This weekend in Union, NJ

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Saturday & Sunday, Sep 26–27

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Saturday, September 26 9 events
  • 7am

    Beyond Cancer: 5 Nights

    Cape Liberty Cruise Port, Bayonne · verified Sep 18
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    This five-night Bermuda cruise offers a restorative escape created for breast cancer survivors, thrivers, and anyone touched by cancer. The experience focuses on renewal, connection, and joy, with time to savor pink sand shores, swim in clear blue water, and enjoy peaceful moments at sea. The voyage operates roundtrip from Cape Liberty Cruise Port in New Jersey. For information, contact Viva Travel at Milla.vivatravel@gmail.com or 570-606-0316.

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  • 9am

    HOF COMMUNITY FITNESS

    Colosseum Gym, 525 Irvington Ave, Orange
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    House of Fitness brings a welcoming workout to Colosseum Gym, designed for newcomers and open to everyone. Coaches Rueben and Darlene lead the session while DJ Mook sets the vibe. Bring hand weights and plenty of energy for a supportive start to your routine.

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  • 10am

    Colonial Brewing: An Immersive History Experience

    Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum, 1632 St Georges Ave, Rahway · verified Sep 18
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    Work alongside the Regimental Brewmeister in a fully hands-on workshop that explores zymology and the techniques of 18th century brewing. Homebrewers can test their skills without modern tools like clocks, thermometers, hydrometers, or chillers, while newcomers receive step-by-step guidance. Participants will malt grain and brew the mash over a fire using period methods. Everyone helps create the wort, then takes home a growler, an airlock, yeast, and instructions to finish fermentation and produce authentic Spruce Beer in about ten days. Learn about beer’s role at the early American table and what really took place in colonial taverns. This outdoor class calls for practical gear, so wear work clothes, bring leather gloves, and dress for the weather. The fee is $99 per person and includes Colonial Beer. In this format you are the brewer with coaching throughout, rather than simply observing a demonstration.

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  • 10am

    Fargo 675 & Lower 9-Ball

    Union Terrace, 971 Union Ter, Union · verified Sep 18
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    Players with Fargo ratings of 675 and below can compete in a 9-ball tournament that requires a minimum Fargo robustness of 200. The competition unfolds in two stages, and all matches follow a modified R-5 format based on Fargo ratings. Entry is $80. A tour membership is available for $20 and remains valid through December 2027. Sign-ups are in person on the day of play only, and phone or message entries are not accepted.

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  • 4:30pm

    Couples Cook: The Flavors of Northern Italy

    Cooking Thyme, 710 South Ave W, Westfield · verified Sep 18
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    Celebrate northern Italian cuisine in an adult class for couples led by Chef Daniel Rosati. The menu may feature wild mushroom crostata, risotto Milanese, turkey polpettine with brown butter sage sauce, braised peas with pancetta, and a ganache glazed chocolate olive oil cake. Tickets are $135 per person and each ticket admits one adult. All sales are final with no refunds.

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  • 5pm

    Weekly Bread and Pastry Distribution

    East Orange · verified Sep 20
    Free

    Bink International Charity coordinates a weekly bread and pastry distribution in East Orange, New Jersey, sharing a variety of breads, pastries, cakes, and sweet treats donated by Paris Baguette in Livingston, New Jersey. Each week, volunteers pick up the donations and deliver them to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or financial hardship in the community. The effort aims to reduce hunger and limit food waste so good food nourishes people rather than being discarded. Distributions take place on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as well as on the first and third Fridays of each month. Volunteer support includes picking up donations, sorting and packing baked goods, loading and unloading, assisting with distribution, and outreach to reach more people in need.

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  • 6pm

    Jivestock

    Wet Ticket Brewing, 1419 Main St, Rahway · verified Sep 18
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    This event features live jive in an outdoor setting at Central Jersey’s top brewery.

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  • 8pm

    Tito Nieves - 50 Años La Historia Continua

    New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark · verified Sep 20
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    Tito Nieves, often called salsa's Pavarotti, celebrates 50 years in music with his 50 Años La Historia Tour, honoring a long and acclaimed career.

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  • 8pm

    Welcome Back My Friends

    Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center, 46 Washington Ave, Carteret · verified Sep 20
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    Conceived by Carl Palmer and his management in cooperation with the estates of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, this tour uses modern technology to reunite the band in a distinctive way. Carl performs live on stage with two additional musicians while Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, who both died in 2016, appear on large video walls featuring their performance from a 1992 Royal Albert Hall show. It is presented not as a tribute, but as the genuine article, with all parts coming together so the music is performed as one across stage and screen.

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Sunday, September 27 3 events
  • 11am

    Makers Market - Sundays

    Makerhoods Courtyard, 601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark · verified Sep 18
    Free

    Experience a vibrant open-air marketplace at Makerhoods that celebrates local creativity and entrepreneurship. Artisans, makers, and small businesses gather with handmade goods, unique gifts, fresh produce, and a variety of food offerings. Browse at your own pace, enjoy the music, and take in a friendly courtyard atmosphere with strong community spirit. Admission is free, it is family friendly, and activities are outdoors when weather permits.

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  • 1pm

    BANJ Picnic 2026

    Merrill Park, 344 Fairview Ave, Colonia · verified Sep 20
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    Hosted by the Bangladesh Association of New Jersey, this picnic brings together the Bangladeshi community in New Jersey at Merrill Park for a day of community connection, food, games, live music, and a spirit of togetherness. It is designed for community members to enjoy alongside family and friends.

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  • 5pm

    Poetry Hike

    Union Conservancy, 1003 Morris Ave, Union
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    Discover art in nature on a gentle two mile hike that pauses along the trail to hear the words of local poets, presented in partnership with Chippewa Valley Writers Guild. A campfire will follow the hike. All ages and abilities are welcome on this group outing. Registration is donation based to pay the poets for their time, and all contributions go directly to them. Registrants will receive an email with more information before the event.

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