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Fun and Games for the Week of March 23, 2026

Posted Mon, Mar 23, 2026, By Staff Writer
Looking for some fun? From board games to video games, connect with others who share your gaming interests at these gatherings that are taking place this week in Northern New Jersey.
1. Mah Jongg: Open Play
Date and Time Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Cafe Area, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Open Play is the perfect setting for players who know the basics and want to enjoy friendly games, practice their skills, and build confidence at the table. We'll bring the tiles, and all the accessories. You bring your 2025 National Mah Jongg League card and your love of the game! The focus is on learning to play independently, building camaraderie, and having fun.
2. Mahjong: Open play with Shirley Mattioli
Date and Time Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 DeKorte Drive, Magazine Room, Franklin Lakes, NJ, 07417  [View map]
Join Shirley and play some Mahjong. Register online. Space is limited. Open play will be held upstairs at the card tables.
3. Afternoon Canasta Club
Date and Time Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Leonia Public Library, 227 Fort Lee Road, John W. Salzig Meeting Room, Leonia, NJ, 07605  [View map]
Join our friendly Canasta group at the library! Whether you're a seasoned player or brand new to the game, all are welcome. Drop in to play and enjoy a fun, social atmosphere—no registration required. Please note that this is not a class!
4. Casual Commander @ Play! Hoboken
Date and Time Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location 1012 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ, 07030  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Hoboken MtG Magic The Gathering Meetup
Come on out to Play! Hoboken and play some Casual Commander! We have a growing community of players of all ages. We hope to see you there. Make sure to pre-register to guarantee your spot at: Playhoboken.com/mtg
5. Switch Club: Grades 6 - 8
Date and Time Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Location River Vale Public Library, 412 Rivervale Road, Community Room, River Vale, NJ, 07675  [View map]
Stop at the library after school to play with the library's nintendo switch! We will be choosing between Super Smash Bros and Mariokart! The library has 4 controllers. If you bring your own controllers, you are responsible for keeping track of them. For Grades 6 - 8. Drop In. No registration Required.
6. Nintendo Club (ages 6-11)
Date and Time Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Allendale's Lee Memorial Library, 500 W Crescent Ave, Quilt Room, Allendale, NJ, 07401  [View map]
We will be playing a multiplayer Switch game (Mario Party, Super Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, etc.) together. Please remember that there are a limited amount of players at one time, and patience will be required :) For ages 6-11.
7. Teen Bloxels Gaming
Date and Time Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Location Washington Township Public Library, 144 Woodfield Road, Community Room, Twp. of Washington, NJ, 07676  [View map]
Use our tablets or bring your own to make your own video game! Create a character and story for your game! Play each other’s games!​ 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30
8. TEEN Dungeons and Dragons at the Nutley Library
Date and Time Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Nutley Free Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Stockton Room, Nutley, NJ, 07110  [View map]
New! Dungeons and Dragons for Beginners! For Grades 7-12! One-Shot Adventures for Any Skill Level. You can bring your own character or use one of our pre-made ones.
9. Mahjong for Adults
Date and Time Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Location Hawthorne Public Library, 345 Lafayette Ave., Room B, Hawthorne, NJ, 07506  [View map]
If you are looking for a fun brain challenge, the Chinese game of Mahjong incorporates skill, strategy, calculation and chance. The American version Mahjong is played at the Louis Bay 2nd Library every Monday night at 6 pm in a joyful and enlightening atmosphere. Please note that there is no training/teaching available-- one must have an idea on how the game is played.
10. Supervised Mah Jongg Open Play - Monday Evening NEW
Date and Time Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Montclair Bellevue Avenue Branch, 185 Bellevue Avenue, Kids Place, Montclair, NJ, 07043  [View map]
Learn valuable tips and tricks for Mah Jongg from a coach who will be onsite to guide you and answer questions. Bring your own card. Sets will be provided for this session. No formal instruction is provided. Students must know the basics of mah jongg.
11. Mah Jongg Lessons for Beginners
Date and Time Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Road, Community Meeting Room, West Caldwell, NJ, 07006  [View map]
This is a sequential course so all students are committed to attend all 4 classes. Seats are limited to 16 people. There is a $20 registration fee that can be paid in cash or check at the Circulation Desk. Please register here and then complete payment in person.
