging Artists Series: Susu Pianchupattana 3/27 - 4/3 West Long Branch An exhibit of oil paintings. Tuesday – Sunday. Monmouth Museum, 1 Museum Dr., 732-747-2266, www.monmouthmuseum.org Gallery Exhibitions: First Senior Show — Fine Art & Animation Featuring the work of Monmouth University graduating seniors who will receive their 10/1 - 10/18 Wayne degrees in Fine Art and Animation. Opening Reception: 3/27, 7 - 9 pm. Lines Crossing: Contemporary Chinese Printmaking Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu In collaboration with WP’s Center for Chinese, this exhibit celebrates the Center’s 10th anniversary with contemporary prints ranging from woodcuts to lithographs and engravings. William Paterson University Galleries, 300 Pompton Rd., 973-720-2654, www.wpunj.edu 10/1 - 10/29 Elizabeth Elizabeth Avenue Farmers Market Weekly fresh, homegrown Jersey Fresh produce and baked goods. Tuesdays, 10 am - 5 pm. Union Square Plaza, Elizabeth Ave., 908-590-2600, www.goelizabethnj.com 10/1 - 10/31 Camden Camden County History Month A full month of history events, featuring exhibits, guided tours, reenactments and children’s activities held at over 30 historic sites throughout Camden County. Camden County Historical Society, 1900 Park Blvd., 856-964-3333, www.camdencountyhistoryweek.com

12 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 13 10/1 - 10/31 Cape May 10/3 Red Bank Brewery Tours & Tastings T. Thomas Fortune 7th Annual Birthday Bash Check out a guided or self-guided tour for a behind-the-scenes look at the craft beer-making The event honorees: Kenny Schwartz from Detour Art Gallery; and Dr. Walter Greason, process. 11 am - 9 pm. a Monmouth University Professor and leading national historian. 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Cape May Brewing Company, 1288 Hornet Rd., 609-849-9933, www.capemaybrewery.com Oyster Point Hotel, Bodman Pl., 732-383-5483, www.tthomasfortuneculturalcenter.org 10/1 - 10/31 Chester 10/3 West Orange Fall Harvest Festival 6th Annual Uncorked & Uncapped: Wine, Beer & Food Fest Enjoy pick-your-own including apples and pumpkins, scenic tractor drawn wagon rides, NJ’s must-attend wine, beer, spirits, and food tasting event. Experience unique cuisine and fresh pressed cider, apple cider donuts and more. 11 am - 4 pm. exotic drinks while enjoying live entertainment, a silent auction and 50/50. 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com Wilshire Grand Hotel, 350 Pleasant Valley Way, 973-535-1181, www.uncorkedanduncapped.com 10/1 - 10/31 Greenwich 10/3 - 10/6 Beach Haven Annual Halloween Walking Tours Baskerville Why not celebrate the spirit of Halloween by taking a historic haunted walking tour along From the award-winning mastermind, Ken Ludwig. Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson must Ye Greate Street featuring true tales of spooky ghostly happenings. 7 - 8 pm. crack the mystery of The Hound of the Baskervilles before a family curse dooms the new heir. Cumberland County Historical Society, 981 Ye Greate St., 856-455-8580, www.cchistsoc.org Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., 609-492-9477, www.surflight.org www.surflight.org 10/1 - 10/31 Monmouth Junction & Washington 10/3 - 10/6 Jersey City Corn Maze 29th Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST) You’ll have an a-MAZE-ing time as you’re lost, laughing, and loving it. Navigate the 6 acres Featuring hundreds of area artists presenting visual art, performances, music and cultural on your own or cheat a little with our fun, interactive maze activities. 10 am - 5 pm. programming in open studios, galleries, public spaces and mixed use venues. Noon - 5 pm. VonThun Farms, Monmouth Junction, 505 Ridge Rd., 732-329-8656; Various Locations, 280 Grove St., 201-547-5822, www.thejcast.com VonThun Farms, Washington, 438 Rt. 57 W., 732-986-6816, www.vonthunfarms.com 10/3 - 10/27 Eastampton 10/2 - 10/6 Princeton Victorian Tours Gloria: A Life Tours of the Mansion at Smithville conducted by volunteer docents who guide and provide This immersive, inspiring, and powerful event is a celebration of human connection. you with the history of Smithville Village. Thursdays and Sundays 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2827, www.mccarter.org Mansion at Smithville, 803 Smithville Rd., 609-234-0782, www.smithvillemansion.org 10/2 - 10/13 Hammonton 10/4 Bloomfield Gary Bloomfield Food Truck & Music Festival A cybernetic fun-factory as celebrated playwright Bruce Graham invites you to takeoff on a Festival will feature 15 gourmet food trucks, live music, vendors, beer, sangira and margarita futuristic journey to a world of endless possibility. Wednesday - Sunday. garden, kids activities, a 50/50 and more. Bring your lawn chairs and dog. 4 – 10 pm. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., 609-704-5012, www.eagletheatre.org St. Thomas the Apostle School, 50 Byrd Ave., 973-927-2794, www.justjerseyfest.com 10/2 - 10/31 Morris Township 10/4 Morristown The Time to Mourn William Shatner Live on Stage & Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Tour the family home to explore the unique traditions of the Victorian period. 1 - 3 pm. Following the movie, William Shatner takes to the stage to share fascinating and humorous behind the scenes stories from portraying Captain Kirk. 7:30 pm. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 973-326-7645, www.morrisparks.net Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org 10/3 Morristown 10/4 Princeton Pink Martini with Special Guest Meow Meow Pink Martini cuts across the genres of pop and jazz to celebrate the world’s musical diversity Tour Morven’s Reimagined Historic Gardens with a hypnotic sound that transcends cultures and languages. Featuring Meow Meow. 8 pm. Garden guides will share how the house and gardens evolved under each family that resided there. Fridays 11 am. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., 609-924-8144, www.morven.org 10/3 Rahway 10/4 Rahway ICON 2019: Elimination Round 4 A singing competition much like American Idol meshed with The Voice. 8 pm. Broadway Fright Night A celebration of songs from musicals with supernatural, horror and sci-fi themes. Created Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., 732-499-8226, www.ucpac.org and hosted by New York casting director, Stephen DeAngelis. 8 pm. Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., 732-499-8226, www.ucpac.org 14 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 15 10/4 West Long Branch 10/4 - 10/26 Leonia An Evening with Melanie Dinosaurs After Dark An unforgettable night of songs and stories from the incredible career of the artist who A spooky, funny, and thrilling adventure for the whole family featuring a lantern lit tour of became known as The Female Bob Dylan. Accompanied by her son, Beau-Jarred. 8 pm. the park. Watch out for the hungry T-Rex lurking around. Fridays & Saturdays, 7 – 9:30 pm. Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-571-3483, www.monmouth.edu Field Station: Dinosaurs, 40 Fort Lee Rd., 855-999-9010, www.jerseydinos.com 10/4 - 10/6 Millville 10/4 - 10/31 Jackson Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird Fright Fest Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird dramatizes one of the most Largest Halloween party in the Northeast includes family-friendly spooktacular shows, enduring pieces of American literature. rides, attractions and after dark Fright by Night with haunted mazes. 11 am - 6 pm Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., 856-327-6400, www.levoy.net Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., 732-928-2000, www.sixflags.com 10/4 - 10/6 Summit 10/4 - 10/31 Ocean City The Lucky Ones Ghost Tour Vanessa and Janie are best friends, until a devastating diagnosis forces them to consider what Discover tales of the unknown and folklore of the shore on a candlelight walking tour of their friendship means and how much it matters. Fri. & Sat., 8 pm; Sun., 2 pm. Ocean City where fun in the sun turns into fear in the dark. Fridays & Saturdays, 8 - 9:30 pm. Oakes Center, 120 Morris Ave., 908-514-9654, www.dreamcatcherrep.org E. 9th St. & Asbury Ave., 609-814-0199, www.ghosttour.com 10/4 - 10/13 Lambertville 10/5 Cape May Roxey Ballet’s WE vs. C: Stories of Triumph Over Breast Cancer Autumn Crafts & Collectibles Show A collaboration of dance, music, art, and theater celebrating breast cancer survivors. Crafters and collectibles dealers from throughout the region display and sell their wares. Canal Studios Theatre, 243 N. Union St., 732-609-7616, www.roxeyballet.org 10 am - 4 pm. 10/4 - 10/13 Ocean Grove Cape May Wine Trail Spend an afternoon visiting Cape May County’s wineries and sampling the unique flavors of Road Show each. Enjoy lunch at the Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom. 11 am - 5 pm. Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book by John Weidman; Directed by Nick Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., 609-884-5404, www.capemaymac.org Montesano; Musical Direction by Jeff Brown. Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 pm; Sundays, 3 pm. Arts Center, 66 S. Main St., 732-513-7298, www.nenaproductions.org Murder Mystery Dinner: Bumped Off & Bottoms Up Prohibition has arrived and that means locals and visitors alike gather at Walter O’Leary’s 10/4 - 10/18 Atlantic Highlands infamous club for refreshments and entertainment. 7 pm. Atlantic Highlands Farmers’ Market Aleathea’s Restaurant, 7 Ocean St., 609-884-5404, www.capemaymac.org Fresh produce, baked goods, prepared food and more. Fridays, 11 am - 5 pm. 10/5 Collingswood Veterans Park, 111 First Ave., 732-872-8711 Collingswood Book Festival 10/4 - 10/20 Hackettstown The largest, longest-running literary festival in the Delaware Valley celebrating books and Ghost Train reading with over 200 authors. 10 am - 4 pm. A comedic suspense thriller packed with thrills, chills and laughter. Stranded for the night in 678 Haddon Ave., 856-858-0649, www.collingswoodbookfestival.com a railway waiting station, six passengers are capitvated by a station master’s stories. 2 – 4 pm. 10/5 Elmer Lackland Performing Arts Center, 715 Grand Ave., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org Elmer Harvest Day 10/4 - 10/25 Elmer Celebrating the small town of Elmer with historical exhibits, antique car show, children’s Flashlight Fridays (Corn Maze in the Dark) games, pony rides, food, vendors, demonstrations and more. 10 am - 4 pm. Not too scary and fun for the entire family. Pumpkins and food available for purchase. 6 - 9 pm. Greater Elmer Area Historical Society, 117 Broad St., 609-670-0407, www.elmerboroughnj.com Coombs Barnyard, 20 Rt. 77, 609-364-2520, www.coombsbarnyard.com 10/5 Haledon 10/4 - 10/26 Chester Book Talk with Jennifer Tiritilli Ranu — Italians of Greater Paterson Harvest Moon Hayride & Night Time Corn Maze A book reception and signing event. The author will discuss her recently published book which will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be served. 2 - 4 pm. Join us for an evening of kid-friendly, fall family fun. Giant Corn Maze, Harvest Moon Hayride, music, campfire, unlimited hot and cold cider. Fridays & Saturdays, 6 - 10 pm. American Labor Museum, 83 Norwood St., 973-595-7291, www.labormuseum.net Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com

16 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 17 10/5 Highlands 10/5 Wall Township 19th Annual Oktoberfest Witches, Wizards & Wands The festival is modeled on the traditional Munich, Germany Oktoberfest with authentic Wear your costume, fun activities, food trucks and Dog Costume Contest. 11 am - 6 pm. German food, live music, dancing and entertainment. 2 - 8 pm. Rain Date: 10/6. Historic Allaire Village, 4265 Atlantic Ave., 732-747-4449, www.sparkmybiz.com Veteran’s Park, 23 Bay Ave., 732-291-4713, www.highlandsnj.com 10/5 Wildwood 10/5 Hope The Wildwoods Food & Music Festival Harvest Festival The festival will feature two stages of live music, crafters, food vendors, beer garden, games, Festival will have apple, pumpkin and raspberry picking with hayrides through Spook pie eating contest, kid’s korner and more. 11 am - 8 pm. Rain Date: 10/6. FREE. Hollow. Over 30 vendors, delicious food, great music and kids’ activities. 11 am - 4 pm. Wildwood & Schellenger Aves., 609-729-4000, www.wildwoods.com Longmeadow Farm, 561 Hope Blairstown Rd., 908-459-5351, www.longmeadowfarmnj.com Wildwoods Boardwalk 5K Pumpkin Run 10/5 Morris Township Pumpkin Run registration begins at 8:30 am, race at 10 am. Pre-registration suggested. Morris County Park Palooza: A Spook-tacular Time Wildwood Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, 609-729-9000, www.boardwalkpumpkin run.com Come in costume and enjoy 20+ food trucks, a biergarten, live music featuring three bands, 10/5 - 6 Beach Haven games and activities for adults and kids, face painting and more. 11 am - 7 pm. Lewis Morris County Park, 270 Mendham Rd., 973-326-7600, www.morrisparks.net Chowderfest Saturday: FREE Merchant Mart at 10 am. Sunday: Chowder Cook-Off Classic at 11 am. 10/5 Morristown 9th St. & Taylor Ave., 609-494-7211, www.chowderfest.com Savor & Stroll Culinary Tours 10/5 - 10/6 Bordentown Tours will take you through the heart of Morristown while eating all the way. 1:15 - 4:30 pm. Court St., 973-452-2094, www.savorandstrollculinarytours.com Kilt Fest Join us for our second annual celebration of all things Celtic and kilted. 10 am - 6 pm. 10/5 Paterson Liberty Lake Day Camp, 1195 Florence Columbus Rd., 888-864-8222, www.njrenfaire.com The Distinguished Poets Series: Molly Peacock & Rachel Wiley 10/5 - 10/6 Millville A featured reader on the first Saturday of each month. FREE to age 18+ and an open reading following. 10 am. 20th Annual Festival of Fine Craft Hamilton Club Building, 32 Church St., 973-684-6555, www.poetrycenterpccc.com Features 150+ juried, contemporary and traditional artists; live music, beer & wine garden, pumpkin patch, hands-on activities and gourmet food trucks. 10 am - 5 pm. Rain or Shine. 10/5 Pennsauken Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, 1000 Village Dr., 856-825-6800, www.wheatonarts.org Light the Night Walk with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 10/5 - 10/6 Smithville Enjoy an evening filled with music, fireworks and empowering ceremonies honoring survivors and remembering those we’ve lost to cancer. 4:30 - 8:30 pm. Oktoberfest Cooper River Park, 5300 N. Park Dr., 908-956-6646, www.lightthenight.org/new-jersey 100+ juried crafters, international food court, music, kids activities, non-profit organizations and more. 10 am - 5 pm. 10/5 Pilesgrove Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com Giant Pumpkin Carve 10/5 - 10/6 Teterboro The 23rd anniversary, this event supports Salem County Meals on Wheels with more than 60 giant pumpkins on display and lots of family fun activities. 4 - 9 pm. Open Cockpit Weekend Salem County Fairgrounds, 735 Harding Hwy., 856-935-3663, www.scmealsonwheels.org Sit in the cockpits of these rare aircrafts — fun for the entire family. 10 am - 4 pm. Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of New Jersey, 400 Fred Wehran Dr., 201-288-6344, 10/5 Piscataway www.njahof.org Rutgers Football vs. Maryland 10/5 - 10/12 Haddonfield Come support the Scarlet Knights as they take on Maryland. High Point Solutions Stadium, 1 Scarlet Knight Way, 866-445-4678, www.rutgersgameday.com Haddonfield Farmers Market Enjoy fresh, locally grown produce, live entertainment and more. Saturdays, 8:30 am - 1 pm. 10/5 Sea Isle City Kings Ct., 856-216-7253, www.haddonfieldfarmersmarket.org Italian Festival & Parade 10/5 - 10/20 Manasquan Parade features the OCHS Marching Band and animal officers of the Cape May County Sheriff’s Department at 2 pm. 10 am - 6 pm. Mamma Mia! 63rd St. & Landis Ave., 609-263-6341, www.kixmcnutleys.com The longest-running Broadway jukebox musical, with almost 6,000 performances in its 14-year run. With favorite ABBA hits making it the perfect feel-good show. Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Dr., 732-528-9211, www.algonquinarts.org 18 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 19 10/5 - 10/26 Hoboken 10/6 Island Heights Hoboken Food & Culture Tour Opening Reception & Exhibit Now in its ninth year, the tour focuses on family-owned businesses, where everything is still Gallery I - The Artwork of Stig Vederso in Oils; Gallery 2 - Print Group (invitational) Studio made by hand and you may run into the owner. 2 pm - 5:30 pm. Gallery - Members. Opening Reception: 1 - 4 pm, with exhibit through 10/27. River St. & Hudson Pl., 201-653-1500, www.hobokenfoodtour.com Ocean County Artists’ Guild, 22 Chestnut Ave., 732-270-3111, www.ocartistsguild.org 10/5 - 10/26 Rio Grande 10/6 Rahway Saturdays on the Crushpad I Am Tango by Tango Lovers Warm up your palate with an educational wine tasting, then head to the crushpad with a Directly from Argentina and Uruguay, an ensemble of 24 renowned dancers and musicians glass of your favorite to kick back and enjoy the vineyard views. 11 am - 6 pm. in a tango performance to engage your senses in the world of tango. 6 pm. Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, 600 S. Railroad Ave., 609-846-7347, Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., 732-499-8226, www.ucpac.org www.hawkhavenvineyard.com 10/6 Somerville 10/5 - 10/27 Phillipsburg Somerville Street Fair & Craft Show Corn Maze Train Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more. 11 am - 5 pm. FREE. Come play the game where getting lost is half the fun. Purchase a steam train ride and W. Main & Bridge St., 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org choose the Corn Maze add-on. Sundays & Saturdays, 11 am - 3:30 pm. 10/6 Wayne The Mine Train Come tour the grounds, listen to an interactive history of the ol’ Susquehanna Mine and pan Unsung Hero - The Life & Career of Adjutant Gen. Alexander Scammell for real gem stones you take home. Saturday & Sundays, 10 am - 5 pm. Discover the life of Alexander Scammell, George Washington’s right hand man while Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 99 Elizabeth St., 877-872-4674, www.877trainride.com stationed at the Dey Mansion. 1 pm. Dey Mansion, 199 Totowa Rd., 973-706-6640, wwww.deymansion.org 10/5 - 10/31 Egg Harbor 10/6 - 10/27 Elmer Goat Yoga & Play with Goats From the Goat-Mobile, learn about the sustainable farm practices and the joy of raising goats. Barnyard Bash Also available natural goat milk soaps and skin creams. Sundays & Saturdays, 10 am. Come to the Barnyard for hayrides, pumpkin picking and decorating, animal visits, barrel Angels-in-the-Pines Goat Farm, 135 S. Genoa Ave., 609-334-1719, www.all-goat.com train rides and corn maze. Sundays, 1 - 4 pm. Coombs Barnyard, 20 Rt. 77, 609-364-2520, www.coombsbarnyard.com 10/5 - 10/31 Toms River 10/6 - 10/27 Ringwood AG Farmers’ Market A weekly market providing the finest NJ grown fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, FREE Guided Garden Tours cheeses, breads, ravioli and perogies in a festive outdoor setting. Thursdays, 10 am - 5 pm. Knowledgeable NJBG docents take you on a tour of what’s blooming in the Botanical 108 Indian Head Rd., 732-221-7770, www.agfarmersmarket.com Gardens. Wear sturdy shoes, and meet at the Carriage House. Sundays 2 pm, rain cancels. New Jersey Botanic Gardens, 2 Morris Rd., 973-962-9534, www.njbg.org 10/6 Cape May 10/7 Statewide Brunch, Bingo at the Beach Laugh along with friends as you play bingo, enjoy a fashion show by Lace Silhouettes/ Stride & Ride Relay Cotton Company with prizes, and brunch at the Inn of Cape May. 9:30 am - Noon. The American Flag will be carried by Give2Those from Boston to Washington, D.C., with Aleathea’s Restaurant, 7 Ocean St., 609-884-5404, www.capemaymac.org stops in NJ to honor all lives lost to 9/11, active duty, and veteran suicide. 12:15 PM: Weehawken, 9/11 Memorial, 985 Harbor Blvd. 10/6 Cherry Hill 4 PM: Jersye City, 252 Audrey Zapp Dr. Raab/Goodwin Annual March of Remembrance 5 PM: Bayonne, 14 Port Terminal Blvd. Along the 2-mile walk, come learn the lessons history has taught us about the consequences 10 PM: Backwards Flag Brewing Company, 699 Challenger Way of hatred and bigotry, and pay tribute to many of our local Holocaust survivors. 9 am. 908-331-1098, www.give2those.org Esther Raab Holocaust Museum & Goodwin Education Center, 1721 Springdale Rd., 10/8 Newark 856-751-9500, www.jcrcsnj.or Roxey Ballet’s Dracula 10/6 East Rutherford Thrill to the mesmerizing performance of this timeless horror story. This is one ballet you can New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings really sink your teeth into. 7 pm. FREE. Kick-off at 1 pm. Jim Wise Theater, Kupfrian Hall, 54 Summit St., 973-353-3891, www.ethnicity.rutgers.edu MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., 201-559-1515, www.metlifestadium.com

