NJveg upcoming events

NJveg Members-Only Pool Party Potluck
Friday July 26, 5:30pm (dinner at 6pm)
Address to be provided, Somerset, NJ 08873

Join NJveg for a vegan potluck pool party at Jina’s & Christian’s house! NJveg members only; children welcome. Bring a bathing suit and towel, and a chair if possible. Inclement weather date TBD. Review NJveg’s potluck guidelines.

Please RSVP to NJveg.org@gmail.com, or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).

Hiking/Walking + Vegan Dining – Passaic County
Saturday July 27, 11:15am
Hawthorne, NJ 07506

The 82nd in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start at vegan restaurant Pappy’s Juice Bar (195 Diamond Bridge Ave, Hawthorne). If there isn’t parking on Diamond Bridge Avenue, there will be abundant parking on Grand Avenue, the nearest cross street to the east of the restaurant.

Next, drive or walk to the parking lot of Goffle Brook Park located just off of Diamond Bridge Avenue, 0.3 miles to the west of Pappy’s. (View in Google Maps, GPS coordinates 40.947775, -74.160275). The shaded picnic tables here are visible from the parking lot. After a picnic lunch, we can walk through the 8 acre woods and then the walking paths that include some stairs and gentle hills for ~4 miles of walking. Optional stop along the path: the Passaic County Art Center is open on Saturday from 10 to 5.

Please RSVP to NJveg.org@gmail.com, 609-557-7077 (text preferred), or via our Meetup. Inclement weather date TBD.

Plant Based for the Planet
August 1-31
Moorestown, NJ 08057

NJveg is collaborating with Planted Society on a Plant Based for the Planet (PBftP) initiative! PBftP is a city-sponsored initiative highlighting the environmental effects of our food choices. PBftP is collaborating with locally-owned restaurants in Moorestown to introduce plant-based specials as a way to help the community lower its collective climate impact. Each restaurant creates at least 2 new plant-based specials that are available the entire month of August. Participation is free and lots of marketing is included! At the end of each challenge, PBftP will present a report that highlights the environmental benefits of the initiative, including significant reductions in greenhouse gases and lasting improvements in community food habits. NJveg will be organizing meetups at each of the participating restaurants, and at least a couple hikes or walks to accompany these!

Educational Outreach – Wall Green Fair
Friday August 2, noon-2:30pm
Allaire State Park, 4265 Atlantic Ave, Wall Township, NJ 07727

NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. Come out for an hour, or the entire event. Help spread the word that going vegan saves animals, protects the environment, and improves your health! No experience is necessary. We particularly need help setting up (at 11am) and packing up (to about 3:30pm). Please let us know what times you are available.

We need volunteers for this and other outreach. If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).

Hiking/Walking + Vegan Dining – TBD
(tentative) Saturday August 3, 9am
South Jersey location TBD

The 83rd in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series could be at one of your favorite trails (perhaps one on our list) and restaurants. Let us know what you‘re interested in! Inclement weather date TBD.

Please RSVP to NJveg.org@gmail.com, 609-557-7077 (text preferred), or via our Meetup.

Plant Based for the Planet – Dinner at Naan Indian Bistro
Monday August 5, 7pm
Moorestown, NJ 08057

Join us for dinner at Naan Indian Bistro and try one (or more!) of their Plant Based for the Planet specials:

$20 – Bhundi Do Pyaza: Julienned okra, flash-fried & tossed in a tangy spicy mix with shallots, tomatoes & potatoes, served with Basmati rice
$20 – Aloo Beans Masala: Spiced, flavourful, and tasty Punjabi-style dish made with French beans & potatoes, served with Basmati rice
$20 – Jackfruit Biryani: Tender Jackfruit, Basmati rice, special biryani masala & aromatics – Steamed together.

Please review our restaurant trip guidelines and RSVP to NJveg.org@gmail.com, 609-557-7077 (text preferred), or via our Meetup by Saturday 8/3.

Volunteer Work Day – Blackbird Animal Refuge
Saturday August 10, 10am-1pm
(address to be provided), Woodstown, NJ 08098

Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit sanctuary Blackbird Animal Refuge. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. If you’d like to donate, you can do so at the sanctuary or online.

Space is limited, supervised children over 12 welcome. Please sign up only if you are serious about attending and plan to attend for the full time. If anything comes up and you need to cancel, let us know ASAP, so that we may fill your spot. We’ve had a problem with last minute cancellations – don’t be that person! The address will be provided privately to volunteers before the event.

