New Jersey Leisure Guide Monthly Newsletter
November, 2018

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 Nocember 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, 2018 Events and Things To Do

Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
Nov 1 - Nov 4th
Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
Tickets

Michael McGeehan
Thu Nov 1, @ 8:00PM
Resorts Atlantic City - Superstar Theater
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Sebastian Yatra & Manuel Turizo
Fri Nov 2 @ 8:00PM
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ
Tickets

Kidz Bop Live
Sat Nov 3 @6:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

Toto
Fri Nov 9 @9:00PM
Tropicana Showroom at Tropicana Casino
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Cheers Morristown
Saturday, November 10th, 2018: 6pm to 9:30pm
Morristown Armory
430 Western Ave
Morristown, NJ
Website
Cost: $15, $60, $65, & $70
Cheers Morristown will feature craft beer, wine & spirits with over 150 styles to sample. Meet the Brewers, Distillers and Wineries and mingle with the experts who will be in attendance. Guests will enjoy samples for the entire evening paired with Live entertainment, delicious food (for purchase), games & vendors.

Paul Anka
Sat Nov 10 @9:00PM
Golden Nugget
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Suds and Stogies Beer and Wine Festival
Saturday, November 10th, 2018: 1pm to 5pm
Battleship New Jersey
100 Clinton St
Camden, NJ
Purchase tickets
Cost: $50
Enjoy samples of holiday craft beers and cider, courtesy of Kramer Beverage, on the fantail (tented rear deck), samples of cigars from Cappelli Brothers Cigars on the pier, a tour of the Battleship, live music and food concessions. Donkey's Food Truck will be serving the best Cheesesteaks in the region on the Battleship's pier, where guests will be able to enjoy their cigars and beer! We'll keep it warm with a fire pit, courtesy of Phoenix Rotating Fire Pits.

Free Style Free For All: Lisa Lisa, Fat Joe, TKA, K7 & Judy Torres
Sat Nov 10 @9:00PM
Mark G. Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Laurita Veteran's BBQ & Chili Weekend with Food Trucks & Fire Pits Too!
November 10, 11, 2018; Saturday 11:00 am - 9:45 pm & Sunday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Laurita Winery
85 Archertown Rd,
New Egypt, NJ
Website/Tickets; Admission fee $8 per person Saturday or Sunday, on-line. Day of tickets will be $10 per person at the gate.
Food and wine lovers will converge to enjoy food trucks, wine, live music, and fire works. Experience the trending Gourmet Food Truck offerings while sipping on wine and enjoying a seat to watch the Fire Works! Live music and good friends will make this day special. There will be, Country Line Dancing, activirties for kids, and

Motor City Live - A Motown Tribute Sound Waves
Sun Nov 11 @2:00PM
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Atlantic City Annual Tropicana Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Daily shows continue from Monday, November 16 through Thursday, December 27, 2018 (presented every hour starting at noon)
Tropicana Casino & Resort
Brighton Avenue and the Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ
Website
Tropicana makes the season bright with the official Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Musical Light Show in The Quarter. The free Holiday Musical Light Show features a 35-foot ornately decorated tree with festive lights synchronized to the sights and sounds of the season. Tropicana's partners delight Tree Lighting attendees with samples from A'dam Good Deli, A'dam Good Sports Bar, Broadway Burger Bar, Carmine's, Hooters, La Petite Creperie, Mrs. Field's Cookies, Zeytinia and more.

Steve Martin, Martin Short, The Steep Canyon Rangers & Jeff Bas
Fri Nov 16 @7:00PM
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ
Tickets

Skylands Christmas Light Show & Village
November 16 - December 30, 2018 (The Christmas Light Show & Village will be open rain, snow, or shine on select dates and time)
Skylands Stadium
94 Championship Place
Augusta, NJ 07822
(973) 383-7644
Website/Schedule
Tickets: Light Show: $20 per carload
Tickets can be purchased at the gate and box office only.
This awesome Christmas light show features more than 2 million dazzling lights on a mile-long drive-thru course. It's a must-see holiday attraction for your whole family. On your drive, tune in and listen to festive holiday music on WSUS 102.3 FM. After your drive, stop by the free Christmas Village at the Event Center. Santa will be on hand to take a photo, play games and indulge in hot beverages and snacks.