20 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 21 10/10 Newton 10/11 - 10/13 Wildwood Colin Mochrie Oktoberfest From the minds of improv and comedy legend Colin Mochrie, and master hypnotist Asad The ancient German tradition of merriment, roller coasters, tilt-a-whirls, beer, pretzels and Mecci, comes a brand new jaw-dropping show of hypnosis and improv. 7:30 pm. bratwurst returns. 5 - 11 pm. Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St., 973-383-3700, www.thenewtontheatre.com Mariner’s Pier, 3501 Boardwalk, 609-522-3900, www.moreyspiers.com 10/10 Rahway 10/11 - 10/14 Titusville ICON 2019: Elimination Round 5 5th Annual Amazing Pumpkin Carve Back for a sixth season, ICON 2019 is a singing competition much like American Idol meshed A five-day exhibition and celebration of giant carved pumpkins carved by local artists. with The Voice, but in the genre of musical theater. 8 pm. Woolsey Park, 221 Washington Crossing - Pennington Rd., 609-281-5887, Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., 732-499-8226, www.ucpac.org www.hvartscouncil.org 10/10 West Long Branch 10/11 - 10/20 Rahway The National Theatre Broadcast in HD: All About Eve Next to Normal Gillian Anderson and Lily James lead, broadcast live to cinemas from the West End in This play explores how one household copes with mental illness. London. 7:30 pm. Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., 732-499-8226, www.ucpac.org Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 10/11 - 10/27 Warren 10/10 - 10/14 Cape May Brite Nites 2019 47th Annual Victorian Weekend Walking path with over 1,000 lighted pumpkin displays with special effects, haunted barn, Celebrate Cape May’s Victorian architecture and history during this holiday weekend of children’s activities, food trucks, hot cocoa and gifts. Fridays & Saturdays, 6:45 - 8:15 pm. tours and events themed to Cape May’s Victorian era. 10 am - 9 pm. Wagner Farm Arboretum, 197 Mountain Ave., 908-350-7383, www.britenites.org Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., 609-884-5404, www.capemaymac.org 10/11 - 11/30 Port Norris 10/11 New Brunswick Treasures from the Bayshore Center Vaults Rutgers Women’s Volleyball vs. Ohio State Treasured photographs and items rediscovered from the Museum’s archives by Curator, Come support Rutgers Women’s Volleyball as they take on Ohio State. FREE. Rachel Dolhanczyk. 11 am - 3 pm. College Ave Gym, 130 College Ave., 732-445-7342, www.scarletknights.com Bayshore Center at Bivalve, 2800 High St., 856-785-2060, www.bayshorecenter.org 10/11 South Orange 10/12 Asbury Peter Yarrow & Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary Wine Tasting on the Musky Legendary Folk singers Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey remember and celebrate their Scenic tasting on the banks of the Musconetcong River. Try fine wines, craft beers and hard historic careers, and the impact their anthems had on the world of civil liberties. 8 pm. ciders complemented by small plate samplings. 2 - 5 pm. South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, 973-313-2787, www.sopacnow.org Pavilion at Warren County Rod & Gun Club, 279 Asbury Bloomsbury Rd., 908-537-7060, www.musconetcong.org 10/11 West Long Branch 10/12 Augusta I Wrote That One Too...A Life in Songwriting: From Willie to Whitney Steven Dorff, an acclaimed composer and songwriter will perform his big hits. 8 pm. Sussex County Harvest, Honey & Garlic Festival Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Enjoy local produce, wine, crafts, vendors, pumpkins, hayrides, kids crafts and more family fun. 10 am - 4 pm. FREE. 10/11 - 10/13 Seaside Heights Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., 973-579-0500, www.sussexfarmvisits.com Ocean County Columbus Day Parade & Italian Festival 10/12 Beach Haven The Italian Festival is a 3-day event, includes food, snacks, entertainment, crafts, merchandise and children’s activities. 10/13: Columbus Day Parade on The Boulevard. Comedy Tonight Boulevard & Grant Ave., 732-477-6507, www.columbusnj.org Get ready for an evening of laughter. 8:30 pm. Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., 609-492-9477, www.surflight.org 10/11 - 10/13 Summit 10/12 Cape May Point Lucky Ones Vanessa and Janie are best friends, until a devastating diagnosis forces them to consider what Dinner & Full Moon Climb that friendship means and how much it matters. 8 pm. Here’s an exclusive chance to see the light of the full moon from atop the lighthouse. Board Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, 120 Morris Ave., 908-514-9654, www.dreamcatcherrep.org the trolley at the Physick Estate and travel to The Red Store for dinner. 6:15 - 10 pm. Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Ave., 609-884-5404, www.capemaymac.org

22 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 23 10/12 Chatham Township 10/12 New Brunswick Lenape Day New Brunswick Oktoberfest Join this annual event celebrating the Lenape with dancing, drums, vendors, historical talks Join us for a celebration of the City Center businesses and community for the fall harvest by the Ramapough Lenape People, crafts, touring a replica wigwam and more. Noon - 4 pm. season. Enjoy the music line-up, stein holding contest, kids activities and more. Noon - 5 pm. Great Swamp OEC, 247 Southern Blvd., 973-635-6629, www.morrisparks.com New Brunswick City Center, 344 George St., 732-545-4849, www.newbrunswick.com 10/12 East Rutherford 10/12 Red Bank Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Bergen County Classic Radio Halloween Thrillers A non-competitive 5K walk to unite the community in the fight against breast cancer, Classic radio Halloween show, live on stage, with music and Foley sound effects. Take a trip create awareness and raise funds for the American Cancer Society. 8 am - Noon. on our time machine and we’ll help you — see with your ears. 2:30 pm. MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., 973-285-8030, www.makingstrideswalk.org Two River Theater Co., 21 Bridge Ave., 732-513-8234, www.radioroadshow.com 10/12 Freehold 10/12 South Orange Dobre Brothers Live Laura & Linda Benanti: The Story Goes On The show will incorporate music, dance, audience participation and an anti-bullying Touching and humorous, a one-of-a-kind musical journey through the special relationship segment. VIP: 9:45 am, GA Doors Ppen: 11:30 am, Event Starts: 12:30 pm. between a mother and daughter. 8 pm. iPlay America, 110 Schanck Rd., 732-577-8200, www.iplayamerica.com South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, 973-313-2787, www.sopacnow.org 10/12 Haddonfield 10/12 West Milford Haddonfield Fall Festival & Craft Show West Milford Autumn Lights Festival Features over 100 crafters including florals, seasonal items, glass, pottery, clothing, A street fair that has over 300 vendors, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, games and other handcrafted items. 10 am - 5 pm. and rides. 10 am - 5 pm. FREE. 200 Kings Hwy. E., 856-429-4700, www.downtownhaddonfield.com 1480 Union Valley Rd., 973-506-4255, www.autumnlightsfestival.com 10/12 Hawthorne 10/12 West Windsor Passaic County Paws in the Park Central Jersey Beer And Wine Festival Resources, demonstrations from Sheriff’s K-9 unit and mounted patrol, blessing of the Taste over 175 beers, listen to live music, meet brewers and food vendors. animals, pet contests, raffles, DJ, food trucks and vendors. 10 am - 4 pm. Rain Date: 10/13. 1 - 6 pm, VIP Entry: Noon. Must be 21+. 1 - 5 pm. Goffle Brook Park, 675 Goffle Rd., 973-569-4063, www.passaiccountynj.org Mercer County Park, 1665 Mercerville-Edinburg Rd., 609-245-8887, www.cjbeerfest.com 10/12 Hightstown 10/12 Westfield Hometown Harvest Fair Westfield Street Fair & Craft Show A day filled with local artists and crafters, small businesses, live entertainment, great food, Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more. 11 am - 5 pm. FREE. and children’s rides and activities. 10 am - 4 pm. Downtown, 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org 101 Main St., 609-490-5100, www.hightstownfair.org 10/12 - 10/13 Andover 10/12 Millville 4th Annual Vintage Fall Marketplace Candice Guardino’s Italian Bred Join the Andover Borough of Shops for the 4th annual event with sidewalk sales, outdoor A hilarious and heartwarming one woman theatrical comedy, written by and starring market, rustic treasures, vintage finds, live music and more. 9 am - 5 pm. Candice Guardino. 8 pm. Andover Borough of Shops, Main St., 973-786-5555, www.greybarnantiques.com Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., 856-327-6400, www.levoy.net 10/12 - 10/13 Bridgewater 10/12 Mount Holly Simcoe’s Raid Guided Interractive Tours Meet the Artists Reception In 1779, British Capt. Simcoe and 80 of his men raided central NJ and came to the Van Horne Meet artists Myra Ryan and Deborah Pey, their work will be on display until 12/31. 2 - 4 pm. House. Dance, 18th century medicine, colonial tavern. Starts every 15 minutes. 10 am - 5 pm. ABstract EXpressions Contemporary Art Gallery, 70 High St., 609-267-7513, Van Horne House, 941 E. Main St., 732-356-8856, www.htanj.org www.abstractexpressionsgallery.com 10/12 - 10/13 Cape May 10/12 Morristown Murder Mystery Dinner: Bumped Off & Bottoms Up Morristown Festival of Books Prohibition has arrived and that means locals and visitors alike gather at Walter O’Leary’s The festival brings together acclaimed authors with readers and book lovers. 10 am - 5 pm. infamous club for refreshments and entertainment. 7 pm. Vail Mansion, 110 South St., 917-573-2918, www.morristownbooks.org Aleathea’s Restaurant, 7 Ocean St., 609-884-5404, www.capemaymac.org

24 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 25 10/12 - 10/13 Manahawkin 10/13 Cape May Stafford Twp. Fall Wine Festival Lessons of History: Distinguished Lecture Series Sample dozens of wines from nine of NJ’s leading wineries while enjoying the beautiful Renowned Churchill authority, Lee Pollock, will speak on Roosevelt and Churchill. 4 pm. lake-front setting. Unique crafters, vendors and food. Noon - 5 pm. Cape May Convention Hall, Beach Ave. at Stockton Pl., 609-884-5404, www.capemaymac.org Manahawkin Lake Park, 31 N. Main St., 609-597-1000, www.twp.stafford.nj.us 10/13 Cranford 10/12 - 10/13 Morristown Cranford Street Fair & Craft Show Grand Harvest Wine Festival Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more. 11 am - 5 pm. FREE. Enjoy fabulous bands, great wine, browsing our artisan crafters and just relaxing with family North & Union Aves., 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org and friends. Noon - 5 pm. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 609-758-5400, 10/13 Dunellen www.newjerseywineevents.com Dunellen HarvestFest 10/12 - 10/13 Smithville Crafters, food, live music, carriage rides, pumpkin decorating contest, apple pie baking contest and more. Fun for all ages. 11 am – 4 pm. Rain or Shine. FREE. Irish Festival Washington Park, N. Washington Ave., 732-968-3033 Annual festival with music, Irish market, children’s activities and a food court. 11 am - 5 pm. Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com 10/13 East Rutherford 10/12 - 10/13 Somerville New York Jets vs. Dallas Cowboys Kick-off at 4:25 pm. Somerset County’s 14th Annual Weekend Journey Through the Past MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., 201-559-1515, www.metlifestadium.com 30 historic sites open to the public. Sat., 10 am - 5 pm; Sun., 12 Noon - 4 pm. FREE. Various Historic Sites, 20 Grove St., 908-231-7110, www.schistoryweekend.com 10/13 Farmingdale 10/12 - 10/13 South Bound Brook The Beer Run 5K Run a 5K then enjoy beers from some of NJ’s best craft breweries. 10 am - 4 pm. Open House for Somerset County’s Weekend Journey Through the Past Historic Village at Allaire, 4265 Atlantic Ave., 732-919-3500, www.thebeerrunnj.com Guided tours by 18th century costumed docents with Colonial period music and demonstrations of life from back then. Sat., 10 am - 5 pm; Sun., Noon - 4 pm. 10/13 Hardwick Abraham Staats House, 17 Von Steuben Ln., 732-369-3583, www.co.somerset.nj.us Moonlight Paddle 10/12 - 10/13 Wildwood Crest Limited number of FREE kayaks/canoes available. Signing up does not guarantee availability of kayaks/canoes. 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Crest Best Fun Fest — 10 Miler, 5 Miler, 5K White Lake Natural Resource Area, 97 Stillwater Rd., 908-362-7989, Featuring three races over two days for runners seeking the ultimate experience and swag. www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org Centennial Park, Ocean Ave., 609-849-8908, www.delmosports.com 10/13 Hopatcong 10/12 - 10/13 Woodstown Lake Loop 2019 South Jersey Pumpkin Show Fall Festival Bike, run and paddle challenges. Come challenge yourself, and then relax while enjoying The festival is full of family fun and entertainment. The first 200 kids each day receive great local food, beer tent, live entertainment and more. 7 am – 3 pm. a FREE pumpkin. Pet-friendly. Sat., 10 am - 8 pm; Sun., 10 am - 5 pm. FREE. Hopatcong State Park, 260 Lakeside Blvd., 973-663-2500, www.lakehopatcongfoundation.org Salem County Fairground, 760 Harding Hwy., 856-765-0118, www.sjpumpkinshow.com 10/13 Millville 10/12 - 10/20 Monmouth Junction The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra Fall Festival Plus Celebrate the Big Band era. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is The festival features pick-your-own pumpkins and apples, hayrides, large interactive corn considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. 3 pm. maze, and lots of fun family activities. 10 am - 5 pm. Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., 856-327-6400, www.levoy.net VonThun Farms, South Brunswick, 505 Ridge Rd., 732-329-8656, www.vonthunfarms.com 10/13 Montague 10/12 - 10/26 Elmer 2019 Sussex County Arts & Heritage Fall Foliage Weekend Flashlight Corn Maze Docents will guide you through the local history and artifact collections. 1 - 4 pm. Come check out our Corn Maze in the dark. Not scary and fun for the entire family. Foster Armstrong House, 320 River Rd., 973-293-3106 Pumpkins and food also available for purchase. Fridays & Saturdays (some), 6 - 9 pm. Coombs Barnyard, 20 Rt. 77, 609-364-2520, www.coombsbarnyard.com

