The Center for Great Expectations

Union County

Alexis Tarrazi

New York City Metropolitan Area

Westfield

New Jersey

Jamie Gatlin

New Providence-Berkeley Heights

Cranford

Scotch Plains-Fanwood

Clark-Garwood

Springfield

Summit

Essex County

Millburn-Short Hills

Somerset County

Watchung-Green Brook

Morris County

Chatham

Maplewood

It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping. Visit our outdoor fair full with a fabulous array of top-notch exhibitors selling quality items, arts and crafts, and collectibles. All exhibitors are hand-picked and chosen for their unique items, hand-made creations, start-ups, and well-groomed businesses, and together create this posh marketplace.
Stop by…shop a little, relax, and enjoy the good food, great music, and 75+ exhibitors.
Held in the south side Fanwood Train Station Parking Lot, this event is open 10 am-4 pm and will feature gourmet food trucks, and live music throughout the day. Parking is available at the North side train station then just walk over the bridge. Use this address for your GPS: 238 North Avenue, Fanwood, NJ
This event is hosted by the Borough of Fanwood NJ.
Please note: All outdoor markets are subject to change based on the weather. In case of inclement weather please check our website, social media or our phone for the latest updates. Thank you, JC Promotions Inc.

Local Event: JC's Annual Holly Jolly Vendor Pop-Up & Craft Fair

JC's Annual Holly Jolly Vendor Pop-Up & Craft Fair

It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping. Visit our outdoor fair full with a fabulous array of top-notch exhibitors...

Basecamp Studio & Gallery

Opening Sunday Nov 1 and running to Sunday Dec 20, open every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm.
 Skip the mall this season and shop for unique, handmade art inspired by the art of finding beauty in imperfection. Discover a curated selection of paintings, ceramic art, sculpture, jewelry, ornaments, photography, cards and more from 10 local artists, including: Robert Diken, Simon Keller, Nolan Yamashiro, Garrison Lyons, Lane Dalton, Frank May, Mickey Waring, Adam Fensterheim, Grace LaForge, Eric Spencer, Ben Vogler, Rob Lach and Manasi Keni.&nbsp; 
Seasonal events including tea ceremony and sake tasting to be announced soon.

Local Event: Wabi - Sabi POP SHOP -  a holiday retail market

Middlesex County

Edison-Metuchen

Wabi - Sabi POP SHOP -  a holiday retail market

Opening Sunday Nov 1 and running to Sunday Dec 20, open every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm.
 Skip the mall this season...

Let our music bring you back to your favorite Happy Memories! NJIO presents our fall concert on November 1st, featuring our Concerto Competition winner, violinist Claire Chaewon Lee performing the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto.NJIO's concerts are free, relaxed, and welcoming to all ages. No tickets or assigned seating. You can also watch live from home with our free livestream.Learn more at <a href="https://www.njio.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFWZGF2alQyZGRBT0xDYVE1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHns-YHwgosNnkcZiZOrimZl-n9uhsNg0MH9UJ3p-OCnYk77YxjZ-rE72rtxy_aem_gp0IcdvTqzbpwUFTsTebDg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.njio.org</a><a href="https://www.njio.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFWZGF2alQyZGRBT0xDYVE1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHns-YHwgosNnkcZiZOrimZl-n9uhsNg0MH9UJ3p-OCnYk77YxjZ-rE72rtxy_aem_gp0IcdvTqzbpwUFTsTebDg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>This concert is made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, The Plainfield Foundation, 2026 Young Artist Concerto Competition sponsor Elefante Music, and our season sponsors: the Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation, The Henry S. and Agnes M. Truzack Foundation, the Standish Foundation, and many other generous supporters. NJIO is a proud participating organization in the Families First Discovery Pass Program, a program of the NJ Departments of Health and Human Services.

Local Event: NJIO's Fall Concert: Happy Memories

NJIO's Fall Concert: Happy Memories

Let our music bring you back to your favorite Happy Memories! NJIO presents our fall concert on November 1st, featuring our...

The Gran Centurions

Join the Center for Hope for an unforgettable evening of timeless music, hope &amp; giving...
Featuring Kevin Gray and the 78 West Jazz Ensemble, international award winning performers who bring the timeless music and magic of Frank Sinatra to life.
Your $100 ticket gets you an open bar (wine, beer, sangria), dinner, your chance at a door prize, and more!
All proceeds benefit the many services of the Center for Hope Hospice &amp; Palliative Care, a worthy nonprofit providing end-of-life care to those in our community in need.

Local Event: HOPE Fest!

HOPE Fest!

Join the Center for Hope for an unforgettable evening of timeless music, hope & giving...
Featuring Kevin Gray and the 78 West...