12. Family Trivia Night
Date and Time Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Ramsey Free Public Library, 30 Wyckoff Ave, Meeting Room, Ramsey, NJ, 07446  [View map]
Join us for family team trivia on everything related to the Toy Story movie series! We'll have themed trivia, prizes and decorations along with pizza and refreshments.
In-Person Program. Teams should be 2 - 6 people. Sign-ups required - Register online.
13. Mah Jongg Class
Date and Time Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location Allendale's Lee Memorial Library, 500 W Crescent Ave, Reading Room, Allendale, NJ, 07401  [View map]
Learn how to play basic American Mah Jongg with Maria. The class will meet on Monday, March 2, 9, 16 and 23 and you must be able to attend all four classes from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Registration is required. It's fun and challenging, great for brain health, and super social activity!
14. Monday Night Combo Gaming Event. - Bring it play it - or play ours.
Date and Time Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Location The Vic Tavern, 108 Hobart Street, Bayonne, NJ, 07002  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Bayonne Chess Society - Boardgame Division
Combo Nite is The Bayonne Chess Society & Club's all games gaming event. Bring it...play it.... or play what we have. Of course, there's chess too. But, this is all about gaming goodness. We meet at 'The Vic', where they have an excellent bar menu, and of course your favorite drinks. Always a great time. Come out and socialize. Meet new friends. It's a VERY laidback group. Just the way we like it.
15. Mah Jongg Club
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location River Vale Public Library, 412 Rivervale Road, Community Room, River Vale, NJ, 07675  [View map]
Come and play Mah Jongg at the library. Bring friends or come alone and find new partners. Adult players only. Experienced players only at this time. Remember to bring your current year Mah Jongg card and your own Mah Jongg tiles, if possible! No need to sign up - Just come and enjoy the game!
16. Play American Mahjongg
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location Leonia Public Library, 227 Fort Lee Road, John W. Salzig Meeting Room, Leonia, NJ, 07605  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Come play American Mahjongg with like minded indivduals. Instruction is provided for those who are new to the game, or just come to play.
17. Rummikub for Seniors
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Hawthorne Public Library, 345 Lafayette Ave., Room C, Hawthorne, NJ, 07506  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Rummikub is a popular tile game that combines elements of Rummy and Mahjong. The game is played with numbered tiles (values 1 to 13 in four different colors, two copies of each) and two joker tiles. We can teach new members!
18. Bridge Club
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Hawthorne Public Library, 345 Lafayette Ave., Room A, Hawthorne, NJ, 07506  [View map]
Bridge players meet and play in a relaxed atmosphere at the library.
19. Beginner Mah Jongg - Tuesday Afternoons in March - BAB
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Location Montclair Bellevue Avenue Branch, 185 Bellevue Avenue, Classroom, Montclair, NJ, 07043  [View map]
Looking for more fun in your life? Need an excuse to see your friends without eating? Worried about dementia? Learn how to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg! This game is not hard to play but complex to learn. Our instructor's method of teaching is guaranteed to have you playing with strategy by the end of the session.
20. Switch Club, Grades 2-4
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Emerson Public Library, 20 Palisade Ave., Conference Room, Emerson, NJ, 07630  [View map]
Join the Switch Club! Play our Switch on the flat screen TV, or on their personal device with friends/peers. Limited space. Registration is required for each child per date. For children ages 7-8, a parent/guardian is required to remain in the building for the duration of game. Tuesdays, January 6th - March 31st @ 3:30pm
21. D&D Adventure Club
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Location River Vale Public Library, 412 Rivervale Road, Community Room, River Vale, NJ, 07675  [View map]
Have you ever wanted to star in your own fantasy adventure? Well now you can with one of the most popular games on the planet, Dungeons and Dragons! If you have fun, consider coming back next month to go on our next DnD Adventure together! We will be meeting the last available Tuesday of every month. For Grades 3 - 5. Registration is required. SEATING IS LIMITED!!!
22. Super Smash Bros Tournament
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location Garfield Public Library, 500 Midland Ave, Community Room, Garfield, NJ, 07026  [View map]
23. Dungeons & Dragons Club, GRP B Ages 10-12 yo
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Location Hawthorne Public Library, 345 Lafayette Ave., Storytime Room, Hawthorne, NJ, 07506  [View map]
Join Ms. Ellie for a Dungeons and dragons adventure in the Humblewood Setting!