26 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 27 10/13 Morris Plains 10/17 Laurel Springs Stickley Open House Walt Whitman Returns to Laurel Springs Special guest artisan, Nawal Motawi, founder of Motawi Tileworks (Michigan); ceramic Come visit the Whitman Stafford Farmhouse Historic Site when Walt Whitman returns to discussion, demos and hands-on activities. Noon - 4 pm. FREE. Laurel Springs for more 200th Birthday Celebration. 7 pm. Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, 2352 Rt. 10 W., 973-540-0311, www.stickleymuseum.org Whitman Stafford Farmhouse, 315 Maple Ave., 856-784-0500, www.laurelsprings-nj.com 10/13 New Brunswick 10/17 Morristown Fall Festival Tenth Avenue North Bring the whole family to the Gardens for an afternoon of scavenger hunts, lawn games, Contemporary Christian favorites Tenth Avenue North fuse truth and music in a potent pumpkin painting, outdoor crafts and more. Noon - 4 pm. blend that leaves listeners engaged, entertained and inspired. 7 pm. Rutgers Gardens, 112 Ryders Ln., 732-932-8451, www.rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org 10/13 Oceanport 10/17 Rahway Monmouth Park Fall Festival ICON 2019: Elimination Round 6 Enjoy live racing plus professional football at Monmouth Park Sports Book by Back for a sixth season, ICON 2019 is a singing competition much like American Idol meshed William Hill. 11 am - 5 pm. FREE. with The Voice, but in the genre of musical theater. 8 pm. Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport Ave., 732-747-4449, www.sparkmybiz.com Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., 732-499-8226, www.ucpac.org 10/13 Sparta 10/18 Cape May NJ Glass: Earth, Wind & Fire Mad Batter Beer Dinner Sparta Historical Society presents the NJ Historical Glass Collection on loan from the Celebrate Oktoberfest with a four-course comfort food menu paired with craft beers at the Museum of American Glass including a few pieces from NJ artists. 1 - 4 pm. famous Mad Batter restaurant. Limited seating. 7:30 pm. VanKirk Homestead Museum, 336 Main St., 973-726-0883, www.vankirkmuseum.org Mad Batter Restaurant, 19 Jackson St., 609-884-5404, www.capemaymac.org 10/13 Woodstown 10/18 Hillside New Jersey Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off Vienna Boys Choir Search is on for the heaviest Pumpkin grown in the Tri-State areas. Cash prizes and bragging The choir is beloved the world over for its lively style and beautiful tone. 7:30 pm. rights. This is a late season weigh off. Check in from 10 - 11 am. Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Ave., 908-737-7469, www.keanstage.com Salem County Fairgrounds, 735 Harding Hwy., 856-765-0118, www.sjpumpkinshow.com 10/18 Island Heights 10/16 Morristown Concert Series: Tony Pileggi & Joe Stamboni The Office. A Musical Parody Doors open at 7 pm for Gallery viewing, concert at 8 pm. FREE, $5 donation requested. It’s a typical morning at Scranton’s paper company until a documentary crew begins filming Ocean County Artists’ Guild, 22 Chestnut Ave., 732-270-3111, www.ocartistsguild.org the lives of the workers. Don’t miss this hilarious parody of the TV show, The Office. 8 pm. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org 10/18 Morristown 10/16 West Long Branch Grupo Niche Colombian salsa kings, Grupo Niche will perform an invigorating range of uptempo music Strange Radio, Live. Listening to the Deep Connection — Karen Werner as well as romantic numbers. 8 pm. An immersive lecture-performance in story and sound, part of an ongoing series of Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org experimental radio narrowcasts and broadcasts. 4:30 pm. Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 10/18 Sea Isle City 10/16 - 10/17 Princeton Halloween Parade & Family Dance Party Parade is one of the resort’s many long-standing traditions with a family Dance Party Ailey II immediately following. 7 pm. Performance merges the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the Landis Ave., 609-263-0050, www.visitsicnj.com passion and creative vision of dance masters and emerging choreographers. 7:30 pm. McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2827, www.mccarter.org 10/18 West Long Branch 10/17 Haddonfield The 5th Dimension The legendary group continues to awe sold out audiences with their amazing harmonies. 8 pm. Girls Night Out Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-571-3483, www.monmouth.edu Spend time with your girl pals by walking and shopping from 5 - 9 pm. Downtown, 856-216-7253, www.downtownhaddonfield.com

28 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 29 10/18 - 10/19 Waretown 10/19 Haledon 21st Annual Waretown Haunted Hayride Tensions of the Pro-Labor & Anti-Union Sentiment in the Progressive Era Enjoy a 20 minute hayride around the haunted Waretown Lake. 7 - 10 pm. A presentation with discussion by Jonathan Lurie, Ph.D., Rutgers University. Light Waretown Lake & Recreation Area, 182 Wells Mills Rd., 609-548-6319, www.twpoceannj.gov refreshments will be served. 2 pm. American Labor Museum, 83 Norwood St., 973-595-7953, www.labormuseum.net 10/18 - 10/19 Wildwood Fabulous ‘50s and Beyond Celebration 10/19 Hardwick Friday: ‘50s Dance Party at the Convention Center at 6:30 pm. Saturday: FREE street fair from Octivities 11 am - 5 pm and concert at 7 pm. Celebrate the bounties of fall and late 19th century skills and crafts with hands-on activities Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, 609-729-4000, www.wildwoods.com that are fun for the whole family. 10 am - 3 pm. Millbrook Village, Old Mine & Millbrook Rd., 570-426-2452, www.nps.gov 10/18 - 10/25 Trenton Sky Observation Session 10/19 Highlands A special nighttime star talk in the Planetarium, then hop in your car for a short drive to the 5th Annual Highlands Halloween Fest Washington Crossing Park Simpson Observatory to lookout. Fridays 7 - 9:30 pm. FREE. Live music, craft vendors, children’s activities and Halloween Parade. Pre-parade, make-up New Jersey State Museum, 205 W. State St., 609-292-6464, www.statemuseum.nj.gov artists will be available. Post-parade, best costume contest in Veterans Park. 10 am - 3 pm. Huddy Park, 301 Shore Dr., 732-291-4713, www.highlandsnj.com 10/18 - 10/27 Lambertville Roxey Ballet’s Dracula 10/19 Hoboken Dracula is the perfect way to spend the Halloween Season. Sink your teeth into the Gothic Harvest Festival 2019 tale of Dracula as he struggles against the power of the cross and his love of Lucy. Lots of family fun activities. Live music and dancing, face painting, craft activities, local Canal Studios Theatre, 243 N. Union St., 609-397-7616, www.roxeyballet.org vendors, food for purchase and more. 11 am - 3 pm. FREE. Pier A Park, 100 Sinatra Dr., 201-420-2000, www.hobokennj.gov 10/18 - 10/31 Cape May Halloween Happenings 10/19 Mays Landing Scare yourself silly with tours and events themed for the spooky season. 10 am - 6 pm. Witch Craft Emlen Physick Estate (MAC), 1048 Washington St., 609-884-5404, www.capemaymac.org Lake Lenape Park will become a mysterious village of local partners serving up zesty stews and seasonal brews, so magical it must be Witch Craft. 6 – 10 pm. 10/19 Atlantic City Lake Lenape Park, 753 Park Rd., 608-385-0809, www.witchcraftnj.com Eddie B 10/19 Millville Eddie’s comedy is hilarious, smart, passionate and brutally honest. 8 pm. Waterfront at Harrah’s, 777 Harrah’s Blvd., 802-255-1826, www.caesars.com/harrahs-ac Eaglemania — The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band EagleMania has dedicated themselves to faithfully reproducing the music of The Eagles. 8 pm. 10/19 Cape May Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., 856-327-6400, www.levoy.net Grand Lighthouse Cruise 10/19 Morristown Come aboard to view and photograph seven historic lighthouses. 5-hour cruise includes narration, continental breakfast and Captain’s Lunch buffets. 10 am - 3 pm. Gabriel Kahane Murder Mystery Dinner: Bumped Off & Bottoms Up Join us for a Meet-the-Artist reception following the concert. 7:30 pm. Morristown United Methodist Church, 50 S. Park Pl., 973-538-2132, www.musicatmumc.bpt.me Prohibition has arrived, and locals and visitors alike gather at Walter O’Leary’s club. When an evening of fun takes a horrible turn. Can you help solve the murder? 7 pm. 10/19 Piscataway Cape May Mid-Atlantic Center, 7 Ocean St., 609-884-5404, www.capemaymac.org Rutgers Football vs. Minnesota Poe by Candlelight Come support your Scarlet Knights as they take on Minnesota. East Lynne Theater Company actors read their favorite stories by the master of the macabre, High Point Solutions Stadium, 1 Scarlet Knight Way, 866-445-4678, www.rutgersgameday.com Edgar Allan Poe, just in time for Halloween. 8 pm. 10/19 Princeton First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., 609-884-5898, www.eastlynnetheater.org Tricks & Treats with the Arts Council of Princeton Pumpkin Festival/Share the Harvest Food Drive Design a canvas bag for trick-or-treating and get hands-on with fall-themed crafts. 3 - 5 pm. Visit a haunted house at the Village Barn and hop on a fall hayride through the farm and a Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., 609-924-8777, www.artscouncilofprinceton.org children’s Halloween Parade! 11 am - 4 pm Historic Cold Springs Village, 720 Rt. 9, 609-898-2300, www.hcsv.org

30 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 31 10/19 Rahway 10/19 - 10/20 Statewide Daughtry Lighthouse Challenge 2019 Daughtry fronted by American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry, will rock the night. 8 pm. Climb to the top of the Tuckerton Seaport and Barnegat Lighthouses as one stop during the Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., 732-499-4226, www.ucpac.org statewide challenge. Visit all of New Jersey’s historic lighthouses and related museums. Various Locations, 609-494-2016, www.lhchallengenj.org 10/19 Seaside Heights Fall Festival 10/19 - 10/20 Trenton Dress in your Halloween Costume. Bring non-expired canned goods for donating to the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market: Halloween Edition Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Noon - 2 pm. FREE. The East Coast’s premiere alternative flea market featuring a curated collection of more than Casino Pier, 800 Ocean Ter., 732-793-6488, www.casinopiernj.com 200+ different vendors, 10 food trucks per day, live music and more. 10 am - 5 pm. Roebling Wire Works, 675 S. Clinton Ave., 609-635-6736, www.trentonprfm.com 10/19 South Bound Brook Exploring with The New Jersey Paranormal Investigators (NJPI) 10/19 - 10/20 Union Guided tour includes preparation of 18th century beverages, a discussion on taverns, Four Centuries in a Weekend light snacks, cider and songs. Reservations recommended. 7 - 9 pm. All of the historic house museums in Union County will be open. Sat., 10 am - 5 pm, Abraham Staats House, 17 Von Steuben Ln., 732-369-3583, www.staatshouse.org Sun., Noon - 5 pm. FREE. Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall 10/19 Titusville Trails4Tails Fest 10/19 - 10/27 Point Pleasant beach 1 Mile Fun Run, 5K, 5K with Dogs, 15K, Double Dog, 50K Ultra Marathon and the Triple Boo at the Boardwalk Dog followed by a festival. Proceeds go to, It’s A Ruff Life Rescue (dog rescue). 7 am - 7 pm. Join us for some Halloween fun for the entire family. Saturdays & Sundays, Noon - 4 pm Washington Crossing Park, 355 Washington Crossing - Pennington Rd., 609-610-5280, Boardwalk, 732-892-0600, www.jenkinsons.com www.trails4tailsnjpa.org 10/20 Asbury Park 10/19 Verona & West Long Branch Lung Cancer Research Foundation’s Jersey Shore Free to Breathe Walk Light the Night Walk with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Hundreds of lung cancer patients, survivors and advocates from the Jersey Shore area will Enjoy an evening filled with music, fireworks and empowering ceremonies honoring gather to raise awareness and funding for lung cancer research. 9 am – 1 pm. survivors and remembering those we’ve lost to cancer. 4:30 - 8:30 pm. Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten, 527 Lake Ave., 608-828-8834, www.lcrf.org/jerseyshore Verona Park, 475 Bloomfield Ave., 908-956-6642, www.lightthenight.org/new-jersey 10/20 Cape May Great Lawn, 400 Cedar Ave., 908-654-6642, www.lightthenight.org/new-jersey 10/19 - 10/20 Bloomfield The Cat & The Canary Based on the 1922 Broadway play, this 1927 silent horror classic is considered the first Fall Fine Art and Crafts successful haunted house film with live organist, Wayne Zimmerman. 7 pm. Juried fine artists, fine crafters and food vendors will be on display. 10 am - 5 pm. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., 609-884-5898, Verona Park, 473 Watchung Ave., 212-595-0189, www.rosesquared.com www.eastlynnetheater.org 10/19 - 10/20 Cape May 10/20 Clifton Tea & Confessions Clifton Food Truck Festival Learn about Victorian Spiritualism, who were the believers and themediums. 2:30 pm. A fun family day with over 20 gourment food trucks, beer and sangria garden, vendors, Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., 609-884-5404, www.capemaymac.org live music and kids activities. Benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton. 11 am - 7 pm. Boys & Girls Club of Clifton, 181 Colfax Ave., 973-927-2794, www.justjerseyfest.com 10/19 - 10/20 Chatsworth 10/20 Elmer Cranberry Festival A diverse showing of many artists & craftsmen including demonstrations and items for sale. 60th Anniversary Kick-Off Classic Car Show on Sunday (entry fee). 9 am - 4 pm. FREE. We will be celebrating Appel Farm’s rich past, present and exciting future. 2 – 5 pm. 3980 Main St., Rt. 563, 609-726-0006, www.cranfest.info Appel Farm Arts & Music Campus, 457 Shirley Rd., 856-358-2472, www.appelfarm.org 10/19 - 10/20 Landisville 10/20 Fair Lawn Italian Festival Fair Lawn Street Fair & Craft Show Celebrate Italian heritage at the annual Italian Festival with the sounds of traditional music, Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more. 11 am - 5 pm. FREE. plus a spread of local Italian foods. Noon - 5 pm. River Rd. & Fair Lawn Ave., 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St., 856-697-7172, www.bellviewwinery.com

