Where’s YDKJ This Week? – October 18th thru 24th

by Alice Magdziak • October 18, 2019 • Events • Comments (0) • 683

Want to know where we’re going each week so you can join us? We get invited to events, hear about fun exhibits and are interested in lots of different places all the time. Here’s what is on our radar this week. We can’t guarantee that we’ll go to all these places but there’s a good chance we’ll be at some of them. Support local arts or get outside and do something with us!

Sunflower and Floral Festival

Friday, October 18th, Chesterfield

Paradise Farms invites you to a visual harvest of acres and acres of sunflowers and a wide array of visual delights. Have a seat pond side, contemplate as you stroll through the labyrinth, have a seat in the expansive herb garden. The red zinnias of the sunburst garden are arrayed with the bright yellow sun rays projecting 400ft into the distance. Rest a moment alongside the pools of the art deco aqueduct. A replica of a structure in the Parc De Bagatelle in Paris France, the Orangery will grant a respite from your stroll, have a bite to eat from our cafe and just relax in our sunken garden. Don’t forget to pick up a bouquet or perhaps purchase our organic vegetables in the ticket booth lot. Open 9am-6pm. ticket booth closes at 5pm.

Electric Halloween Festival 2019

Friday and Saturday, October 18-19, Millville

Deep in the vineyard where no one can hear you scream….that is where you will find Electric Halloween, a camper’s paradise surrounded by a nostalgic energy of excitement, illuminated by the understanding that on this night you will be celebrated for your oddities, your creative passion, your true persona! On this night you will remember nothing but the screams of horror…. Or dare we say, fruitful memories with your loved ones!

Electric Halloween Festival and its attractions play host to an experience you will never forget. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to hear music you’ve never heard of and see live performance art you never thought was achievable! It’s the perfect chance to put on your masks, step out of your comfort zone, and experience that oh-so-tantalizing feeling of the night life we offer. Most importantly, we at Electric Halloween Festival believe “Mi casa es su casa,” so if you’re not too scared to stay the night, campers are welcome to fanatically decorate their campsites to their heart’s content. So with all that in mind, get ready to come home to Electric Halloween this October!

💀TICKETS💀
$85 Weekend Tickets Online
$95 Weekend Tickets at the ticket booth, and $50 day passes: cash only, ATM on site
$200 RIP (VIP) Weekend Passes that include hospitality access & more
Tickets include all music & entertainment performances and camping.
Tickets are for all ages, 21+ to drink.
Children 14 & under free with legal guardian.

Montclair Film Documentary Weekend 2019

Friday thru Sunday, October 18-20, Montclair

This October, Montclair Film launches our 1st annual Documentary Weekend, featuring six films screening over the course of a single weekend, October 18-20, 2019.

Featuring new and classic films that tell a wide range of stories, this weekend will be an opportunity for audiences to enjoy thought-provoking, deeply engaging documentaries that will inspire conversation and community.

The Jersey City Record Riot

Saturday, October 19th, Jersey City

YES! Another JC Record Riot! Over 40 tables of LPs & CDs & 45s too. Dealers from all over the NY area. FREE ADMISSION. Great music and dollar records too. Meet you in digging in the crates! (Register through Facebook to win door prizes)

Fall Fine Art and Crafts at Brookdale Park

Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20, Bloomfield

Located a half a mile from the Garden State Parkway in Montclair, Essex County’s Brookdale Park is a lovely setting for a quality, outdoor fine art and fine craft show. Fall Fine Arts and Crafts at Brookdale Park, held rain or shine on October 19-20 from 10am-5pm, is presently in its 20th year, features 140 fine artists and fine crafters, and has been selected as one of Sunshine Artists Magazines top 200 shows in the country.

Explore “Art for the Body and Home” from fine art in a variety of media, fine photography, and fine craft creations in wood, clay, metal, glass, leather, gold, silver, and much more.

Talk with exhibitors and learn what inspires them, buy great gifts for yourself, your friends and family, watch demonstrations, sample specialty foods, or enjoy a meal.

Fall Fine Art and Crafts at Brookdale Park, co-sponsored by the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and Rose Squared Productions, Inc., is located at Watchung, Bellevue and Grove Avenues in Bloomfield/Montclair. Unlimited parking is available at the Watchung Avenue entrance.