24. Sussex County Veterans Poker Night
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Newton Firehouse, 11 Mill Street, Newton, NJ, 07860  [View map]
No Buy In. Chance to Win Prizes. Registrations is required - Space is limited. Pizza/Soda/Snacks. Come & Enjoy the Camraderie.
25. YA - Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Hawthorne Public Library, 345 Lafayette Ave., Room A, Hawthorne, NJ, 07506  [View map]
Come One! Come All! The Grand Tournament of Melee Valor (GTMV) is about to commence. Your party is participating in the Tournament, but political plots seem to be creeping into the festivities. And what is going on with the tournament grounds? Missing Fighters? Strange sightings in the catacombs. There's something funny going on in the City of Yartar! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
26. Mahjong Play Group
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Westwood Public Library, 49 Park Avenue, Upstairs Meeting Room, Westwood, NJ, 07675  [View map]
The library provides Mahjong sets and card tables. Please bring your own player card.
27. The Bayonne Chess Society A La Bruno's Pizzeria
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location Bruno's Pizzeria 31st & Avenue A, 721 Avenue A, Bayonne, NJ, 07002  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Bayonne Chess Society and Club
All ages...ALL skills welcome. All club members/players get 25% of food purchases !!! Come play some chess, make friends, eat, and have a great time playing 'The Game Of Kings'. They also have an outside area, where members can play in, once the weather gets warmer. Remember, the chess is free, the venue isn't. So please patronize the host. How can you not...at 25% off !!!
28. Chess Class (Grades 1-9)
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location Glen Ridge Free Public Library, 240 Ridgewood Avenue, Meeting Room, Glen Ridge, NJ, 07028  [View map]
Learn to play and strategize chess. All levels of experience welcome. For grades 1-9. This one hour class meets for four weeks on November 11, 18, 25 and December 2. Please plan on attending all classes.
29. Game Night at The Oakley in Nutley
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location The Oakley Kitchen+Cocktails, 789 Bloomfield Avenue, Nutley, NJ, 07110  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Board Gamers of Greater Nutley
Weekly gathering for open play tabletop games Tuesday nights at The Oakley in Nutley. Open to all! Individual bar and menu tabs.
30. Dungeons & Dragons Club Grade 6 & older
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Lodi Memorial Library, One Memorial Drive, Conference Room, Lodi, NJ, 07644  [View map]
Join us for all levels of Dungeons & Dragons. No registration required.
31. Beginner Mah Jongg - Tuesday Evenings in March - BAB
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Looking for more fun in your life? Need an excuse to see your friends without eating? Worried about dementia? Learn how to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg! This game is not hard to play but complex to learn. Our instructor's method of teaching is guaranteed to have you playing with strategy by the end of the session.
32. Tabletop Tuesday - Board & Card Game Night With The North Jersey Geeks & Nerds
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location Bella Pizza, 197 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 07604  [View map]
Organizer Organized by North Jersey Geeks & Nerds
Come out for a night of fun games, good people, and great food! We're located at Bella Pizza on Boulevard in Hasbrouck Heights. We play everything, including games like Skyjo, Five Crowns, Cover Your Assets, Ticket to Ride, and more. We welcome people of all experience levels and all ages. There is always someone willing to teach and always plenty of games to play.
33. Board Game Night
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Washington Township Public Library, 144 Woodfield Road, Community Room, Twp. of Washington, NJ, 07676  [View map]
Grab your friends and play board games at the library! The library will provide a selection of nostalgic games or bring your own! Snacks provided!
34. Dungeons and Dragons Tuesday (Beginner Friendly)
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location 1012 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Hoboken Dungeons & Dragons Meetup
Join the Knights of Critwall as they help bring the prophesied king into power to bring a lasting peace to the Bandit Lands. Traverse ancient dungeons, explore the magic beyond the material, and strengthen the bonds with allied nations to cement your place in history! We have premade characters for newcomers so that you can jump right in on the fun!
