Whether you’re looking to meet animals, get your next tattoo or cheer on drag queens, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in South Jersey this month.
Autumn with the Animals
Nov. 2
Fill your day with fall fun and cuddly animals at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge’s festival. Join wildlife meet-and-greets, hop on the lake for canoeing, grab a snack at a food truck, browse local vendors, make a s’more at the campfire and enjoy even more family-friendly activities from 10 am to 3 pm. For more information, visit the website.
“Wicked” Outdoor Movie
Nov. 7
Follow the yellow brick road (or Park Ave. in this case) to watch the untold stories of the witches of Oz as part of Camden County’s Movies in the Park program. The event starts at 6 pm at the McLaughlin Norcross Memorial Dell in Haddon Lake Park, and snacks will be available. For more information, visit the website.
Drag Show Fundraiser
Nov. 7
Watch some fierce performances while supporting Animal Welfare Association during their Fall Drag Show Fundraiser at Collingswood Grand Ballroom. Doors open at 6 pm, show starts at 7 pm with parodies, comedy, raffles and a cash bar. For more information, visit the website.
Atlantic City Tattoo Expo
Nov. 7-9
Ink and art are coming to Atlantic City for the annual Atlantic City Tattoo Expo, with 100+ top artists, live tattooing, art installations, performances and more. The festival runs Friday from 5 to 11 pm, Saturday 11 am to 11 pm and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. Tickets range from $23.11 to $46.35. For more information, visit the website.
Exit Zero Jazz Festival
Nov. 6-9
It’s a weekend of Jazz in Cape May with performances from Grammy-winning legends and crowd favorites all around the seaside town. Single day tickets cost $100, and 3-day passes cost $230, VIP packages available. For a full schedule of events and tickets, visit the website.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11
The Battleship New Jersey salutes all veterans with a ceremony featuring a bell ringing ceremony at 11 am, a keynote speaker, a Memorial Wreath Presentation and a performance of TAPS on bugle. The Battleship will also officially unveil the new MARDET exhibit. Entrance to the ceremony is included with tour tickets, and the celebration begins at 10:30 am. Veterans can enjoy free admission all day. For more information, visit the website.
Chocolate the 18th Century Way
Nov. 15
Step back in time and learn how to make chocolate like the colonials did. The hands-on workshop is limited to 40 people, following a lecture about how chocolate was made in the 18th century. The lecture is free, and the workshop costs $40. The event runs from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. For more information, visit the website.
Lively Leaves for Tots
Nov. 15
Let your little one participate in the art at Grounds For Sculpture with this workshop made especially for toddlers. Participants will walk through the grounds to observe and collect fallen leaves, experiment with leaf prints and join story time. The program costs $5 per child plus admission to the grounds, and runs from 10:30 to 11:45 am. For more information, visit the website.
Horse & Carriage Rides
Nov. 28-30
With holiday season right around the corner, Ocean City’s annual horse and carriage rides are back to make the Shore streets feel even more festive. The rides are free (first come, first served) from noon to 3 pm, and leave from 6th Street and Asbury Ave. For more information, visit the website.
Holiday Dickens Fest
Nov. 29 & 30
Historic Smithville comes alive as the Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company presents their two-day outdoor musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” performed on three stages throughout the town. Performances begin at 1 and 5 pm on Saturday and at 5 pm on Sunday. For more information, visit the website.
