New Jersey Leisure Guide Monthly Newsletter
November, 2016

The month of November is the beginning of the winter holiday season with Thanksgiving, and the holiday festivals and events that begin as early as the Friday after Thanksgiving

This Edition's Contents...

• Popular November Events and Things To Do
• Seasonal Frequently Asked Question
• This Month's Featured Restaurant
  

Note: This information is provided by event sponsors as a free service to our viewers. Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event

Popular November, 2016 Events and Things To Do

WWE: Smackdown
Tuesday November 1, 2016 7:00PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
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Cheech & Chong
Saturday November 5, 2016 9:00PM
Golden Nugget
Atlantic City, NJ
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New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Sunday November 6, 2016 1:00PM
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
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Pentatonix & Us the Duo
Thursday November 10, 2016 8:00PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
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D.L. Hughley
Thursday November 10, 2016 8:00PM
Bergen Performing Arts Center
Englewood, NJ
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American Finals Rodeo
November 11, 12, 2016 7:00PM
Boardwalk Hall Arena - Boardwalk Hall
Atlantic City, NJ
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Toni Braxton
Saturday November 12, 2016 9:00PM
Caesars Atlantic City
Atlantic City, NJ
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Disney On Ice: Follow Your Heart
November 16, 17, 19, 20, 2016 7:00PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
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An Old Fashioned Christmas in Cape May
November 18, 2016 through January 1, 2017
Cape May, NJ
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What better place to get into the true spirit of Christmas than Victorian Cape May? This seaside town is transformed into a Dickens village for the holidays with garlands of fragrant greens and twinkling gaslights. Wrap yourself in the warmth of holiday spirit and sample a seemingly endless variety of fun and tasty events. From trolley rides to wine tastings, from house tours to themed dinners, there is something for everyone!
The Carriage House Gallery at the Physick Estate becomes a Christmas wonderland this time of year. It's all about the wonder of Christmas morning with model trains and toys beneath the tree. You can actually stand under our tree and marvel at the intricate layout of dozens of Dickens Village houses, people and accessories that make the village come to life. Kids can write a letter to Santa and leave it in his special mail box.

The Goo Goo Dolls & Safetysuit
Saturday November 19, 2016 8:00PM
Tropicana Casino - Tropicana Showroom - NJ
Atlantic City, NJ
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Michael McDonald
Saturday November 19, 2016 9:00PM
Borgata Music Box
Atlantic City, NJ
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Disney Live: Mickey & Minnie's Doorway to Magic
November 25, 26, 2016
State Theatre - NJ
New Brunswick, NJ
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Christmas Spectacular on Main Street
November 26th, 27th December 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 9th, 10th, 11th and 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, and 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 25th and 28th, 29th, 30th with the last night 31st, 2016
128 North Main Street
Cranbury, NJ 08512
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Come and see the 100,000 lights Dance! The shows are approximately 45 minutes long followed by all the lights on the last 15 minutes. Shows run every night through December 31st. Along with over 100,000 Lights, On 20 nights, Except Christmas Eve, you can watch them as they are choreographed to over 15 songs.

Atlantic City Ballet: It's A Shore Holiday
Sunday November 27, 2016 4:00PM
Caesars Atlantic City
Atlantic City, NJ
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Darlene Love
Sunday November 27, 2016 7:00PM
Newton Theatre
Newton, NJ
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New York Jets vs. New England Patriots
Sunday November 27, 2016 8:30PM
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
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This Month's Frequently Asked Question

Question: We need to be in Atlantic City for a business trade show during the winter off season and since we are not Casino people, we would like to take the kids with us. Are there activities or things for kids to do the AC?

Answer: Atlantic City is becoming a family destination with plenty of year round activities and things to do for kids.
Some of the popular Winter kids things to do are:
Atlantic City Aquarium - Get to see  more than 100 species of fish and other marine creatures.
The Marine Mammal Center - Located in neighboring Brigantine. They are an organization that rescues, rehabilitates and releases sick and injured marine mammals and sea turtles that wash ashore on NJ beaches.
Haunted Tales - On the Boardwalk. This is a  ghostly Adventure with a special effects theatre where people can get to hear about the Jersey Devil and  pirates who still haunt the Jersey shore.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! - Located on the  Boardwalk. Exhibits a collection of weird and unusual relics and rare treasures.
IMAX Theater. Located at the Tropicana.  Has a 5-1/2 story screen with the newest  Hollywood  films and IMAX 3D releases.
Family Fun Station - Located in the Tropicana. An arcade with lots of games and prizes.
Placade Amusements. Located on the Boardwalk. Open daily, year round.  An arcade with a huge selection of games and prizes.
Skate Zone - Located on North Albany Ave. Offers public ice skating and rental skates
Rainforest Café - Located in the trump Plaza hotel. It’s a great place to eat with kids. A tropical rain forest with cascading waterfalls, lush vegetation,  animated wildlife and live tropical fish. They have a kids menu with a special treat for dessert!

New Jersey Restaurant Reviews - New Jersey has over 23,000 restaurants and finding about them is often times a time consuming task. Check out our comprehensive ratings and reviews gathered from diners, critics, and personal visits by New Jersey Leisure Guide.

This Month's Featured Restaurant

The Manor
West Orange, NJ
Looking for a destination restaurant to dine with the family on Thanksgiving and Christmas? This landmark restaurant is set in an elegant country house with acres of magnificent gardens. They offer holiday dinners including both brunch and four-course, a la carte dining experiences for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve.
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For other top New Jersey Attractions, Events & Things to do:

Popular 2016 Thanksgiving Events

Christmas Events - The attractions during the Christmas season in NJ are always festive. Many of these events begin the day after Thanksgiving with the traditional start of the Christmas Holiday season.

Monthly Events - This page has links to events that appear in future months, usually 3-4 months in advance. The Monthly newsletter that you are receiving includes many of the events found on the pages.

Top Things To Do in November - The top ten seasonal outdoor and indoor activities, events, attractions, and points of interest for people of all ages.

November 2016 Events - This months events includes concerts, theatre, festivals, kids events, and entertainment, that have appeal to people of all ages and interests, especially with parents and/or families with children ages 4-18.