Food Truck Fests/Mermaid Adventure: What's Happening In SJ?

It's the first weekend of November, and there is plenty to do this weekend to get the month started right. Check out some events for this weekend, courtesy our friends at Visit South Jersey:

Food Truck Friday
Friday, November 3 | 5 PM - 8:30 PM
White Horse Winery, Hammonton

Take a load off and stop by White Horse Winery this week for Food Truck Friday! Featured food trucks include Oink and Moo BBQ and Cannoli World. As you eat, enjoy a live music performance from The Grouser Girls. There will be tons of White Horse Winery's delicious wines for you to taste.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/food-truck-friday-10/
Link: https://www.whitehorsewinery.com/

“What’s For Dinner?” Friday
Friday, November 3 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Auburn Road Vineyards, Pilesgrove

Every Friday, Auburn Road Vineyards presents a five course food and wine tasting experience. Each week, there is a different entree selected by Auburn Road's chefs exclusively featuring Severino's pasta with sauces prepared in house, and each sauce is specially made to order. This weeks featured dish is Penne Arrabbiata. There will be a special music performance by pianist Tim Brey.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/whats-for-dinner-friday-18/
Link: http://www.auburnroadvineyards.com

Harken! A Game of Phones
November 3, 4, & 5 | 7 PM
Dennis Flyer Theatre, Blackwood

Have you ever been to a play and wish you could tell a character “no don’t do that, do this instead”? That’s exactly what audiences can do in Harken! A Game of Phones. In this original fantasy adventure a group of ordinary people attend a street fair when suddenly they are transported into a fantasy world where they must fight their way to get home. The audience will help guide characters through this dangerous world by interacting with their smartphones!

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/harken-game-of-phones/
Link: http://mainstage.org/

Bird Watch & Walk
Saturday, November 4
Scotland Run Park, Clayton

Join other bird watchers for a brisk morning walk and discover the beautiful birds of Scotland Run Park! There are about 90 different species of birds that have been spotted in the park in various habitats, including eagles, ospreys, Baltimore orioles, and blue birds.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/bird-watchwalk/
Link: http://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/

2nd Annual Pitman Food Truck Fest
Saturday, November 4 | 4 PM - 10 PM
Uptown Pitman

Join Pitman for their 2nd Annual Food Truck Fest to support the Pitman Police Department K9 Unit! This event will be bigger and better than last year’s with various food trucks including Mannino’s Cannoli Express, Brilliant Beverages, Lil Trent’s Grille, Maddalena’s Cheesecake and Catering, Top Shelf Mobile Cuisine, and many more!

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/2nd-annual-pitman-food-truck-fest/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/154481561790324/

Batona Trail Hike

Sunday, November 5 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Franklin Parker Preserve, Chatsworth

Join Pinelands Adventures for a hike through the Batona Trail! The hike will keep at a moderate pace with frequent stops for stories and exploration of Pine Barrens flora and fauna in wetlands and uplands. The hike is seven and a half miles long. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance for additional event details.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/batona-trail-hike/
Link: http://www.pinelandsadventures.org/

Cooper-Norcross Run the Bridge 2017
Sunday, November 5 | 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Ben Franklin Bridge, Camden

On the first Sunday in November, the historic Ben Franklin Bridge will close as thousands of runners and walkers participate in the Cooper-Norcross Run the Bridge. The run/walk benefits children with special needs at the Larc School. This 10K certified course begins at the base of the Ben Franklin Bridge on the New Jersey side, crosses the bridge, doubles back, and takes you through the waterfront area, and finishes in Campbell’s Field. A special kids event will take place at Campbell’s Field during the races.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/cooper-norcross-run-the-bridge-2017/
Link: https://runsignup.com/runthebridge

Interpretive Trail Hike at Rancocas
Sunday, November 5 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Rancocas Nature Center, Westampton Township

Join a Rancocas Nature Center naturalist for an interpretive hike through the varied habitats of the State Park. The pace is easy and suitable for adults and interested teenagers. There is no charge for this program, but donations are encouraged.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/interpretive-trail-hike-at-rancocas/
Link: http://rancocasnaturecenter.org/

Mermaids at Adventure Aquarium
November 5 - 12 | 10 AM - 5 PM
Adventure Aquarium, Camden Waterfront

Are Mermaids real? Adventure Aquarium invites you to believe in the possibility! Experience the magical world of mermaids with this limited time engagement! There are many events planned, including mermaid autographs, meet a mermaid, pirate captain appearance, krafty kelpers, and more! New this year is a real-life mermaid swimming in the Shark Realm exhibit among the largest collection of sharks on the east coast!

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/mermaids-at-adventure-aquarium/
Link: https://www.adventureaquarium.com/

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