If gazing at the leaves of trees in fall isn’t a Jersey tradition, it should be. As the leaves are changing and making the skyscape look simply dazzling – the weather reminds us that the holidays are nearing. To help you get prepped for the first holiday in line – we’ve got a great lineup of events that include ghouls, dancing, inspiration, and so much more!
Can’t find any events you’re interested in? Our Event Calendar has nearly forty events this weekend so if you’re looking for something more festive, check there!
LSC After Dark: Zombtoberfest
October 20th @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
21+
Bring your friends to an after-hours adventure at Liberty Science Center! On the third Thursday of every month, guests 21 and over can enjoy cocktails, food, music, dancing, laser shows, and more.
- Proceed with caution as Liberty Science Center is invaded by a swarm of hungry zombies!
- Feast on beer, brains, and more delicious snacks.
- Enter, if you dare, the horrific Doom Zoo which is bigger and scarier than ever.
- Show up in your most creative outfit and compete in our ultimate costume contest!
- Experience a new laser show in our massive IMAX Dome Theater.
- Explore exhibits throughout the building such as the Touch Tunnel, Infinity Climber, Rock Wall, and more.
Tickets are $15 per person; for just $6 more, you can also enjoy our premium exhibition, Bodies Revealed – an artful and fascinating exhibit featuring real human specimens respectfully preserved and displayed.
There will be a $5 additional charge for all tickets purchased at the door on the night of the event.
Note on Costumes: We encourage everyone to get imaginative with their costumes – they don’t need to be zombie-centric! However, please know that no real or fake guns will be allowed at the party, and all costume weapons must be made out of foam, plastic, or resin. Tips must have a rounded edge. All props must be inspected and cleared by LSC security prior to entering the facility. LSC reserves the right to not let certain items inside the building.
The Ghost of Uncle Joe’s
October 22nd @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 AM
The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery, 435 Newark Ave., Jersey City
$10
Fall’s biggest and best Halloween costume ball and fundraiser is back! Don your scariest outfits and descend upon the stones at The Historic Jersey City and Harismus Cemetery. The Ghost of Uncle Joe has returned with an amazing lineup of live performances, delicious bites, drinks, and tons more! Local musicians will perform covers of famous bands which include Jethro Tull, Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, Guided by Voices, Bikini Kill, Alice Cooper, The Strokes, The Specials, The Cars, Motley Crue, and David Bowie.
Terminal of Terror
October 29th @ 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, Jersey City
Are you ready to be scared to death? Grab your creepiest outfit and prep yourself for the Terminal of Terror.
Chicpeajc & Hayoner in collaboration with RDG Restaurant Group (owners of Raval JC, Lucky Bar, Satis Bistro) and Premiere Vibes Entertainment bring you a BOO-tiful Halloween event you will never forget!
Join us on October 29th as we transform the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey into the Terminal of Terror!
Come inside (if you dare!) this one-of-a-kind venue, located in the heart of Liberty State Park, overlooking the gorgeous Manhattan skyline. Four of the hottest, leading Jersey City DJs will be spinning your fav beats, there will be food trucks (oh yes, there will! be food trucks), as well as tons of paranormal activities for all, including a haunted bouncy house, costume contest with cash prizes ($$$!), and so much more!
All aboard!
Family-friendly event (in collaboration with JC Families) is from 4-8PM
Adult-only (21+) event is from 9PM-2AM
Thursday
4. Eighty Live
October 20th @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Andcowork, 201 Montgomery St., Jersey City
Join Eighty Magazine for their newest monthly series Eighty Live, a fireside chat series. Join them and Jeremy Viray, the Director of Communications for the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in The Americas, as he dives into some insider tips and hacks about traveling.
5. Women Rising: Stories of Hope
October 20th @ 7:30PM
October 21st and 22nd @ 8:00 PM
October 23rd @ 2:00 PM
Art House Productions, 136 Magnolia Ave., Jersey City
Women of domestic abuse seldom tell their stories, and when they do, they can be the most moving and impactful stories you may ever hear. The Speranza Theater Company has partnered with Women Rising for Stories of Hope which tells the stories of multiple women who have all suffered to the hand of domestic abuse. Speranza has put together this culmination of works by including the voices of seven writers, five actors, and a team of designers to help tell these stories.