5–course Catered Lunch by Wildflower at Reese’s House
Sunday August 11, 1pm
66 Sassafras St, Millville NJ 08648

In an inaugural fine dining experience, we invite you to join volunteer-run advocacy and social organization NJveg, and Vegan in NJ at Wildflower at Reese’s House in Millville, NJ for an elevated 5-course luncheon including artisan crafted beverage and exquisite dessert, accompanied by the musical stylings of Reid Alburger. Menu:

-Crisp Microgreen Salad with Jersey Peach Vinaigrette
-Peanut Satay Gazpacho
-Potato Croquettes with Smoked Serrano Pepper Aioli
-Maple-Mustard Tofu Steak with Seared Field Greens
-Dessert: Coffee, Tea & Cannoli
-Beverage: Lavender-Elderberry Herbal Elixir or Midday Melon Mocktail

Tickets are available for $50 per person for NJveg members (contact us for your discount code. Join NJveg here) and Vegan in NJ Meetup members, or $60 for non-members, including a $5 donation to Marley Meadows Sanctuary, plus a nominal service fee. Pre-Register by 7/31 for a 10% discount ($45/members, $54/non-members)! Tickets must be purchased in advance, and will NOT be sold at the door.

Hiking/Walking + Vegan Dining – TBD
August TBD, 10am
Location TBD

The 84th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series could be at one of your favorite trails (perhaps one on our list) and restaurants. Let us know what you‘re interested in! Inclement weather date TBD.

Please RSVP to NJveg.org@gmail.com, 609-557-7077 (text preferred), or via our Meetup.

Educational Outreach – Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival
Saturday August 24, 1pm-9pm
Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07302

NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. Come out for an hour, or the entire event. Help spread the word that going vegan saves animals, protects the environment, and improves your health! No experience is necessary. We particularly need help setting up (at 11:30am) and packing up (to about 9:30pm). Please let us know what times you are available.

We need volunteers for this and other outreach. If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).

NJveg/Vegan in NJ Members-Only Potluck
Sunday August 25, 2:30pm
(address to be provided), Kendall Park (South Brunswick), NJ 08824

Enjoy an outdoor vegan potluck at Jonathan’s house, followed by an optional walk! NJveg members & Vegan in NJ Meetup members only. Inclement weather date Saturday August 31. Review NJveg’s potluck guidelines.

Please RSVP to NJveg.org@gmail.com, or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).

Educational Outreach – South Jersey Gay Pride Out in the Park Festival
Sunday September 8, noon-6pm
Cooper River Park, Airport Hwy & N Park Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ 08109

NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. Come out for an hour, or the entire event. Help spread the word that going vegan saves animals, protects the environment, and improves your health! No experience is necessary. We particularly need help setting up (at about 11am) and packing up (to about 6:30pm). Please let us know what times you are available.

We need volunteers for this and other outreach. If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).

Educational Outreach – West Windsor Community Farmers Market
Saturday September 14, 9am-1pm
877 Alexander Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08540

NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. Come out for an hour, or the entire event. Help spread the word that going vegan saves animals, protects the environment, and improves your health! No experience is necessary. We particularly need help setting up (at about 8am) and packing up (to about 1:30pm). Please let us know what times you are available.

We need volunteers for this and other outreach. If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).

Volunteer Work Day – Goats of Anarchy
Saturday September 21, 10:30am-2:30pm
Hampton, NJ 08827

Join NJveg for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit sanctuary Goats of Anarchy. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. Our main task will be a thorough cleaning of Lawson’s barn, where many of the disabled goats live. And of course, a little fun sprinkled in there when the goats try to play with you! This is a dirty job, prepare to work hard! If you’d like to donate, you can do so at the sanctuary or online.

Space is limited, adults only. Please sign up only if you are serious about attending and plan to attend for the full time. If anything comes up and you need to cancel, let us know ASAP, so that we may fill your spot. We’ve had a problem with last minute cancellations – don’t be that person! Please RSVP to NJveg.org@gmail.com, or 609-557-7077 (text preferred). The address will be provided privately to volunteers before the event.

5–course Gourmet Vegan Dinner Catered by Lady and the Shallot
Monday September 30, 6pm
Trenton Farmers Market, 960 Spruce St, Trenton (Lawrence Township), NJ 08648

Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a catered, gourmet 5–course vegan meal! Lady and the Shallot is a completely vegan, gluten free, and nut free restaurant located inside the Trenton Farmers Market. Our prior meals here were amazing, among the highlights of the year, and drew raves – including from one NJveg member, “The best meal I’ve ever had!”

The menu by owners Francesca Avitto and Kate Wnek is TBD.

$60 (plus service fee), with a $5 discount for NJveg members (current on dues, contact us for your discount code! Join NJveg here) and Vegan in NJ Meetup members. $5 from each ticket purchased will be donated to vegan non-profit sanctuary TBD. This event sells out (we’ve had to turn people away), so buy your tickets soon! Tickets must be purchased in advance, and will NOT be sold at the door.