32 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 33 10/20 Freehold 10/21 East Rutherford The Laurie Berkner Band Live New York Jets vs. New England Patriots Laurie Berkner is the uncrowned queen of children’s music and the power behind the Kickoff at 1 pm. progressive kindie rock movement. Doors Open: 11 am, Event Starts: Noon. MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., 201-559-1515, www.metlifestadium.com iPlay America, 110 Schanck Rd., 732-577-8200, www.iplayamerica.com 10/21 West Long Branch 10/20 Hardwick Great Art on Screen: Gauguin in Tahiti — Paradise Lost Hawk Watch and Hike Film traces the legendary life story of Paul Gauguin who left France for Tahiti, feverishly in Join RVC Trustee, Dennis Briede on a nature walk to enjoy peak hawk migration and fall search of deep immersions into lush nature. 7:30 pm. colors. Carpool from RVC, 16 Main St., Blairstown. 8 am. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Catfish Fire Tower, Appalachian Trail, 908-362-7989, www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org 10/22 Morristown 10/20 Jersey City Sergio Mendes & Bebel Gilberto: The 60th Anniversary of Bossa Nova Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Jersey City Celebrate 60 years of Bossa Nova with multi-Grammy-winning producer, composer, and The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Jersey City 5K raises vocalist Sergio Mendes, and vocalist Bebel Gilberto. 7:30 pm. awareness and funds to save lives from breast cancer. 8 am. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org Lincoln Park, 1 Lincoln Park, 973-232-2563, www.makingstrideswalk.org 10/23 Rahway 10/20 Monroe Township ICON 2019: Sing for Your Life Round Sports Card & Collectibles Show Back for a sixth season, ICON 2019 is a singing competition much like American Idol meshed Over 40 tables of the hottest sports collectibles of yesterday and today. Autographed with The Voice, but in the genre of musical theater. 8 pm. memorabilia, unopened packs and boxes, supplies and more. 9 am - 2 pm. UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage, 360 Hamilton St., 732-499-8226, www.ucpac.org Ramada Conference Center, 390 Forsgate Dr., 732-422-9365, www.rksportspromotions.com 10/24 Millville 10/20 Oakland Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash RBARI Annual Pitbulls & Pumpkins Family Festival A tribute to and celebration of the legendary Sun Records recording artists. 7:30 pm. Enjoy food trucks, painting, photos, dog costumes, raffles and more. 11 am - 4 pm. FREE. Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., 856-327-6400, www.levoy.net Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, 2 Shelter Ln., 201-337-5180, www.rbari.org 10/24 Morristown 10/20 Princeton The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash Paris! The Show Shawn Barker stars in this remarkably authentic performance that delivers the raw prowess A tribute to post-war French songs from Montmartre to the stages of the great Parisian that made Johnny Cash, a music icon. 8 pm. cabarets-Chevalier, Montand, Aznavour, Brel, Baker and Piaf, of course. 3 pm. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2827, www.mccarter.org 10/24 Union 10/20 Tinton Falls Adult Pumpkin Carving Party The Fit2FAb Run Get ready to enjoy a fall night out carving and decorating pumpkins, snacks, wine and beer. 2-mile run followed by a post-race Vinyasa flow yoga. All registered runners will receive a Halloween music and prizes for the most creative pumpkin design. Must be 21+. 7 pm. t-shirt and shopping bag. Registration begins at 6 am. Race at 7:30 am. Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall Jersey Shore Premium Outlets, 1 Premium Outlet Blvd., 732-682-6013, www.motherrunnerevents.com 10/24 West Long Branch 10/20 West Long Branch National Theatre Broadcast in HD: One Man, Two Guvnors Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from James Corden, the hilarious West End The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Turandot Encore and Broadway returns to cinemas to mark National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday. 7:30 pm. Franco Zeffirelli’s spectacular production returns with Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Met’s Jeanette Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Lerman-Neubauer music director, conducting his first Puccini opera with the company. 1 pm. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 10/24 - 10/27 Hackettstown 10/20 - 10/21 Union Fringe Festival: Things They Carried Based on the literary classic this powerful telling of O’Brien’s personal journey from his ARTrageous innocent years in rural Minnesota to the jungles of Vietnam. Adult Language. 7:30 pm. Giant masterpieces are created before your eyes as the troupe’s vocalists, musicians and Lackland Performing Arts Center, 715 Grand Ave., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org dancers race to complete the paintings before the song’s last note. Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Ave., 908-737-7469, www.keanstage.com 34 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 35 10/25 Morristown 10/26 Freehold Joan Jett & the Blackhearts 80’s Wrestling Con 2 Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator and a visionary. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Some of the biggest Superstars in the history of professional wrestling will be appearing live inductee is known for such classic rock anthems as Bad Reputation and I Love Rock n Roll. to sign autographs and take photos with fans. 10 am - 3 pm. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org iPlay America, 110 Schanck Rd., 732-577-8200, www.iplayamerica.com 10/25 Princeton 10/26 Hoboken Hometown Halloween Parade Hobooken 5K Run to End Homelessness Dress up in your best costume and join the annual parade which starts at 5:15 pm and make A flat and fast race through Hoboken. Fun for all the family with a costume competition and your way to Princeton Family YMCA where the festivities continue. kids race. Supporting the Hoboken Homeless Shelter. 10 am. Palmer Square, 609-924-8777, www.artscouncilofprinceton.org Pier A, 100 Sinatra Dr., 609-401-7558, www.hobooken5k.com 10/25 Wildwood 10/26 Long Valley Downtown Wildwood Halloween Movie & Treats Food Truck Festival Enjoy a Halloween movie under the stars. Children 12 and under will receive a FREE bag of 15 food trucks, beer and sangria garden, face painting, DJ and farm activities. 11 am - 7 pm. treats beginning at 5:30 pm. Movie at 6 pm. FREE. Ort Farms, 1 Bartley Rd., 973-927-2794,www.justjerseyfest.com Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave., 609-523-1602, www.dooww.com 10/26 Metuchen 10/25 - 10/27 Cape May Haunted Downtown Sherlock Holmes Weekend Join us if you dare, for a spooktakular day of fun, frights and Halloween festivities. Noon - 5 pm. Join Sherlock Holmes and his partner, Dr. Watson, for a weekend of solving clues in the new Main St., 732-515-9660, www.downtownmetuchen.org mystery Sherlock Holmes and The Wake at the Wedding. Aleathea’s Restaurant, 7 Ocean St., 609-884-5404, www.capemaymac.org 10/26 Morristown 10/25 - 10/27 Wildwood Light the Night Walk with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Enjoy an evening filled with music, fireworks and empowering ceremonies honoring Wildwood RV Show survivors and remembering those we’ve lost to cancer. 4:30 - 8:30 pm. Features the best-selling RVs from NJ’s biggest RV dealers. Many will be clearance priced APX Morristown, 412 Mt. Kemble Ave., 908-956-6642, www.lightthenight.org/new-jersey and trades are welcome. FREE parking. Fri. & Sat., 10 am - 7 pm; Sun., 10 am - 5 pm. Wildwood Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, 856-228-0090, www.njfallrvshow.com Hocus Pocus with Kathy Najimy Q&A with Kathy Najimy before a screening of the classic Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus. 8 pm. 10/26 Atlantic City Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org Ducktown District Food Tour 10/26 New Brunswick Eat at local restaurants established in the early 1900s. Advance tickets needed. 1 - 4 pm. Ducktown Atlantic City, 2200 Fairmont Ave., 609-721-5164, www.onthetownfoodtours.com Circus of Horrors: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour Based on the hilarious, Peabody Award-winning, hit TV comedy is an all-new tour with a 10/26 Beach Haven feature film, plus spirited sketches and songs. 3 pm & 7 pm. Annual Ghost Fest State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org Open house, kids stories and craft activities. 11:30 am - 4 pm. Rutgers Women’s Volleyball vs. Northwestern LBI Museum, 129 Engleside Ave., 609-492-0700, www.lbimuseum.com Come support Rutgers Women’s Volleyball as they take on Northwestern. FREE. 10/26 Cape May College Ave Gym, 130 College Ave., 732-445-7342, www.scarletknights.com Crafts & Collectibles by the Sea 10/26 North Wildwood Crafters and collectibles dealers from throughout the region display and sell their wares. Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Block Party Cape May Convention Hall, Beach Ave. & Stockton St., 609-884-5404, www.capemaymac.org Families are encouraged to decorate their cars for Halloween. Children come in costume and 10/26 Chatham Township visit cars for treats. Prizes awarded to best decorated cars. 5:30 - 7 pm. Olde NJ Ave., 609-522-2955, www.northwildwood.com Trail Tales 1 - 2 pm: Tenny Tiny - hear silly, nature-themed tales told by costumed storytellers along the 10/26 Phillipsburg decorated trails. Wear your costume. Fall Festival Train Ride 5:30 pm: Kick off Halloween with an evening of silly, slightly spooky, and nature-themed Enjoy the Fall Festival at Shappell Park, FREE train ride on the Centerville & Southwestern tales told by costumed storytellers and decorated nighttime trails. Wear your costume. miniature railroad with the Phillipsburg Railroad Historians. Costumes encouraged. 2 - 7 pm. Great Swamp OEC, 247 Southern Blvd., 973-635-6629, www.morrisparks.com PRRH, 10 Pine Alley, 908-859-1146, www.prrh.org

36 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 37 10/26 Piscataway 10/26 - 10/27 Wildwood Rutgers Football vs. Liberty Downtown Wildwood Inaugural Hall-O-Wine Festival Come support your Scarlet Knights as they take on Liberty. Live band and DJ, food trucks, local and artisan vendors, and free activities. Sat., Noon - 9 pm; High Point Solutions Stadium, 1 Scarlet Knight Way, 866-445-4678, www.rutgersgameday.com Sun., Noon - 6 pm with food truck trick-or-treating for kids 12 & under (Noon - 3 pm). Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave., 732-481-2311, www.woyftevents.com 10/26 Point Pleasant Halloween Murder Mystery Cruise 10/27 Blackwood Features a 3-hour cruise, buffet dinner and a Murder. Costumes are encouraged. Advance JDRF One Walk ticket purchase needed. 7 pm. Join us as we walk and raise money for life-changing research for the millions affected by this River Belle, 47 Broadway, 732-528-6620, www.riverboattour.com devastating disease. 8 am - Noon. Camden County College, 200 College Dr., 856-429-1101, www.walk.jdrf.org/southjersey 10/26 Smithville Monster Bash 10/27 Blairstown Come spend a day in the Village and at night take part in the area’s largest Zombie Walk. Beech Ridge Preserve Guided Hike Sponsored by Underground. 10 am - 6 pm. A guided hike through Beech Ridge Preserve. The 1/2-mile trail is accessible at Belcher Road, Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com east of the Dry Road intersection. Meet at trailhead at 10:50 am. Beech Ridge Preserve, Belcher Rd., 908-362-7989, www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org 10/26 Stone Harbor Kids Harvest Festival 10/27 Chester Hayrides, pumpkin decorating, trick or treating in our shops, and creepy and crawly, but Farm to Table Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast cute animals. 11 - 4 pm. Enjoy a hay wagon ride around the farm and a delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast followed Shopping District, 96th St., 609-368-6101, www.stoneharborbeach.com by so much family fun. 9 am - 1 pm. Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com 10/26 Summit Comedy Improv Show: The Flip Side 10/27 Ewing Dreamcatcher Rep has its own improv comedy troupe. This unpredictable evening is Guided Tour: In the Groove: A Century of Sound affordable, fun, and packed with laughs from start to finish. 8 pm. A curator guided tour, exhibit traces the history of recorded sound from Edison’s first Oakes Center, 120 Morris Ave., 908-514-9654, www.dreamcatcherrep.org phonograph to the country’s first computer music festival in 1977. 1:30 pm. College of New Jersey, Sarnoff Collection, 2000 Pennington Rd., 609-771-2654, 10/26 Union www.davidsarnoff.tcnj.edu Pumpkin Patch Day 10/27 Fanwood Enjoy a day filled with pumpkin picking, hayrides, pumpkin carving and painting, crafts and more. 10 am - 5 pm. Vintage Marketplace Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall 75+ tables of vintage items, antiques, collectibles, live music, food and more. 10 am - 5 pm. Fanwood Train Station, 256 South Ave., 201-998-1144, www.jcpromotions.info 10/26 Woodbury Heights South Jersey Geek Fest 10/27 Glassboro We just want to bring folks together to appreciate their own version of geek. 10 am - 5 pm. William Shakespeare’s Hamlet Woodbury Heights Community Center, 741 Helen Ave., 856-202-5103, www.sjgeekfest.com Rowan University’s Department of Theatre & Dance resets Shakespeare’s classic coming-of- age tale in the early 1980s, where Gothic and Goth meet. 2 pm. 10/26 - 10/27 Wayne Tohill Theater, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., 856-256-4545, www.cpa.rowan.edu Washington’s Encampment 10/27 Morristown Come and learn what life was like as a soldier during the American Revolution. 11 am - 5 pm. Dey Mansion, 199 Totowa Rd., 973-706-6640, www.deymansion.org Harlem Renaissance 100 Multimedia concert captures the sound of the Harlem Renaissance which shaped the nation’s 10/26 - 10/27 West Windsor music. Featuring Michael Mwenso, The Shakes, Brianna Thomas and Michela Lerman. 7 - 9 pm. Special Olympics New Jersey Fall Games Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org Athletes will compete in cycling, equestrian, flag football, golf and soccer. 10/27 National Park Mercer County Park, 1638 Old Trenton Rd., 609-897-8000, www.sonj.org 18th Century Field Day Enjoy battle reenactments, colonial demonstrators, vendors, food and fun 10 am - 4 pm. Red Bank Battlefield Park, 100 Hessian Ave., 856-853-5120, www.co.gloucester.nj.us

38 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 39 10/27 New Brunswick Hub City Sounds: 5th Annual Corazon Latino Festival Enjoy our carnival themed adventure showcasing rich Latino and Caribbean culture filled with traditional cultural dances, music, visual arts displays and more. 11 am - 4 pm. November Joyce Kilmer Park, 143 Joyce Kilmer Ave., 908-917-2862, www.newbrunswickarts.org The Italian Connection — Annual Home Season Show 11/1 Morristown Specacular performance connecting Italian music and dance with Flamenco music Tango Cumparsita de Argentina and dance. 3 pm. Accompanied by the world renowned Argentinean musicians, Masters of the Bandoneon, Lyric Theatre, Livingston Ave., 732-598-3979, www.alboradadance.org the finest Tango dancers in the world tell the true story of the art of Tango. 8 - 10 pm. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org 10/27 Sparta NJ Glass: Earth, Wind & Fire 11/1 New Brunswick Sparta Historical Society presents the NJ Historical Glass Collection on loan from the Randy Rainbow Live! Museum of American Glass including a few pieces from NJ artists. 1 - 4 pm. Welcome comedian, writer, singer, actor, and satirist Randy Rainbow — known for his VanKirk Homestead Museum, 336 Main St., 973-726-0883, www.vankirkmuseum.org political spoofs and musical parodies. 7:30 pm. State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7489, www.stnj.org 10/27 Trenton Halloween Spooktacular: Legends of the Pinelands! 11/1 South Orange Annual children’s costume contest, and enjoy the FREE live stage show, FREE laser Glenn Miller Orchestra Planetarium show, and fun Halloween-themed activities. 10 am - 3 pm. The most popular big band in the world today, with its unique Jazz sound. 8 pm. New Jersey State Museum, 205 W. State St., 609-292-6308, www.statemuseum.nj.gov South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, 973-313-2787, www.sopacnow.org 10/27 West Long Branch 11/1 - 11/2 West Long Branch The : Raymonda FilmOneFest Film Slam The Bolshoi Ballet broadcast live in High Definition. 3 pm. Film competition where teams receive three items, a prop, a line, a location, and only 24 hours Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu to write, create, film, edit and deliver a super short movie to the judges. 7 - 10 pm. FREE. Monmouth University, Woodrow Wilson Hall, 300 Cedar Ave., 908-692-4457, 10/29 Morristown www.filmonefest.org James Van Praagh 11/2 Hackettstown One of the most celebrated, respected and influential mediums in the world, James takes you on a special spiritual journey as he shares insights and messages from beyond. 7:30 pm. NJ Ballet: All American Program Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org The evening features the American Masterwork Rodeo, by Agnes de Mille with score by A. Copeland, M. Sappington’s haunting pas de deux Waterfront. 8 pm. 10/30 Morristown Lackland Performing Arts Center, 715 Grand Ave., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org Ruben Sings Luther 11/2 Hammonton Ruben Studdard recreates the magic and music of Luther Vandross, performing some of his hits. Gold section includes Meet and Greet. 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Stand-Up Comedy Night Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org Comedy Series featuring some of the country’s best comics. Hosted by Kevin Hurley and always at least one featured comic and a headliner on the bill. 10/31 Edgewater Park Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., 609-704-5012, www.eagletheatre.org Halloween Tradtions for Seniors: History of Halloween 11/2 Morristown A senior conversation about Halloween in the 50’s, screening of Hocus-pocus, and a tour of the Historic Dunk’s Ferry Inn. 7 - 9 am. Savor & Stroll Culinary Tours Organic Green Café, 1101 Cooper St., 609-871-9555, www.whitebriarbedandbreakfast.com Tours will take you through the heart of Morristown while eating all the way. 1:15 - 4:30 pm. Court St., 973-452-2094, www.savorandstrollculinarytours.com 10/31 Morristown Halloween Trick or Treat Vince Gill Vince Gill is famous for his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing and warm, The witching hour has arrived. Little ghouls and goblins descend on downtown Morristown soaring tenor, all wrapped up in a quick and easy wit. 8 pm. for the annual trick-or-treat. 3 - 5 pm. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org Downtown Morristown, 973-455-1133, www.morristown-nj.org

40 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 41 11/2 Mullica Hill 11/2 Waretown 2019 Unified 5K Run Legend of the Jersey Devil Show Come join us this fall for the 2019 Unified 5K Run. You can run, jog, or walk UNIFIED at this Live concert of country and bluegrass music with the New Jersey Devil appearing at 8 pm. fundraising event to support Special Olympics of New Jersey. 8:30 am - 1 pm. Bring your cameras. Doors open at 6 pm, Show from 7:30 - 11 pm. Inspira Medical Center, 700 Mullica Hill Rd., 609-897-8000, www.sonj.org Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., 609-971-1593, www.alberthall.org 11/2 New Brunswick 11/2 West Deptford Rock & Roll Spectacular: Chubby Checker & The Wildcats, Dodge Hunger Dodgeball Tournament The Duprees, Jay Siegel’s Tokens & The Capris Hunger is a serious issue in South Jersey, but we are raising awareness and funds to help Relive the classic music of the 1960’s with four incredible acts. 7 pm. fight hunger. Form a dodgeball team of six players and join us in the fight. 11 am - 4 pm. State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-247-7200, www.stnj.org RiverWinds Community Center, 1000 RiverWinds Dr. W., 856-845-4500, www.southjerseydreamcenter.org 11/2 Newton 11/2 West Windsor Outlaws For more than 40 years, the Southern Rock legends have celebrated triumphs and endured Light the Night Walk with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society tragedies to remain one of the most influential bands of the genre. 8 pm. Enjoy an evening filled with music, fireworks and empowering ceremonies honoring Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St., 973-383-3700, www.skypac.org survivors and remembering those we’ve lost. 4:30 - 8:30 pm. Mercer County Park, 1638 Old Trenton Rd., 908-956-6642, www.lightthenight.org 11/2 Paterson 11/2 - 11/3 Hoboken The Distinguished Poets Series A featured reader on the first Saturday of each month. FREE to age 18+ and an open reading Hoboken Artists’ Studio Tour following. 10 am. FREE self-guided walking tour of artists’ studios, galleries and group exhibition spaces with Hamilton Club Building, 32 Church St., 973-684-6555, www.poetrycenterpccc.com 100+ participating artists. FREE tour map and guide available day of. Noon - 6 pm. Hoboken City Hall, 94 Washington St., 201-420-2207, www.hobokennj.gov 11/2 Peapack 11/2 - 12/4 Shrewsbury Full Circle 2019 — Art Without Limits A multi-disciplinary fine arts showcase featuring original work created by the Exhibit: Richard Darge Arts Access artists. 3 - 6 pm. Exhibiting member, Richard Darge reveals his deep-seated faith in his other-worldly acrylic Robert Schonhorn Arts Center at Matheny, 65 Highland Ave., 908-234-0011, abstracts, which take the viewer on a journey far beyond the canvas. Reception: 11/3, 3 - 5 pm. www.artsaccessprogram.org Guild of Creative Art, 620 Broad St., 732-741-1441, www.guildofcreativeart.org 11/2 Princeton 11/3 Belmar Day of the Dead (El Dia de los Muertos) Community Celebration Crafts & Drafts A family celebration featuring strolling mariachi, sugar skull decorating, face painting Sample some local beers while you shop the handmade vendor market in Belmar’s and more. 3 - 5 pm. FREE. very own, Beach Haus. Crafts, photography, food items and more. Noon - 5 pm. Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., 609-924-8777, Beach Haus Brewery, 801 Main St., 908-514-8431, www.beachhausbeer.com www.artscouncilofprinceton.org 11/3 Hackensack Princeton House Tour Annual East Coast Toy Soldier Show & Sale Explore six private homes on a self-guided tour. Docents and guiding material provide Millions of antique and collectible toys, from ancient toy soldiers to Star Wars and everything information about the architecture, history and design elements of each house. 10 am – 4 pm. in between including Hess Toy Trucks. 9 am - 3 pm. Historical Society of Princeton, 354 Quaker Rd., 609-921-6748, www.princetonhistory.org Fairleigh Dickinson, Rothman Center, 100 University Plaza Dr., 973-831-8900, 11/2 Roselle www.eastcoasttoysoldiershow.com Warinanco Ice Skating Opening Day 11/3 Hackettstown The ice is ready and offically open for the season! NJ Ballet: Hansel & Gretel Warinanco Park Sports Center & Ice Rink, 908-298-7849, www.warinancopark.com A lively re-telling of the well-known fairy tale about a brother and sister who wander into a 11/2 Union forest where they are captured by a witch in a fantastic gingerbread house. 2 - 4 pm. Lackland Performing Arts Center, 715 Grand Ave., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org Scouts, Soldiers & Spies: A Revolutionary Adventure Children ages 6-10 will learn how Revolutionary era spies used codes, dead drops and ciphers to convey military intelligence. Everyone will create a secret code book. 1 pm. Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall

