New Jersey’s craft beer scene continues to evolve beyond the pint, with breweries across the state offering vibrant programming that brings communities together for live music, trivia nights, board games, and seasonal events. From live performances to themed nights and ongoing happy hours, these local breweries are creating experiences that combine great beer with entertainment.
Live Music and Special Performances
Several breweries have dedicated nights for live music and curated performances. Icarus Brewing Company in Brick will feature the Chris Buono Collective on Saturday, November 15, 2025, while Double Nickel Brewing Company in Pennsauken hosts The Hollow Truths, Bees!, and Mack Brothers on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Five Dimes Brewery in Westwood welcomes Sandy Stones on the same date, and Flounder Brewing Co. in Holmdel showcases the Hickory Band on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Seasonal celebrations such as Hidden Sands Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest on October 25, 2025, offer live music, food, and competitions, including traditional stein-holding challenges.
Recurring Trivia Nights
Trivia remains a staple at New Jersey breweries, attracting both casual patrons and competitive participants. Glenbrook Brewery in Morristown hosts a weekly trivia night every Wednesday at 7 p.m., while Diamond Spring Brewing Co. in Denville offers pop culture trivia on Thursdays. Bull N Bear Brewery in Summit organizes Trivia Revolution every fourth Tuesday of the month, and Untied Brewing Company in New Providence features a trivia event on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Other recurring trivia venues include Stratosphere Brewing Company in Mount Holly, Lower Forge Brewery in Medford, and King’s Road Brewing in Haddonfield. These events often include prizes such as gift certificates or brewery swag.
Board Game Nights and Social Gatherings
Many breweries are combining craft beer with social gaming. Eight & Sand Beer Co. in Woodbury and Untied Brewing Company in New Providence both host board game nights on Thursdays. Other breweries maintain collections of board and card games for casual play, including Bonesaw Brewing Co. in Glassboro, Axe & Arrow Brewing, Readingtory Brewery & Hop Farm, Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing Company in Cherry Hill, Asbury Park Brewery, Double Nickel Brewing Company, Wild Air Beerworks, Flying Fish Brewing Company in Somerdale, and Village Idiot Brewing Company in Mount Holly. These offerings make taprooms destinations for socializing beyond simply enjoying beer.
Happy Hours and Weekly Specials
Several breweries also feature regular happy hours and specials. Alternate Ending Beer Co. in Middletown offers a Beer & Burger Special on Wednesdays, an all-day happy hour on Thursdays, and a teacher discount on Fridays. Tanner Brewing Company in Atlantic City has a daily happy hour from Wednesday through Friday, while King’s Road Brewing operates a Mug Club providing specially priced pours to members. Pompton Craft House highlights weekday happy hours from 2–5 p.m., with discounts on draft beers, craft cocktails, whiskey, and wine by the glass, giving visitors multiple opportunities to enjoy drinks alongside entertainment.
Annual Festivals and Statewide Events
Beyond weekly programming, New Jersey breweries host annual festivals and large-scale events. The Beer BBQ Bacon Showdown, scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, brings together 30 breweries with food, live music, and interactive competitions. For a regularly updated calendar of brewery events across the state, enthusiasts can consult resources such as New Jersey Craft Beer (NJCB), which maintains a comprehensive list of festivals, trivia nights, live music, and taproom happenings.
New Jersey’s breweries are increasingly embracing the role of community hubs, offering a mix of entertainment, games, and music that complements their craft beer offerings. Whether attending a live show, testing knowledge at trivia night, or enjoying a friendly board game competition, visitors can experience a lively social atmosphere while supporting local breweries.
For those interested in expanding their cultural itinerary while exploring breweries, many New Jersey venues also host theatre performances, live music showcases, and arts events, creating opportunities for cross-over experiences.
North Jersey Breweries
Live Music & Special Performances
- Brewery Thirty-Three (Lippincott Ave) – Vinyl Night with Dave the Record Guy, Thursday, October 23, 2025
- Bull N Bear Brewery (Summit) – Trivia Revolution, every fourth Tuesday of the month
- Glenbrook Brewery (Morristown) – Weekly trivia game night every Wednesday
- Diamond Spring Brewing Co. (Denville) – Pop culture trivia night, every Thursday at 7 p.m.
- Untied Brewing Company (New Providence) – Trivia night, including Wednesday, November 12, 2025; Board Game Night, Thursday, December 4, 2025
Happy Hours & Specials
- Alternate Ending Beer Co. (Middletown) – Beer & Burger Special on Wednesdays; All-Day Happy Hour Thursdays; Teacher Happy Hour Fridays
- Tanner Brewing Company (Atlantic City) – Happy hour Wednesday through Friday, 4–6 p.m.; Teacher discounts Fridays
- King’s Road Brewing (Haddonfield) – Mug Club with member discounts
Board Games
- Untied Brewing Company (New Providence) – Board Game Nights and in-house collection
- Eight & Sand Beer Co. (Woodbury) – Board Game Night, Thursday, October 23, 2025
Central Jersey Breweries
Live Music & Special Performances
- Icarus Brewing Company (NJ-88) – Chris Buono Collective, Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Flounder Brewing Co., LLC (Clerico Ln) – Hickory Band, Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Five Dimes Brewery (Westwood) – Sandy Stones, Saturday, November 8, 2025
Trivia Nights
- Lower Forge Brewery (Medford) – Regular trivia nights
- Stratosphere Brewing Company (Mount Holly) – Trivia Wednesdays
Board Games
- Bonesaw Brewing Co. (Glassboro) – Collection of board games for patrons
- Axe & Arrow Brewing (Glassboro) – Board and card games available
- Village Idiot Brewing Company (Mount Holly) – Board and card games
South Jersey Breweries
Live Music & Special Performances
- Double Nickel Brewing Company (Pennsauken) – The Hollow Truths, Bees!, Mack Brothers, Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Hidden Sands Brewing Company (Washington Ave) – Oktoberfest with live music, Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Asbury Park Brewery (Asbury Park) – Board games and cards available
Board Games
- Readingtory Brewery & Hop Farm (Flemington) – Monthly board game night and in-house games
- Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing Company (Cherry Hill) – Board games and skee-ball available
- Wild Air Beerworks (Asbury Park) – Board games like Scrabble
- Flying Fish Brewing Company (Somerdale) – Board games in taproom
Happy Hours & Specials
- Pompton Craft House – Monday–Friday, 2–5 p.m.: 30% off draft beers, craft cocktails, whiskey, and wine by the glass