35. Scrabble Club
Date and Time Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:50 PM
Location Hillsdale Public Library, 509 Hillsdale Avenue, Meeting Room, Hillsdale, NJ, 07642  [View map]
Do you know all the two- and three-letter words from aa to zzz but have nowhere to use them? Well, we’ve got the answer: the Hillsdale Library Scrabble Club. The Scrabble Club meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm to play friendly games of traditional Scrabble. Players of all levels are welcome.
36. Open Play Mah Jongg
Date and Time Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location Northvale Public Library, 116 Paris Avenue, Community Meeting Room: Back, Northvale, NJ, 07647  [View map]
Play Mah Jongg at your own pace with others. Please bring your Mah Jongg card if you have one.
37. Baduk Game Class
Date and Time Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Palisades Park Public Library, 257 2nd Street, Meeting Room, Palisades Park, NJ, 07650  [View map]
This is a Go(Baduk) game class held at the Palisades Park Library. Students who have completed a basic beginner course and are ready to play games are always welcome. Classes are held every Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Come and enjoy fun and engaging Go games! This class is conducted in Korean.
38. "British Rock" Music Bingo @ Dorothy Henry
Date and Time Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Sussex County Library - Dorothy Henry Branch, 66 NJ-94, Community Room, Vernon Township, NJ, 07462  [View map]
The British Music Invasion was a 1960s cultural phenomenon. Our MUSIC BINGO cards contain names of British rock songs. Each “call” is a 30-second clip, carefully selected to include the song title in what you’re hearing. All you have to do is listen for the title, put a BINGO chip on the title, and wait for the next song. It’s that easy! Registration is required, space is limited.
39. Mah-Jongg Meet Up
Date and Time Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Maywood Public Library, 459 Maywood Avenue, Hackbarth Auditorium, Maywood, NJ, 07607  [View map]
Drop in to play!
40. Lodi Game Club
Date and Time Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Lodi Memorial Library, One Memorial Drive, Children's Room, Lodi, NJ, 07644  [View map]
Join us to play games of all kinds, video and board. All are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
41. Mario Kart Tournament
Date and Time Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Paramus Public Library, 116 E. Century Rd, Paramus, NJ, 07652  [View map]
Race against your friends in a grand prix for a chance to win a prize! Snacks provided. Register beginning March 11. For grades 5-8.
42. Women's History Month Series
Date and Time Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Bergenfield Public Library, 50 W Clinton Ave, Young Adult Activity Room (1st Floor), Bergenfield, NJ, 07621  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Join us on Wednesdays to do an assortment of trivia, games, and bingo related to famous female leaders, artists, and influencers in honor of Women’s History Month. Small prizes will be awarded! For grades 6 - 12. Drop-in program.
43. Drop-In Switch Club (Gr 6-8)
Date and Time Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Location Westwood Public Library, 49 Park Avenue, Upstairs Meeting Room, Westwood, NJ, 07675  [View map]
Join us after school to play your favorite switch games with friends! Either play as a group on the library's switch or bring your own device to to play on your own! No registration required.
44. After School Chess Club
Date and Time Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Saddle Brook Public Library, 340 Mayhill Street, Conference Room, Saddle Brook, NJ, 07663  [View map]
Join us for chess! Players of all abilities welcome. Don't know how to play? We'll teach you! Registration and parental permission required. Please visit the Library to complete a parental permission slip.
45. Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Date and Time Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Location Rutherford Free Public Library, 150 Park Ave, Auditorium, Rutherford, NJ, 07070  [View map]
Calling all barbarians, clerics, fighters, rogues, and those who have yet to decide their class! Join us on Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 3:30 - 5pm for our Teen Dungeons & Dragons group! In these sessions, we’ll be taking a break from our campaign to play some other tabletop role-playing games. All experience levels are welcome. This program is designed for individuals aged 11–16.
46. Game On
Date and Time Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:50 PM
Location Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck Rd, Auditorium, Teaneck, NJ, 07666  [View map]
Come hang out with friends and join a gaming session at the library! Please bring a phone or tablet for Gartic Phone + Jackbox. Switch games and consoles are provided.
