Something for Everyone at the New Jersey Expo Center

Mrs. Renee

There is always plenty to see and do in New Jersey, if you know the right place to look. Whether you are a bride shopping for the perfect wedding accessory, or a family looking for something to do you may want to check the schedule at the Expo Center. The New Jersey Convention and Expo Center is located at 97 Sunfield Avenue, Raritan Plaza in Edison NJ. Below is a list of some of the best upcoming events. You can visit their website to get more specific directions. Although some of the events have lost vendors due to the economy they still have plenty to see and do. When you arrive at the expo center you pay for your ticket and then stroll around from one vendor table to the next looking at what they have to offer. In some cases you may be able to get a discount by visiting their website online. If you get hungry they do have a food stand located in the back of the location, so you can eat while you stroll around. Take a look at the upcoming shows.

The Bridal Show

If you are in the process of planning a wedding or will be planning one soon, the bridal show is for you. Every year during the Fall and usually the Spring season, the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center hosts a bridal show. This year it will take place on Sunday October 23rd, starting at 1:00pm until 4:00pm, for the Fall season. What is really nice about the bridal show is that you may actually be able to plan the majority of your wedding all in one location. It will save you time and certainly save you money.

New Jersey Fall Home Show

The Fall home show will be held this year on October 28th from 11:00am - 10:00pm, October 29th, 10:00am -10:00pm, and October 30th from 10:00am - 6:00pm. The best part is that this show is free to attend. So what will you see at the show? Well you can expect a lot of vendors who are looking to work on your home, and even products that you can use in the home. If you are thinking about having work done on your house this may be the show for you.

Family Fun and Dinosaur Fest

This is definitely a show to bring the kids to on November 11th. The show starts Friday, at 12:00pm until 8:00pm, and continues through Sunday from 10:00am until 8:00pm. They will have dinosaurs on display, as well as moon bounces, petting zoos, carnival games and so much more. Ticket prices art $12 for those 16 and older. Children between the ages of 10 and 15 will have to pay $10, children between 5 and 9 will pay $8, and 4 and younger will pay just $6. Included with each ticket you will get activity tickets for some of the special games that they will have. You can also purchase a family four pack which includes two adults, and two children of any age for $30, which will include 20 activity tickets. You can purchase additional tickets for games and activities, but be prepared to pay up for them. You can check the website to see how much some of the activities will cost you. Most range from one to two tickets for an activity.

Greenberg's Train and Toy Show

If your family loves to watch the toy trains this is one show that you will want to see. The show usually comes around twice a year. This year during the Fall seasons the show will take place on November 26th - November 27th. The show runs from 10:00am until 4:00pm. If your kids are 12 and under than admission is free, and adults will pay just $7. There will be plenty of trains to see, and they will also have workshops as well. If your kids are young you may want to stop by and visit the riding train which is made for kids as well.

Published by Mrs. Renee

Renee is a stay at home mom who homeschools, and a wife, who has been writing for a number of years on a variety of parenting, and education related topics. These topics include homeschooling, travel, and p...  View profile

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