November is that transitional month that takes us from all the fall vibes to the winter ones. The weather can vary significantly in New Jersey during November, whether it be 65 and sunny, or 40 and crisp. New Jersey hosts a lot of great events during the month of November, and is also a great time to get outdoors before the winter cold comes in! If you are looking for fun activities to do in New Jersey this November, then keep on reading to find out what’s going on in the garden state this month!
1. Jersey Shore Restaurant Week
Dates: November 4-13, 2022 (6:30pm-9:30pm)
Looking for a foodie-focused event in New Jersey? On Thursday, November 3rd kicks off the annual Jersey Shore Restaurant Week. One of the specific events hosted by them is The Dream Dinner, and this year, local eateries are coming together to chef up a 5-course meal inspired by iconic dishes from famous NYC restaurants. More information on this event can be found here and tickets are $89 per person. Unfortunately, since this event is being held tomorrow, as I am posting this article, the tickets can no longer be purchased online. While it looks like tickets may be sold out at at this point for The Dream Dinner, there are plenty of things going on during this week with local eateries! During Jersey Shore Restaurant Week, participating restaurants offer a select pre-fix menu that customers can enjoy for either $30.22/pp or $40.22/pp. Check out their website for more info on specific events, and their instagram for up-to-date news on participating restaurants.
2. New Jersey Vegan Food Festival 2022
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, November 12-13, 2022 (11am-5pm)
Where: Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Calling all vegans and vegan food-lovers (and those curious to try it)! Another foodie event coming up is the New Jersey Vegan Food Festival. This event takes place at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Seacaucus, and includes delicious vegan bites from local chefs, bakers and creators! Tickets can be purchased here, and cost $20 per person (+ fees and tax) for a one-day pass, or $30 per person (+ fees and tax) for a two-day pass. Children 13 and under can attend for free! Over 90 vendors are attending this festival and you are sure to find some tasty eats here!
3. Visit A Local Brewery, Winery, or Distillery
New Jersey is home to 50+ wineries, 130+ breweries, and 20+ distilleries! Have yourself a fun outing with friends/family (21+) and enjoy some local sips! Check out this great resource from Visit NJ for a list of all breweries, wineries, and distilleries across the Garden State!
4. Go To Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto
Dates: November 2-6, 2022 (Prudential Center, Newark)
Dates: November 10-13, 2022 (Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City)
Disney on Ice is in New Jersey this November, and is fun for the whole family! More information and tickets can be found here.
5. Attend A Concert
Looking for a musical event to attend in New Jersey? Check out this list of concerts happening in NJ this month, and see if any sound fun to you!
6. Visit A State Park or Local Walking Trail
Into the outdoors? Visit one of New Jersey’s state parks or forests, or a local walking trail! November weather can vary, so make sure you check the radar to see when is an optimal day for this. Check out my blog post on 11 Hikes to Try in New Jersey: Best Hiking Spots in North Jersey. Looking for somewhere in Central or South Jersey? Check out my recent article all about 12 Spots In Central or South Jersey To Take A Hike or Walk.
7. Riamede Farm’s Christmas At The Farm Holiday Market
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022
Market/Vendors: (11am-3pm) & Barn Dance (5:30-8:30pm)
Where: 122 Oakdale Rd, Chester, NJ 07930
Riamede Farm in Chester, NJ is hosting their second annual Christmas at the Farm Holiday Market on November 12th. This free event takes places between 11am and 3pm, and will feature over 25 local vendors plus tasty food offerings including a pie tasting! Get into the holiday spirit at Riamede Farm this November and support local New Jersey businesses! Vendor offerings will include baked goods and other foods, knits and blankets, home decor, artwork, sustainable living goods, pottery/ceramics, jewelry, florals, paper crafts, pet goods, bath & body products, kids’ items, and more! For those interested in apple picking and a hayride, you can stroll through Riamede’s orchards for a separate entrance fee of $5 per person. To top off the day, Riamede Farm will be hosting a family-friendly barn dance in their vintage barn. This BYOB event takes places from 5:30pm-8:30pm, and will feature professional square dance caller Ed LaPlante. Food offerings will be provided by Summer Daze food truck. Tickets are $15 per person (required for those ages 6+) and are available for purchase here.
8. Winter Wonderland Events At Congress Hall
Dates: November 25, 2022 – January 1, 2023
Where: Congress Hall (Cape May, NJ)
The magic returns to Congress Hall starting November 25, 2022! Enjoy a variety of Winter Wonderland activities such as Breakfast With Santa, the Christmas Cabaret, train & carousel Rides, the Enchanted Vendor Village, and Santa’s Workshop. More information on these events at Congress Hall can be found here.
9. See A Tree Lighting Ceremony
While a lot of tree lighting ceremonies occur in the beginning of December, some do take place at the end of November. You can reference this list of tree lighting events in New Jersey to see if any work for you!
10. Check Out A FREE Event
New Jersey Isn’t Boring published a great article all about 25+ Free New Jersey Events for November 2022. I came across their article and think it is a great resource to read up on if you are looking for fun, free events throughout New Jersey to do this November! From craft shows to farmer’s markets to holidays festivities/markets, there is definitely a lot going on this month in the Garden State!
