New month, new events! From a Cajun Festival at Zeppelin Hall to Riverview Park’s annual Dia de Los Muertos Parade — here are the best events happening in Jersey City this weekend. Plus, don’t forget that Day Light Saving ends Sunday at 2am, so enjoy that extra hour of sleep!
Friday Events
What: Pilsner Urquell Anniversary at Würstbar
When: through Sunday
Where: 516 Jersey Avenue
Würstbar is celebrating the birth date of the original Pilsner Urquell by flying in some unfiltered/unpasteurized Pilsner straight from the Czech Republic. Enjoy it all weekend long (it’s quite delicious) or until supplies run out!
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What: Cajun Festival at Zeppelin Hall
When: through Sunday, November 24
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Feast in everything that’s N’awlins-related during Zeppelin Hall’s annual Cajun Festival. Zeppelin’s “Cajun Menu” includes dishes like Shrimp & Grits, Salmon Jambalaya, Crawfish Boil, and plenty of Po’Boy options.
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What: Manny’s District Trick or Drink Party
When: Friday, November 1 from 4pm to 8pm
Where: 210 Hudson Street (Harborside Atrium)
Recently opened Manny’s District is celebrating its first Halloween party with $10 cocktails all night long. Manny’s will be open this Friday from 5pm till 1am. Costumes are encouraged.
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What: Dia de Los Muertos Party at Mezcal Kitchen
When: Friday, November 1 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: 665-A Newark Avenue
Tacos, a live mariachi band, and BYOB — that’s what awaits at Mezcal Kitchen’s Dia de Los Muertos party. The festivities start at 5:30pm.
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Saturday Events
What: Baby Goat Yoga & Fundraiser at Harborside
When: Saturday, November 2 at 10am & 11:30am
Where: Harborside Atrium
Start your Saturday morning feeding, petting, and doing yoga with rescued baby goats. This fundraising event benefits rescued baby goats — which are up for adoption — and includes a choice of activities. You can opt for Rescued Baby Goat Yoga, Goat Snuggles & Calf Cuddles, or Bottle Feeding & Goat Back Massages. One-hour sessions begin at 10am and 11:30am. Admission is $35/pp. (If the events page doesn’t load, you may need to turn off your ad blocker).
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What: 107 Bowers Gallery Closing Event
When: Saturday, November 2 from 12pm to 6pm
Where: 107 Bowers
Local art gallery 107 Bowers is closing its doors tonight, but before saying goodbye — they’re having one last show — Secrets & Confessions. Come see the art installation and bid farewell to 107 Bowers.
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What: PetShop JC Soul/R&B Dance Night
When: Saturday, November 2 from 10pm
Where: 193 Newark Avenue
PetShop JC is celebrating (a belated) Halloween with soul and R&B tunes all night long. The dance party starts at 10pm.
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Sunday Events
What: Día de Los Muertos Parade
When: Sunday, November 3 from 11am to 2pm
Where: Riverview Fisk Park
The Riverview Farmer’s Market is closing its 2019 season with its annual Day of the Dead celebration and puppet parade. (The original date was last weekend, but the parade got moved to November 3 due to last Sunday’s rain). The festivities will include a mariachi band, dog costume contest, and more. You can take a sneak peek at some of the parade puppets via their Facebook page.
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