Alright, Jersey crew, get ready to dive into another fantastic week! We’re kicking things off strong right on Thursday, October 22nd, with a ton of awesome local happenings, and then rolling right into a jam-packed Friday, October 23rd. Whether you’re looking to flex your brain cells, chill with some live tunes, or just grab a great bite, our local spots have you covered.
Let’s get into what’s happening:
Thursday, October 22nd – Kickstart Your Week!
Tonight is absolutely bursting with trivia nights and unique experiences across the state. If you love a good challenge, you’re in luck:
- Test your smarts at Thursday Trivia Night over at Cedar Rose Vineyards, or hit up Zed’s Beer for their own Thursday night Trivia.
- Cape May Brewing Co. (Rio Grande) is holding their WEEKLY: Thursday Night Trivia, and down in South Jersey, you can find Free Trivia Night at Needle Creek Brewery (they even have a second listing for Free Trivia there!).
- Rebel Sheep Wine Co. is hosting Trivia, while Autodidact Beer has their own TRIVIA NIGHT.
- For those who love game show style, check out Jeopardy! Bar Trivia at Dismal Harmony Distilling, or the Trivia Revolution at Czig Meister Brewing.
- Train Wreck Distillery also has Trivia, and if you’re into the ACOTAR series, don’t miss ACOTAR Trivia at Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard.
Beyond trivia, there’s plenty more to explore:
- Buck Hill Brewery & Restaurant has a Thursday Happy Hour Special at the Bar and Thursday Night Football Specials for game day.
- Catch some great tunes with Cur, Jonathan Waffenschmidt, Joey Affatato, Doormatt at Wild Air Beerworks, or Somebody’s Uncle at Bull N Bear Brewery.
- Want to get crafty? The Living Room Presents: Crafternoons at Bolero Snort Brewery and Tasting Room.
- For something truly unique, Ludlam Island Brewery is hosting East Coast Fairy Hair, and you can get hands-on at Bonsai Bar at Oakflower Brewing Company.
- Food truck alert! Cape May Brewing Co. (Rio Grande) has Food Truck: Hit The Road Jack.
- If you’re into books, the Silent Book Club of Monmouth – October Meetup is happening at Tall Oaks Farm + Brewery.
- Don’t miss the Beer & Cheese Pairing at Flounder Brewing, or enjoy Pints & Ponies at Pallet Brewing.
- And for open mic fans, head to Double Tap Brewing for Open Mic w/ My Skeleton Crew or Dr. Brewlittle’s Beer Co. for OPEN MIC: Thursday Night Poole Party.
Friday, October 23rd – Weekend Vibes Are Here!
Get ready for a fantastic Friday, especially if you’re a fan of live music and delicious food!
- Cedar Rose Vineyards will have Live Music with Wildau, while Willow Creek Winery & Farm hosts Live Music with Matt MacPherson.
- Over at Cape May Brewing Co. (Rio Grande), you can catch Live Music: Dion Paci, and Alba Vineyard & Winery will feature Live Music: Dillon Taylor.
- Enjoy Live Music: Gregg Carpenter at Cape May Winery & Vineyard, Live Music – Jordan Allen at Ludlam Island Brewery, and Live Music: Grant Peterson at Needle Creek Brewery.
- Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard has Live Music with Bubba, and Hopewell Valley Vineyards welcomes Frank Pinto & The Gypsy Ramblers.
Craving a bite or a unique experience?
- The Exit Zero Autumn Jazz Festival 2026 is happening at Cape May Brewing Co. (Rio Grande) – that sounds like a perfect Friday night!
- Oakflower Brewing Company is hosting Raulito’s Catering Food Truck, and Double Tap Brewing has the Osensational Food Truck.
- Tall Oaks Farm + Brewery features Today’s Food Truck: La Tradizione Pasta, and Terra Nonno Winery will have Maddie Vanmeter + Cousins Maine Lobster.
- Don’t miss Neal the Crab Guy is Back again! at Glasstown Brewing Company.
- For another fun pairing, check out the Wine & Halloween Candy Pairing at Briganti By The Bay at Natali Vineyards.
- Fort Nonsense Brewing Company is keeping the bookish fun going with ACOTAR Trivia with Boozy Book Girls.
- Slack Tide Brewing is hosting a Pint Night: Cape Express U14 Boys, and Rebel Sheep Wine Co. invites you to their Witches Night Out – sounds like a spooky good time!
That’s just a taste of what’s going on around our amazing state this week! New Jersey is always buzzing with something fun, delicious, or entertaining. Make sure to check out NJDrinks.com for more details, and if you head out, leave a review to let everyone know what you thought!
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