42 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 43 11/3 Island Heights 11/6 New Brunswick Opening Reception-Month Long Viewing Blue Note 80th Anniversary Opening Reception from 1 - 4 pm, with month long exhibits viewing through 11/27. An intimate concert event featuring Kandace Springs (vocalist, keyboards), James Francies Ocean County Artists’ Guild, 22 Chestnut Ave., 732-270-3111, www.ocartistsguild.org (piano) and James Carter (saxophone). 8 pm. State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org 11/3 Montclair Carnival of Animals 11/7 Morristown Bring the kids to hear the regal lion, silly rooster and graceful swan in this family favorite. 3 pm. In the Mood Central Presbyterian Church, 46 Park St., 973-435-2906, www.montclairorchestra.org Travel back to the 1940’s and relive the Swing Era featuring music from Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, The Andrews Sisters and more. 7:30 pm. 11/3 Sewell Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org Adam Birnbaum Trio 11/7 Princeton Adam Birnbaum, the renowned New York City jazz pianist performs his program, Bach Refracted. Mr. Birnbaum brings his own jazz improvisations to the Preludes of JS Bach. 3 pm. Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church, 330 Greentree Rd., 856-494-6077, www.musicatbunkerhill.org With only their guitars, these two longtime friends collaborate as an intimate duo, swapping songs and sharing stories from their vast catalogues. 7:30 pm. 11/3 Toms River McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2827, www.mccarter.org Mozart 11/7 - 11/10 Hackettstown An afternoon all about Amadeus, featuring The Overture to the Marriage of Figaro, Rondo for Violin & Orchestra, and Symphony No. 39 in Eb Major. 3 pm. Fringe Festival: Cohan & Company Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, 1 College Dr., 732-255-0460, Cohan and Company is a one-man show based on the life of George M. Cohan. Drawing www.gardenstatephilharmonic.org largely on real-life interviews of Cohan’s peers. Lackland Performing Arts Center, 715 Grand Ave., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org 11/3 West Long Branch The Metropolitan Opera Live In HD: Manon Encore 11/8 Glassboro Massenet’s tale of passion, excess, and their consequences stars rising soprano Lisette The Wynton Marsalis Quintet Oropesa in the effervescent title role. 1 pm. Join Pulitzer Prize & Grammy Award-winning jazz virtuoso Wynton Marsalis and his Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu quintet for an intimate evening, as part of Rowan University’s 19-20 Marie Rader Series. 8 pm. Pfleeger Concert Hall, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., 856-256-4545, www.cpa.rowan.edu 11/4 East Rutherford New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys 11/8 Morristown Kickoff at 1 pm. Tickets available online. Sara Evans MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., 201-559-1515, www.metlifestadium.com Multi-platinum-selling country singer Sara Evans has been called one of the most compelling vocalists of her generation with over 20 hits. 8 pm. 11/4 Wayne Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org Jewish Federation’s Israel Film Festival 11/8 New Brunswick This festival brings some of Israel’s most entertaining cinema to venues throughout northern New Jersey. 7:30 pm. Rutgers Women’s Volleyball vs. Purdue Wayne Y, 1 Pike Dr., 201-820-3907, www.jfnnj.org Come support Rutgers Women’s Volleyball as they take on Purdue. FREE. College Ave Gym, 130 College Ave., 732-445-7342, www.scarletknights.com 11/4 West Long Branch Artnow: Artist Talk with Amanda Stojanov 11/8 South Orange Stojanov has exhibited her work in California, Budapest, and Linz. She is currently an On a Winter’s Night — 25th Anniversary Concert Ast. Professor of Interactive Digital Media at Monmouth University. 4:30 pm. The 25th Anniversary concert of On a Winter’s Night from singer-songwriters Christine Lavin, Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu John Gorka, Cheryl Wheeler, Patty Larkin and Cliff Eberhardt. 8 pm. South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, 973-313-2787, www.sopacnow.org 11/6 Morristown Deepak Chopra: The Nature of Reality 11/8 - 11/10 Cape May Join New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra as he addresses life’s most important Exit Zero Jazz Festival questions, as well as practical ways to experience transformation and healing. 7:30 pm. Twice a year, every spring and fall, the Exit Zero Jazz Festival stages its world-class music Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org festival in Cape May. 3 - 7 pm. Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., 609-849-9202, www.exitzerojazzfestival.com

44 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 45 11/8 - 11/10 New Brunswick 11/9 South Bound Brook Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Open House with Blacksmithing Demonstration The inspiring true story of one woman’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to the Special exhibits or presenters will be at the house for this event. FREE tours. 10 am - Noon. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Abraham Staats House, 17 Von Steuben Ln., 732-369-3583, www.staatshouse.org www State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org 11/9 South Orange 11/8 - 11/17 Millville Savion Glover & The Ideal Ensemble Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins The Tony Award-winning, tap-dancing phenomenon Savion Glover returns with his unique Featuring an irresistible story, eye-popping sets and costumes, breathtaking dance numbers sense of musicality, incredible stage presence and unparalleled dance ability. 8 pm. and beloved songs, this is an adventure you don’t want to miss. South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, 973-313-2787, www.sopacnow.org Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., 856-327-6400, www.levoy.net 11/9 West Long Branch 11/8 - 11/23 Maplewood The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Madam Butterfly Working, A Musical Anthony Minghella’s vividly cinematic staging returns to cinemas, featuring soprano Hui He Based on interviews conducted by noted author and broadcaster Studs Terkel, Working will in the devastating title role. 1 pm. ring true to anyone who’s ever collected a paycheck. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Durand Rd., 973-761-8453, www.thestrollers.com 11/9 - 11/10 Chatham Township 11/9 Hackettstown Apple Cidering Crafts & Drafts Make delicious, homemade apple cider using an old-fashioned, hand-cranked cider press, This pop-up handmade market features 16 local artisans inside of the brewery warehouse. and learn fun apple facts. Saturdays & Sundays, 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm. Rain or Shine. 2 - 7 pm. Great Swamp OEC, 247 Southern Blvd., 973-635-6629, www.morrisparks.com Jersey Girl Brewing Co., 426 Sand Shore Rd., 908-514-8431, www.jerseygirlbrewing.com 11/9 - 11/10 Rahway 11/9 Manahawkin The Cashore Marionettes: Life In Motion Annual Gift Auction In the performance Life in Motion, Joseph Cashore presents his collection of marionette Over 300+ baskets to auction. Tickets sold out last year so get them early. All proceeds go to masterworks. Characters of depth, integrity, and humanity take the audience on a journey. helping local homeless children and their families get back on their feet. 4 pm. Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., 732-499-8226, www.ucpac.org St. Mary’s Parish Center, 100 Bishop Ln., 609-994-3317 11/9 - 11/10 Teterboro 11/9 Morristown Open Cockpit Weekend Disney Junior Holiday Party on Tour! Sit in the cockpits of these rare aircrafts — fun for the entire family. 10 am - 4 pm. It’s a musical wonderland where children and families can sing and dance along to their Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of New Jersey, 400 Fred Wehran Dr., 201-288-6344, favorite Disney songs, plus holiday classics with their favorite Disney friends. Noon & 4 pm. www.njahof.org Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org 11/9 - 11/10 Westfield 11/9 New Brunswick Greyhound Friends of NJ 23rd Annual Pet & Craft Expo Rutgers Women’s Volleyball vs. Indiana GFNJ’s biggest fundraiser includes raffles, vendors, digital Santa photos, holiday bake table, Come support Rutgers Women’s Volleyball as they take on Indiana. FREE. GFNJ adoption table and more. Leashed pets welcome. 10 am - 4 pm. College Ave Gym, 130 College Ave., 732-445-7342, www.scarletknights.com Westfield Armory, 500 Rahway Ave., 732-566-2226, www.gfnj.org 11/9 Richland 11/10 East Rutherford International Cheese Pairing New York Jets vs. New York Giants A pairing of our unique and award winning spirits with carefully selected cheeses from Kickoff at 1 pm. around the world. Noon - 5 pm. MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., 201-559-1515, www.metlifestadium.com Lazy Eye Distillery, 1328 Harding Hwy., 856-839-4326, www.lazyeyedistillery.com 11/10 Hasbrouck Heights 11/9 South Bound Brook JMK Winter Season Doll & Bear Show Colonial Tavern Night Features 1,000’s of dolls, bears, and related accessories, spanning a 300-year period of time, Come for a guided tour, see the preparation of 18th century beverages, discussion on taverns, and displayed by knowledgeable vendors. 10 am - 4 pm. light snacks, cider and songs. 21+, reservations recommended. 6 - 9 pm. Hilton Hotel, Grand Ballroom Wing, 650 Terrace Ave., 201-213-2810, www.jmkshows.com Abraham Staats House, 17 Von Steuben Ln., 732-369-3583, www.staatshouse.org

46 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 47 11/10 Monroe Township 11/14 - 11/16 Haddon Township Sports Card & Collectibles Show Ritz Kidz — Snow White & The Seven Dwarves Over 40 tables of the hottest sports collectibles of yesterday and today. Autographed Will Snow White and the seven dwarves thwart the Evil Queen once and for all and live memorabilia, unopened packs and boxes, supplies and more. 9 am - 2 pm. happily ever after? Ramada Conference Center, 390 Forsgate Dr., 732-422-9365, www.rksportspromotions.com Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, 856-858-5230, www.ritztheatreco.org 11/10 Paramus 11/14 - 11/17 Hackettstown Paramus Catholic Fall Craft Show Fringe Festival: Kvetches of 1932 140 exhibitors from four states will set up a variety of arts and crafts. 10 am - 5 pm. Featuring songs and comic sketches from Yiddish and American vaudeville with Paramus Catholic High School, 425 Paramus Rd., 201-666-1340, www.pjspromotions.com miscellaneous related frou-frou. Understanding Yiddish helps, but it’s funny without it. Lackland Performing Arts Center, 715 Grand Ave., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org 11/10 Rahway Max & Ruby’s Musical Playdate 11/15 Island Heights Celebrate the universal nature of sibling relationships, based on the popular books and Concert Series: Bob Andrews Trio television series on Nick Jr. 11:30 am & 4 pm. Doors open at 7 pm for Gallery viewing, concert at 8 pm. FREE, $5 donation requested. Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., 732-499-8226, www.ucpac.org Ocean County Artists’ Guild, 22 Chestnut Ave., 732-270-3111, www.ocartistsguild.org 11/10 South Orange 11/15 - 11/17 Edison Civil Discourse: Ember Ensemble Concert 3rd Annual Sugarloaf Crafts Festival Ember celebrates its 25th anniversary. Civil Discourse, addresses the necessary move from Join us for a weekend of holiday shopping and family-friendly fun. Fri. & Sat., 10 am - 6 pm; the anger of our times to civility as a viable alternative. 5 - 6:30 pm. Sun., 10 am - 5 pm. Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 217 Prospect St., 888-407-6002, www.emberensemble.org NJ Convention & Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., 800-210-9900, www.sugarloafcrafts.com 11/11 Montclair 11/15 - 11/17 Summit Montclair Veterans Day Tribute Cabaret @ MONDO Broadway the B Side Annual tribute to veterans with the Montclair Police Honor Guard, Fire Department Honor Enjoy the lesser-known gems from your favorite Broadway musicals performed by Guard, veterans, local leaders and the Montclair Community Band. 11 am. Dreamcatcher’s singers and their guests. Edgemont Memorial Park, Valley Rd., 973-509-4915, www.montclairnjusa.org MONDO, 426 Springfield Ave., 908-514-9654, www.dreamcatcherrep.org 11/11 - 11/21 Ridgewood 11/15 - 11/24 West Long Branch Jewish Federation’s Israel Film Festival Department of Music & Theatre Arts Annual Holiday Concert Jewish Federation’s Israel Film Festival brings some of Israel’s most entertaining cinema to Sondheim’s game-changing musical is a sophisticated and honest look at modern adult venues throughout northern New Jersey. 7:30 pm. relationships. 8 pm. Bow Tie Cinemas Warner Theater, 190 E. Ridgewood Ave., 201-820-3907, www.jfnnj.org Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 11/12 New Brunswick 11/16 Branchburg Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly Rock ‘N’ Roll Dream Tour 32nd Annual BWC Craft Sale Thanks to new technology rock and roll pioneers, Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly perform on Features handmade crafts, bake sale, refreshments and more. Benefits charities and student stage together for the first time as holograms. 8 pm. achievement awards. 10 am - 3 pm. State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org Branchburg Central Middle School, 220 Baird Rd., 908-866-1824, www.staging.dbchk.com/bwc 11/12 Wayne 11/16 Carneys Point Ben Shahn: Passion for Justice Holiday Craft Fair Documentary film screening in conjunction with the exhibit, The World Through My Eyes: An indoor, 100% handmade, juried craft and artisan show open to the public. Celebrating the Legacy of Ben Shahn at the Ben Shahn Center, Room B20. 2 pm. 100+ vendors of handcrafted items and culinary fair. 10 am - 3 pm. FREE. William Paterson University Galleries, 300 Pompton Rd., 973-720-2654, www.wpunj.edu Salem Community College, 460 Hollywood Ave., 856-265-5461, www.sccanj.org 11/14 Jersey City 11/16 East Rutherford Jewish Federation’s Israel Film Festival 2019 Cortaca Jug The festival brings some of Israel’s most entertaining cinema to venues throughout northern The 61st annual rivalry game, Ithaca College vs. State University of New York at Cortland, New Jersey. 7:30 pm. will take place at MetLife Stadium. 1 pm. AMC Newport Centre 11, 30-300 Mall Dr. W., 201-820-3907, www.jfnnj.org/filmfestival MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., 201-559-1515, www.metlifestadium.com

48 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 49 11/16 New Brunswick 11/17 Wildwood Taj Express American Recreation & School Cheerleading Championships Written by Toby Gough, Taj Express is a high energy celebration of new India’s pop music Choreographed performances to music and sound effects, and the winning teams will be and Bollywood culture. 8 pm. awarded prizes. 10 am - 3 pm. State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org Wildwood Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, 856-783-7611, www.spiritbrands.org 11/16 Piscataway 11/18 West Long Branch Rutgers Football vs. Ohio State Visiting Writers: Taije Silverman Come support your Scarlet Knights as they take on Ohio State. Come see Taije Silverman perform some of her poetry works. 4:30 - 6 pm. High Point Solutions Stadium, 1 Scarlet Knight Way, 866-445-4678, www.rutgersgameday.com Great Art on Screen: The Prado Museum — A Collection Of Wonders 11/16 Rahway Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the storied Prado Museum — one of the most-visited museums in the world. Hosted by Academy Award winner, Jeremy Irons. 7:30 pm. 90’s House Party — Rob Base, Tone Loc & Young MC Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu In 1988, Profile records released Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock’s debut album, It Takes Two. Both the single and the album were certified platinum. 8 pm. 11/21 Morristown Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., 732-499-8226, www.ucpac.org Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: A Very Postmodern Christmas 11/16 Waretown The group has amassed over one billion YouTube views since forming in 2009. Enjoy your favorite holiday songs reimagined in classic, timeless style as well as other favorites. 8 pm. PCS Day Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org Pinelands Cultural Society (PCS) celebrates its heritage. A very special video showing the history of the PCS/Albert Music hall. Come be a part of the history. 7:30 pm. 11/21 Port Norris Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., 609-971-1593, www.alberthall.org Delaware Bay Speakers Series: Evolution of African American Spirituals 11/16 - 11/17 Princeton Junction with Dr. Ysaye Barnwell Dr. Ysaye Barnwell, will explain the progression of African music to African American WWAC Artisan Market Spirituals and how music cannot exist for no reason. 6 pm. The West Windsor Arts Center (WWAC) Artisan Market is a two-day celebration of fine arts and crafts, along with the Off the Wall Affordable Art Sale. Bayshore Center at Bivalve, 2800 High St., 856-785-2060, www.bayshorecenter.org West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Rd., 609-716-1931, www.westwindsorarts.org 11/21 West Long Branch 11/17 Morris Township National Theatre Broadcast in HD: A Midsummer Night’s Dream A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and Thanksgiving Harvest Home & Armistice Observance a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play. 7:30 pm. Experience a historic farm-style Thanksgiving holiday. Help prep dinner at the farmer’s house, enjoy a leisurely wagon ride and visit the friendly farm animals. Noon - 4 pm. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 973-326-7645, www.morrisparks.net 11/21 - 11/24 Vineland 11/17 Rahway She Loves Me Set in the 1930’s, clerks Amalia and Georg both respond to a newspaper lonely hearts ICON 2019: Semi-Finals advertisement. 3 pm & 8 pm. Back for a sixth season, ICON 2019 is a singing competition much like American Idol meshed with The Voice, but in the genre of musical theater. 7 pm. Guaracini Fine & Performing Arts Center, 3322 College Dr., 856-692-8499, www.rcsj.edu Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., 732-499-8226, www.ucpac.org 11/22 Princeton 11/17 Tenafly The Moth For over a decade, The Moth Podcast has consistently ranked at the top of the iTunes charts Jewish Federation’s Israel Film Festival and has been downloaded by dedicated listeners 47 million times each year. 8 pm. The festival brings some of Israel’s most entertaining cinema to venues throughout northern New Jersey. 7:30 pm. McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2827, www.mccarter.org Kaplen JCC On the Palisades, 411 E. Clinton Ave., 201-820-3907, www.jfnnj.org/filmfestival 11/22 South Orange 11/17 Wayne Gaelic Storm Since appearing in Titanic, Gaelic Storm has become a world-class genre-bending Irish Rock Wayne Hills Fall Craft Show band mixing Celtic traditions with something unique. 8 pm. 90 exhibitors with arts and crafts will set up a selection of gift items, and homemade pickles will be sold. 10 am - 5 pm. South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, 973-313-2787, www.sopacnow.org Wayne Hills High School, 272 Berdan Ave., 201-666-1340, www.pjspromotions.com