47. The Bayonne Chess Society A La Bruno's Pizzeria
Date and Time Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Bruno's Pizzeria 31st & Avenue A, 721 Avenue A, Bayonne, NJ, 07002  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Bayonne Chess Society and Club
All ages...ALL skills welcome. All club members/players get 25% of food purchases !!! Come play some chess, make friends, eat, and have a great time playing 'The Game Of Kings'. They also have an outside area, where members can play in, once the weather gets warmer. Remember, the chess is free, the venue isn't. So please patronize the host. How can you not...at 25% off !!!
48. Beginner Chess
Date and Time Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location Cresskill Public Library, 53 Union Avenue, Program Room, Cresskill, NJ, 07626  [View map]
Come enhance your chess skills in this beginner level class. For grades 3-6.
49. Mah Jongg Lessons
Date and Time Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Washington Township Public Library, 144 Woodfield Road, Community Room, Twp. of Washington, NJ, 07676  [View map]
Mah Jongg lessons each week: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8.
50. Experienced D'n'D: March Madness (Gr 3-6)
Date and Time Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Library, 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave., Meeting Room, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410  [View map]
Adventurers, gear up for the duel of the century! For grades 3-6. Registration required. Please note: Kids must have completed our beginner class.
51. Grey’s Anatomy Trivia
Date and Time Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location The Shepherd & the Knucklehead of Hoboken, 1313 Willow Avenue, Hoboken, NJ, 07030  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Organizer Organized by Trivia, AD
“We’re adults. When did that happen? And how do we make it stop?”
52. Canasta
Date and Time Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Hawthorne Public Library, 345 Lafayette Ave., Room C, Hawthorne, NJ, 07506  [View map]
Canasta is a popular card game from the Rummy family, typically played by 2 sets of partners and two decks of cards. Come alone or with a partner.
53. Chess and Coffee
Date and Time Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Conference Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Come play chess with a nice cup of coffee at our weekly meetup! Chess boards will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. This is a drop-in open play, there will be no guided instruction. Registration is recommended for updates.
54. Mah-Jongg for Beginners Class
Date and Time Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Maywood Public Library, 459 Maywood Avenue, Hackbarth Auditorium, Maywood, NJ, 07607  [View map]
Are you new to the game of mah-jongg? Join us for beginner sessions to learn how to play. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
55. TEEN Bingo
Date and Time Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Location Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 DeKorte Drive, Tech Lab, Franklin Lakes, NJ, 07417  [View map]
It doesn't matter what anyone thinks: Bingo is always fun! So stop by the library to play a few rounds of classic bingo, win some prizes, shout a bunch of numbers and just chill with us! This is a drop in event so registration is not required. FOR GRADES 6-12 ONLY.
56. Beginner Mah Jongg - Thursday Afternoons in March - BAB
Date and Time Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Location Montclair Bellevue Avenue Branch, 185 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07043  [View map]
Looking for more fun in your life? Need an excuse to see your friends without eating? Worried about dementia? Learn how to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg! This game is not hard to play but complex to learn. Our instructor's method of teaching is guaranteed to have you playing with strategy by the end of the session.
57. Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
Date and Time Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., Staff Room, Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071  [View map]
Are you interested in Dungeons and Dragons but don’t know how to get started? Or are you already a player and looking for another game? Join us every Thursday from 4-5. We will explore classic DnD as well as other RPG systems. Supplies will be provided. For ages 12 to 17.
58. Mahjong Play Group
Date and Time Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location Westwood Public Library, 49 Park Avenue, Upstairs Meeting Room, Westwood, NJ, 07675  [View map]
The library provides Mahjong sets and card tables. Please bring your own player card.
59. The Dragon Society: D&D for Teens @ Franklin
Date and Time Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location Sussex County Library - Franklin Branch, 103 Main St, Littell Room, Franklin, NJ, 07416  [View map]
Adventurers wanted for Dungeons & Dragons at the library! Join Ms. Cara on a grand adventure where you create your own hero to fight monsters and solve magical problems. All materials provided, new adventurers welcome! Program Dates: Second and Fourth Thursdays of each month. Program Start & End Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm.
60. tptm Thursday over the board casual chess
Date and Time Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location La Unica Bakery, 454 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ  [View map]
Organizer Organized by tptm chess
Casual chess play event. It’s just a couple of hours that we have so blitz games with time control are encouraged. Please bring a clock or install one on your phone. There’s no cover charge so please be so kind to patronize the venue. Also please RSVP in the app so we could keep track of chess sets amount needed. Looking forward to see the chess crowd in Jersey City Heights!!
