Get a jump start on your St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Midnight Market — a monthly street food festival held at the Harborside Atrium — or check out a live Celtic rock band and enjoy Irish cuisine classics at Zeppelin Hall — we present our top picks for what to see, eat, and do in Jersey City this weekend.
What: Zeppelin Hall’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
When: Friday, March 17 from 4pm
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Zeppelin Hall’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party is back with live music, drink specials, and a special St. Patrick’s-themed food menu. The biergarten will celebrate two happy hours from 4pm to 7pm and from 12am to 2am. Plus, live music begins at 9.30pm with The Itinerants — a Celtic infused rock band with a hint of blues and R&B. Last but not least, enjoy a special Celtic menu with Irish classics like Fish & Chips, Corned Beef & Cabbage, and Bangers & Mash.
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What: CoolVines Around the World
When: Friday, March 17 from 6pm to 8pm
Where: CoolVines Jersey City at 276 Grove Street
CoolVines continues its “CoolVines Around the World” tasting series with free tastings of wines from every corner of the world. This casual/informal tasting kicks off at 6pm at the shop. This Friday’s tasting will focus on wines from Loire.
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What: Midnight Market St. Patrick’s Day Edition
When: Friday, March 17 from 6.30pm – 12am
Where: Harborside Plaza 3
Midnight Market is an international street food fest held on the Jersey City waterfront (inside Harborside Plaza). The foodie event includes dozens of local and tri-state area food vendors, music, and a cash bar by GP’s Hamilton Park. The festival will include local favorites like House of Gains, Eemas Cuisine, and Garden Steaks alongside new vendors to Midnight Market like Baking Mama, Callahan’s Hot Dogs, and Gusti Di Sicilia. Tickets are $5.50/pp or $10/pp for early bird access.
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What: Day of Drones
When: Saturday & Sunday
Where: Liberty Science Center
This weekend the Liberty Science Center is teaming up with the NYC Drone Festival to teach you everything there is to know about drones. On Saturday ($85/pp), you’ll enjoy the New York City Drone Film Festival screening and awards ceremony. Come back on Sunday ($85/pp) for the drone expo, virtual reality theater, drone demos, indoor/outdoor drone races, and much more. There will also be a $21 general admission ticket, which grants you access to all of the events except for the drone classes.
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What: Whealth 5K Harborside Run/Walk
When: Saturday, March 18 at 10am
Where: Whealth Cafe at Harborside
Start the weekend with a gorgeous 5K run (or walk) along the Jersey City waterfront, led by avid runners David Trotta of Whealth and Jesse Barton of CKO Kickboxing. The casual run is open to all fitness levels and is followed by a quick cool down/meditation session and a healthy meal at the Whealth Harborside Cafe.
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What: Easter Bunny Photo Opp at Liberty Humane Society
When: Saturday, March 18 at 11am to 3pm
Where: LHS at 235 Jersey City Boulevard
Take your four-legged friends for a photo opp with the Easter bunny during LHS’ latest fundraiser. Photos cost $15 (suggested donation) and proceeds will benefit the LHS.
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(Photo: Midnight Market)
