🌻Things To Do in Jersey 11/14-11/16

I have been working hard on the website recently and will continue to do so until it is the best darn things to do guide in NJ! It is very much a work in progress, but feel free to see what is happening - and of course share feedback if you have any. Visit WanderJersey

And - get ready, because I am finishing up what will be the best Christmas Light guide for you guys. Here is a sneak preview list (still a work in progress) - but stay tuned for more and the PDF I promised!

I am going through every listing to make sure they will actually be doing lights this year to help save you time!

Weekend Weather Forecast

Weather data is from weather.gov.

• Friday: mostly sunny high near 52 🌤️

• Saturday: partly sunny high near 54 ☀️

• Sunday: chance of rain high near 63 🌧️

Cape May County

Ocean City - Winterfest by the Sea

11/15/2025
Sports & Civic Center
Free

Fifth Annual Winterfest By The Sea Holiday Shopping Extravaganza features craft vendors, food vendors and strolling Santa. Visit Event Website →

Essex County

Newark - James Moody Jazz Festival

11/13/2025 - 11/23/2025
Price Varies

The TD James Moody Jazz Festival is an annual jazz celebration held each November in Newark, New Jersey and hosted by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). Curated by jazz luminary Christian McBride, the festival blends big-name jazz artists with cross-genre acts and community-driven events across multiple venues throughout the city. Visit Event Website →

Montclair - NJ Vegan Food Festival

11/15/2025 - 11/16/2025
Lackawanna Station
$19+, under 13 free

The Vegan Food Festival brings together vegan and plant-based as well as vegan lifestyle gear, cruelty-free fashion, live music, and an outdoor bar stocked with vegan cocktails and mocktails! Visit Event Website →

Hudson County

Hoboken + Jersey City - HaHa Harvest Comedy Festival

11/13/2025 - 11/16/2025
Price varies

Ha Ha Harvest Comedy and Film Festival is a four-day event held November 13-16, 2025 in the Hoboken and Jersey City. It blends stand-up comedy shows, short-film screenings and a live table read of top scripts, offering plenty of laughs for comedy fans and creators alike. The weekend features 75 comedians, 30 shows and 25 films - all to make you laugh. Visit Event Website →

Mercer County

Princeton - Pie Sampling Weekend

11/15/2025 - 11/16/2025
Terhune Orchards
$10

After five years away, Pie Tasting Weekend is back — and sweeter than ever! Indulge in a mouthwatering lineup of 15 different pies inside the cozy wine barn. Taste your favorites, find the perfect pie for your holiday table, and enjoy a day filled with good food, good wine, music and good cheer. Ticket includes a taste of every pie Terhune has to offer. Plus, a portion of proceeds supports HomeFront and Project Freedom. Visit Event Website →

Monmouth County

Manalapan - Murder Mystery Dinner: Death of a Gangster

11/14/2025
Knob Hill Golf Club
$80 per person

Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with mystery, laughs, and intrigue, along with a delicious buffet dinner disguised as a 1920s mafia marriage murder mystery. Visit Event Website →

Holmdel - NJ Wine Expo

11/15/2025
Bell Works Ballroom
$38+

30+ New Jersey wineries and vineyards will come together in one location for a historic tasting event that showcases the burgeoning local wine scene of our state. Visit Event Website →

Cream Ridge - Holiday at the Horse Farm

11/15/2025
Free

Meet 75 adoptable horses, meet mounted police, food trucks, music and more to support Adopt a Horse and the good work they do. Visit Event Website →

Ocean County

Plumstead - Chili & Chowder Festival

11/15/2025 - 11/16/2025
Laurita Winery
$14+ per person

Come join us for a fun filled day with a CHILI AND CHOWDER theme. Food trucks, local music artists, and more. Visit Event Website →

Bayville - Fall Extravaganza Vendor Fair

11/15/2025
Free

Unique holiday shopping featuring local craftsman and vendors. Visit Event Website →

Passaic County

Wayne Pal Craft Show

11/16/2025
Wayne Police Athletic League
$2, under 12 free

Over 120 crafters with proceeds supporting youth programs. Visit Event Website →

Union County

Rahway - Sabbra Cadabra with Death Metallic

11/14/2025
Union County Performing Arts Center
$41-$46

Join us as we celebrate their music and incredible legacy of Ozzy and Black Sabbath. Visit Event Website →

Tired of wasting money at bad events?

As I continue to improve the website, one feature I was considering is event reviews!

With events costing more than ever, I thought it might be helpful to have the option for readers and attendees to leave reviews on each event.

What do you think - let us know below - and feel free to leave any additional feedback with your response.

Here are some cool upcoming events you might want to add to your calendar and get tickets for.

💀 Jackson - Punk Rock Flea Market from 12/13-12/14

👻 Camden - Ghost Hunt on the USS NJ Battleship on 11/29

🎺 Asbury Park - What a Wonderful Year Music Fest from 12/27-12/28

🃏 Edison - Collect-A-Con Trading Card, Anime & Pop Culture Event from 11/22-11/23

To some it’s just a tree — but to Hillsdale, it’s the town’s oldest resident and unofficial local legend.

This 170-year-old white oak has survived wars, storms, and time itself, only to face its toughest enemy yet: a parking lot. When plans surfaced to cut it down for school construction, the community didn’t just shrug — they mobilized.

Students had already pegged its age during an Arbor Day project, proving this tree still has centuries of life left. Thanks to a loud and proud public outcry, the oak lives on — and the bulldozers are backing off.

Proof that people can make an impact when they work together!

As a lifelong resident of the Garden State, it is the trees - flowers - and beautiful landscapes that make our state what it is. Thank you to the people that gave this tree decades more of life! 💚🌳

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