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🏖️ New Jersey History: On Nov. 6, 1869, Rutgers defeated the College of New Jersey, now Princeton, 6-4 in New Brunswick in the first intercollegiate football game. Each side fielded 25 players, and the ball could be kicked or batted rather than carried as it is in today’s game. (More)

Today is National Fountain Pen Day. You can celebrate this weekend at the Empire State Pen Show, which gathers fountain-pen enthusiasts, stationery makers, and collectors at the New York Hilton Midtown on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 am - 6 pm, and Sunday, Nov. 8, from 10 am - 5 pm. (More)

365> The Arc of Monmouth will honor Carol Stillwell and Mary Ann Larkin at its 60th annual Winter Glow Ball on Friday, Dec. 4, at The Addison Park in Aberdeen. Tickets and sponsorships are available for the dinner, dancing, live music, and auctions supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (More)

365> Middletown’s volunteer firefighters recognized two Firefighters of the Year at the department’s inaugural awards ceremony. Lt. Matthew McCrady of Belford Engine Company received the 2026 honor, and Lt. Bryan Dolan of River Plaza Hose Company received the 2025 award. (More)

365> Ocean Township Library is collecting nonperishable food for Fulfill from Nov. 2-20. Requested items include canned vegetables, cranberry sauce, soup, gravy, rice, pasta, and boxed macaroni and cheese. Donations can be left in the library’s collection bins. (More)

365> Pier Village in Long Branch is collecting unopened, unexpired nonperishable food for Fulfill through Dec. 13. Drop-off locations include Piazza on the Pier, Studio Pilates, The Baked Bear, Pier Pins, Turning Point, and Wave Resort. (More)

365> The Wag’s Christmas Spectacular benefits the Monmouth County SPCA at Middletown Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 7 pm. The holiday show combines music, dance, and comedy, with all profits donated to the animal-welfare organization. Tickets are $15. (More)

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365> Sauce for the Goose fills downtown Princeton with more than 100 artisans on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 am - 4 pm. The outdoor market features ceramics, jewelry, textiles, paintings, clothing, and home décor. Admission is free. (More)

365> Cow Parade celebrates Cherry Grove Farm’s dairy herd in Lawrenceville on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 1-6 pm. Watch cows wearing garlands, bells, and flowers parade back to pasture, with hayrides, demonstrations, food, music, and mooing and cow-costume contests. Parking tickets are $20 per car. (More)

365> Sip in Autumn Wine Festival comes to Veterans Park in Bayville on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8, from 11:30 am - 4:30 pm. The festival features New Jersey wineries, food vendors, artisans, and live music. Tasting admission for ages 21 and older is $20 in advance or $25 at the gate, with free admission for nonsampling spectators. (More)

365> Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show celebrates its 50th year at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Nov. 6-8, featuring 195 artists. Hours are Friday, 11 am - 7 pm, Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm, and Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm. One-day admission is $20, with a $5 ticket for children under 12. (More)

365> Candlelight: Queen vs. The Beatles brings the Listeso String Quartet to Resorts Casino Hotel’s Starlight Ballroom in Atlantic City on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6:15 pm. The program includes arrangements of “Here Comes the Sun,” “Yesterday,” “We Are the Champions,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Tickets are required. (More)

365> Paul Pope and Joe Carabeo meet fans at Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash in Red Bank today, Nov. 6, from 3-5 pm. Carabeo’s documentary Paul Pope: THB screens at SModcastle Cinemas in Atlantic Highlands at 6 pm as part of the film festival, with a Q&A scheduled after the screening block. (More)

365> Fall Art in the Garden takes place at Calgo Gardens in Howell on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 am - 4 pm. Browse paintings, pottery, jewelry, and photography, with live music and food available at The Tulip Tree Cafe. Suggested $3 donation supports Special Strides. (More)

365> NJ Wine Expo returns to Bell Works in Holmdel on Saturday, Nov. 7, with general admission from 2-5 pm and VIP early access beginning at noon. Sample more than 130 New Jersey wines and meet winemakers. Admission is restricted to ages 21 and older, with food sold separately. (More)

365> New Jersey Archival Film Festival screens rare footage and films exploring the state’s history at Monmouth University’s Great Hall Auditorium in West Long Branch on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 am - 1 pm. Admission is free, and registration is requested. (More)

365> One Willow Holiday Market by Hear Here Events in Highlands, Sunday Nov. 8, 12-4 p.m. (More)

365> Hermitage Piano Trio performs a free concert at Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Red Bank on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 4:30 pm. The program includes works by Horatio Parker, Vittorio Giannini, and Robert Schumann, with no tickets required. (More)