It’s a jam-packed weekend! Check out what’s going on in the area and make some plans with friends + family.

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Thursday

Transform Your Business, Transform Your Life
September 20 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Andco, 201 Montgomery St

Join JABB Group for a performance coaching session to learn to operate your business and live your professional and personal life at peak levels.
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Jersey City Free Public Library Foundation’s Fundraiser: Escape to Margaritaville
September 20 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
PJ Ryan’s Squared, 4 PATH Plaza

Join the Jersey City Free Public Library Foundation for their end of summer fundraiser! The ticket is $20 and includes food, unlimited margaritas, beer, wine, and soft drinks, and music by DJ Skriv.
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Golden Door Film Festival Opening Night Red Carpet Gala
September 20 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Loew’s Theater, 54 Journal Sq Plaza

From September 20 to September 23rd, you can watch any of the films chosen for the festival at several locations in Jersey City. Check the Golden Door Film Festival site for a full schedule of films and tickets for opening night red carpet gala! There’ll be food, drinks, music, and film screenings with celebrities in attendance.
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Jewelry 102: How to make your own earrings
September 20 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Indiegrove, 121 Newark Avenue, 5th Floor

Learn the basics of wire wrapping by making earrings of your own design and take home your own creations! It’s for anyone ages 9 and up. BYO wine & snacks (but wine will also be provided) and alternative beverages are available for kids.
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Football at Hudson Hall
September 20 @ 8:00 PM
Hudson Hall, 364 Marin Blvd

Watch the game on 6 screens and enjoy drink + food specials all night!

Friday

Golden Door Film Festival Red Carpet Gala and Screening
September 21 @ 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Loew’s Theater, 54 Journal Sq Plaza

Join Real Housewives of New York star Countess Luann de Lesseps for the screening of Mother of All Secrets, and watch the screenings of other films with more stars in attendance!
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Jersey City Pier Fest
September 21 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
J Owen Grundy Pier, Exchange Place

Stop by the Pier for a night of music every Friday through October 12! There’ll be bands, food trucks, and beer.
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Falling Leaves
September 21 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Froth on Franklin, 85 Franklin St

Stop by to enjoy the talent of local writers and musicians. A donation of $16 will include a beverage and a sweet or savory bite.
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Saturday

JC Education Fair
September 22 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hamilton Park, Jersey City

Join JC Families for their Education Fair and get information about major schools, day cares, and activity centers in Hudson County.
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Classic Car Show
September 22 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
City Hall Plaza, 280 Grove St

Enjoy live music and food trucks along with taking a look at some legendary cars, including the 1930 Cadillac owned by Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague, the same car used in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, and the 1969 Mustang used in John Wick starring Keanu Reeves!
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Flea Market and Park Fest 2018
September 22 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Riverview Park, Jersey City

Go bargain hunting at the 31st Annual Flea Market and Park Fest! There’ll be live music, DJs, and breakfast and lunch available for purchase including bagels from Wonder Bagel, pizza from Ginos and burritos from Mission Burritos.
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JC Seafood Festival
September 22 @ 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Urby Parking Lot, 200 Greene St

Join the Lutze Biergarten and Exchange Place Alliance Special Improvement District for the JC Seafood Festival, featuring vendors, drinks, seafood, activities for kids, and more!
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Exchange Place 4th House Music Festival
September 22 @ 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Exchange Place, Jersey City

Enjoy some house music along the waterfront!
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Polydactyl: The Poly-faceted Art of Frank Ippolito
September 22 @ 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
313 Gallery, 313 3rd St

It’s the last weekend to catch the art show Polydactyl, featuring work by Frank Ippolito.
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Sunday

Tales of Our Cities: Jersey City’s 10th Annual Book Festival
September 23 @ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza, Jersey City

Join the Jersey City Free Public Library for their 10th Annual Book Festival featuring local authors and performers, book signings, author readings, kids activities, and more!
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Football at Hudson Hall
September 23 @ 1:00 PM
Hudson Hall, 364 Marin Blvd

Make Hudson Hall your go-to spot for Sunday Night Football!

Vote For Your Rights
September 23 @ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Pet Shop, 193 Newark Ave

Join Girls Room JC and Zeena Koda for a Voter Registration event at Pet Shop. Educate yourself on your voting rights and enjoy happy hour prices till 5PM on beer and wine when you register to vote.

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Upcoming Events

Cannabis in JC: The Business of Science and Research
September 25 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Zeppelin Hall Biergarten, 88 Liberty View Dr

Join CannaGather and ChicpeaJC for another Cannabis event, this time focused on the business of science and research featuring keynote speaker Chanda Macias.
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CCAJC Youth Networking Event
September 27 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Andco, 201 Montgomery St

Calling all youth! Youth in JC and ChicpeaJC are hosting a networking event for youth ages 14 to 20 to meet other youth entrepreneurs, local business owners, and mentors.
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Terminal of Terror 3: Freak Show
October 27 @ 11:00 AM – October 28 @ 2:00 AM
CRRNJ Terminal, 1 Audrey Zapp Dr

Join us for our third annual Halloween event for families, teens, and adults all day! There’ll be food trucks, activities, costume contests, and more. The kids event is from 11AM to 4PM and the 21+ event is from 9PM to 2AM.
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