FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
A Monster Mash Ball will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. Reservations and information 609-584-7800.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
A five-course southern cuisine dinner, prepared by chef Patrick Yves Pierre-Jerome, will be held at St. James Episcopal Church, 581 Valley Road, Montclair. 6:30 PM; $65 payable in cash upon arrival. Reservations: [email protected] or 973-600-4235.
A book signing, cooking demonstration and tasting with chef Christine Nunn, author of The Preppy Cookbook and former Ultimate Chef of Bergen County winner, will be held at Chef Central, 240 Rt 17, Paramus. 1 PM; free.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
Oktoberfest will be held at McLoone’s Boathouse, 9 Cherry Lane, West Orange to benefit the Valerie Fund and Barnabas Health. Noon to 5 PM; $50 includes two beer tickets, complimentary T-shirt and beer glass. To purchase tickets, visit the restaurant website.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28
The March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction will be held at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale. 7 PM; $100. For information, visit the event website.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
A six-course game dinner will be held at Restaurant Nicholas, 160 Route 35 S, Middletown. 6:45 PM; $125, plus tax and tip. Reservations: 732-345-9977.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
An Evening of Cigars and Single-Malt Scotch will be held at the Highlawn Pavilion, Eagle Rock Reservation, West Orange; 5 to 7 PM. Rain date November 8. For more information, call 973-731-3463 ext 283.
The NJ Harvest Wine Festival will be held at the Hilton Short Hills, 41 John F Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills; a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Family Promise of Bergen County. 7 to 10 PM; $79; final week $89. For tickets and information, visit newjerseywinefestivals.com/
A Harvest for Hunger event with hors d’oeuvres and over 200 wines and microbrew beers will be held at the Collingswood Grand Ballroom, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood to benefit Cathedral Kitchen. 7 to 10 PM; $65. Tickets: 856-964-6771.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2
A dinner and lecture, “The Ghosts of Cape May: Sprits at the Seaside” with Craig McManus will be at Mad Batter at the Carroll Villa Hotel, 19 Jackson St, Cape May. 7:30 PM; $76. Reservations: 609-884-5970.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4
A Food and Photography Cook, Click then Eat class will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring Street, Newton. 6:30 PM; $75. Reservations: 973-300-4192.