Perth Amboy at Carteret Football Season Opener, Classic Car Show at City Hall Circle, Live at the Ferry, Dinner Cruise, Pig Roast at RYC, Art Exhibit at the Gallery, 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, Harvest Moon, Annual Fishing Derby, Segunda Quimbamba at the Ferry Slip, Sip & Smoke and more…
Perth Amboy Panthers vs Carteret Ramblers at Carteret Fri Sept 6th at 7pm
Good luck to the Perth Amboy Panthers Friday evening as they take on their favorite rival the Carteret Ramblers at this away game season opener at Carteret.
Brasilian Night at PSC with DJ Mario Rodrigues Fri Sept 6th at 9pm
Drink specials all night. No cover. Open to the public. 21 and over.
Volunteer to Help Build a Playground in Perth Amboy Sat Sept 7th 8am-3pm
Help build a playground in Dalton Park with the Perth Amboy Recreation Dept. Chamberlain Ave, Perth Amboy.
Raritan Yacht Club Fall “Groovy” Regatta Sat Sept 7th 10am-9:30pm
Windward / Leeward PHRF racing & “Round the Buoys” race for cruisers. Great music and food to follow. For members and guests.
Perth Amboy Classic Car Show Sept 7 from 12- 4pm City Hall Circle
Check out more than 200 classic cars, see who wins trophies, enjoy live music by Sounds of the Streets, hear Rock n’ Roll classics DJ Richie. Enjoy food vendors & shopping for automobile memorabilia, equipment and clothing. Free admission. Hosted by the BID and the Raritan Bay Cruisers.
Live at the Ferry Slip Music Series Sat. Sept. 7 from 7 – 9pm 300 Front St
Come out for a great night of music on the waterfront featuring Animal Masks & United States of Boogaloo. Animal Masks play garage, pop & psychedelic rock. United States of Boogaloo play rock, salsa & soul. Free & all ages.
Four Course Dinner Cruise on the Cornucopia Sat Sept 7th at 7pm
Board at 7pm returns 11:30pm. Enjoy delicious food, great drinks and beautiful views. Book online now at www.cornucopiacruise.com/
City Council Regular Meeting Mon. Sept. 9 from 7-9pm City Hall 260 High St
Get involved in your community. Get the agenda at the Clerk’s Office in City Hall or online at www.perthamboynj.org and come attend a meeting of the 5 member City Council. Missed a meeting? They are broadcast on PATV Verizon Fios Channel 46 & 47 and Comcast Channel 34.
9/11 Memorial Ceremony Wed. Sept 11 noon-1pm at City Hall Circle
It is the 18th Anniversary of 9/11. Ceremony will honor first responders and remember those lost.
Ladies Night at Terrazza Thurs. Sept. 12 10pm
Hang out in the bar and lounge enjoying music and drink specials with friends.
Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit Fri. Sept. 13 6- 8pm at Gallery Center for the Arts 339 Reade St. Attend the “Experiencias Migratorias” Art Exhibit featuring work by Artist Sandra C. Fernandez. Enjoy the opening reception.
Tacos & Coronas Party Fri. Sept. 13 6- 12pm at Sangria Lounge
Enjoy live music, food and drink specials in celebration of Mexican Independence Day!
Enjoy the flavors of the season and try something Pumpkin Spice or Apple Cider.
Perth Amboy Carvel has pumpkin soft serve and hard ice cream. Dunkin Donuts (3 locations around Perth Amboy) has pumpkin spice regular coffee or a new pumpkin spice latte and pumpkin spice cake donuts. Shop Rite Perth Amboy has delicious fresh apple cider in the produce section and fresh baked apple cider donuts in the bakery section.
Annual Fishing Derby & Casting Contest Sat. Sept 14 from 9am – 12pm at the Harborside Marina
Open to ages 15 and under. Prizes for most fish caught, most unusual, biggest and smallest and most caught in each age group. Bring your own pole, reel and bait. Register online at parerecreation.recdesk.com Rain or shine. 260 Front St.
Live at the Ferry Slip Season 4 Finale Sat. Sept 14 from 7- 9pm featuring Segunda Quimbamba
Come out for music and dancing in the moonlight. Segunda Quimbamba are a dance and drum ensemble that perform authentic bomba and plena, the vibrant drum music of Puerto Rico. The show is free and all ages. Enjoy great live music, beautiful views of Raritan Bay and visit the Ferry Slip Museum.
Full Harvest Moon Sat. Sept 14th 7:47pm (moonrise over Raritan Bay)
Enjoy the beautiful full Harvest Moon viewing from the Harbourside Marina.
Raritan Yacht Club Pig Roast Sat Sept 14 2pm 160 Water St
“Smoke on the Water” event features food and live music in the yard. Bring a side dish if you like. For members.
Sip and Smoke at PSC Sat Sept 14 8pm-midnight
$35 includes choice of cigar, tapas, and bourbon tasting. Reserve in person or online at the Portuguese Sporting Club.
Tea and Tour of Proprietary House Sun. Sept 15th 1-4 pm 149 Kearny Ave
Free tours of the museum. Assorted teas & homemade desserts served in the colonial brick wine cellar ($10/Adult; $5/Child 12 & under).
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