Weird NJ

Outline of Jason Vorhees from the original Friday the 13th movie with the illustration of a group of young camp counselors standing in a wooded, moonlit forest. To the right of the outline are the words, "Weird N.J., Friday the 13th, Then & Now, In Blairstown, NJ.

Read about the original Friday the 13th movie's New Jersey roots in #WeirdNJ. #MaMaMaKiKiKi #Fridaythe13th

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YouTube video by UPking Brutal NJ Transit PSA - Chicken On The Tracks (1987)

I had to find the train safety PSA “Chicken on the Tracks” after reading about it in @weirdnj.bsky.social. It’s very 80s, very Jersey, has cool views of different NJTransit routes, & it scared several generations of New Jerseyans.

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Ad for The Devil and Daisy Dirt, featuring the faces of the characters Tasty Murder and Daisy Dirt from the show, placed to the right and left of the show's title.

Feb. 20–22: Kevin Smith, Smodcastle Cinemas and #WeirdNJ present The Devil & Daisy Dirt: A Garden State Gothic Event at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.

This latest production has enhanced and expanded sound and visual effects. More info here:

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Illustration of Uncle Floyd Vivino by Gina Minichino. He is depicted in a bowtie and plaid jacket and hat, and wearing a cape that is enabling him to fly.

#RIP Uncle Floyd Vivino, a true NJ original.

(From Local Heroes, Villains & Artists of Weird NJ, illustration by Gina Minichino)

A colorful image of Dr. Gangi's Christmas display, including lights, reindeer, a sled filled with presents, and a mannequin holding a candy cane.

One of our favorite #WeirdNJ personalized property creators is #Clifton, NJ dentist Dr. Wayne Gangi. Check out how he does it up for Christmas!

Christmas Weirdness in Clifton:

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A red Jersey Devil joyfully holds a smaller, stuffed toy version of himself in front of yellow outline images of gift packages. Image includes the text "Gift Card" and "Happy Holidays from Weird NJ."

Give the gift of weirdness to that hard to shop for weirdo on your holiday list: a #WeirdNJ Gift Card in the amount of your choice! Details at the link!

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A field showing nine rows of Christmas trees that have been painted pink, purple, violet, and red/white/blue.

Check out the Technicolor Trees of Christmas that can be found at Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree Farm in Belvidere, NJ (Warren County).

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A punked-out skeleton Santa holds a creepy eyeball he's plucked from his own right eye socket. He sports several punk elves . He stands to the right of the following words: The East Coast's Ultimate Underground Shopping Experience and Arts Festival New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market Wreck the Halls Dec 13-14, 2025 The Dome at Adventure Crossing 515 Monmouth Road, Jackson NJ - Less than a mile from Great Adventure

Get ready to holiday shop with us at the New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market's Wreck the Halls event! Dec. 13th and 14th in Jackson, NJ. We'll have all the usual merch there including Issue #64. Details in the link!

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Some Thanksiving-themed street signs from the Morris County, NJ area include Standish Drive, Pilgrim Court, Thanksgiving Road, Plymouth Road, and Cranberry Road.

Turkey day is coming up for everyone, but #Thanksgiving is all year round in some #NewJersey neighborhoods.

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Field Station: Dinosaurs finds new home in Atlantic City - NJBIZ Field Station: Dinosaurs will close in Bergen County, but the iconic attraction is rolling the dice on a new home at Showboat Atlantic City

GREATaceous news. Looks like the dinosaurs at @Jerseysaurus have found a new home in #AltanticCity.

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Mark Sceurman and Mark Moran stand on a lawn in front of a suburban home decorated for Halloween. They are standing behind a giant orange and yellow sign that looks like the Weird NJ magazine logo.

Folks here in New Jersey sure do know how to get into the Halloween spirit, and often do so with elaborate seasonal displays. Here are just a few of our favorite properties, personalized for the holiday, from this year and Halloweens past…

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Mark Moran of @weirdnj.bsky.social has a theory about why #MischiefNight caught on here: "We have our own devil; what other state can claim that?

"We just like to raise hell once a year."

My latest for @usatoday.com

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Poster advertising the New Jersey Paraunity Expo on 11/8/25 with images of the following guests: Cody Desbiens, Satori Hawes, Kalani Ghost Hunter, Brian Murray, Richel Stratton, Brian Cano, Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman of Weird NJ/Paranormal Caught on Camera, JV Johnson, and Haunted Nights.

Poster advertising the New Jersey Paraunity Expo on 11/8/25 with images of the following guests: Ghost Hunters, Jay Wasley of Ghost Adventures, Ghost Brothers, Adam Berry of Kindred Spirits, Thomas Winterton of Skinwalker Ranch, Mireya Mayor of Expedition Bigfoot, Russell Acord of Expedition Bigfoot, Cindy Kaza of the Dead Files/Paranormal Mysteries/The Holzer Files, Katrina Weidman, John Zaffis, and Lauren Murphy of Ghost Adventures.

