NJveg upcoming events


Educational Outreach Prep
Thursday March 21, 6pm
Pemberton Borough, NJ 08068

Help NJveg prepare for educational outreach season.  We’ll be putting labels on and organizing literature, and more.  Dinner will be provided to volunteers!

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


Volunteer Work Day – Uncle Neil’s Home
Saturday March 23, 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.


Hiking + Vegan Dining – Ocean County
Sunday March 24, 11am (re-scheduled)
Berkeley Township, NJ 08752

The 75th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series will start with an easy hike at Island Beach State Park (info).  We’ll meet at the Reed’s Road Trail parking lot, 0.5 miles south of the park entrance (GPS coordinates 39°53’47.6″N 74°04’57.2″W, 39.896564, -74.082552).  Let us know what restaurant you’re interested in!  Inclement weather date TBD.

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


Volunteer Work Day – The Cow Sanctuary
Saturday March 30, 11am-3pm (postponed from March 9 due to rain)
Bridgeton, NJ 08094

Join NJveg for a volunteer work day!  We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit (founded in 1988!) The Cow Sanctuary.  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.  Inclement weather date Saturday March 30.

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.


Volunteer Work Day + Optional Potluck – Marley Meadows Animal Sanctuary
Sunday March 31, 10am-2pm
20 Newell Rd, Leesburg NJ 08327

Join Vegan in NJ and NJveg for our annual Easter volunteer work day!  We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit Marley Meadows Animal Sanctuary.  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.

Optional vegan potluck lunch afterward!  Please bring a vegan (and gluten free 🤞🏼) dish!

Space is limited, children accompanied by parent welcome.  Please sign up only if you are serious about attending and plan to attend for the full 10am-2pm.  If anything comes up and you need to cancel, let us know ASAP, so that we may fill your spot.  Pull in to the driveway right of the house and park to the right in the empty space before the fence.  Note there is no public bathroom on premise, but if needed, there’s a Wawa about 6-7 minutes away.  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).


5course Gourmet Vegan Meal Catered by Lady and the Shallot
Monday April 1, 6pm
Trenton Farmers Market, 960 Spruce St, Trenton (Lawrence Township), NJ 08648

Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a catered, gourmet 5course 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!”

This will be a seated, 5course dinner.  The menu by owners Francesca Avitto and Kate Wnek:

  • ONE:  Frijoles Negros | Leek | Terhune Farmhouse White | Chili Crisp | Zhoug
  • TWO:  Charred Jalapeno and Lime Hummus | Citrus Oil | Local Produce and Toasted Pita
  • THREE:  Red Quinoa | Arugula | Papaya | Picked Shallot | Turmeric Vinaigrette
  • PALATE CLEANSER:  Fruit Sorbet
  • FOUR:  Miso Glazed Eggplant | Edamame Puree | Pineapple Chutney | Local Micro-greens
  • FIVE:  In-House Mango Bar | Sweet Matcha Mousse | Micro Flower

$60 (plus sales tax and booking fee), with a $5 discount for NJveg members (current on dues) and Vegan in NJ Meetup members.  $5 from each ticket purchased will be donated to vegan non-profit micro-sanctuary The Troll House Sanctuary.  This event sells out (we’ve had to turn people away), so buy your tickets soon!  SOLD OUT!  You can sign up for a wait list.  Tickets must be purchased by March 25, and will NOT be sold at the door.  Join NJveg here.


Volunteer Work Day – 511 Farm Sanctuary
Saturday April 6, 11am-3pm
Milford, NJ 08848

Join NJveg for a volunteer work day!  We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit micro-sanctuary 511 Farm Sanctuary.  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 12+ accompanied by a parent 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.


Educational Outreach – Vegan in NJ Monthly Market
Sunday April 7, 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 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).


Catered Gourmet Vegan Dinner
Wednesday April 10, 6pm
Vaulted Cuisine, 1 High St, Mt Holly NJ 08060

Join NJveg for a special 3-course gourmet vegan dinner, prepared by Rowan College at Burlington County Culinary Arts Center students!  We’ve had 11 very enjoyable meals here, and are continuing our tradition this semester!  These dinners assure the students – future chefs – that providing vegan options is essential.  A gift of a vegan cookbook is made to each student as additional encouragement!

Menu:  TBD

Tickets must be purchased in advance, and will NOT be sold at the door.  Price TBD (plus sales tax and booking fee), with a $5 discount for NJveg members (current on dues), or a $3 discount for Vegan in NJ Meetup members.  Proceeds from each ticket sold will go toward scholarships, with the remainder going toward cookbooks.  Join NJveg here.

Have a gently-used vegan cookbook you no longer want?  NJveg will be glad to take it off your hands and gift it to one of the students at an upcoming Culinary School dinner.


Speakers + Q&A
Thursday April 11, 6pm
Cranbury Public Library, 30 Park Place West, Cranbury, NJ 08512

NJveg was asked to participate in a vegan program at the Cranbury Public Library.  NJveg was asked to participate in a vegan program at the East Brunswick Public Library, with a focus on living a plant-based life (general, changing from non-plant based).  We’ll have several speakers covering the basics, their experiences, and reasons to go vegan!  Let us know if interested in being one of the speakers.