Echo Lake Country Club

Come One, Come All! Save the Date! On Saturday, November 7, The Friends of Music at St. Paul’s Church, together with St. Paul's esteemed Music Director Mark Hyczko (above photo), invite you to an elegant evening of music, refreshment and silent auction at the Echo Lake Country Club, 515 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, NJ. The evening begins at 6:00 PM with a cocktail hour, followed by a sumptuous dinner, entertainment, and the silent auction from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. 
Tickets are $200 per guest and include an open bar during the cocktail hour, together with an Echo-catered three-course buffet dinner that includes a variety of luscious choices, plus coffee, tea and dessert.
GALA dinner entrés include Short Ribs of Beef Marsala, Chicken Saltimbocca, Seared Salmon, and (especially for our vegetarians) Trofie Pesto Pasta. These plus local organic greens and La Ratté fingerling potatoes.
Please purchase your tickets at the Steeple Concerts website, <a href="https://www.steepleconcerts.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.steepleconcerts.org</a>, where you can also learn more about this bountiful event. All proceeds support the Steeple Concerts series at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Westfield) – now in its 8th season -- sponsored by the Friends of Music at St. Paul’s. 
You can also donate items or services to the silent auction. Maybe you have a vintage item or painting that no longer suits your taste or your lifestyle but nevertheless has value. Feel free to donate this item to the silent auction by Thursday, November 5. Last year’s auction, for example, featured an LL Bean vintage lady’s bicycle. Or maybe you are a dog walker, a personal chef, a local business, or the like. You can widen your presence and strengthen your brand in our community by donating your service. To make your donation, please email Carol Dunham at <a href="mailto:carolesq@gmail.com">carolesq@gmail.com</a>
or call St. Paul’s parish office at (908) 232-8506 X10, on or before Thursday, November 5.
The GALA’s musical offering on November 7 (a mini concert!) will, no doubt, exceed all expectations. FOM at St. Paul’s have engaged a world-class ensemble, Lyrica Chamber Music (HQ Chatham, NJ), to entertain you during the GALA. Lyrica brings musicians of national and international stature to perform in an intimate, local and welcoming setting. On GALA night, they will offer a mix of chamber music pieces in a variety of styles. In addition to a more traditional classical repertoire, the group’s programs include jazz, folk, and ethnic influences. See you at the GALA!

Local Event: Enjoy a fun, fruitful evening at 2nd annual Friends of Music GALA on Sat, Nov. 7

Enjoy a fun, fruitful evening at 2nd annual...

Come One, Come All! Save the Date! On Saturday, November 7, The Friends of Music at St. Paul’s Church, together with St. Paul's...

Enjoy a fun, fruitful evening at 2nd annual Friends of Music GALA on Sat, Nov. 7

Grace Episcopal Church

Ever since the 1922 world premiere in Paris, audiences have been absolutely dazzled—literally blown away—by Maurice Ravel’s orchestration of Modest Mussorgsky’s piano composition&nbsp;Pictures at an Exhibition. Chances are you've heard parts of this famous work—but have you really listened to them?
On Saturday, November 7th, Maestro George Marriner Maull (Artistic Director of The Discovery Orchestra) and special guest pianist Craig Ketter will lead the audience through an interactive—and at times amusing—experience of the magical effect achieved when a piano work is arranged for&nbsp;full symphony orchestra.&nbsp;Several movements will be referenced, but in particular the final movement—"The Great Gate of Kiev"—will be the subject of this hour of musical discovery.
 A Listening Guide and other visual enhancements will aid the journey. And in addition, full-sound film footage from a live performance by the Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theater under Maestro Valery Gergiev will also be part of the presentation.
Event Schedule: 6:30pm: Reception 7:30pm: Program 8:30pm: Dessert
Ticket Information (click More info here link above to purchase): Adults (ages 23-64):&nbsp;$20 Seniors (ages 65+):&nbsp;$15 Students (ages 10-22):&nbsp;$5
Tickets are going quickly—order yours today!Proudly presented by The Discovery Orchestra as part of our 40th Anniversary Season!

Local Event: Discover Masterworks with the Maestro: Pictures at an Exhibition

Madison

Discover Masterworks with the Maestro: Pictures...

Ever since the 1922 world premiere in Paris, audiences have been absolutely dazzled—literally blown away—by Maurice Ravel’s...

Discover Masterworks with the Maestro: Pictures at an Exhibition

Virtual

A Free Virtual Webinar Event!


 Good health starts from within, but navigating digestive issues can be confusing. Whether you deal with everyday bloating, want to know how the latest diets impact your microbiome, or are curious about the GI side effects of new weight-loss medications, we’ve got answers.


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Local Event: Trust your Gut: Real Talk on Digestive Health and Wellness

Woodbridge

Trust your Gut: Real Talk on Digestive Health...


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JC's Annual Holly Jolly Vendor Pop-Up & Craft Fair

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HOPE Fest!

Enjoy a fun, fruitful evening at 2nd annual Friends of Music GALA on Sat, Nov. 7

Discover Masterworks with the Maestro: Pictures at an Exhibition

Trust your Gut: Real Talk on Digestive Health and Wellness