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Festivals
Halloween Show and Costume Contest
Bluegrass, country, folk, and traditional music by regional bands take the stage at Albert Music Hall on October 25 from 7:30 to 11:30 pm. There’s also an adult costume contest and prizes for children in costume. 131 Wells Mill Rd, Waretown (609-971-1593; alberthall.org).
17th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Craft show, music, games, food, and a Halloween parade at noon. October 18 from 10 am to 4:30 pm at Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt 9 S, Cape May (609-898-2300; hcsv.org).
Fall Family Foliage Float Festival
Check out the foliage on a canoe ride down Rancocas Creek on October 19. The day will include children’s theater, arts and crafts, and music. Held at Historic Smithville Park from 9 am to 4 pm. Smithville Rd, Eastampton (609-265-5068; co.burlington.nj.us).
Garden State Sheep Breeders’ Sheep & Fiber Festival
Enjoy a day in the country watching sheep, weavers, shearing, and sheep herding on October 4 and 5 from 9 am to 5 pm. Children’s activities, food, music, and artisans will add to the fun. $10/car, $5/person or $15/two-day pass. Hunterdon County 4-H Fairgrounds, Rt 179 S, Ringoes (908-730-7189; njsheep.org).
Decorated Scarecrow Contest
Sponsored by the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, area businesses and non-profits are invited to participate in the region’s first “Scarecrow Row” to display homemade scarecrows that best represent their businesses. Begins October 4 with judging on October 9. Ship Bottom. (609-494-7211; discoversouthernocean.com).
Haunted Hallo-Weekend
Trick-or-treating, pumpkin-carving contests, Halloween movies, a costume contest for kids, hayrides, a Saturday-night bonfire, and more on October 31 and November 1. Seaview Resort and Spa, Galloway (609-748-7663).
13th Annual Pinelands Discovery Festival
A day of environmental exhibits, presentations, guided tours, food, music, and children’s activities. October 5 from 11 am to 4 pm. Historic Whitesbog Village, Rt 530, Browns Mills (609-859-8860; pinelandsalliance.org).
Garden State Discovery Museum
Come to Monster Mash Bash, a costume party with trick-or-treating around the museum’s exhibits (reservations required) on October 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. On October 31, screenings of Not-So-Scary Creature Features, with Halloween cartoons and television episodes run 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. 2040 Springdale Rd, Cherry Hill (856-424-1233; discoverymuseum.com).
Chowderfest
The annual bash in Beach Haven on October 5, offers unlimited chowder tasting, live music, children’s entertainment, and a food court. Admission, $20; kids 4-12, $10. Oct 5. Ninth Street and Taylor Avenue (chowderfest.com).
See also:
Hot-Air Ballooning
Haunted Happenings
Sites to See
Antiquing
Biking
Natural Wonders
Pumpkin Picking
Arts & Entertainment
Canoeing
Hiking
Openings & Closings
2010/03/19Table Hopping with Rosie
Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.
Cheers to Haiti
2010/02/26From the Editors
Let’s face it. This “snowicane” sweeping across New Jersey right now is nothing compared to the disastrous earthquake that hit Haiti in January. Last night, at the Benefit for Haiti Relief at the Chandelier Room in the W Hoboken, I was reminded of this. And that’s a good enough reason for me to brave a little snow.
Being Prepared
2010/03/19NJ My Way
There are some experiences fathers are just not prepared for in life. Driving a minivan. Disneyland vacations. Prolonged holiday visits with in-laws. Maturing. Little things.
Stuck in Traffic 3
2010/03/19Plain Sight: A Jersey Photo Blog
But now I was abreast of the King of Trucks, a Peterbilt (though those are fighting words to them that believe Kenworth is the King of Trucks. Me? I like 'em both.)
Getting Ready to 'Get Fit'
2010/01/04Lost in the Suburbs
Starting this afternoon, I will be taking part in Get Fit New Jersey, a rigorous, 24-week fitness program at Life Time Athletic in Florham Park. Naturally, I spent the weekend stuffing my face with as much holiday chocolate and other goodies as possible.