Asbury Underground Music and Art Crawl Fall 2019

Saturday, October 19th, Asbury Park

AU is Asbury Park’s biggest FREE music and art crawl featuring your favorite local musicians and artists! Thanks to our sponsors The Asbury Park Press Art629 Asbury Park Now Manasquan Bank RentAsburyPark.com Sackman Realty we pack AP’s downtown shops, cafes, galleries, and more venues with incredible live music just so we can all enjoy what our town truly has to offer…our talented, creative, and inspiring neighbors.

Marty’s Place Howl-O-Ween Family Fest

Saturday, October 19th, Allentown

Join us for a fun afternoon for the whole family, canines included! Activities include an enhanced Ruff Mudder Obstacle Course, our canine costume contest, Monmouth County Sheriff K9 demonstration, pumpkin bowling, caricaturist, Kid Zone, food trucks, vendors, 50/50 raffle and more. Additional information is available at www.martysplace.org.

Laurita Winery Oktoberfest!

Saturday, October 19th, New Egypt

Saturday tickets are $10 ONLINE, $12 at the door!
Sunday tickets are $8 ONLINE, $10 at the door!
Everyone 20 and under is FREE – children are welcome!

FREE ADMISSION for our Laurita Winery Preferred Members!

ALL CURRENT AND FORMER MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE INVITED TO COME FOR 25% OFF OUR REGULAR ADMISSION PRICES **WITH ID**!! $7.50 ONLINE FOR SATURDAY! $6 ONLINE FOR SUNDAY! CHOOSE THE “MILITARY TICKET” OPTION!!

Discounted tickets and group ticket packs are available ONLINE ONLY, and will END at midnight on Friday, October 18! Discount tickets will NOT be available at the gate!

ATTENTION MULTI-PACKET TICKET HOLDERS:
Your party does not need to arrive together! Just give the name of the TICKET PURCHASER at the gate! We have a list! Group Discount Ticket Packs will NOT be available at the gate.

Admission includes:

– Free Parking!
– Free Scenic Shuttle Service to and from the parking area to the Vineyard Festival Grounds!
– Free Souvenir Laurita Wine Glass!
– Free Kids playgrounds!
– Free Firewood to use in our 40 fire pits
– Fireworks – Saturday night only!
– Access to some of the best Gourmet Food Trucks – Food pricing set by the individual food trucks!
– Access to over 6 Wine Bars (inside and out) and 2 Tasting Tent Areas (available during non-peak hours of the festival)!
– Access to some of the most scenic views in New Jersey!

Boo Brew by the Bay

Saturday, October 19th, Highlands

The Seafarer, 1 Atlantic Ave., Highlands, will host the 2019
BOO Brew By the Bay on Saturday, October 19, from 1-5PM.

The tasting takes place on the picturesque waterfront; tickets are $30.00 and include six 4oz. tastings and a pint of craft beer and a commemorative pilsner cup. Additional tastings can be purchased at the event for $3. Participating breweries include, Belford Brewing Company, Raritan Bay Brewing, Carton Brewing, Red Tank Brewing, Jughandle Brewing Company, Jersey Cyclone Brewing Company and Toms River Brewing, to name a few.

Come dressed in your scary best! Costume contests, live music by Cranston Dean, fire pits and delicious local cuisine from the Seafarer.
Tickets available online at https://highlandsnj.wufoo.com/forms/m140add1lp2t1p/

Bordentown RiverFest 2019

Saturday, October 19th, Bordentown

RiverFest is a family friendly event… It’s a four acre beer garden with 9 beers on tap, wine, 12+ Food Vendors, live bands all day, craft and service vendors, and a free kids area with bounce attractions and face painters.

With over 10,000 guests each year, this year promises to be bigger and better as we like to make the party bigger and better each year! We can’t wait to party with you!

We have everything there that you may need from onsite restrooms, free parking and over 3,600 square feet of tents to relax under.

Check Out www.bordentownriverfest.com for complete event info!

The Ghost of Uncle Joe’s : Halloween Fundraiser

Saturday, October 19th, Jersey City

This year’s event takes place on Saturday October 19th [horrific weather date Sunday October 20th], with 11 bands at at the cemetery and after parties around town afterwards.

