12 fun things to do this weekend, from food truck fests to 'Spitfire Grill'

Before you get started stuffing that bird, have a little fun. This weekend in South Jersey kicks off with food truck festivals and carries on with horse-drawn carriage rides, a food tour, "Spitfire Grill'' and fun down on the farm:

Medford's Food Truck Thursday. Thursday, November 15 | 5- 9 PM, Main Street, Medford. Join Main Street Medford for their monthly Food Truck Thursday. There will be 10 or more food trucks, as well as local businesses and eateries. Guests can enjoy live music, special sales and more. Since November is the season of giving thanks, there will be a food drive this month for families in need. Canned foods, dry foods and non-perishables are requested. Visit www.facebook.com/events/307623900072452/

Food Truck Friday. Friday, November 16 | 5- 8:30 PM, White Horse Winery, Hammonton. White Horse Winery's live music performances are held in their spacious tasting room or on their outdoor patio depending upon weather. This week's featured food truck is Tacos al Carbon and performing live is Mike Lunemann. Visit www.whitehorsewinery.com/

Friday Live Music Series. Friday, November 16 | 6- 9 PM, Sharrott Winery, Hammonton. Come enjoy wine and live music at Sharrott Winery. Live music will be in Sharrott's new tasting room with indoor and outdoor seating available. Wine tastings are $10 per person and include six samples of Sharrott's award-winning wines. They also have food options and gourmet flatbreads from their new wine bar menu. Can't make it out on Friday? Don't worry, Sharrott Winery has live music performances every Saturday and Sunday as well. Visit sharrottwinery.com/events/friday-live-music-series-brian-mindy-3/

Chicago. November 16 & 17 | 7 PM, Dennis Flyer Theatre, Blackwood. Mainstage Center for the Arts is excited to present Chicago (High School Edition)! In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap...until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream" - fame, fortune, and acquittal. Visit mainstage.org/event/chicago/

Wine & Music Series: Live Music. Friday, November 16 | 7 - 10 PM, Summit City Winery, Glassboro. Summit City Winery believes that wine and live music make a perfect pair. Join them for an enjoyable evening of live music from Dave Dilks and Friends and great wine. There is no cover charge and you are welcome to bring your own food. Oldies Night with DJ Lou Costello will be held on Saturday. Visit summitcityfarms.com/Events_Schedule.php

The Spitfire Grill Opening Weekend. November 16, 17 & 18 | Showtimes Vary, The Eagle Theatre, Hammonton. A feisty parolee named Percy follows her dreams to a small town, based on a page from an old travel book, and finds a place for herself working at Hannah's Spitfire Grill. It is for sale, but there are no takers for the only eatery in the depressed town, so Percy suggests to Hannah that she raffle it off. Entry fees are $100 and the best essay on why you want the grill wins. Soon, mail is arriving by the wheelbarrow full and things are definitely cookin' at The Spitfire Grill. Filled with an abundance of warmth, spirit, and some of the most infectious melodies to hit the stage in decade! The show runs through Dec. 16. Visit theeagletheatre.com/

Intro to Acrylic Painting. Saturday, November 17 | 1 - 4 PM, Home Coming Art Studio, Pennsville. Students will learn basic acrylic painting techniques as they create this seasonal painting from professional acrylic painter, Kimberly English. The suggested age for this class is teens and adults. The cost is $40 and includes all supplies. Visit kimberlyenglish.com/

Mount Holly Food Tour. Saturday, November 17 | 1 - 4 PM, Downtown Mount Holly. During this food tour you'll taste what The Robin's Nest is known for - their homemade soups. After that you will dig into a delicious South American breakfast at Kitchen 87 and stop by The Local for some pub fare. Village Idiot Brewing Company will have craft beer available as you chow down. Sample wine and chocolate as you walk through Gallery 72 and Abstract Expressions. To wrap up the tour, there will be a sweet treat at Vincent's Homemade Ice Cream. Tickets can be purchased on the company website. Visit onthetownfoodtours.com/

Open House Tour. Saturday, November 17 | 3 - 7 PM, Greater Elmer Area Historical Society, Elmer. The Greater Elmer Area Historical Society is excited to announce their first open house tour! About a dozen local residences and churches will be open for the tour including the David V.M. Smith House, Nolan's House, and The Elmer United Methodist Church, among others. Advance tickets to the tour are $12 and on the day of the tour, tickets will be $15. Visit facebook.com/greaterelmerareahistoricalsociety

Carriage Rides through Historic Batsto. Sunday, November 18 | 11 AM - 3 PM, Historic Batsto Village, Hammonton. Horse-drawn carriage rides are back in Historic Batsto Village. Tour the village from an open carriage ride while you learn about its history. Rides through the village are about 20 to 25 minutes long and the rides will be first come, first served. The cost is $40 per ride. Visit facebook.com/events/683384705362773/

Fall Fête for Salem County Arts in Bloom. Sunday, November 18 | 5 - 9 PM, Creek Side Inn, Woodstown. Celebrate Salem County Arts in Bloom Studio Tour with a  Fall Fête! There will be a casual buffet and cash bar, as well as a silent auction of work donated by Arts in Bloom artists and door prizes by local businesses will be held throughout the night. Visit facebook.com/events/229662137702784/

Pay it Forward Pumpkins. Monday, November 19 | 7 - 9 PM, Coombs Barnyard, Elmer. This is a pumpkin flower arranging event that encourages gratitude and kindness. Each guest will make two pumpkin floral arrangements - one to keep and one to give to someone they are thankful for this holiday season. Part of Coombs Barnyard’s and the Farmyard Education Foundation’s goal is to help make the community a nicer place to live. This year they are teaming up with the Flower Peddler who will be teaching the glass, as well as providing all of the materials that were grown locally on her farm. The cost is $60 per person (includes both arrangements) and only a limited number of tickets are available. Visit squareup.com/store/coombs-barnyard-llc

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