May the Fourth is coming up, so it’s time to start planning for when and where to channel your inner Jedi at these events in New Jersey:
May 3
May the Force: Make A Wish
Brunswick Square Mall, East Brunswick
The event to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation includes touch-a-truck, a car show, R2-D2 and BB-8 meet-and-greets at IRL Games, a May the Force costume contest, and character appearances.
May 3-4
LSC May the 4th Weekend
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
Wear your best intergalactic costume because there will be lots of photo ops; plus space-themed activities, science demos, an encounter with a droid, and all of the museum’s regular exhibits.
May 4
May the 4th Party
Flounder Brewing, Hillsborough
Dress as your favorite “Star Wars” character for the party. Tiger Man Band will play a Force-themed show. The May the Schwartz Be With You beer will be released. 22 West Tap & Grill food truck will serve Star Wars-inspired foods.
May the 4th Be With You “Star Wars” Day
YesterCades, Metuchen
All Jedi and Sith can hang during a night of retro gaming and nostalgia-filled fun. Cosplay is encouraged as you play “Star Wars” games, enter the raffle and listen to music.
Cherry Blossom Festival
In front of Margate Community Church, Margate City
Celebrate spring with kids’ games and activities (like egg, spoon, potato sack and three-legged races), live music by Dead Reckoning (a Grateful Dead tribute band), food vendors, Wawa snacks, wine and beer, arts and crafts, a May the 4th Be with You (Star Wars) Dog Contest, a environmental exhibitors, a petting zoo and a Tai Chi demo.
Bridgewater Spring Carnival
Bridgewater Commons, Bridgewater
This free community event will have a few Star Wars surprises in celebration of the iconic May the 4th day, including Jedi training. There will also be rides, inflatables, carnival games, a DJ, food vendors, a petting zoo, and an arts & crafts tent.
Wayne NJ Toy Show
Wayne PAL, Wayne
There will be “Star Wars” memorabilia among the sports cards, toys, collectibles and comic books on display and for sale.
Star Wars Day
Battleship New Jersey, Camden
Show up in a Star Wars costume and you’ll get 50 percent off admission to the decommissioned battleship museum. You can take a guided tour at 12 pm, or go on a self-guided tour at any time during the day.
A New Hope Star Wars Day
Downtown New Hope, PA
Meet Stormtroopers and iconic Star Wars characters from Garrison Carida, a chapter of the 501st Legion in Eastern PA. There will be Galaxy Paint & Pot, YodaRita cocktails, Luke Skywalker and Yoda sushi rolls, and a scavenger hunt and costume contest.
Star Wars Day
Yankee Stadium, The Bronx, NY
The first 18,000 fans will get a Giancarlo Stanton Jedi bobblehead as a giveaway in the game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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