50 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 51 11/23 Beach Haven 11/23 Rahway Carmen: Presented by Center Stage Opera Nutcracker Carmen is a beguiling seductress who gets more than she bargains for. The characters and American Repertory Ballet brings the beloved classic Nutcracker to the stage with music are irresistible in this beautiful, wildly passionate, tragic classic. 7:30 pm. Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, thrilling choreography and cast of 100+. 7:30 pm. Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., 609-492-9477, www.surflight.org Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., 732-499-8226, www.ucpac.org 11/23 Chester 11/23 Tuckahoe Friendsgiving Dinner 6th Annual Handmade in America Professional Craft Show Gather your friends and enjoy food, fun and live music on our farm. 2 - 6:30 pm. Top rated show with top rated, juried crafters. Fund-raiser for local scholarships. Live Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com entertainment, food and kids’ craft area. 9 am - 3:30 pm. FREE admission and parking. Upper Twp. Community Center, 1790 Rt. 50, 609-457-8879, www.tuckahoenj.com 11/23 Fort Lee 11/23 - 12/1 Chatham Township The Dinner Detective: Murder Mystery You’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. The criminal is lurking Apple Cidering somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect. 7 pm. Make delicious, homemade apple cider using an old-fashioned, hand-cranked cider press, Doubletree Fort Lee - George Washington Bridge, 2117 Rt. 4 E., 866-496-0535, and learn fun apple facts. Saturdays & Sundays, 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm. Rain or Shine. www.thedinnerdetective.com Great Swamp OEC, 247 Southern Blvd., 973-635-6629, www.morrisparks.com 11/23 Morristown 11/24 East Rutherford A Magical Cirque Christmas New York Jets vs. Oakland Raiders Experience the magic of Christmas with dazzling performers and breathtaking cirque artists, Kickoff at 1 pm. accompanied by your favorite holiday music performed live. 3 pm & 8 pm. MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., 201-559-1515, www.metlifestadium.com Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org 11/24 Ewing 11/23 New Brunswick Guided Tour: In the Groove: A Century of Sound Rutgers Women’s Volleyball vs. Penn State A curator guided tour, exhibit traces the history of recorded sound from Edison’s first Come support Rutgers Women’s Volleyball as they take on Penn State. FREE. phonograph to the country’s first computer music festival in 1977. 1:30 pm. College Ave Gym, 130 College Ave., 732-445-7342, www.scarletknights.com College of New Jersey, Sarnoff Collection, 2000 Pennington Rd., 609-771-2654, www.davidsarnoff.tcnj.edu The Fab Faux: The Beatles Movie Music The performance will include selections from A Hard Day’s Night, Help, Magical Mystery Tour, 11/24 Sparta Yellow Submarine, and Let It Be. 8 pm. NJ Glass: Earth, Wind & Fire State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org Sparta Historical Society presents the NJ Historical Glass Collection on loan from the Tusk Museum of American Glass including a few pieces from NJ glass artists. 2 pm talk. This is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No wigs, no VanKirk Homestead Museum, 336 Main St., 973-726-0883, www.vankirkmuseum.org backing tracks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac. 8 pm. 11/24 West Long Branch Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St., 973-383-3700, www.skypac.org The Bolshoi Ballet: Le Corsaire 11/23 Piscataway The Bolshoi Ballet broadcast live in high definition. 3 pm. Rutgers Football vs. Michigan State Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Come support your Scarlet Knights as they take on Michigan State. 11/28 Woodland Park High Point Solutions Stadium, 1 Scarlet Knight Way, 866-445-4678, www.rutgersgameday.com Be Grateful 5K 11/23 Princeton Open to runners, walkers, dogs, strollers, wagons, turkey hats, turkey costumes and more. Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Hosted by Fair Lawn Chamber of Commerce. Benefits iLearn School students. 9 am - Noon. One of the world’s great family entertainments, Salzburg Marionette Theater has casted their Garret Mountain Reservation, 8 Mountain Ave., 201-773-9140, www.fairlawnchamber.org spell on audiences since 1913 with their sumptuous productions of classic fairytales. 11 am. 11/29 Avalon McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2827, www.mccarter.org Festival of Trees Featuring beautiful trees and wreaths that are decorated by local businesses, and there will be a Silent Auction. Noon – 8 pm. The Whitebrier, 260 20th St., 609-967-3936, www.visitavalonnj.com

52 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 53 11/29 Avalon 11/29 - 12/1 Rio Grande Festive Friday Holiday Wine Trail Weekend The event takes place in the business district of Avalon from 20th to 31st Street, The holiday season without wine is like Santa without reindeer — it just won’t fly. Noon - 5 pm. including 40+ activities for the entire family to enjoy. 11 am - 6 pm. Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, 600 S. Railroad Ave., 609-846-7347, Dune Dr., 609-967-3936, www.visitavalonnj.com www.hawkhavenvineyard.com 11/29 New Brunswick 11/30 Avalon Rutgers Women’s Volleyball vs. Minnesota Snowfest Saturday Come support Rutgers Women’s Volleyball as they take on Minnesota. FREE. A fun day of rides, bounce houses, live music, children’s performances and FREE family College Ave Gym, 130 College Ave., 732-445-7342, www.scarletknights.com photos with Santa. 11 am - 4 pm. Dune Dr., 609-967-3936, www.visitavalonnj.com 11/29 - 11/30 Avalon Avalon’s Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Festivities 11/30 Beach Haven Friday: Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children Turkey Trot 5K, Festive Friday, The Diamonds: Bandstand Boogie and Festival of Trees. Saturday: Snowfest. Through the years since the release of “Little Darlin’ The Diamonds” have learned one Avalon’s Shopping District, Dune Dr., 609-967-3936, www.visitavalonnj.com important lesson-the durability of this classic rock & roll music. 7:30 pm. Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., 609-492-9477, www.surflight.org 11/29 - 11/30 Stone Harbor Stone Harbor Island Holiday 11/30 Cape May Annual Pet Parade, Merchants Hospitality Night (Fri., 6 - 10 pm), Small Business Saturday, Will & Anthony Nunziata Scavenger Hunt & Family Activities and Annual Christmas Parade (Sat., 6:30 pm). Beloved brothers singing act, Will and Anthony Nunziata, bring a stellar repertoire from Downtown Shopping District, 212 96th St., 609-368-5102, www.shnj.org their world travels straight to Nelson Hall for a Broadway-style Christmas celebration. 8 pm. Cape May Stage, 405 Lafaytte St., 609-770-8311, www.capemaystage.org 11/29 - 12/1 Clinton Winter Village 11/30 Elmer A three-day German-style outdoor, tented and heated, winter craft market featuring over Tractor Parade with Santa & Friends 40 local craft artisans, vintage peddlers, and food trucks. 11 am - 4 pm. Join us at 10 am for a Winter Tractor Parade along with a special visit from Santa Clause. Red Mill Museum, 56 Main St., 908-514-8431, www.theredmill.org Stay at the farm, and enjoy some snacks and crafts for kids and adults. 10 am – Noon. Coombs Barnyard, 20 Rt. 77, 609-364-2520, www.coombsbarnyard.com 11/29 - 12/1 Haddonfield Small Business Weekend 11/30 Morristown Our Downtown will once again extend its annual celebration and sales event to three days. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis 200 Kings High Way, 609-937-8840, www.haddonfieldnj.org America’s favorite holiday celebration features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling effects that bring the holidays to life. 3 pm & 8 pm. 11/29 - 12/1 Hammonton Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org Holiday Wine Trail 11/30 Rahway A chance to mingle and learn about new wines. This is a festive weekend with special holiday sales. Cost includes a full wine tasting of over 20 wines. 11 am - 5 pm. Kreeps with Kids Plagido’s Winery, 570 N. 1st Rd., 609-567-4633, www.plagidoswinery.com New York’s fastest and funniest comedians, Robert Kelly, Ron Bennington, Rich Vos, and Jim Florentine, take the stage for a night of comedy. 8 pm. 11/29 - 12/1 Landisville Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., 732-499-8226, www.ucpac.org Holiday Wine Trail Weekend 11/30 Sicklerville Come out and join us for a long weekend of wine, food and merrymaking. 10 am - 5 pm. Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St., 856-697-7172, www.bellviewwinery.com Small Business Saturday A national event to encourage shoppers to support small businesses. Discounted Specials 11/29 - 12/1 New Brunswick and 100-Peddlers Bucks Giveaway for that day (no purchase necessary). 9 am - 5 pm. The Spongebob Musical Peddlers Warehouse, 366 Cross Keys Rd., 856-258-4770, www.peddlerswarehouse.net Broadway’s best creative minds reimagine and bring to life the beloved Nickelodeon series 11/30 Toms River SpongeBob Squarepants. Fri., 8 pm; Sat., 2 pm & 8 pm; Sun., 8 pm. State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-247-7200, www.stnj.org Holiday Craft/Vendor Fair American Legion Auxiliary Unit #129 will host its 5th annual craft fair with 45+ vendors, 50/50’s and gift raffles. Profits benefit Veteran programs. 10 am - 3 pm. FREE. American Legion, 2025 Church Rd., 732-272-7552 54 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 55 12/5 - 12/15 Beach Haven ‘Tis the Season This toe-tapping musical treat comes complete with a score that will warm your heart, December lift your spirits and send you dancing into the New Year. Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., 609-492-9477, www.surflight.org 12/1 Morristown 12/6 Montclair Mooseltoe Montclair Holiday Tree Lighting A moose who yearns to fly with Santa’s reindeer may be our last hope to save Christmas for all. Ages 3 - 8. 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm. Annual holiday tree lighting with holiday music, Santa, carolers, giant snow globe, and an evening of fun winter entertainment in Montclair Center. 5 - 8 pm. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org Church Street Plaza, Church St., 973-509-4915, www.montclairnjusa.org 12/1 Paramus 12/6 New Brunswick Thanksgiving Craft Show Béla Fleck & The Flecktones 125+ exhibitors from the tri-state area with a great variety of arts, crafts and photography, along with home-made pickles and kettle corn. 10 am - 5 pm. The group celebrates their 30th anniversary with its original lineup and will perform songs from the album, Rocket Science. 8 pm. Paramus High School, 99 E. Century Rd., 201-666-1340, www.pjspromotions.com State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org 12/1 Rahway New Brunswick Tree Lighting ICON 2019: Final Fun for the entire family, offering live holiday music, performances by local organizations, Back for a sixth season, ICON 2019 is a singing competition much like American Idol meshed vendors, cook-off competition and more. 5 - 7 pm. with The Voice, but in the genre of musical theater. 7 pm. Monument Square, 323 George St., 732-545-4849, www.newbrunswick.com Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., 732-499-8226, www.ucpac.org 12/6 North Wildwood 12/3 West Long Branch Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Christmas Tree Lighting Children’s Theatre: Peter Pan Christmas tree lighting event includes music, refreshments, free tour of lighthouse and Santa This enchanting production celebrates childhood and captures the magic of the imagination. Claus. 4:30 pm. FREE. Recommended for ages 3 & up. 10 am. Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, 111 N. Central Ave., 609-522-2955, www.northwildwood.com Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 12/6 Washington Borough 12/3 - 12/4 New Brunswick Hometown Holiday Jersey Boys Tree lighting, strolling musicians and singers, FREE crafts, and Santa arriving by firetruck Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in with photos. Window decoration contest for downtown businesses. FREE parking. 6 - 8 pm. Jersey Boys. 8 pm. 44 E. Washington Ave., 908-689-4800, www.washingtonbid.org State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org 12/6 West Long Branch 12/5 Camden Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea Alborada’s Holiday Concert Dances of Spain & Latin America Father Alphonse returns conducting his 29th annual holiday spectacular. 8 pm. The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will delight audiences with its exciting holiday Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu production. 10 am. Gordon Theatre, 314 Linden St., 732-598-3979, www.alboradadance.org 12/6 Whitehouse 12/5 West Long Branch Whitehouse Wind Symphony Concert A family-friendly holiday concert featuring arrangements of classic Christmas carols and National Theatre Broadcast in HD: Hansard favorite holiday songs. 7:30 pm. FREE. See two-time Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Duncan and Alex Jennings, in this brand-new Whitehouse United Methodist Church, 73 Old Hwy. 28, 908-342-0875, play by Simon Wood. 7:30 pm. www.whitehousewindsymphony.org Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 12/6 Wildwood 12/5 - 12/8 Glassboro Greater Wildwoods Jaycees Christmas Parade Groove 2019 Beginning at 6:30 pm, watch a festive line-up of floats, fire trucks and other creatively Choreographer Paule Turner, Duchess, revamps his extravagant dance pageant with guest decorated vehicles parade down the streets accompanied by Santa himself. artist Tawanda “Wawa” Jones to celebrate diversity and culture. 2 pm & 8 pm. Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave., 609-729-5501, www.wildwoodholiday.com Tohill Theater, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., 856-256-4545, www.cpa.rowan.edu

56 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 57 12/6 - 12/7 Asbury Park 12/7 Hardwick Krampus Festival Victorian Christmas This Germanic holiday tradition is an event for the community with fun activities for all ages, Experience Millbrook Village decorated for Christmas in mid to late 19th century holiday Krampus Film Festival, tours, vendors and more. 6:30 - 9:30 pm. FREE. style. Play with period toys and create Victorian holiday crafts. 11 am - 4 pm. Paranormal Books & Curiosities, 621 Cookman Ave., 732-455-3188, Millbrook Village, Delaware Water Gap Natl. Recreation Area, Old Mine & Millbrook Rd., www.krampusasburypark.com 570-426-2452, www.nps.gov/dewa 12/6 - 12/8 Glassboro 12/7 Morris Township Amahl & the Night Visitors Morris County Park Palooza: Holiday Cheer Rowan Opera Company presents Gian Carlo Menotti’s touching, family-friendly one-act Enjoy 20+ food trucks, a biergarten offering hand-crafted beers, live music featuring opera about a young boy and his life-changing encounter with three kings. 3 pm & 7:30 pm. three bands, festive holiday games and activities, face painting and music. 11 am - 7 pm. Pfleeger Concert Hall, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., 856-256-4545, www.cpa.rowan.edu Lewis Morris County Park, 270 Mendham Rd., 973-326-7600, www.morrisparks.net 12/6 - 12/8 Morristown 12/7 Phillipsburg Community Nativity Exhibit Santa Train Enjoy 300+ nativities from 50 countries, live nativity and musical performances. Santa arrives by fire engine, and rides the C&S miniature railroad with the children. Free Families are welcome. FREE. cookies/cocoa/coffee, and gifts for the children from Mrs. Claus. 1 - 3 pm. Church of Jesus Christ, 283 James St., 973-292-0815, www.communitynativityexhibit.org Phillipsburg Railroad Historians, 10 Pine Alley, 908-859-1146, www.prrh.org 12/6 - 12/8 National Park 12/7 Piscataway Candlelight Tours We Dream a World Join us for a candlelit tour of the Whitall House and enjoy holiday sites and sounds of the Enjoy the premiere of a new piece by Emma Lou Diemer. Choral concert featuring the harp, Colonial Periods. 6 - 9 pm. piano, string quartet, woodwinds, guitar and dance. 7:30 pm. Whitall House, Red Bank Battlefield, 100 Hessian Ave., 856-853-5120, www.co.gloucester.nj.us Christ United Methodist Church, 485 Hoes Ln., 732-560-7132, www.cantabilechamberchorale.org 12/6 - 12/8 Tuckerton Christkindlmarkt 12/7 Seaside Heights A family fun three-day event celebrating the traditions of the season with a Holiday Market Holiday Festival and Craft Fair under a huge heated tent and throughout the Seaport buildings. Celebrate the holidays wearing your Ugly Christmas Sweater or festive costume for our Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum, 120 W. Main St., 609-296-8868, contest to win a prize. Don’t miss the indoor snowball fight. Noon – 3 pm. www.tuckertonseaport.org Casino Pier, 800 Ocean Ter., 732-793-6488, www.casinopiernj.com 12/6 - 12/15 Morris Township 12/7 Smithville Gingerbread Wonderland & Craft Show Hospitality Night Marvel at the creativity and skill displayed at this festive and charming exhibit featuring Come enjoy the fun as each store will have a special event, from music to food tastings. 6 - 8 pm. 150+ edible masterpieces. 10 am - 4:30 pm. Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave., 973-326-7601, www.arboretumfriends.org 12/7 South Orange 12/7 Cape May Dianne Reeves — Christmas Time is Here Wassail Day Five-time Grammy Award winner, Dianne Reeves is the pre-eminent world Jazz vocalist. 8 pm. Family event with hands-on crafts, live music, children’s storytelling, hot beverages and South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, 973-313-2787, www.sopacnow.org treats, and horse-drawn carriage. 11 am - 3 pm. FREE. Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, 609-898-2300, www.hcsv.org 12/7 Summit 12/7 Greenwich A Very Special (HOLIDAY) Special The Dreamcatcher Resident Acting Company will entertain you with holiday songs, 10th Annual Gingerbread Contest & Display comic sketches and improv, and lots of good old-fashioned fun. 8 pm. Now is the time for holiday bakers to think about the creation of a magical gingerbread Dreamcatcher Rep, 120 Morris Ave., 901-514-9654, www.dreamcatcherrep.org structure to enter in the contest. Open to all ages. FREE Registration. 9 am - Noon. Cumberland County Historical Society, 884 Ye Greate St., 856-455-8580, www.cchistsoc.org 12/7 Trenton British Occupation of the Old Barracks Join us as the 17th Regiment of Infantry returns as they did in December 1776. 10 am - 5 pm. Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack St., 609-396-1776, www.barracks.org