61. Beginner Mah Jongg - Thursday Evenings in March - BAB
Date and Time Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Montclair Bellevue Avenue Branch, 185 Bellevue Avenue, Classroom, Montclair, NJ, 07043  [View map]
Looking for more fun in your life? Need an excuse to see your friends without eating? Worried about dementia? Learn how to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg! This game is not hard to play but complex to learn. Our instructor's method of teaching is guaranteed to have you playing with strategy by the end of the session.
62. D&D with Ms. Lydia, grades 5-8
Date and Time Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Tenafly Public Library, 100 Riveredge Road, Friends Room, Tenafly, NJ, 07670  [View map]
Step into the fantastical world of Dungeons & Dragons at Tenafly Public Library! Join Ms. Lydia for an immersive adventure where your imagination knows no bounds. Both beginners and experienced players welcomed! Materials and pre-made characters will be provided, but personal materials and characters are welcomed! REGISTRATION REQUIRED
63. Table Top/Board Games for Adults
Date and Time Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Ave, Monroe Room, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481  [View map]
Do you love playing board games? Have you heard of Pandemic, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Seven Wonders, Small World, or Carcassonne and wondered what they are all about? We will have a selection of board games and card games on hand to demonstrate and play. Experienced gamers will help you learn the rules.
64. Weekly Williams Center Boardgame Night
Date and Time Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location Williams Center, 1 Williams Plaza, Rutherford, NJ, 07070  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Williams Center Boardgame Night
A weekly casual gathering in the Atrium of the 100-year old Williams Center of Rutherford, NJ. The event is centered around playing contemporary boardgames of various types. Bring a game and a friend! Here is a list of our current boardgames: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12xLd0a7dCjyqgVpD8a_7X66ZdIAfxonv-Dr4yQx9qSc/edit?usp=sharing
65. Dungeons and Dragons Thursday (Beginner Friendly)
Date and Time Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location 1012 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Hoboken Dungeons & Dragons Meetup
Money is so hard to come by in the Flanaess. Luckily, for the truly desperate or adventurous, there's piracy! Embark on a journey through the seas of Oerth, raid lost cities, and uncover the sinister plots throughout the land that threaten your very freedoms. To the high seas, friends! We have premade characters for newcomers so that you can jump right in on the fun!
66. Bridgerton TV Seasons 1-4 Trivia (New Season Included)
Date and Time Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location Black Bear Hoboken Bar & Grill, 205 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ, 07030  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Organizer Organized by Limitless Productions
Come show what you know at Bridgerton TV Seasons 1-4 Trivia!
67. Bridge Club
Date and Time Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location Upper Saddle River Public Library, 245 Lake St., Adult Solarium, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 07458  [View map]
Bridge lovers with a passing knowledge of bidding and play-of-hand are welcome to join.
68. RESCHEDULED DATE: Beginner Backgammon
Date and Time Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Conference Room, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Join us to learn Backgammon, a game that has been played and enjoyed for thousands of years! Students in this class will learn the rules of play, basic strategies, and nuances of backgammon. There will be ample class time for game play.
69. Beginner Mah Jongg - Friday Morning - Main
Date and Time Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Classroom, Montclair, NJ, 07042  [View map]
Looking for more fun in your life? Need an excuse to see your friends without eating? Worried about dementia? Learn how to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg! This game is not hard to play but complex to learn. Our instructor's method of teaching is guaranteed to have you playing with strategy by the end of the session.
70. Afternoon Scrabble @ Dorothy Henry
Date and Time Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location Sussex County Library - Dorothy Henry Branch, 66 NJ-94, Community Room, Vernon Township, NJ, 07462  [View map]
Are you looking for a place to have fun and meet new friends while keeping your mind sharp or improving your English skills? Come to Afternoon Scrabble! It's the original Words with Friends! You can pre-register, or simply drop in for board game fun.
71. Chess Meetup for Grades 1-5
Date and Time Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Glen Ridge Free Public Library, 240 Ridgewood Avenue, Children's Area, Glen Ridge, NJ, 07028  [View map]
Grab a friend and play a game of chess at the library. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Please note this is not an instructional time.
