NJ Thanksgiving, Black Friday Shopping Hours 2024

Several retailers have already been offering door-buster deals and pricing, as Black Friday events are no longer limited to a single day.

Here’s How Much Thanksgiving Dinner Could Cost In NJ; How To Cut Costs

On average, Americans will spend about $157 cooking a meal for six. The price of turkey is down from last year, but butter prices are up.

Get Your Christmas Lights Fix At This Festive NJ Event

PNC Bank Art Center's Magic of Lights in Holmdel officially opens Nov. 22. Here's what you should know.

Halloween Candy Prices Have Crept Up In NJ: See How Much

Americans are predicted to spend about $4 billion on candy for this Halloween, according to one report. See the latest prices for NJ.

Trick-or-Treat Safety

Don’t Let Halloween End in a Nightmare

Trick-Or-Treat Has Age Limit In These NJ Towns: New Survey Weighs In

Is there an age that's "too old" to trick-or-treat? These communities have said so — and a recent poll shows that many adults think so, too.

These Are The Creepiest, Most Haunted Places In NJ

What’s the scariest, most haunted place in New Jersey? Thrillist, Business Insider, Forbes and HGTV have thoughts.

5 Leaf-Peeping Road Trips In New Jersey: See When Foliage Peaks

Ready to hit the road and view the beautiful fall colors? Check out these five scenic drives across the Garden State.

Daylight Saving Time In NJ: When To Turn Back The Clocks In 2024

Once we return to standard time, sunrises and sunsets will be an hour earlier — and we will keep losing daylight until the winter solstice.

4th Of July Fireworks: Where To See Displays In NJ

New Jersey will sparkle in colors of red, white, and blue as communities across the state celebrate Independence Day.

2 NJ Cities Rank Among Nation's Best To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

See the New Jersey cities that could lend themselves to being a part of your St. Patrick's Day celebration.

When Does Daylight Saving Time Start This Year? Things To Know In NJ

The time to “spring forward” is just around the corner in New Jersey. See when to turn the clocks ahead in 2o24.

NJ Pet Shelter Will Neuter Your Ex — Sort Of — For $50 Donation

The Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood is offering to neuter and name a feral cat after your ex ahead of Valentine's Day.

Santa Tracker 2023: When St. Nick Arrives In New Jersey

See how to watch for when Rudolph’s red nose is trained on your community, to know when Santa is well and truly on his way to your house.

Sip Holiday-Themed Cocktails At ‘Miracle’ Pop-Up Bars In NJ

Venues in New Jersey are packed to the brim with holiday decorations, ready to serve up drinks at Miracle's pop-up cocktail bars.

Christmas Shipping Deadlines To Know In NJ: Post Office, FedEx, UPS

We know the holidays can be hectic - check out major carriers' deadlines for shipping that perfect gift from NJ, in time for Christmas Day.

Major NJ Retailers Closed For Thanksgiving 2023: Walmart, Target, More

Some chains that have opened on Thanksgiving in past years have decided to close this year. Check our list in NJ:

Thanksgiving Grocery Store Hours In NJ: Stop & Shop, Walgreens, Wawa

Missing a key ingredient, or looking for an excuse to duck out of Thanksgiving prep? Here are the stores that will be open Thursday in NJ.

Thanksgiving Travel Forecast 2023: See Times To Avoid For NJ Drivers

Are you among the 49 million people expected to take a Thanksgiving road trip? See peak travel times, and watch for some wet weather in NJ.

Veterans Day 2023 Freebies And Deals In NJ

See the restaurants, coffee spots, ice cream shops, and more offering deals for Veterans Day, which is Saturday, Nov. 11.

As Halloween Approaches, This Is NJ's Favorite Candy

Americans are expected to pay $3.6 billion on candy alone this Halloween. See what New Jersey residents favor.

5 Leaf-Peeping Road Trips In NJ: When Foliage Peaks

As fall foliage nears peak brilliance in New Jersey, pack up the family and head out on one of these stunning autumn road trips.

When Is The First Day Of Fall 2023? Ways To Celebrate Autumn In NJ

Fall means many plants start slowing down, but the events calendar is busy with things to do in NJ as the autumnal equinox arrives Saturday.

July 5 Designated As Larry Doby Day In New Jersey

The designation comes on the 76th anniversary of the Paterson native breaking the American League color barrier in 1947.

Experience NJ’s History At These July 4 Events

Sites commemorating NJ's Revolutionary War history, or preserving rural and industrial life, are gearing up for July 4 celebrations.

NJ July 4 Guide 2023: Parades, Fireworks, Festivals Around The State

Patch communities around New Jersey are holding parades, fireworks, and commemorations of Independence Day. Here's the schedule:

Memorial Day 2023 Deals, Offers And Freebies In New Jersey

Celebrate the unofficial start of summer this weekend with restaurant specials, freebies, military discounts & National Hamburger Day deals.

Memorial Day 2023 Guide: NJ Parades, Commemorations

Parades, memorial services, and wreath-laying ceremonies for those who made the ultimate sacrifice are scheduled across the state.

Celebrate These Amazing New Jersey Moms This Mother's Day

Here at Patch we've launched an initiative to help recognize the awesome moms and mom figures in communities like yours. Meet them here:

New Jersey Tourism Set To Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels

Tourists began to return in 2021 as restrictions eased, but their spending still lagged more than $9 billion behind 2019.

NJ St. Patrick’s Day Parade Guide 2023

Some towns around NJ have already held their St. Paddy's Day parades, but there are still Irish celebrations aplenty this March.

White Castle's Valentine's Day Dinner Is Back: Get Reservations In NJ

Cravers (and lovers) rejoice! A Valentine's tradition up there with love itself will make a return.

4 NJ Restaurants Among The 'Most Romantic' In America

Love is in the air at these restaurants. But OpenTable recommends securing a reservation now for those Valentine's Day dinner plans.

ShopRite, Stop & Shop, Wawa: Christmas 2022 Grocery Store Hours In NJ

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas-dinner additions from Walmart, Trader Joe's and more throughout New Jersey.

Lindabury Donates Holiday Gifts to Union County Families

NJ law firm collected 60 gifts for local children as part of the United Way of Greater Union County's Season of Caring Holiday Drive

Lindabury Donates Holiday Gifts to Union County Families

NJ law firm collected 60 gifts for local children as part of the United Way of Greater Union County's Season of Caring Holiday Drive

Major Christmas Week Storm? Snow, Heavy Rain In Play For NJ

Forecasters recommend staying flexible on when you depart for holiday travel, if you're able.

Christmas, New Year’s Travel: Best, Worst Times To Hit The Road In NJ

AAA expects the third-busiest end-of-the-year holiday travel season since it began tracking volume in 2000.

Will NJ See A White Christmas In 2022? Here Are The Chances

For more than half a century, New Jersey has merely dreamt of a full-on white Christmas. Could 2022 be the year that changes?

Christmas Shipping Deadlines In NJ For Post Office, FedEx, UPS

Shipping deadlines loom as the holidays near and supply-chain issues linger. Here's what to know.