From the Lutze’s season closer to Left Bank Burger’s anniversary party, here’s the best of what’s happening in Jersey City this weekend.
What: Lutze End of Season Party
When: Friday, October 19 from 4pm
Where: 3 Second Street
Don your coziest sweater and head to the Lutze for the biergarten’s “end of season” party, which will include s’mores, hot chocolate, fire pits, and drink specials all night long.
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What: Halloween Bash at Jersey City Ballroom
When: Friday, October 19 from 7pm to 10pm
Where: 189 Brunswick (3rd Floor)
Dance your way into the weekend at the Jersey City Ballroom’s Friday Night Halloween Masquerade. Open to beginners, experts, and everyone in between — the evening includes a Thriller dance class, costume contest, and refreshments. Admission is $15/pp without costume or $10/pp with costume.
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What: Zeppelin Hall Shucktoberfest
When: Friday through Sunday
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Zeppelin Hall is celebrating its own version of oyster fest with raw oysters on the half shell served all weekend long for $1.50. There will also be a live 90s band on Friday night, DJ on Saturday night, and NFL games on Sunday.
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What: Luigi’s Ice Cream Speakeasy Launch
When: Friday & Saturday from 6pm to 12am; Sunday 5pm to 10pm
Where: 218 Newark Avenue (inside Ani Ramen)
Luigi’s Ice Cream is opening Jersey City’s first ice cream speakeasy this weekend with alcohol-infused flavors like Hennessy & Pineapple and Godiva Dark Liqueur Rolled Ice Cream. The speakeasy will be open in the evening hours Friday through Sunday.
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What: Marketplace JC
When: Saturday, October 20 from 12pm to 5pm
Where: 136 Magnolia Avenue
Marketplace JC is back at Magnolia Landing celebrating everything that’s local. This weekend’s confirmed vendors include Juice for Us, Emmy’s Treasures, and Lady G Empanadas. Plus, enjoy live music courtesy of Riverview Jazz.
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What: Newport Pumpkin Festival
When: Saturday, October 20 from 11am to 1pm
Where: Newport Green Park
Celebrate an early Halloween at Newport’s Annual Pumpkin Festival. The morning will include pumpkin decorating, a spooky story hour, live magic show, and a Halloween costume contest.
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What: The Ghost of Uncle Joe’s Halloween Ball
When: Saturday, October 20 from 1pm to 3am
Where: Harsimus Cemetery at 435 Newark Avenue
The Ghost of Uncle Joe’s is an annual rock show/costume party held at the Harsimus Cemetery. Local musicians will perform covers from The White Stripes, Vampire Weekend, Queen, Lauryn Hill, and more. Food and beer will be sold by local food trucks. After parties (with more classic cover bands) are slated for Lo-Fi, Pet Shop, LITM, and FM. Tickets are $15 at the gate.
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What: Left Bank Burger 5-Year Anniversary
When: Saturday, October 20 from 10pm to 2am
Where: 194 Newark Avenue
Left Bank Burger is celebrating 5 years in Jersey City with a 90s hip-hop party complete with live DJs. Admission is $5/pp.
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What: 4th Annual JC West Side Chili Cook Off
When: Sunday, October 21 from 12pm to 2pm
Where: Lincoln Park
Chili experts, listen up. Sunday is the 4th Annual JC West Side Chili Cook Off. Come to Lincoln Park to taste and vote for your favorite homemade chili. There will be a variety of vegan chili, buffalo chili, four alarm chili, mild chili, and more.
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What: Diwali Festival of the Lights
When: Sunday, October 21 from 12pm to 6pm
Where: City Hall Plaza at 280 Grove Street
Diwali is a festival of lights symbolizing the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness. Celebrate this family-friendly festival outside City Hall Plaza with live music, activities for kids, local vendors, and lots of delicious Indian food.
