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Turn Black Friday into Green Friday with a Guided Hike
n November 29, the day aſter Tanksgiving, instead of getting
up in the wee hours of the morning to knock elbows with other shoppers in crowded stores, how about taking the kids for a walk in Harriman State park, where they’ll be rewarded with fresh air and sweeping views of Bear Mountain and the Hudson River? Tat’s just one of the upcoming guided family hikes in the park offered by the Nature Place and led by Roger Dubin, aka Mr. Natural NYC. “What retailers want us to
think of as Black Friday, the hiking community considers a chance to opt out of consumerism,” Dubin says. “In fact, REI, the outdoors co-op, is so committed to the restorative benefits of nature that it closes for business that day and pays its employees to go outside and play instead.” Trough its affordable guided
hikes, the Nature Place offers New Yorkers regular opportunities to get out of the hectic city environment and de-stress in nature, he says. Participants can meet other outdoor-loving families, learn about local plants and animals, get good exercise in the fresh air, and enjoy their packed lunch with a beautiful view. All hikes take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Upcoming hikes include a trip to
Torrey Memorial on Long Mountain on November 9, to West Mountain on November 29, and the Pine Swamp and Mine Loop on December 21.
Cost: $25/adult, $10/child. Registration required. For more information, email
Camp@TeNaturePlace.com or visit
TeNaturePlace.com/hike.
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NAHudson.com New Jersey VegFest
he 2019 New Jersey VegFest on No- vember 16 and 17 at the Meadowlands
Expo Center will feature vegan food and plant-based clothing, products and more from chefs and local businesses in the Gar- den State, as well as from Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, District of Columbia and beyond. Highlights include a kids’ area spon-
sored by GoGo squeeZ; a Mill Creek marsh trail hike both days before opening; the movie Carnage both days; music on Sat- urday with DJ Candance and Chef Rootsie; Vegan Lady Boss Meetup on Sunday, music Sunday from Ocean Avenue Stompers; and a spelling bee.
Admission is $15 to $30; 13 and under free. Location: 355 Plaza Dr., Secaucus. For tickets, visit
Tinyurl.com/NJ-VegFest-Tix.
Eat, Drink and Be Charitable T
he third annual Hoboken Pizza Fest is happening again this year from 1 to 6
p.m., November 16, at Our Lady of Grace Church. Each ticket Includes a half-slice of pizza or menu item from every participating vendor via punch card, live music, pizza- themed contests, swag, and games. Partici- pants may choose between two sessions: 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. A portion of event proceeds will benefit Party With Purpose, a 100 percent volunteer
based, nonprofit organization producing events to raise money for children’s charities and bring the community together.
Cost: $25 to $150. Location: 400 Willow Ave., Hoboken. For tickets and a list of vendors, visit
Tinyurl.com/PizzeFestTix.
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Wine Not Take this Vintage Experience
ine Fest, held from 6 to 9:30 p.m., No- vember 23, at the Harborside Atrium,
allows participants to try wines for the entire session paired with live entertainment, food and interactive games. Enjoy more than 100 varieties from all
over the world on the beautiful Jersey City wa- terfront with a magnificent view of one World Trade Center. Tere will also be local brews and spirits, live music, interactive games, amazing merchants and delicious food vendors.
Cost is $15 to $70. Location: 153 Exchange Place, Jersey City. For tickets, visit Tinyurl. com/JerseyCityWineFest.
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