72. Open Chess
Date and Time Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Washington Township Public Library, 144 Woodfield Road, Storytime Room, Twp. of Washington, NJ, 07676  [View map]
Come play Chess with friends! No instruction available at open chess.
73. Pokemon Club
Date and Time Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Location Paramus Public Library, 116 E. Century Rd, Paramus, NJ, 07652  [View map]
Meet other kids who are interested in Pokemon! Trade Pokemon cards and watch a movie! No registration required. For grades K-4. Fridays, January 23, February 27, March 27. 4:00-4:45 pm
74. Board Games 🎲 & FREE Dinner: 3x Chance to Win free Entree 😀 🌭🎲🍻
Date and Time Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden, 88 Liberty View Dr., Jersey City, NJ, 07302  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Jersey City Social - 🍓 letsbunch.com 🍓
Join us for our weekly dinner and board games at Zeppelin Hall. We gather to chat, socialize, spectate and, of course, play board games. With Zeppelin Hall you can simply order your food at the window and join our table for some games and conversation - no check splitting required. Please, **no strict-rulers** here. We like to relax and have fun. **All ages** welcome and all ages do come!
75. The Bayonne Chess Society & Club - a la Joe's Pizza
Date and Time Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Location Joe's Pizza Bayonne, 876 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ, 07002  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Bayonne Chess Society and Club
Join us for our weekly chess night at Joe's Pizza. All ages, all skill levels. New players welcome. Also, grab some good food. Just don't be a sore loser. Everyone is chill, and we like to keep it that way.
76. Game Nights: Dungeons and Dragons
Date and Time Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location The Eclectic Chic Boutique, 547 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Montclair D&D Game Nights
Adventurers! Join us for a fun and fantastical one shot D&D campaign. We embrace the quirky, the chaotic, and the downright silly. No experience necessary, we welcome players of all skill levels. We’re all about having a good laugh and creating unforgettable memories together. Players aged 16 and up are welcome. This is a safe space for all, including LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiverse folk.
77. Friday Night Magic Draft - TMNT
Date and Time Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location 1012 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Hoboken MtG Magic The Gathering Meetup
Draft TMNT for $15. Pods of less than 6 will play sealed at no additional cost. PRIZES: One TMNT or Avatar pack per win. One Spider-Man pack per tie. No substitutions.
78. Nintendo Trivia
Date and Time Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location Humdingers, 64 East Midland Avenue, Paramus, NJ, 07652  [View map]
Cost Ticket price: $0
Organizer Organized by Trivia, AD
“It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this.”
79. Mystery at the Library - Escape Room, 10:30AM session
Date and Time Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location Ho-Ho-Kus's Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library, 91 Warren Ave, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, 07423  [View map]
Solve a series of escape room style puzzles to unlock the mystery hidden within the library. "Mystery at the Library" is a one-hour timed challenge offered to Ho-Ho-Kus families during spring break. Reservation required. Reserving a seat registers your entire family.
80. Code your Own Game in Python (AGES 6-9)
Date and Time Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location Roseland Free Public Library, 20 Roseland Ave, Quiet Room, Roseland, NJ, 07068  [View map]
Brain Bytes Academy comes to the library to lead a coding workshop for kids ages 6-9 for learning how to create a video game using Python. RSVP REQUIRED.
81. Code Your Own Game in Python (ages 10-14)
Date and Time Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Location Roseland Free Public Library, 20 Roseland Ave, Quiet Room, Roseland, NJ, 07068  [View map]
Brain Bytes Academy comes to the Roseland Free Public Library to lead a workshop for students AGES 10-14 to learn how to code their own video game in Python. RSVP required.
82. Dungeons and Dragons Saturday (Beginner Friendly)
Date and Time Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location 1012 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Hoboken Dungeons & Dragons Meetup
Join our brand new campaign inspired by the 2nd edition Greyhawk universe! Come and see our DM Max Mayer as he guides you through the world of Oerth, and the dangers and secrets that lurk within it. We are making use of the new Dungeons and Dragons 2024 ruleset and 2nd edition Lore. We have premade characters for newcomers so that you can jump right in on the fun!
