Happy New Year, Nerds! Looking for something sweet to do after you've finished your apples and honey? Not sure what we're talking about? Either way, Nerd Alert is here for you.
Saturday, October 1:
Chante for Haiti in Montclair-- "a day of music, dancing, story telling and community" in support of Lamp for Haiti. ($20)
Shop and stroll at the Maplewood Village Fall Market, from noon to 5 PM.
Check out Piano Circus--"six performers circling six pianos" at Peak Performances in Montclair (8 PM/$15)
Undress for Success--literally--with lots of other ladies in South Orange as a benefit for breast cancer research and awareness. No fooling.
Bring the kiddies to the Essex County Octoberfest at the Environmental Center, or to the NJ Botanical Gardens in Ringwood for their Harvest Fest, which continues Sunday. For an event with kiddie and adult attractions, visit Unionville Vineyards for their Harvest Festival, where you can taste wine, stomp grapes, or get your face painted, among other things ($15/click for a coupon).
Catch a truly indie flick at the ongoing NJ International Film Festival at Rutgers New Brunswick
Sunday, October 2
NJ Botanical Gardens Harvest Fest continues, or check out Califon's Harvest Fest
The Musconetcong Watershed Association sponsors its 9th Annual Wine-Tasting Event in Asbury
The Whippany Railway Museum presents its Pumpkin Festival, plus old trains!
The Morristown Festival on the Green includes lots of local businesses and organizations from noon-5 PM
See dancers leap and frolic amongst the art at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton
Give historic Williamsburg a run for its money at the Lord Stirling 1770s Festival in Basking Ridge
