Markets, festivals, city meetings, and new openings. Every event posted here is verified against its official source before it goes up; if a date makes it to this page, it is real.
Confirmed
On the calendar now
Once Upon a Christmas at The Brownstone
November 27 to December 6, 2026; day sessions 11am-4pm, evening sessions 5-10pmThe Brownstone, 351 West Broadway, Paterson
The Manzo family's landmark Paterson venue turns into a 10-day winter wonderland for the holidays, with Santa's office, seasonal photo ops, and letters to Santa. Afternoon sessions are family-friendly with Santa appearances; evening sessions bring themed events, DJs, and holiday food and drinks. It runs in ticketed sessions, so book ahead.
Paterson Farmers Market
Open every day, 365 days a year, roughly 7am to 6pm449 East Railway Avenue, Paterson
Run by Paterson Market Growers for more than 80 years, this indoor market offers produce, groceries, and prepared food, and accepts WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers. It is the one market date you can count on every single day of the year.
Paterson Municipal Council public meetings
Workshops 6:30pm, regular meetings 7:00pm; next up Nov 10 and Nov 24, 2026City Council Chambers, 3rd floor, City Hall, 155 Market Street, Paterson
The city's governing body holds public meetings on most Tuesday evenings, with agendas posted in advance and sessions livestreamed from the council chambers. Confirmed upcoming dates include the November 5 workshop (6:30pm, moved off Election Day) and the November 10 regular meeting (7:00pm), with the usual Tuesday rhythm continuing through the year-end close-out in late December. Watch from home, or come down and speak at public comment; each date is posted on the city's meeting portal as it is scheduled.
New Jersey Jackals at Hinchliffe Stadium
2027 home season returns in May 2027; schedule set by the teamHinchliffe Stadium, 10 Hinchliffe Stadium Way, Paterson
After a 2026 season that delivered Paterson its first Frontier League division title since 2004 and a playoff berth, the Jackals return to the restored ballpark in May 2027. Johnny will post the 2027 home schedule here the moment the team releases it.
Victorian Hairwork Workshop at Lambert Castle
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 10am-2pmLambert Castle Carriage House, 3 Valley Road, Paterson
A hands-on introduction to hairwork, the 19th-century craft of weaving human hair into jewelry and keepsakes, held in the Carriage House of the recently restored Lambert Castle. Guided Castle tours run Wednesday through Sunday, 10am-5pm; the workshop is listed on the Passaic County calendar.
H.R. 1 Informational Roundtable
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:30am-11:30amPaterson Free Public Library, 250 Broadway, Paterson
A free roundtable presented by the New Jersey Reentry Corporation on how H.R. 1 affects SNAP, Medicaid, and community services. Registration is free through Eventbrite.
Still Here: Root and Bone, at the Paterson Museum
November 2, 2026 through January 29, 2027Paterson Museum, 2 Market Street, Paterson
An art installation connecting Lenape history and mythology with the contemporary identities of women in the Ramapough Munsee Lenape Nation, on view through the holidays. The Museum's calendar lists hours and related programs.
Latin concert nights at Bonfire Paterson
November 15, 22, and 25, 2026; evening showsBonfire Paterson, 999 Market Street, Paterson
Raulin Rodriguez plays November 15, Nacho Estrella follows November 22, and Amenazzy headlines the Thanksgiving Eve show on November 25. Set times and tickets are on the venue's Songkick page.
Secreto el Famoso Biberon at 412 Lounge
Saturday, December 12, 2026; show time on the ticketing page412 Lounge, 412 Main Street, Paterson
The Dominican urban act performs live at the 412 Lounge on Main Street. Doors and show time are posted on the venue's Tickeri ticketing page as the date approaches.
New on the block
Recent Paterson openings
Businesses that have opened or reopened across Paterson over the past year, each with its address and a link to the announcement or its own site.
Opened March 2026
Tulum Mexican Grill
300 Grand Street, Paterson
Venezuelan-Mexican fusion, celebrated at a community grand opening this spring.
These events roll around every year. Exact dates for the next editions get confirmed by the organizers before they are posted here, so check back or follow the official links.
Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting
City Hall Plaza, 155 Market Street, Paterson
The city's annual downtown parade and tree lighting has been held on Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, in recent years. Small Business Saturday 2026 falls on November 28; the city's official announcement for this year's edition had not been posted at last check, so confirm the start time and route on the city's events calendar before heading down.
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, McBride Avenue
The city's biggest annual celebration, held over Labor Day weekend with food, rides, games, and live music since 1971. The 2026 edition has wrapped; 2027 dates will be posted here when the city announces them.