83. Adult Board Game Day
Date and Time Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Library, 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave., Level B Room, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410  [View map]
Join us for an afternoon of board games and card games at the library! This program is for adults and older teens. We will have plenty of games here to play, but feel free to bring one of your own if you'd like to try it with a group (time permitting).
84. OJ Mac's & Mom and Pop Shop Collectibles Saturday Duo Events
Date and Time Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location OJMACS, 205 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ, 07002  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Bayonne Chess Society and Club
'Double Venue Saturdays' is back. For the chess lovers, they can spend the afternoon playing in the back area of OJ Macs. Plenty of seating, tables, tiki bar. Everything required for a nice relaxed afternoon of chess and a few brews. Then, we are across the street for our Saturday night 'Combo' gaming event...hosted by Mom and Pop Shop Collectibles. They have an assortment of games to play.
85. BOOK BINGO
Date and Time Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Glen Ridge Free Public Library, 240 Ridgewood Avenue, Children's Area, Glen Ridge, NJ, 07028  [View map]
Let's play BOOK BINGO! Drop in for a fun morning playing for a book prize! Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
86. Boardgames and chat
Date and Time Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location Coperaco Café & Tree House Library, 777 South 3rd Street, Harrison, NJ  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Jersey City Social - 🍓 letsbunch.com 🍓
Let's chat and play boardgames in a cozy cafe....and maybe a cocktail or a few🍸! If you have some nice games, don't hesitate to bring them over. 😊
87. Dungeons and Dragons Saturday Nights (Beginner Friendly)
Date and Time Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location 1012 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Hoboken Dungeons & Dragons Meetup
Explore the magic and mysteries of the Flanaess, Greyhawk, and Oerth in an epic tale run by our Storyteller Max Mayer. We are making use of the new Dungeons and Dragons 2024 ruleset with 2nd edition Lore. We have premade characters for newcomers so that you can jump right in on the fun!
88. Board & Card Game Day With The North Jersey Geeks & Nerds
Date and Time Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location Bella Pizza - Pizza Delivery, Pizzeria, Italian Food Restaurant - Best Pizza Place Nearby, Fresh Piz, 197 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 07604  [View map]
Organizer Organized by North Jersey Geeks & Nerds
Come out for an afternoon of fun games, good people, and great food! We're located at Bella Pizza on Boulevard in Hasbrouck Heights. We play everything, including games like Skyjo, Five Crowns, Cover Your Assets, Ticket to Ride, Grifters, Avalon, and more. We welcome people of all experience levels and all ages. There is always someone willing to teach and always plenty of games to play.
89. Mah-Jongg for Beginners Class
Date and Time Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location Maywood Public Library, 459 Maywood Avenue, Hackbarth Auditorium, Maywood, NJ, 07607  [View map]
Are you new to the game of mah-jongg? Join us for beginner sessions to learn how to play. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
90. Commander @ Play! Hoboken
Date and Time Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location 1012 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ, 07030  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Hoboken MtG Magic The Gathering Meetup
Come on out to Play! Hoboken and play some Commander! We have a growing community of players of all ages. We hope to see you there. Make sure to pre-register to guarantee your spot at: Playhoboken.com/mtg
91. Afternoon of Board Games @ Crowne Plaza, Saddle Brook
Date and Time Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Location Crowne Plaza Saddle Brook, an IHG Hotel, 50 Kenny Pl, Saddle Brook, NJ, 07663  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Fun & Games MeetUp
Everyone is welcome whether you’re a casual player, an avid player or simply want to start learning something new. We teach, we learn, we play. Typical games played (but not limited to): Hues and Cues, Wingspan, 7 Wonders, Camel Up, Dixit, Splendor, Catan. The event hosts will bring games but you are welcomed to bring your favorite board games too!
92. Dungeons and Dragons Sunday Nights (Beginner Friendly)
Date and Time Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location 1012 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ  [View map]
Organizer Organized by Hoboken Dungeons & Dragons Meetup
Thessalar, forger of the Owlbear and the Thessalhydra, has created 6 progeny to go out into the world and expand their knowledge of magic. For now, the world is rid of one of the most dangerous liches it has ever seen. Can you keep it that way, or will his bargain pay off? We have premade characters for newcomers so that you can jump right in on the fun!
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