Best Things to Do in Jersey City Week of 10/7

From a Ruth’s Chris wine dinner to a Halloween edition of Midnight Market — here’s the best of what’s happening in Jersey City this week.

Ohlala French Kitchen Happy Hour (Wednesdays to Sundays)

Ohalala French Kitchen — one of our favorite cafes — is now serving wine and champagne. Even better, they’re offering a 2-for-1 happy hour special Wednesdays through Sundays from 4pm to 7pm.

Ghost Truck Kitchen Now Offering Lunch 

Ghost Truck Kitchen is now offering take-out lunch 6 days a week. Lunch starts at 12pm and includes a mix of salads and sandwiches, like their buffalo grilled chicken.

Oktoberfest at Zeppelin Hall (through October 19)

Zeppelin Hall is celebrating Oktoberfest through October 19. For the next few weeks, the beer hall will have a special Bavarian-inspired menu that includes everything from schnitzel to giant pretzels.

Ruth’s Chris Caymus wine dinner (Thursday)

Ruth’s Chris Tastemaker Dinner series continues this month with a Caymus Vineyards Wine Dinner. The 5-course dinner will be paired with 5 Caymus wines from Napa Valley. Dinner starts at 6:30pm and costs $120/pp.

Midnight Market Monster & Munchies Edition (Friday)

It’s never too early to celebrate Halloween — especially when there’s food and candy in the picture. So why not head to Midnight Market’s Monsters & Munchies party. Food vendors will include Cryo Cream, Moffle Bar, Doughnut Evolution, Two Crepes, and more.

Bollywood Night and Diwali Bazaar at Exchange Place (Friday)

Head to the waterfront for an evening of Bollywood dancing under the stars. Plus, enjoy the Diwali Bazaar, which will offer food, activities for kids, and more.

Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening & Performance (Friday)

Spend your Friday at the Harsimus Cemetery where you’ll get to watch (and participate) in a reenactment of the classic Rocky Horror Picture Show. Costumes are welcome!

Little Piece of France Dinner Series at Vogue Cafe (Friday)

Vogue Cafe’s outdoor dinner series continues this Friday with a French dinner and live music performance at the cafe’s backyard. The dinner is BYOB.

The Weekend

Double Parked Music Fest at Pedestrian Plaza (Saturday)

Pet Shop JC and The Archer are teaming up to produce the Pedestrian Plaza’s inaugural Double Parked Music Festival. The indie/rock fest will include performances by Ex Hex, Barrie, Crazy & the Brains, and more.

West Side Chili Cook-Off (Sunday)

The 5th Annual West Side Chili Cook-Off contest kicks off this afternoon at Lincoln Park. Although the deadline has passed to compete, tasters are still invited to come out and try some of Jersey City’s best chilis.