We're excited to be taking part in the 11th New Jersey Paraunity Expo in Woodbridge, NJ on Nov. 8. The biggest paranormal lineup yet, with celebrity VIP parties, exhibit rooms and lectures. Admission is $25 per person. More info here:
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Pictures of Chris Gethard and Mark Moran along with a copy of Weird NJ Issue #64 and a sign that says LUNAR FAIRE. All superimposed over an image of a past event with a sign that says "Witchy and Weird."

This Friday, Oct. 24, we'll be at @lunarfaire.bsky.social! What better way to embrace the longer nights than with their Dark Carnival in Freehold? The fun starts at 5pm at the East Freehold Showgrounds. More info here!

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A ghostly scene, on top of which is a sign that says: Haunting tales and ghostly travels Featuring Weird New Jersey Specialists: Mark from Weird NJ is back at the library for another special presentation! Tuesday, October 21, 6:30 to 7:45 PM 2nd Floor, Room 6 & 7 Registration is required to attend via www.wmtl.org/events

Tuesday, October 21 at the West Milford Township Library: Mark Moran will be sharing scary stories from West Milford and beyond!

Haunting Tales and Ghostly Travels with Weird NJ!
From 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Registration required: info at the link!

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Mark Moran appears above purple flames with text advertising his appearance at Darkside NJ. Speaking at Darkside NJ Mark Moran Editor, Weird NJ Magazine Ghosts, Graves & Legends Explore the eerie folklore, haunted history, & chilling local legends that linger just beneath the surface of the Garden State's most cursed corners. 11:00am, inside the Darkside Cryptorium Saturday, October 18, 2025. NJ Expo Center, Edison NJ www.darksidenj.com Darkside New Jersey Art & Oddities Expo

October 18: We're chilled to be at Darkside New Jersey, brought to you by the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market. Meet Mark Moran and get an autographed copy of Issue #64 or other Weird merch and check out a VERY SPECIAL WEIRD NJ PRESENTATION! More info: weirdnj.com/weird-news/s...

New t-shirt that says "Weird NJ" on top of a circle of Weird NJ-based horoscope choices, all circling the image of Tillie from Asbury Park. The bottom of the circle says, "zodiac of the Garden State." We don't know if you are Calico or Big Red Eye or Lucy the Elephant, but you do you.

We have a new zodiac inspired t-shirt that came out pretty well. But you have to figure out what #WeirdNJ sign corresponds to you because we didn't assign them. Basically, what appeals to you is what you are. Info and link to buy here:

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Weird NJ Issue #64 cover showing orange magazine logo above the words "Your travel guide to N.J.'s local legends and best kept secrets." The cover image is a grinning skull with the Greek letters for alpha and epsilon carved in its skull, part of an old headstone.

Issue #64 (Fall/Winter 2025) of #WeirdNJ is Here NOW!

That’s right, you can have issue #64 delivered right to your door, hot off the presses. More info at the link:

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The Jersey Devil from The Devil and Daisy Dirt theatrical production lurks the halls of Smodcastle Cinemas. He seems interested in the popcorn.

TODAY! #WeirdNJ Presents: The Devil & Daisy Dirt at Smodcastle Cinemas! Doors open at 2:30, show starts at 3:00. And we'll have our brand new Issue #64 for sale. Details here:

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The Jersey Devil from The Devil and Daisy Dirt theatrical production lurks the halls of Smodcastle Cinemas. He seems interested in the popcorn.

Sunday, 9/28! Weird NJ Presents: The Devil & Daisy Dirt at @SmodCinemas! We'll be introducing the show and will have copies of Issue #64 on sale - a week before they're available in stores! Details in the thread!

Field Station: Dinosaurs - A dinosaur adventure park in New Jersey Field Station: Dinosaurs is a world-class family attraction that combines cutting-edge science with the creative minds of great artists to create a one-of-kind experience that’s thrilling, educational...

Field Station: Dinosaurs never set up a Bluesky account, but here's their website so you can check out the events they have going on before they close for good.

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Want a T. rex for your yard? N.J. dinosaur park, set to close, is selling animatronic creatures. Or maybe you'd prefer a triceratops for your terrace.

We're sad to learn @Jerseysaurus is closing on November 9 but wanted to point out that they are selling their dinosaurs.

Repeat for all of you #PersonalizedProperties fans:

They are selling their dinosaurs.

Story via nj.com / AmyKuperinsky.

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The event also features writer/podcastor/paranormal sleuth Will Rogers as emcee and Jersey Devil poet Kailey Tedesco, who will do a reading from her new book, Mother Devil, which will also be available for sale. More info here!

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The Jersey Devil from The Devil and Daisy Dirt theatrical production lurks the halls of Smodcastle Cinemas. He seems interested in the popcorn.

Sunday, 9/28! Weird NJ Presents: The Devil & Daisy Dirt at @SmodCinemas! We'll be introducing the show and will have copies of Issue #64 on sale - a week before they're available in stores! Details in the thread!

You have another chance! Details soon.

Image of the Lunar Faire that includes a sign that says "Witch and Weird" and a photo inset of Chris Gethard standing in front of a leafy green bush.

This Saturday, 8/23: @lunarfaire.bsky.social at Jungle Habitat in #WestMilford, NJ with #WeirdNJ's @chrisgethard.bsky.social!

More info at the link:

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