We were also asked to provide a vegan cooking demo (date TBD), with an honorarium to cover supplies and time.  If interested in providing this, please let us know.


Volunteer Work Day – Henry’s Haven Animal Sanctuary
Saturday April 13, 10am-1pm
Pennington, NJ 08534

Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a volunteer work day!  We’ll be helping out the brand new vegan non-profit Henry’s Haven Animal Sanctuary.  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 accompanied by parent 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 – Runaway Farm
Sunday April 14, 10am-2pm
Bayville, NJ 08721

Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a volunteer work day!  We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit micro-sanctuary Runaway 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.

WAITLIST, age 16+ 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.


Volunteer Work Day – Freedom Farm
Friday April 19, 10am-1pm
Cedarville, NJ 08311

Join NJveg and Vegan in NJ for a volunteer work day!  We’ll helping out the vegan non-profit sanctuary Freedom Farm Animal Rescue.   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 make a donation to Freedom Farm, you can do so in person or online.

Children accompanied by parent 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.


Educational Outreach – Grayrock N Roll Spring Festival
Saturday April 20, 10am-4pm
Clinton, NJ 08809

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 9am) and packing up (to about 4:30pm).  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 Market – Madison
Sunday April 21, Noon-5pm
Madison Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Rd, Madison NJ 07940

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 11:15am) 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).


Members-only Vegan Potluck
Friday April 26, 6pm
Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Join NJveg for an evening vegan potluck at Lisa’s house.  Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon.  Review our potluck guidelines.

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


Educational Outreach – Rutgers Day (planned but unconfirmed)
Saturday April 27, 10am-4pm
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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 9am) and packing up (to about 4:30pm).  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 – Location TBD
April TBD
Location TBD

The 76th in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series may be at one of your favorite trails (perhaps one on our list) or restaurants.  Let us know what you’re interested in!  Inclement weather date TBD.

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


Educational Outreach – Secaucus Green Festival (applied, awaiting confirmation)
Saturday May 4, 11am-3pm
Secaucus, NJ 07094

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 10am) 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
Sunday May 5, 11am
Hike Location TBD / American Legion Post 346, 21 Gully Rd, Neptune Township NJ 07753

The XXth in NJveg’s hiking/walking + vegan dining series may start at one of your favorite trails (perhaps one on our list).  Let us know what you’re interested in!  Afterward, we’ll head over to the Vegan in NJ Monthly Market in Neptune Township for food and shopping.  Inclement weather date TBD.

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


(tentative) Potluck Picnic + Optional Hike/Walk
Saturday May 11
Location TBD

Join NJveg for a vegan potluck picnic, followed by an optional (easy) hike!  NJveg members: $2 ($5 family); Non-members: $5 ($15 family) (to cover venue rental).  Be green: get $2 off ($5 family) if you bring reusable place settings!  (We will have extras place settings.)  Review our potluck guidelines.   Volunteers needed for setup and cleanup.

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


Educational Outreach – Steel Mill Street Fair
Saturday May 18, 10am-5pm
Roebling, NJ 08554

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 8:45am) and packing up (to about 5:30pm).  Please let us know what times you are available.  Rain date Sunday May 19.

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 – Township of Ocean Greenfest
Sunday May 19, 10am-2pm
Joe Palaia Park, 240 Whalepond Rd, Oakhurst, NJ 07755

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 9am) and packing up (to about 2:30pm).  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 – Bloomsbury Herd
Saturday June 1, 10am-2pm
Bloomsbury, NJ 08804

Join NJveg for a volunteer work day!  We’ll be helping out the vegan non-profit micro-sanctuary Bloomsbury Herd.  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 12+ accompanied by a parent 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.


Educational Outreach – Burlington County Farmers Market
Saturday June 15, 8:30am-1pm
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 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 – Udder Chaos Farm Sanctuary Benefit
Saturday June 22, 11am-4pm
Pemberton Township, NJ 08068

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 10:00am) and packing up (to about 4:30pm). Please consider coming out for the benefit even if you can’t volunteer!  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 – 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.

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.  ❄️🥶 Inclement weather date February TBD.


Volunteer Work Day – Old Fogey Farm
Date TBD, 11am-3pm
1090 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

Postponed 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.

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).


Educational Outreach – Vegan in NJ Monthly Market
Sunday July 7, 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 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).


NJveg Annual Member Meeting & Dinner
Sunday July 7, 5pm
American Legion Post 346, 21 Gully Rd, Neptune Township NJ 07753

NJveg’s annual member meeting is a chance for us to have a brief meeting to share our ideas and visions for NJveg’s continued success in promoting a vegan lifestyle, discuss upcoming events and initiatives, eat some delicious catered vegan food, and more.  Ideas for a fun activity are welcome!  Did we mention food?  Details TBD.

Volunteers needed for setup and cleanup.


Cooking Demo with Plant Based Planet
Thursday July 11, 6:30pm
Cranbury Public Library, 30 Park Place West, Cranbury, NJ 08512

Join NJveg for our first cooking demo with Crystal Dickerson from Plant Based Planet!  Details TBD.


Educational Outreach – Burlington County Farmers Market
Saturday November 2, 8:30am-1pm
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 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 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).


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.