New Jersey Leisure Guide Monthly Newsletter
October, 2017

The month of October is a great time of the year to take in many of the fall activities and a great time to plan a weekend getaway or late season vacation.

If you plan to get out an enjoy the beautiful fall foliage colors, especially in northwest New Jersey, the season is at it's peak from October 19th through 29th..

This Edition's Contents...

• Popular October 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 October, 2017 Events and Things To Do

The Temptations & The Four Tops
Friday October 6, 2017 8:00PM
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ
Tickets

8th Annual Sussex County Harvest Honey and Garlic Festival
October 7, 2017; 10am - 4pm
Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Branchville, NJ
Free event
Website
This family festival is a celebration of agritourism, ecotourism and arts & heritage tourism. The County of Sussex, the Sussex County Beekeepers Association and the Garden State Garlic Growers are joining with the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show to showcase New Jersey's great northwest. There will be a farmers market where you can buy fresh, local Sussex County and Jersey Fresh products including fruit, vegetables, flowers and wine. The Sussex County Beekeepers Association will have educational displays and materials along with an array of honey products

Atlantic City Columbus Day Weekend Comedy Festival
October 7, 8, 2017
Boardwalk Hall
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
609-348-7000
Tickets
Attendees will experience hilarious, side-splitting humor from some of the nations most noted, critically acclaimed comedians. The all-star line-up features comedians Sommore, Earthquake, George Wallace, ?Michael Blackson, Tommy Davidson, TuRae, Mike Epps, ?Arnez J, ?George Willborn, Don DC Curry, DC Young Fly, and Aries Spears

Rock Allegiance Tour: Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Marilyn Manson & Halestorm
Saturday October 7, 2017 12:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

Ocean City Fall Block Party and Fireworks Spectacular
Saturday, October 7, 2017 - 9:00 AM until dusk
5th - 14th Streets on Asbury Ave.
Ocean City, NJ
Website
This event features over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more. In the evening, family night entertainment on the boardwalk with fireworks at dusk

Katy Perry
Sunday October 8, 2017 7:00PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
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New York Giants vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Sunday October 8, 2017 1:00PM
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
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Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull & CNCO
Tuesday October 10, 2017 7:30PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
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South Jersey Pumpkin Show Festival
October 13 - 1 4- 15, 2017
Salem County Fairgrounds
760 Harding Hwy. Rte. 40,
Woodstown, NJ
856-765-0118
Website
This festival features three- days of family fun with contests, artists, craftsmen, home products, a pumpkin pyramid, entertainment, food, wine, amusement rides, a Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off, headless horsemen, scarecrows, Little Miss & Mister Pageant, dog parade, Boo Barn and more.

Halsey, PartyNextDoor & Charli XCX
Saturday October 14, 2017 7:30PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
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New York Jets vs. New England Patriots
Sunday October 15, 2017 1:00PM
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
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The Isley Brothers & Aaron Neville
Friday October 20, 2017 8:00PM
Borgata Events Center
Atlantic City, NJ
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Dion
Saturday October 21, 2017 8:00PM
Tropicana Casino - Tropicana Showroom - NJ
Atlantic City, NJ
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Chatsworth Cranberry Festival
October 21, 22, 2017; 9am to 4pm
Downtown, Chatsworth NJ
Website
The Cranberry Festival is a celebration of New Jersey's cranberry harvest, the 3rd largest in the United States, and offers a tribute to the Pine Barrens & Local Culture. This family event features live entertainment many artists & craftsmen demonstrating their crafts and offering them for sales.
Admission is FREE. Parking is available at the school. Signs will be posted and traffic will be directed.

New York Giants vs. Seattle Seahawks
Sunday October 22, 2017 4:25PM
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
Tickets

Imagine Dragons, Grouplove & K. Flay
Tuesday October 24, 2017 7:30PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
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Tracy Morgan
Friday October 27, 2017 8:00PM
Bergen Performing Arts Center
Englewood, NJ
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O.A.R.
Saturday October 28, 2017 8:00PM
Tropicana Casino - Tropicana Showroom - NJ
Atlantic City, NJ
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New York Jets vs. Atlanta Falcons
Sunday October 29, 2017 1:00PM
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
Tickets

This Month's Frequently Asked Question

Question: Fall Weekend Getaway for a Family. We are a family with young kids and are planning a weekend October overnight trip somewhere in NJ to experience the best of fall. What can you suggest?

Answer: In New Jersey, fall colors tend to peak around Columbus Day Weekend and with the weather still pleasant, this is the best time to get out and enjoy the fall. To experience fall with all it's beautiful colors, rolling hills and mountains, I would suggest an overnight trip to either Hunterdon County, Warren County or Sussex County. Always popular with kids is pumpkin picking. Halloween events (some not so scary) are also very popular. For more active families with kids who enjoy getting out in the woods, there are a number of easy hiking trails in each of the three counties,

New Jersey Restaurant Reviews - New Jersey has over 23,000 restaurants and finding about them is often times a time consuming task. Find a restaurant in a town of your choise with comprehensive restaurant reviews.

This Month's Featured Restaurant::

The Clean Plate Kitchen
Clinton, NJ
Hunterdon Clounty is a great Fall destination and the Clean Plate kitchen in the historic village of Clinton is situated alongside the Raritan River with the best view in town of the picturesque Old Red Mill.. They good healthy food prepared with minimally processed foods using locally sourced, organic ingredients.
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For other top New Jersey Attractions, Events & Things to do:

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

October 2017 Events - This months events includes concerts, theatre, festivals, sports, and entertainment, that have appeal to people of all ages and interests.

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.

Best NJ Fall Scenic Dives-Watching the leaves turn in NJ is one of the most romantic things you can do in the fall, even if only to for a day trip to check out the scenery. In New Jersey, fall colors tend to peak around Columbus Day Weekend, with many of the ridges maintaining their golden shades into November.