58 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 59 12/7 Union 12/8 East Rutherford Harry Potter Yule Ball New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins Join us as we celebrate the holiday season at Hogwarts with butter beer and wizard pop. Kickoff at 1 pm. Must be 21+ to attend. 8 pm. MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., 201-559-1515, www.metlifestadium.com Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall 12/8 Greenwich 12/7 Wildwood Visit with Santa in His Workshop Pinch the GrYnch Boardwalk 5K Run Visit with Santa during the holiday house tour and hand him your wish list. Enjoy s’mores This holiday boardwalk 5K run and 1-mile walk is fun for all ages. Registration at 9 am inside (weather permitting) with Santa and visit the gingerbread display. Noon - 5 pm. the Convention Center. Rain or Shine. 50th Annual Christmas in Greenwich Willdwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, 609-849-8887, www.lunchwithlynch.com Enjoy self-guided tours of private homes, religious and historic sites, and local museums. 12/7 - 12/8 Morristown All buildings will be decorated for the holiday. Noon - 5 pm. Currier & Ives Christmas Cumberland County Historical Society, 981 Ye Greate St., 856-455-8580, www.cchistsoc.org Celebrate the holidays Victorian era style with a visit to the Vail House. Join in the dancing in 12/8 Hardwick a period Ball inside the festively decorated Carriage House. Noon – 5 pm. Millbrook Village Christmas Carol Service Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., 973-285-6537, www.morristourism.org Gather in Millbrook Church to sing traditional Christmas songs. All are welcome. 5 pm. 12/7 - 12/8 Nutley Millbrook Village, Delaware Water Gap Natl. Recreation Area, Old Mine & Millbrook Rd., Historic Holiday House Tours 570-426-2452, www.nps.gov/dewa Visit the Kingsland Manor, a 1700’s brownstone Dutch colonial steeped in history and 12/8 Sparta decorated beautifully for the holiday season. NJ Glass: Earth, Wind & Fire Kingsland Manor, 3 Kingsland St., 973-661-3410, www.kingslandmanor.org Sparta Historical Society presents the NJ Historical Glass Collection on loan from the 12/7 - 12/8 Ocean City Museum of American Glass including a few pieces from NJ glass artists. 2 pm talk. Train Show VanKirk Homestead Museum, 336 Main St., 973-726-0883, www.vankirkmuseum.org Train displays and vendors. 10 am - 4 pm. 12/8 Toms River Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk & Moorlyn Ter., 609-399-6111, Messiah & More! www.oceancityvacation.com Celebrate the season with one of the best-known choral works in Western music, Handel’s 12/7 - 12/8 Sparta Messiah and other selections by Garden State Philharmonic and GSP Chorus. 2:30 pm. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 685 Hooper Ave., 732-255-0460, Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market www.gardenstatephilharmonic.org Shop, visit Santa, pony ride, petting zoo, traditional food and drinks, festive music by local school choirs and entertainers. 10 am - 9 pm. 12/8 Union 21 Boardwalk, 973-219-5985, www.lakemohawkgermanchristmasmarket.com Yule Ball at Liberty Hall 12/7 - 12/8 Wayne A traditional part of the Triwizard Tournament. Join us at this Harry Potter-themed event for crafts, games, and butter beer. Recommended for ages 11 - 15. 1 pm. Colonial Christmas Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0700, www.kean.edu/libertyhall The Dey Mansion will be fully decorated and alive with the sights and sounds of the 18th century including music, hearth cooking, demonstrations and crafters. 11 am - 5 pm. 12/8 West Long Branch Dey Mansion, 199 Totowa Rd., 973-706-6640, www.deymansion.org The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Madam Butterfly Encore 12/7 - 12/8 Wildwood Anthony Minghella’s vividly cinematic staging returns to cinemas, featuring soprano Hui He in the devastating title role. 1 pm. Christmas on the Plaza Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Event will feature a holiday craft bazaar, ice skating, fire pits, food vendors, children’s entertainment, music and more. Fri., 5 - 9 pm; Sat., 10 am - 5 pm. 12/12 Flemington Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave., 609-318-4504, www.dooww.com Whitehouse Wind Symphony Concert 12/7 - 12/15 Upper Montclair A family-friendly holiday concert featuring arrangements of classic Christmas carols and favorite holiday songs. 7:30 pm. FREE. Madeline’s Christmas Flemington United Methodist Church, 116 Main St., 908-342-0875, Madeline’s Christmas book and lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby, music by Shirley Mier based on the www.whitehousewindsymphony.org book by Ludwig Bemelmans. Fridays & Saturdays, 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm. Studio Playhouse, 14 Alvin Pl., 973-744-9752, www.studioplayhouse.org 60 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 61 12/12 Smithville 12/13 - 12/28 Point Pleasant Beach Girls’ Night Out Sea of Lights Grab your girls and head to the Village for some shopping. Each store will be running its Join us for an indoor holiday lights spectacular each night. 6 - 9 pm. own promotion from discounts to food tastings. 6 - 8 pm. Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Ocean Ave., 732-892-0600, www.jenkinsons.com Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com 12/14 Clifton 12/12 West Long branch Make Your Own Wreath Department of Music & Theatre Arts Annual Holiday Concert Join us for an afternoon of wreath making — receive instruction on using foliage Come see talented Monmouth students perform a holiday concert. 7:30 pm. and a variety of embellishments. 2 - 4 pm. Wilson Hall, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Hamilton House Museum, 971 Valley Rd., 973-706-6640, www.cliftonnj.org 12/13 Newton 12/14 Fort Lee Jackie Evancho The Dinner Detective: Murder Mystery A worldwide sensation at the age of 10, she has moved past the exuberant promise of a child You’ll tackle a challenging crime ,while you feast on a fantastic dinner. The criminal is prodigy vocalist, becoming a mature young adult with a clear direction of her career. 8 pm. lurking somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect. 7 pm. Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St., 973-383-3700, www.skypac.org Doubletree Fort Lee-George Washington Bridge, 2117 Rt. 4 E., 866-496-0535, www.thedinnerdetective.com 12/13 Princeton 12/14 Glassboro The Tallis Scholars The world’s leading exponents of a cappella Renaissance sacred music in Reflections, A South Jersey Holiday Celebration a special program for the holiday season. Co-presented with The Princeton Singers. 8 pm. Features the university’s Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble, Musical Theatre Cabaret Princeton University, Richardson Auditorium, 68 Nassau St., 609-258-2827, www.mccarter.org performers and others, along with the return of special guest hosts, Peg & Greg. 7:30 pm. Pfleeger Concert Hall, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., 856-256-4545, www.cpa.rowan.edu 12/13 Union 12/14 Mauricetown A Very Electric Holiday Follow the story of a young bird named Max and his family, as they begin their journey Mauricetown Historical Society 32nd Candlelight House Tour south for the winter. 10:30 am & 7:30 pm. This tour includes 14 private residences and public buildings, a live nativity scene and other Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Ave., 908-737-7469, www.keanstage.com attractions. Food from 3 - 7 pm. Buildings open from 4 - 8 pm. Various Homes, 1229 Front St., 856-785-0457, www.mauricetownhistoricalsociety.org 12/13 - 12/14 Princeton 12/14 Millville Catherine Russell & John Pizzarelli These two premier interpreters of jazz standards and the great American songbook return Jackie Evancho with a new program continuing their tribute to Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra. 8 pm. A worldwide sensation at the age of 10, she has moved past the exuberant promise of a child McCarter Theatre Center, Berlind Theatre, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2827, www.mccarter.org prodigy vocalist, becoming an evolving and enduring musical phenomenon. 8 pm. Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., 856-327-6400, www.levoy.net 12/13 - 12/15 Morristown 12/14 Mount Holly Holiday CraftMorristown Holiday shoppers can purchase from 165 of America’s most unique and exciting Holiday Meet the Artists Reception craftspeople. Fri., 4 - 8 pm; Sat., 10 am - 6 pm; Sun., 10 am - 5 pm. Meet artists Myra Ryan and Deborah Pey with work on display until 12/29. 2 - 4 pm. FREE. Morristown Armory, 430 Western Ave., 845-331-7900, www.artrider.com ABstract EXpressions Contemporary Art Gallery, 70 High St., 609-267-7513, www.abstractexpressionsgallery.com 12/13 - 12/15 New Brunswick 12/14 Pennsville Nutcracker American Repertory Ballet (ARB) returns to The State to perform the beloved classic Soldiers Christmas Nutcracker with Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score. A night time event that provides the visitors with a glimpse of what it was like for State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org servicemen and women who were away from their homes over the holidays. FREE. 5 - 9 pm. Fort Mott State Park, 454 Fort Mott Rd., 856-935-3218, www.njparksandforests.org 12/13 - 12/27 Morristown 12/14 Somerville ’s Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Our annual seasonal favorite enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid Whitehouse Wind Symphony Concert dancing, live orchestra, eye-popping special effects and a touch of holiday magic. Ages 4+. A family-friendly concert featuring classic Christmas carols and holiday songs. 3 pm. FREE. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org St. John’s Episcopal Church, 158 W. High St., 908-342-0875, www.whitehousewindsymphony.org 62 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 63 12/14 Waretown 12/20 Nutley Holiday Show with Singin’ Santa Tour & A Reading of a Christmas Carol Live holiday bluegrass and country music in a concert setting. At 8 pm, Santa will lead a Step back into the 19th century as you listen to a classic holiday story, A Christmas Carol by sing-a-long and will speak with all the children attending the show. Doors open at 6 pm. Charles Dickens. Reservations are required. Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., 609-971-1593, www.alberthall.org Kingsland Manor, 3 Kingsland St., 973-661-3410, www.kingslandmanor.org 12/14 Wildwood 12/20 - 12/22 New Brunswick Family Holiday Celebration A day of shopping, crafts, face painting, local children’s choruses, band, music, dance A heartwarming and rich musical with hits you know and love. performances, magician, FREE holiday movies and a visit from Santa Claus. 9 am - 4 pm. State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, 609-729-9000, www.wildwoodholiday.com 12/21 Fort Lee Spirit Brands Cheerleading Festival Dinner Detective: Murder Mystery Holiday cheerleading competition featuring performances choreographed to music and sound effects, and winning teams will be awarded prizes. 10 am - 3:30 pm. You’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect. 7 pm. Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, 866-522-4337, www.spiritbrands.org Doubletree Fort Lee - George Washington Bridge, 2117 Rt. 4 E., 866-496-0535, 12/14 - 12/15 Paramus www.thedinnerdetective.com JulieDance Nutcracker Ballet with the Donetsk Ballet & 12/22 East Rutherford Adelphi Orchestra New York Jets vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Featuring the Donetsk Ballet from , the Adelphi Orchestra and children dancers from Kickoff at 1 pm. Miss Patti’s School of Dance. Benefits the Childhood Cancer treatment. MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., 201-559-1515, www.metlifestadium.com Paramus Catholic High School, 425 Paramus Rd., 201-670-4422, www.juliedance.org 12/22 Monroe Township 12/15 East Rutherford New York Giants vs. Miami Dolphins Sports Card & Collectibles Show Over 40 tables of the hottest sports collectibles of yesterday and today. Autographed Kickoff at 1 pm. memorabilia, unopened packs and boxes, supplies and more. 9 am - 2 pm. MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., 201-559-1515, www.metlifestadium.com Ramada Conference Center, 390 Forsgate Dr., 732-422-9365, www.rksportspromotions.com 12/15 West Long Branch 12/22 Red Bank The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Akhnaten Encore Monmouth Civic Chorus: Messiah & More Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo headlines American composer Philip Glass’s The sounds of the season spring to life as Monmouth Civic Chorus presents their annual transcendent contemporary creation, with Karen Kamensek conducting. 1 pm. holiday concert. 4 pm. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St., 732-933-9333, 12/15 Wildwood www.monmouthcivicchorus.org Christmas Concert & Holy Nativity 12/22 Union Christmas concert and holy nativity featuring The Notre Dame de la Mer Parish’s Adult, Breakfast with Santa Contemporary and Children’s Choirs. Free-will offering. 6 pm. Enjoy our hot breakfast buffet, then take a photo with Santa in his sleigh. 9 am & 11:30 am. Saint Ann Church, 2901 Atlantic Ave., 609-937-8840 Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall 12/17 Sea Girt 12/25 Titusville 2019 Holiday Gala Crossing of the Delaware Enjoy delicious dinner and dessert, an open bar and dancing. 5:30 pm. The reenactment of George Washington’s famous crossing (actual crossing taking place at Barlow’s Flower Farm, 1014 Sea Girt Ave., 732-280-8800, www.jsccnj.com approximately 1 pm). Noon - 3 pm. 12/19 Edgewater Park Johnson Ferry House, 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd., 609-737-2515, www.washingtoncrossingparkassociation.com Christmas Tea & House Tour Christmas Tea Party (private dining rooms) and decorated House Tour ending with songs by 12/25 - 12/31 Trenton the Player Piano. RSVP needed. 7 am. Patriots Week Tea Party & House Tour, 1101 Cooper St., 609-433-7979, www.whitebriarbedandbreakfast.com Experience events that shaped our nation in 1776 through Patriots Week. See history come alive in Trenton, with reenactments, film, tours and musical entertainment. 7 am - 9 pm. 101 Barrack St., 609-393-8998, www.destinationtrenton.com 64 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 65 12/27 Trenton Colonial Ball The Ball is your chance to learn the popular dances of the 18th century and dance with the heroes of the Battle of Trenton. 7 pm. January Historic Trenton Masonic Temple, 100 Barrack St., 609-396-1776, www.barracks.org 1/4 Waretown 12/28 Trenton Children’s Interactive Puppet Show: The Troubles with Trenton Albert Music Hall’s 23rd Anniversary Evening begins with a showing of a historic video at 7 pm, then live stage presentations of Get the children involved first-hand with Washington’s victory in Trenton with this exciting, bluegrass, country, and old-time music by Albert Hall musicians at 7:30 pm. interactive puppet show. Noon. Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., 609-971-1593, www.alberthall.org Battle of Trenton Reenactments Be immersed in history as you are surrounded by reenactors portraying the soldiers who 1/9 - 1/12 Edison fought during the Battles of Trenton. 10 am - 4 pm. Garden State Outdoor Sports Show Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack St., 609-396-1776, www.barracks.org Top seminars, attractions, and exhibits that are designed especially for sportsmen and women of all ages with a focus on activities the whole family can enjoy. 12/29 East Rutherford NJ Convention & Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., 212-564-8823, www.gsoss.com New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles Kickoff at 1 pm. 1/10 - 1/25 Upper Montclair MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., 201-559-1515, www.metlifestadium.com It’s Only a Play A hilarious combination of narcissism, ambition, childishness, and just plain irrationality that 12/31 Brielle infuse this glimpse behind the scenes. New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise Studio Playhouse, 14 Alvin Pl., 973-744-9752, www.studioplayhouse.org Enjoy a four-hour cruise, dinner, dancing, and champagne toast while ringing in the new year. 9 pm - 1 am. 1/11 Hackettstown River Queen, 800 Ashley Ave., 732-528-6620, www.riverboattour.com Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass A veritable dream team of virtuoso brass players and internationally acclaimed brass 12/31 Morristown ensemble. 8 pm. First Night Morris County 2020 Sitnik Theatre, 715 Grand Ave., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org A magnificent family-friendly, substance and alcohol-free celebration in 22 venues throughout the heart of Morristown. Starts at 4:45 pm. Fireworks at 9:15 pm & Midnight. 1/11 New Brunswick Morristown Green, South St., 973-455-0708, www.firstnightmorris.com Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) was created in 1946 by Sir Thomas Beecham, who 12/31 New Brunswick set out to create a distinguished ensemble from the finest musicians in the country. 8 pm. Salute to Vienna State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org This dazzling performance evokes a golden age of Viennese music, brimming with energy, merriment and romance. 5 pm. 1/11 South Bound Brook State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org Open House Open for FREE tours. 10 am – Noon. 12/31 Ocean City Abraham Staats House, 17 Von Steuben Ln., 732-369-3583, www.staatshouse.org First Night Celebrate the New Year in Ocean City with a night full of entertainment and fireworks at 1/11 West Long Branch midnight. Purchase a button and enjoy all the activities planned throughout OC. The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Wozzeck Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk & Moorlyn Ter., 609-399-6111, www.firstnightocnj.com Berg’s 20th-century shocker stars baritone Peter Mattei with Music Director Yannick Nézet- Séguin on the podium and soprano Elza van den Heever as the long-suffering Marie. 1 pm. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 1/16 - 1/19 Haddonfield Winter Sidewalk Sale Celebrate the start of 2020 with four-days of great specials and deals. Downtown Businesses, Kings Hwy., 856-216-7253, www.downtownhaddonfield.com

