[UPDATE] NY + NJ Cannabis Events | August 2024

420 friendly events, curated by your friendly stoner buds, Katie and Simone.

Socialize, Learn, & Network

High, friend!

August is in full bloom, and we’ve got your latest hit of Ganja Scoop—packed with all the hottest events this month.

Whether you’re looking to vibe at a block party, get creative with a paint sesh, or expand your cannabis knowledge, we’ve curated the best of the best for you.

Dive in and see what’s sparking the rest of this month. 🌿

But first…

High Five: Our Current Cannabis Crushes

  • Accessories: This is one of the most unique & fun brands out here with must have gadgets for every stoner’s kit.

  • Event We’re Hyped For: 420 Expo! September 13th-15th

  • Cannabis Tip: Master the art of microdosing for a smoother, more controlled high. 

  • Cannabis Fact: We love new studies about weed; smokers who want to run and runners who smoke, this one’s for you!

  • Learn & Grow: Become a Certified Cannabis Product Specialist & Connoisseur through Ganjier, THE sommelier training for budtenders & industry professionals. Discounted now through Aug 22nd.

Alright, let’s roll!

SOCIALIZE

New Era Dispensary Anniversary Party

  • 🗓 August 17th

  • 📍 South Bound Brook

Enjoy food, a live band, vendors, giveaways, games and more! First 100 customers gets a free 8th with a purchase.
Check it out »

Light N’ Wick

  • 🗓 August 17th

  • 📍 Jersey City

Make your own custom candles at Ript Dispensary. It’s going to be lit!
Check it out »

Paint N’ Chill @ The Green Room

  • 🗓 Aug 17th, 24th & Aug 30th

  • 📍 South Bound Brook, Red Bank, & Hackensack

High-vibe painting, IYKWIM. Enjoy music, prizes, and vendors while you unleash your inner artist.
Check it out »

BRWNBOX Field Trip: Hike

  • 🗓 August 18th

  • 📍 City of Orange

Get your body moving with a smoke & hike on South Mountain Reservation.
Check it out »

NJ 420 Cannafest

  • 🗓 August 24th

  • 📍 Wall Township

Enjoy an unforgettable day of music, entertainment, and the best vibes in town! Hosted by the legendary NJ Smokers Club and influencer Darius DK.
Check it out »

Labor Daze Fest | ANJA X Prolific Block Party

  • 🗓 August 31st

  • 📍 Highland Park

Labor day Block party + cannabis! Free swag, live music, food trucks, lifestyle brands, art & more! Plus, you win a FREE ounce!
Check it out »

PRESALE: 420 Halloween

  • 🗓 TBA

  • 📍 TBA

Presale tickets available for NJ’s biggest Halloween 420 event! Location emailed on September 1st.
Check it out »

LEARN

Cannabis 101 Course by Nova Farms NJ

  • 🗓 August 28th  

  • 📍 West Deptford

Don’t know much about cannabis? No worries, take this free course and expand your knowledge.
Check it out »

10 Cannabis Insurance Secrets to Save Your A$$!

  • 🗓 August 20th  

  • 📍 Virtual Webinar

Learn how to use insurance to protect your assets, employees, customers, save on legal fees, defend against product liability lawsuits, and more!
Learn more »

SOCIALIZE

Cannavita: A Captivating Fusion of Art, Music, and Cannabis

  • 🗓 August 16th, 23rd, & 30th

  • 📍 Queens

An incredible weekly fusion of art, music, and cannabis! Enjoy captivating exhibits and groove to live beats. Learn more:
Aug. 16 | Aug. 23 | Aug. 30 »

Syncope: A Solo Storytelling Show about Marijuana and Panic Disorder

  • 🗓 August 17th

  • 📍 New York

Will Clegg tells true tales of smoking too much weed and developing an anxiety disorder - hijinks ensue!
Check it out »

Spliff Splash

  • 🗓 August 17th

  • 📍 Mastic Beach

Interact with some of your favorite brands this summer with some inclusive pool vibes.
Check it out »

Dab & Decompress: End of Summer Sesh

  • 🗓 August 22nd 

  • 📍 Queens

End the summer at Manila Joe’s for some dabs, good energy, optional yoga, and some lit s’mores.
Check it out »

Coney Island Cannafest 2024

  • 🗓 August 23rd

  • 📍Brooklyn

You don’t want to miss this one! A day filled with music, art, and of course, cannabis, at Coney Art Walls.
Check it out »

NY Cannabis Award Music Festival

  • 🗓 August 24th

  • 📍 Clintondale

A consumption-friendly, community appreciation event that honors the best of the best in the industry. Filled with exhibitors, speakers, entertainment, and more.
Join the Celebration »

LEARN

Magic Bus Trip to Urban Xtracts

  • 🗓 August 30th 

  • 📍 Warwick

A special field trip to tour Urban XTracts! Grab your seat to travel to a cannabis cultivation facility to learn all about the cannabis plant on this one-of-a-kind tour.
Check it out »

NETWORK

NY/NJ AUGUST Networking Mixer

  • 🗓 August 22nd

  • 📍 Manhattan

August networking mixer for NJ & NY region. Hosted by the Cannabis Chamber of Commerce.
Check it out »

What We Meme is…

Thanks for reading - we’ll be back in a couple of weeks with September events. Until then, connect with us on IG: @ganjascoop for up-to date events that we come across.

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