1st Annual Saint Padre Pio Parish Oktoberfest

Saturday, October 19th, Vineland

Come join us for our first ever Oktoberfest! Try authentic Bratwurst, Knockwurst and Kielbasa and wash it down with libations from local breweries!

Creature Fest 2019

Saturday, October 19th, Hillsborough

Have some seasonal fun while walking a 1.5-mile loop to discover some of the “spooky” flora and fauna of New Jersey. This family-friendly event focuses on nocturnal and native wildlife. View the night-time sky, learn about reptiles, and get to know some of the critters that live in our woods and meadows.

Get your creature on!

Please note: dress for the weather, and for safety please no bikes or skateboards.

Halloween in Lambertville: Bucks Cty Paranormal Investigations

Saturday, October 19th, Lambertville

Start off the Halloween season with Bucks County Paranormal Investigations- BCPI! We will be screening exciting, spooky and fun videos showcasing the area’s best-kept haunts in a family-friendly way.

Jazzman/filmmaker Eric Mintel, along with author William Birnes, of Ancient Aliens and UFO Hunters, star in the Bucks County Paranormal Investigations- BCPI videos. There will also be a Q&A session. Tell us your local ghost stories!!

PLUS we will get to listen to Halloween Jazz by Eric Mintel, piano, and Dave Antonow, bass.

There will be books written by Bill Birnes available for sale, as well as CDs by Eric Mintel Quartet.

Tickets
$15/$10 member $8 student

Apollo Sonders, Nick Ryan & the Mess , Thoughts, The Extensions

Saturday, October 19th, John & Peter’s, New Hope PA

Redpants Presents:
Apollo Sonders & Nick Ryan and the Mess make their J&P debut along with mainstays The Extensions and Thoughts who are on tour from Florida.

Free admission. 8pm. 21+

Hamilton Oktoberfest

Sunday, October 20th, Hamilton

Join us at our Annual Oktoberfest where we combine a multitude of fall activities and excitement into one fun-packed day with FREE Admission!

Musical entertainment throughout the day at the Hamilton Arts Commission Music Stage, as well as family favorites including Amusements, a Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, Corn Maze, Crafters, Vendors and Food Trucks. Be sure to stop by the Fire Pit area too!

Visit us online to find out more: hamiltonnj.com/Oktoberfest

Please Note: No alcohol will be served or permitted

Halloween Express Trains

Sunday, October 20th, Whippany

The Whippany Railway Museum is a fun, safe place to bring the kids and enjoy the Halloween Season. Ride aboard our 10-mile, 45-minute round trip, spooky fun “Halloween Express”. Children of all ages are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes, helping to make the train a kid-friendly spooky sight. Tricks or Treats will be given out to passengers onboard the trains ! All ages are welcome !

For full details and online tickets, visit www.WhippanyRailwayMuseum.net or call: 973-887-8177.

WHEN: Sunday, October 20, 2010 from 12 Noon to 5:00, Rain or Shine.

TRAIN DEPARTURES: 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm

WHERE: 1 Railroad Plaza (intersection of Route 10 West & Whippany Road) in Whippany, NJ

TRAIN FARE: Adults: $16.; Children (under 12): $11.; Infants (1 year & under): Free (*NOTE: Train Fare includes admission to Museum Building & grounds)

For Tickets and More Info: www.WhippanyRailwayMuseum.net 973-887-8177

Crow’s Nest Oktoberfest with the Jersey Brass

Sunday, October 20th, Hackensack

Come join us for Oktoberfest music, beer, and fun!

Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market Halloween Edition

Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20, Trenton

TWO DAYS of spine-chilling shopping including:

~ Over 260 different horrifying vendor tables each day!
~ Ten devilishly delicious and different food trucks each day!
~ Live tattooing by Brand New Tattoo & Gallery BOTH DAYS!
~ Beer garden featuring Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company beers on draft!
~ Costume/Cosplay contest BOTH DAYS with prizes!
~ Face painting!
~ Live music on our outdoor and beer garden stages!
~ Live sideshows!
~ Killer After Party with The Screaming Females!
$5 at the door! (Good for both days!)
No tickets required!
Kids 10 & under are free!