Amy Schumer
Sat Nov 17 @8:00PM
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ
Tickets

Jersey City Craft Brew Fest
Saturday, November 17th, 2018 (Session 1) 1PM-4:30PM; (Session 2) 6:00-9:30PM
Harborside
3 Atrium
Jersey City, NJ
Website/Tickets
Cost:
In the spirit of Oktoberfest, a traditional German celebration of beer and countrymen will be held over with more than 150 styles of craft beers featuuring many NJ craft breweries. This event will feature an eclectic local variety of superbly fermented beer and cider in all styles combining the best elements of a Beer Garden with the staggering array of choices found only at a Craft Beer Festival. Guests will enjoy unlimited craft beer samples for the entire evening paired with live entertainment, Food and Interactive Games.

The North Pole Express
Weekends, Beginning Saturday, November 17 until Sunday, December 23, 2018
Flemington, NJ
Website
This is an exciting holiday fun family train ride to North Pole Station to visit Santa and Mrs Claus! Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, singing along with the elves, a chance to tell Santa your Christmas wish, and much more. This is a special experience that the entire family won't forget. The train operates rain or shine. The North Pole Express runs as listed: All trains depart Flemington Station and operate round-trip. Allow approximately two hours for your trip.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Sun Nov 18
Bergen Performing Arts Center - Drapkin Family Cabaret Room
Englewood, NJ
Tickets

Big Glass Blast!
November 23, 2018; 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
1501 Glasstown Road
Millville, NJ 08332
Web Site
Contact: Taral Thompson, Phone: 856-825-6800, Email: wheatonartsnews@wheatonarts.org
Event Cost: Free
This family event features their Big Glass Blast Team as they design and create large-scale holiday-themed glass objects throughout the day! Visitors will have a chance to see past years objects on display as well, including the record-breaking giant glass ornament, glass fruitcake, and the world’s largest glass turkey drumstick. Also the opening day of the annual Holiday Studio Sale, browse discounted works by WheatonArts Glass and Ceramic Artists and associate glass artists David & Melanie Leppla.

John Legend
Fri Nov 23 @8:00PM
Borgata Events Center
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Big Glass Blast!
November 23, 2018; 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
1501 Glasstown Road
Millville, NJ 08332
Web Site
Contact: Taral Thompson, Phone: 856-825-6800, Email: wheatonartsnews@wheatonarts.org
Event Cost: Free
This family event features their Big Glass Blast Team as they design and create large-scale holiday-themed glass objects throughout the day! Visitors will have a chance to see past years objects on display as well, including the record-breaking giant glass ornament, glass fruitcake, and the world’s largest glass turkey drumstick. Also the opening day of the annual Holiday Studio Sale, browse discounted works by WheatonArts Glass and Ceramic Artists and associate glass artists David & Melanie Leppla.

Travis Scott
Sat Nov 24 @7:30PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
Tickets

Celtic Woman
Mon Nov 26 @8:00PM
Bergen Performing Arts Center
Englewood, NJ
Tickets

Will Downing, Alex Bugnon & Maysa
Fri Nov 30 @8:00PM
Scottish Rite Auditorium
Collingswood, NJ
Tickets

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!
For More information, visit Atlantic City Kids Activities

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 choice with comprehensive restaurant reviews.

This Month's Featured Restaurant:
Amanda's Restaurant
Hoboken, NJ
Website
Popular with diners who enjoy intimate fine dining with charming, cozy intimate ambiance.
They are open on Thanksgiving serving a traditional Thanksgiving prixe fixe menu
Restaurant review

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