Do you feel that chill down your spine? Have you seen the leaves flutter past you in the blink of an eye? That’s right, summer has come and gone. As the clouds glaze the sky in darkness, the ghouls are coming out to play. This week’s list will give you a little snippet to prepare for Halloween and just in general – FALL!
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!
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
2. BYOB Loom Weaving
September 29th @ 6:45 PM – 9:30 PM
The DIY Joint, 51 Harrison St., Jersey City
$60
Join local New Jersey maker Alejandra for an evening of loom weaving. Weave a unique loom tapestry of your own as you explore textiles with her. All students will leave with their own loom kit!
3. Reality Play Reading by Lia Romeo
September 29th @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Jersey City Theater Center, 339 Newark Ave., Jersey City
$5 (suggested donation)
Lia Romeo takes the floor at JCTC once again with her newest play Reality. Join her tonight as she dives into the story of Annie and Matt as Romeo explores what “reality” really means.

Friday
4. Grinding After Dark
September 30th @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Grind, 360 Communipaw Ave., Jersey City
The Grind calls to you once more for Grinding After Dark – in case there are rain clouds in the sky use the rhythm of the thunder and let it take you home. Grinding After Dark will feature the sounds of Kazemde George on saxophone, Walter Stinson on bass, David Frazier on drums, and Michael Mayo on vocals. This event is BYOB.
5. Walter Parks Live from Grace Church
September 30th @ 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Cathedral Arts Live, 39 Erie St., Jersey City
Head to Cathedral Arts Live as they kick off their sophomore season with legendary blues and jazz guitarist Walter Parks. If you’re looking for a night full of blues and jazz, you won’t go home disappointed.
Saturday
6. Mushroom Cultivation Workshop with Sean Walsh, Permaculture Teacher
October 1st @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery, 435 Newark Ave., Jersey City
$20 (Registration Required)
You’d be in disbelief of the types of things you could use mushrooms for! Have you ever been interested in learning how to cultivate some of these little fungi on your own? Sean Walsh will walk you through the cultivation of edible mushrooms which can be a great addition to your garden for the fall season.
7. Transmission Day Party
October 1st @ 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Transmission, 150 Bay St., Jersey City
21+
Looking for a day party? Head to Transmission this Saturday as Killdit hosts their very first day party full of music, food, and drinks.
8. Hello Neighbors!
October 1st @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Modera Lofts, 350 Warren St., Jersey City
Hello, Neighbors! Gramforacause, Church World Service (CWS), and Eighty Magazine have partnered together for an evening of live music, food, and a VR experience in support of our refugee neighbors. The goal of this event is to help CWS raise the funds to resettle and assimilate refugee families into the Jersey City community.
Sunday
9. Alice in Wonderland
October 2nd @ 1:00 PM
Jersey City Theater Center, 339 Newark Avenue., Jersey City
Button, button, who’s got the button? Before you ask Alice who she is, ask yourself who you are. Dive into the world of Alice in Wonderland this weekend with Puppetworks, as they dazzle you through one of Alice’s afternoon naps.
10. Tusk – A Sunday Disco T-Dance
October 2nd @ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
After Party at The Conduit 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Transmission, 150 Bay St., Jersey City
Join the Gayborhood and Transmission for the kickoff of their new weekly disco T-Dance! This Sunday will mark the second Tusk event and the evening will keep you dancing and energized!
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