Speakers + Q&A
Tuesday October 1, 6:30pm
Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy St, Trenton, NJ 08608

NJveg was invited to participate in a program at the Trenton Library, with a focus on living a plant-based life. We’ll have several speakers covering the basics, their experiences, and reasons to go vegan!

Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge
October 1-31
Princeton area, NJ

NJveg will be working with Vegan Outreach to create the second Vegan Chef Challenge in NJ! The Vegan Chef Challenge is a month-long event showcasing new vegan menu items created by chefs at local restaurants. Typically, ten to thirty restaurants take part (last year we had 17) and the dining public is encouraged to vote for their favorite dishes. The majority of restaurants keep at least one popular vegan item on their regular menu after the challenge concludes. Once the challenge starts, you’ll be able to vote on your favorites! We’ll be organizing meetups at each of the participating restaurants, and at least a couple hikes or walks to accompany these!

Volunteers needed! This event requires a lot of planning, including signing up sponsors, and publicity. If you’re interested in joining our VCC team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).

Educational Outreach – Paw Prints Pet Fest
Sunday October 6, 10am-5pm
Eastampton, NJ 08060

NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. Come out for an hour, or the entire event. Help spread the word that going vegan saves animals, protects the environment, and improves your health! No experience is necessary. We particularly need help setting up (at about 9am) and packing up (to about 5:30pm). Please let us know what times you are available.

We need volunteers for this and other outreach. If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).

Educational Outreach – West Windsor Community Farmers Market
Saturday October 19, 9am-1pm
877 Alexander Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08540

NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. Come out for an hour, or the entire event. Help spread the word that going vegan saves animals, protects the environment, and improves your health! No experience is necessary. We particularly need help setting up (at about 8am) and packing up (to about 1:30pm). Please let us know what times you are available.

We need volunteers for this and other outreach. If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).

Educational Outreach – Burlington County Farmers Market
Saturday November 2, 8:30am-1pm
500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown, NJ 08057

NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. Come out for an hour, or the entire event. Help spread the word that going vegan saves animals, protects the environment, and improves your health! No experience is necessary. We particularly need help setting up (at about 7:30am) and packing up (to about 1:30pm). Please let us know what times you are available.

We need volunteers for this and other outreach. If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).

Educational Outreach – Vegan in NJ Monthly Market
Sunday November 3, Noon-5pm
American Legion Post 346, 21 Gully Rd, Neptune Township NJ 07753

NJveg will answer questions and provide free literature on the benefits of a plant-based diet. Come out for an hour, or the entire event. Help spread the word that going vegan saves animals, protects the environment, and improves your health! No experience is necessary. We particularly need help setting up (at about 11:15am) and packing up (to about 5:30pm). Please let us know what times you are available. Please consider coming out to the market, especially if you haven’t before, and say hello!

We need volunteers for this and other outreach. If you’re interested in joining NJveg’s outreach team, please contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).

Volunteer Work Day – Uncle Neil’s Home
Date TBD, 11am-3pm
Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit sanctuary Uncle Neil’s Home. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. If you’d like to donate, you can do so at the sanctuary or online.

Space is limited. Children 10+ accompanied by parent at all times welcome. Please sign up only if you are serious about attending and plan to attend for the full time. If anything comes up and you need to cancel, let us know ASAP, so that we may fill your spot. We’ve had a problem with last minute cancellations – don’t be that person! Please RSVP to NJveg.org@gmail.com, or 609-557-7077 (text preferred). The address will be provided privately to volunteers before the event.

Volunteer Work Day – Downward Doe Farm
Date TBD, 10am-2pm
(address to be provided), Howell, NJ 07731

Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan micro-sanctuary Downward Doe Farm. We’ll be building a goat jungle gym! We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. If you’d like to donate, you can contact NJveg or do so at the sanctuary.

Volunteer Work Day – Old Fogey Farm
Date TBD, 11am-3pm
1090 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234Postponed from December 17. Join NJveg for a volunteer work day! We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit sanctuary Old Fogey Farm. We highly recommend bringing a water bottle, bug spray, sunblock, work gloves, work boots, and clothes that can get dirty. If you’d like to donate, you can do so at the sanctuary or online.

Event Ideas Are Welcome! Additional events planned, or in the works, including educational outreach, volunteer work days at animal rescues and sanctuaries, hiking/walking + vegan dining, vegan potlucks, vegan gourmet meals, and much more! Venue suggestion are welcome!

Please let us know what events you are interested in. Contact us at NJveg.org@gmail.com or 609-557-7077 (text preferred).

Everyone is welcome at NJveg events: vegan, vegetarian, or veg-curious! Our events are open to the public, except when noted as members only. All NJveg events are completely vegan. Please view our event guidelines.

Please check your email on the day of the event for the possibility of cancellation. If you’re not on our mailing list, you can sign up here. We hope to see you in the near future!

View our previous events here.