Whether you’re celebrating Oktoberfest or looking to sip some fine wines, we’ve got your best picks for weekend fun.
What: Whealth Cafe Dinner
When: Friday, September 29 at 6pm/8pm
Where: 615 Pavonia Avenue (base of Journal Squared tower)
Friday night has arrived and that means one thing — it’s time for a family-style dinner at the Whealth Cafe. The 3-course prix fixe dinner costs $45/pp (BYOB) with seatings at 6pm and 8pm. The theme of tonight’s dinner is Indian Summer. Check out their site for the full menu.
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What: Oktoberfest at Departed Soles
When: Friday, September 29 at 4pm
Where: 150 Bay Street
Departed Soles is kicking off Oktoberfest with the launch of a new beer — Helles Island. The beer is described as having a “traditional lager aroma, with no sulfur or diacetyl, a subtle spice — but no bitterness — from the Polish Hops, and a pleasantly dry maltiness.” You’ll be able to get the beer in limited edition, first-come-first-served 1-liter steins. DS will also release Kimberly, its new Milkshake IPA.
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What: Oktoberfest at the Zeppelin Hall Biergarten
When: Friday, September 29 through October 15
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Celebrate Oktoberfest Jersey City style at the Zeppelin Hall Biergarten. The biergarten will launch a new German-inspired menu for the celebration with dishes such as Saurerkraut and Sausage Soup, Schweinebraten (roasted pork), and Schweinshaxe (roasted ham hock). Plus, there will be live German bands playing Thursdays through Saturday nights.
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What: Pitness in the Park
When: Saturday, September 30 from 12pm to 3pm
Where: Sinatra Park, Hoboken
Sinatra Park is going to the dogs. Pitness in the Park is an adoption event, fundraiser, and all-out celebration of all things pitbull. Win prizes, donate to help the pups of Puerto Rico, and meet heart breakers like adoptable Cosmo. Pitness in the Park is precisely what weekends were made for.
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What: 2nd Annual Smith Wine Festival at Porta
When: Saturday, September 30 from 1pm to 4pm
Where: Rooftop Porta at 135 Newark Avenue
Sample over 100 wines while enjoying Porta’s famous Neapolitan pizza at the 2nd Annual Smith Wine Festival. You’ll sip wines from around the world, enjoy live music, and get free bites on the house. Tickets to the event are $40/pp.
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What: Sail for a Cause at North Cove Sailing
When: Saturday, September 30 from 1pm to 5pm
Where: North Cove Marina at Brookfield Place New York
North Cove Sailing is letting you sail for free when you make a donation to their Hurricane Irma Relief Fund. You’ll sail on a fleet of donated Colgate 26s and J24s in New York Harbor and gather at Brookfield Place to show your support and contribute to the relief efforts. One hundred percent of donations will go to the charity partners listed on their page. Plus, enjoy happy hour at Le Bar at Le District and 10% of your bill will be donated to the cause.
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What: Apple Dessert Contest
When: Sunday, October 1 from 11am to 2pm
Where: Riverview Fisk Park
The Riverview Farmers Market is hosting its annual People’s Choice Apple Dessert Contest. There’s still time to enter your apple-based creation into the contest or you can sign up to be a judge. The contest is co-sponsored by the NJ Apple Industry Promotion Council and St. John’s Lutheran Church Food Pantry.
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What: Diwali Festival of the Lights
When: Sunday, October 1 from 12pm to 6pm
Where: Exchange Place / Grundy Pier
Diwali is a festival of lights symbolizing the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness. Celebrate this family-friendly festival on the Jersey City waterfront (Exchange Place) with live performances, vendors, and lots of delicious, Indian food.
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