66 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 67 1/17 - 1/19 New Brusnwick 1/28 West Long Branch North Jersey Orchid Show & Sale World Cinema Series: Lemon Tree Displays of nearly a thousand blooming orchids from all over the world in all shapes, sizes The story of a Palestinian widow who must defend her lemon tree field when a new Israeli and colors. Vendors, workshops and raffles. FREE admission and parking. 10 am - 5 pm. Defense Minister moves next to her, and threatens to tear it down. Not rated. 7:30 pm. Rutgers Douglass Student Center, 100 George St., 201-410-3089, www.njorchids.org Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 1/17 - 1/19 Edison 1/30 Haddonfield New Jersey RV & Camping Show Cash Mob The ideal site to learn about new RV products, campgrounds, travel destinations This $30 on 30 premier event will feature a fun, fast and an unforgettable evening of and the RV lifestyle. shopping, entertainment and prize giveaways. NJ Convention & Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., 804-243-8847, www.newjerseyrvshow.com Kings Hwy., 609-937-8840, www.downtownhaddonfield.com 1/18 - 1/19 Rio Grande 1/30 Union Cellar Tastings Warriors Don’t Cry Taste a variety of limited production, reserve, and older vintage wines that have been Original one-woman play dramatizes Melba Patillo Beals’s searing memoir of the battle to carefully aged in our wine maker’s private cellar. 11 am - 5 pm. integrate Little Rock’s central high, through the lens of a contemporary young activist. 10:30 am. Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, 600 S. Railroad Ave., 609-846-7347, Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Ave., 908-737-7469, ww.keanstage.com www. hawkhavenvineyard.com 1/30 West Long Branch 1/23 - 1/24 Union Live Theatre Broadcasts In HD: All My Sons Dog Man: The Musical Broadcast live from The Old Vic in London, Academy Award-winner Sally Field and Bill A hilarious new production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, Pullman star in Arthur Miller’s blistering drama. 7:30 pm. the creator of Captain Underpants. 10:30 am. Monmouth University, Pollak Thetare, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Ave., 908-737-7469, www.keanstage.com 1/31 Montclair 1/25 East Rutherford Concerto Grosso Meadowlands Homestyle Chili & Salsa Cook-Off From 18th century Bach to 20th century Stravinsky and Schnittke, explore the concerto Enter our cook-off or come for the Free samples given for the People’s Choice vote following grosso form in style. 8 pm. the 8 pm judging. Cook-off takes place in the Food Court. 6 pm. St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 73 S Fullerton Ave., 973-435-2906, www.montclairorchestra.org Meadowlands Racetrack, 1 Racetrack Dr., 201-842-2446, www.playmeadowlands.com 1/31 - 2/1 Glen Ridge 1/25 Hackettstown 74th Annual Glen Ridge Antiques Show Sam Reider & the Human Hands The longest running Antiques Show in the State, with a wide selection of antique furniture, Sam Reider is an award-winning composer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer who is making art, jewelry, pottery and collectibles. 10 am - 5 pm. waves at the intersection of the jazz and Americana worlds. 8 pm. Glen Ridge Congregational Church, 195 Ridgewood Ave., 973-464-9793, Sitnik Theatre, 715 Grand Ave., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org www.dturiantiqueshows.com 1/25 Mount Holly Fire & Ice Festival Event combines two popular traditions, Mount Holly’s Ice Carving Festival and annual Chili Contest, along with exhibits, entertainment and food. 10 am - 4 pm. Free. Main St., 609-937-5700, www.fireandicefestival.com 1/26 Highlands 2020 Beef & Brew St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser Features a gift auction, pipe bands and Irish dancers to entertain. All proceeds benefit the 2020 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 3 - 7 pm. Proving Ground, 56 Shrewsbury Ave., 732-291-4713, www.highlandsnj.com

68 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 69 2/8 West Long Branch Black Like Me February A powerful presentation during Black History Month. 8 pm. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 2/9 New Brunswick 2/1 Hillside Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will performs John Williams’ legendary score. 3 - 5 pm. This group transcends cultural boundaries with their fresh take on contemporary gospel, pop and musical theater hits. 7:30 pm. State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Ave., 908-737-7469, www.keanstage.com 2/9 West Long Branch 2/1 Paterson Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess Encore The Gershwin’s modern American masterpiece has its first Met performances in almost three Distinguished Poets Series: 2019 Allen Ginsberg Poetry Awards decades, starring bass-baritone Eric Owens, and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles. 1 pm. A featured reader on the first Saturday of each month. FREE to age 18+ and an open reading following. 10 am. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Hamilton Club Building, 32 Church St., 973-684-6555, www.poetrycenterpccc.com 2/13 West Long Branch 2/4 New Brunswick National Theatre Broadcast in HD: Present Laughter Ladysmith Black Mambazo Captured live from The Old Vic in London, Andrew Scott stars in this comedy. 7:30 pm. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu For over 50 years, South Africa’s five-time Grammy Award-winners have warmed the hearts of audiences with their uplifting vocal harmonies and signature dance moves. 8 pm. 2/14 Glassboro State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org Rowan Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Concert 2/6 - 2/10 Hackettstown The closing night concert celebrates the Samba and percussionist Fabio De Oliveira. 7:30 pm. NEXTstage Rep: Bachelorette Pfleeger Concert Hall, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., 856-256-4545, www.cpa.rowan.edu A dark black comedy about female friendship. Ten years out of high school, Regan, Gena, 2/14 - 2/16 Atlantic City and Katie convene in the luxurious bridal suite of their old friend, Becky. New Jersey RV & Camping Show Little Theatre, 400 Jefferson St., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org Learn about new RV products, campgrounds, travel destinations and the RV lifestyle. 2/7 - 2/8 Union Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Blvd., 646-370-3660, www.acboatshow.com Alice in Wonderland 2/15 New Brunswick Adapted from the unbridled humour and madness of Lewis Carroll’s novel, prepare to be amazed by the ingenious set in which each book becomes a door to the next adventure. Siberian State Symphony Orchestra See one of the best orchestras in the former Soviet Union, while on an 8-week U.S. tour. 8 pm. Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Ave., 908-737-7469, www.keanstage.com State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-746, ww.stnj.org 2/7 - 2/9 Edison 2/15 - 2/23 Upper Montclair Super Pet Expo The Wizard of Oz Visit the largest pet shopping extravaganza on the east coast with 200 exhibitors, pet adoption and care, grooming, food and daycare. 3 - 8 pm. When Dorothy drops into the Land of Oz, only one thing is certain: she has to find a way back to Kansas. Enjoy this funny journey down the yellow brick road. 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm. New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., 301-564-4050, www.superpetexpo.com Studio Playhouse, 14 Alvin Pl., 973-744-9752, www.studioplayhouse.org 2/16 Statewide 2/8 Richland Craft Spirits & Chocolate Pairing Middlebrook Five Generals Bus Tour Join us for our annual pairing, a perfect event right before Valentines Day. Noon - 5 pm. The Middlebrook Cantonment of 1778-79 was a mild winter — visit the five homes on a bus tour that housed Gen. Washington and his top generals. Space is limited. 10 am - 6 pm. Lazy Eye Distillery, 1328 Harding Hwy., 856-839-4326, www.lazyeyedistillery.com Various Locations, 732-356-8856, www.heritagetrail.org 2/8 South Bound Brook 2/21 West Long Branch Tory Jack Day with Joe Becton Kinky Boots Annual event to honor Black History Month celebrating the contribution and sacrifices of This musical celebrates a joyous story of Brit grit to high-heeled hit, as it takes you from the African-Americans in the foundation of our nation, featuring Mr. Joseph Becton. 10 am. factory floor of Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. 7:30 pm. Abraham Staats House, 17 Von Steuben Ln., 732-369-3583, www.staatshouse.org Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 70 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 71 2/21 - 2/23 Edison 31st Annual New Jersey Home Show The three-day event features remodelers, contractors, interior designers, landscapers, and kitchen/bath designers sharing their expertise. march New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., 301-564-4050, www.newjerseyhomeshow.com 3/1 Sewell 2/22 Glassboro Schubert, Handel & Brahms from Marlboro Rennie Harris Puremovement Built around Brahms’s first piano trio and Kate Soper’s inspired work for soprano and flute, in a program that balances vital new music with the elegance of Schubert & Handel. 3 pm. Rennie Harris, one of the most respected hip-hop choreographers in America, will bring his acclaimed street dance theatre to Rowan University’s Marie Rader Series. 8 pm. Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church, 330 Greentree Rd., 856-494-6077, www.musicatbunkerhill.org Pfleeger Concert Hall, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., 856-256-4545, ww.cpa.rowan.edu 3/1 South Orange 2/23 Highlands Annual Chili Cook-Off Outside Voices: An Ember Ensemble Concert Composers Eric Banks and Robert Paterson collaborate in a companion world commission, Enjoy chili tasting, two beer tickets and two voting ballots. Proceeds benefit the 2020 this concert focuses on the global voice of our planet. 5 pm. St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 3 - 7 pm. Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 217 Prospect St., 888-407-6002, www.emberensemble.org Bahrs Landing Restaurant, 2 Bay Ave., 732-291-4713, www.highlandsnj.com 3/2 West Long Branch 2/23 West Long Branch The Bolshoi Ballet: Artnow: Artist Talk with Elizabeth Demaray Demaray is the recipient of the National Studio Award from the New York Museum of World renowned choreographer, Alexei Ratmansky brings a fresh perspective to one of the Modern Art and the New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship in Sculpture. 4:30 pm. oldest and greatest works of classical dance. 3 pm. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 3/5 - 3/22 Haddon Township 2/26 - 3/1 Atlantic City Progressive Insurance Atlantic City Boat Show The Lion in Winter This presentation is a modern-day classic, reminiscent of Shakespeare with Sibling rivalry, The five-day event delivers a shopping paradise for boaters with the latest in boating adultery and dungeons. innovations, plus interactive boating workshops. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, 856-858-5230, www.ritztheatreco.org Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Blvd., 646-370-3660, www.acboatshow.com 3/7 Hackettstown 2/27 West Long Branch Children’s Theatre: The Spinning Tales of Cinderella & Friends on Ice Moe-tion Dance Theater Known for their site-specific work, Glennon Clayton’s company is dedicated to creating new Our story spins through the famous tales of Cinderella and other storybook characters. 10 am. forms of expression through movement and dance. 8 pm. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Sitnik Theatre, 7158 Grand Ave., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org 2/28 New Brunswick 3/7 Highlands Masters of Illusion 7th Annual Guinness Run Show includes grand illusions, levitation, escapologists, comedy magic, sleight of hand and You do not have to run to participate in the Pub Crawl. Click for easy online registration for more. Fun for the whole family. 8 pm. both the Guinness Run and the Pub Crawl. Run at 2 pm. Pub Crawl from 3 - 5 pm. State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org Off the Hook, 1 Navesink Ave., 732-291-4713, www.highlandsnj.com 2/28 West Long Branch 3/7 New Brunswick Cherish the Ladies A Cappella Live! A Grammy Award nominated Irish-American super group that formed in 1985 to celebrate See four of the nation’s greatest a cappella acts. 8 pm. the rise of extraordinary women in what was a male-dominated Celtic music scene. 8 pm. State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 3/7 West Long Branch 2/29 West Long Branch The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Agrippina The Smithereens with Guest Vocalist Marshall Crenshaw Special guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw will be joining Jim Babjak, Dennis Diken and Mike As the imperious title empress, mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato leads the Met premiere of Mesaros of The Smithereens. 8 pm. Handel’s tale of deception and deceit. 1 pm. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 72 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 73 3/8 Hackettstown 3/14 Stone Harbor Act III Tim Smith a Musical Journey Stone Harbor Shiver Polar Plunge Join us for a musical journey starring last season’s Irish Tenor, Tim Smith. Storytelling and 9:30 am: Breakfast at Fred’s Tavern. 11:45 am: Parade and dance routines. 1 pm: Polar Plunge. music is a powerful combination depicting life’s events. 2 pm. Registration includes a swag bag. Proceeds benefit Family Promise of Cape May County. Sitnik Theatre, 715 Grand Ave., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org The Beach, 96th St. Parking Lot, 609-368-6101, www.stoneharborbeach.com 3/8 Haledon 3/14 West Long Branch International Women’s Day March The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: Der Fliegende Holländer The March is part of NJ’s 19th Amendment Centennial Initiative, which commemorates the Sir Bryn Terfel returns to the Met for the first time since 2012, as the mysterious seafarer Constitutional amendment that granted women in the U.S. the legal right to vote. searching for salvation. 1 pm. American Labor Museum, 83 Norwood St., 973-595-7953, www.labormuseum.net Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 3/8 Montclair 3/15 New Brunswick Ceud Mile Failte Dinosaur World Live Indy Competition winner Richard Lin performs Bruch Scottish Fantasy, plus Mendelssohn’s Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome Scottish Symphony and Peter Maxwell Davies. 5 pm. interactive show for all the family. 11 am & 3 pm. Central Presbyterian Church, 46 Park St., 973-435-2906, www.montclairorchestra.org State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org 3/12 - 3/19 Avalon 3/15 Toms River Shop-a-Holics Weekend Chamber: Spring Sonata The very best boutiques showcasing a variety of merchandise in one location with discounts. A new series offering intimate concerts with members of the Garden State Philharmonic: Princeton & Whitebrier Restaurants, 2008 Dune Dr., 609-967-3936, www.visitavalonnj.com Jameson Platte, Uli Speth and Ben Goldberg. 3 pm. Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, 1 College Dr., 732-255-0460, 3/13 - 3/14 Cape May www.gardenstatephilharmonic.org Sherlock Holmes Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle 3/19 - 3/23 Hackettstown Holmes and Watson must discover the location of a precious gem in order to save an innocent man from prison. A radio-style production with live 1930’s sound effects. 8 pm. NEXTstage Rep: Marisol First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., 609-884-5898, 1993 Obie Award-winner, Marisol is an apocalyptic urban fantasy which urges society to www.eastlynnetheater.org “wake up,” and find a way to recover the much-needed compassion for our fellow man. Little Theatre, 400 Jefferson St., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org 3/13 - 3/21 Maplewood Maplewood Strollers presents Night Watch 3/21 Summit Reminiscent of such film noir classics as Gaslight and Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window, this Comedy Improv Show: The Flip Side stylish mystery is a psychological thrill ride. Fridays & Saturdays, 8 pm; Sundays, 2 pm. Dreamcatcher Rep has its own improv comedy troupe. This unpredictable evening is Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Durand Rd., 973-761-8453, www.thestrollers.org affordable, fun, and packed with laughs from start to finish. 8 pm. Dreamcatcher Rep at Oakes Center, 120 Morris Ave., 908-514-9654, www.dreamcatcherrep.org 3/14 Hackettstown Seamus Egan 3/22 West Long Branch Legendary Seamus Egan plays the Irish flute, tenor banjo, guitar, mandolin and tin whistle, Bolshoi Ballet: among other instruments. 8 pm. Tchaikovsky’s essential masterpiece returns for a live broadcast of the most-beloved ballet in Sitnik Theatre, 715 Grand Ave., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org the classical canon. 3 pm. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 3/14 Princeton Pi Day Princeton 3/24 West Long Branch Einstein was born on March 14 (3/14) and 3.14 = Pi. Princeton willhave an irrational number World Cinema Series: Mustang of events to celebrate the Time’s Man of the Century’s birthday. 9 am - 10 pm. When five orphan girls are seen innocently playing with boys on a beach, their scandalized Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer Square, 609-865-0234, www.princetontourcompany.com conservative guardians confine them while forced marriages are arranged. 7:30 pm. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 3/14 Richland Tour of Greece 3/25 - 3/29 Asbury Park Come in for a truly unique experience. Delicious craft spirits paired with authentic Greek Garden State Film Festival dishes right in the middle of the pinelands. Noon - 5 pm. See 200+ worldwide films with filmmakers and celebrity meet and greets. 10 am - 10 pm. Lazy Eye Distillery, 1328 Harding Hwy., 856-839-4326, www.lazyeyedistillery.com Various Locations, 1400 Ocean Ave., 732-359-6467, www.gsff.org 74 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 75 3/26 West Long Branch Children’s Theatre: Mr. Ray The show engages kids’ minds and bodies leaving them inspired to be kind to everyone, to create and dream, and to stay healthy and active. Recommended for ages 2 - 6. 10 am. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 3/27 - 3/28 Morristown Spring CraftMorristown Winter-weary design lovers get first dibs on the year’s newest creations by 165 top American fine craftspeople. Fri., 4 - 8 pm; Sat., 10 am - 6 pm. Morristown Armory, 430 Western Ave., 845-331-7900, www.artrider.com 3/28 West Long Branch Department of Music & Theatre Arts Annual Holiday Concert: Songwriters By The Sea Joe D’Urso and Joe Rapolla return with an evening of intimate, relaxed and inspired round-robins. 8 pm. My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy! You don’t have to be Italian or Jewish to love Steve Solomon — all you need to know is what it’s like to leave a family dinner with heartburn and a headache. 8 pm. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 3/29 Freehold Monmouth Civic Chorus: Las Americas: Music from the Americas Celebrate the music of the Americas from Argentina to Canada, as performed by the Monmouth Civic Chorus. 4 pm. First Presbyterian Church of Freehold, 118 W. Main St., 732-933-9333, www.monmouthcivicchorus.org 3/29 Hillsdale Adelphi Orchestra — Beethoven at 250 Guest Conductor Jason Tramm and featuring violinist Nathan Meltzer in the triple concerto — Symphony No 3 and Leonore overture. 2 pm. Pascack Valley High School Auditorium, 200 Piermont, 201-477-0406, www.adelphiorchestra.org

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