The Weekender: Liberty State Park 5K Run, Spice Festival at Zeppelin Hall

The best events in Jersey City this weekend

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Liberty State Park JCEnjoy a brisk 5K run at Liberty State Park or check out one of many free musical performances throughout Jersey City. All that and more happening in JC this weekend.

Friday Events

What: Music + Dinner at Box Cafe
When: Friday, November 5 from 7pm to 9pm
Where: 115 Palisade Avenue
BYOB restaurant Box Cafe is hosting a music + dinner series this Friday. Playing at the restaurant will be Eric Greenstein with Doak Hensley. Admission is free.

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Saturday Events

What: Liberty State Park 5K Run
When: Saturday, November 6 at 9am
Where: 200 Morris Pesin Drive
The Run for Liberty is a 5K run/walk in support of The Friends of Liberty State Park, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization. Runners, walkers, and spectators are welcome. Admission is $35/pp for runners or walkers.

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What: Live Music at Belle Ame Cafe
When: Saturday, November 6 from 11am to 2pm
Where: 76 Cottage Street
Belle Ame Cafe is hosting a free jazz performance this afternoon. Head to the cafe for some good coffee, pastries, and music by June and The Pushas.

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What: The Cottage Weekend Jazz Trio
When: Saturdays from 12pm to 3pm
Where: 136 Monticello Avenue
The Cottage Jersey City is hosting live musical performances every weekend. (Note, they recently tweaked the time so the music starts and finishes later in the day). The socially distanced event is held in The Cottage’s outdoor patio. As a reminder, The Cottage is BYOB (and they offer killer pastries and brunch sandwiches).

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What: Zeppelin Hall Spice Festival
When: Saturday, November 6 through Sunday, November 21
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Zeppelin Hall is heating things up with the return of its spice festival. Through November 21, the biergarten will offer a special spice festival menu featuring dishes that vary in heat. It includes a chipotle burger, sriracha hot smoked wings, and a 5-alarm chili. (You can see the full menu here).

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Sunday Events

What: Movie Night at Dullboy
When: Sunday, November 7 at 8pm
Where: 364 Grove Street
Every Sunday night, Dullboy will be screening a movie in its patio. The movie will begin at 8pm. Make sure to give them a follow on Instagram to find out what movie they’ll show.

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