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Middlesex County, NJ
15Events this week
2Free things to do
90New spots
96New stories

● Checked Sunday, September 13, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Middlesex County

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 15 events, day by day →

LNP Networkfest 2026

Monday 5pm · Hyatt Regency

Tournament Tuesday

Tuesday 6pm · Sandcastle Billiards

Women’s Wednesdays

Wednesday 12am · Sandcastle Billiards · Free

Davy Knowles

Wednesday 7:30pm · Parker Press Park

Xtreme Xperience

Friday 8am · Old Bridge Township Raceway Park

New in Middlesex County

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Eaglon Sports

Entertainment

Custom leathers, no compromise: Eaglon Sports specializes in MotoGP-inspired suits, jackets, boots, and gloves, plus true made-to-measure and bespoke builds that fit like you actually ride.

eaglonsports.com ↗

Cafe Gallo Pizzeria

Restaurants

Family-style Italian fix: If you’re craving classic red-sauce favorites without cooking for an army, Cafe Gallo Pizzeria in Edison nails it with both a la carte plates and legit family-style platters built to share, plus a daily pizza-slice window and easy takeout or delivery when dinner just… need…

cafegallos.com ↗

Three in One Wok, Bar, & Grill

Nightlife

Dinner indecision solved: Whether you're torn between wok-style stir-fries, grilled plates, or classic bar snacks, Three in One Wok, Bar, & Grill actually gives you all three.

thethreeinone.com ↗

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Most read in Middlesex County

The five stories Middlesex County readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. New Jersey's Oldest Festival Relocates to South Brunswick - New Brunswick Today

    The New Jersey Folk Festival, the oldest continuously run festival in New Jersey, has relocated to Davidson’s Mill Pond Park in South Brunswick for the second consecutive year.

    Full story at newbrunswicktoday.com ↗

  2. Dogs In Crates Died Of Starvation Inside Woodbridge Home, Police Say

    Woodbridge Police were called to a home on Douglas Street for a welfare check, but were met with a foul order when they entered the home.

    Full story at patch.com ↗

  3. Shore landmark Jersey Freeze opens first Middlesex County shop

    Shore landmark Jersey Freeze has opened its first Middlesex County location in Old Bridge, New Jersey, with a grand opening celebration on August 29.

    Full story at mycentraljersey.com ↗

  4. Bass Pro Sayreville: officials now 80-85% confident in a September opening

    Bass Pro Shops Sayreville, the largest single-level Bass Pro Shop in the United States, is set to open by the end of September 2026, with a contingency plan if more time is needed.

    Full story at wobm.com ↗

  5. Sayreville Bass Pro Shop Could Open In Early October: Report

    Sayreville, New Jersey, is expected to open its largest single-level Bass Pro Shop in the country in early October.

    Full story at patch.com ↗

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