6. Your Move 2016: New Jersey’s Modern Dance Festival + Cake Boss
October 20th @ 8:00 PM
October 21st @ 8:00 PM
October 22nd @ 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM
October 23rd @ 3:00 PM
DeBaun Performing Arts Center, 24 5th St., Hoboken
Your Move: New Jersey’s Modern Dance Festival is presenting the work of 28 visionary choreographers with 100+ performers from across the country. Now in its 7th season, the YOUR MOVE festival is widely recognized for its high-caliber lineup of modern dance.
Presented by Art House Productions in partnership with DeBaun Performing Arts Center
Co-Produced by Morgan Hille Refakis and Meagan Woods.
Cake Boss, the hit TV show, has designed a cake especially for Your Move, and will present it during Friday’s performance. Filming will take place at top-of-show and intermission. Buy tickets for Your Move’s Friday show for your chance to be on TV!
Friday
7. Celebration of Grace Davison and Grace Community Services
October 21st @ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Grace Church Van Vorst, 2nd and Erie Streets, Jersey City
In celebration of Grace Davison’s eightieth birthday, Mayor Steven Fulop and Congressman Donald Payne will co-chair a fundraiser for Grace Community Services.
8. The Clearport – Red Eye Flights #002
October 21st @ 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
The Clearport, 769A Bergen Ave., Jersey City
Flying sky high on The Clearport Red Eye is what it’s going to be all about this Friday night. Join The Clearport for a sip and shop evening with cocktails, live music, and great pizza.
Saturday
9. Shop4Seniors
October 22nd @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
ShopRite, 400 Marin Blvd., Jersey City
$20 or Shop on your Own
Join Pump Up the Care, powered by AngelaCares, with a $20 commitment (or shop on your own) to help purchase groceries for seniors this Saturday.
10. Earth Keepers
October 22nd @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Liberty State Park, 1 Audrey Zapp Dr., Jersey City
Let’s do some gardening in Liberty State Park! There’s nothing more important than helping the growth of Liberty State Park and being a part of the growth.
11. Inspired Artist Movement – A Conference for Artists and Creatives
October 22nd @ 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saint Peter’s University, 47 Glenwood, Jersey City
$15 (Students) / $25 (General)
The Inspired Artist Movement is having their 2nd Annual Conference for Artists and Creatives this weekend. It will be a day of panel speakers, live performances, and tons more!
12. Suits and Cases – Party with a Purpose
October 22nd @ 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Club Transmission, 150 Bay St., Jersey City
Are you more of a day party person? If so, head to Transmission on Saturday afternoon for Suits and Cases, “a day party that will serve as a hub for Socialites to party at the highest level, and look damn good while doing so.” All proceeds from this event will benefit the LoveMikeNia Foundation – a scholarship fund that was started in honor of a Jersey City couple who were murdered in Jersey City on the night of their engagement party.
Sunday
1 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Jersey City – Walk
October 23rd @ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Newport Centre – Newport Plaza, Corner of 18th St. And Marin Blvd., Jersey City
Take the walk against breast cancer this Sunday with the American Cancer Society. Check-in starts at 8:00 AM and the walk will begin at 10:00 AM. Make strides by becoming part of the stride.
14. State of the Union: Artist Reception
October 23rd @ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Victory Hall Drawing Rooms, 180 Grand St., Jersey City
The State of the Union exhibition takes a look at the issues that weigh heavily on the most important election of the year. Head to Victory Hall Drawing Rooms this Sunday for an artist reception. Featured artists are Joe Waks, Tuan Tran, Patricia Dahlman, Eve Ingalls, Nancy Saleme, Patricia Cazorla, Margaret Roleke, and Laurel Garcia Colvin. Including Alvin Pettit.
Monday
15. Be a Santa to a Senior
October 24th @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Light Rail Cafe, 237 Randolph, Jersey City
Pump Up the Care kick off their second annual Be a Santa to a Senior to help get seniors into the holiday spirit. Planning on joining this event? Don your favorite purple or black pumps!
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