Labor Day Weekend Means Go Time

I don't know how it's already September, but here we are. If you've been watching the calendar the last couple of weeks, you probably noticed the same thing I did: things are about to get busy. Conferences, networking events, community meetups, and a whole lot more are packed into the next few weeks. So before everyone's schedule gets out of hand, here's what's worth putting on your radar.

1. 3rd Annual CDCW Labor Day Weekend Boat Party - Albany, NY
   A Labor Day weekend boat party filled with music, waterfront views, and good vibes with the cannabis community.

2. HERBWELL End of Summer Bash - Cambridge, MA
   Celebrate the end of summer with vendor pop-ups, giveaways, raffles, and some of the biggest deals of the season.

3. The Pre Game Jaw (N) - Atlantic City, NJ

   Kick off the weekend with music, food, vendors, live art, and community networking.

4. Maine Women's Cannabiz Council's September Networking Night - Harrison, ME

   A networking gathering for women in the cannabis industry focused on connection, collaboration, and sharing ideas. This special edition also offers an optional overnight community experience.

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Monday, Aug 31 @ 6:30p - CB2 Cannabis Licensing Committee Meeting - New York, NY - Free

A public meeting covering cannabis licensing updates and discussions in Manhattan’s Community Board 2. Event details>

Sunday, Sep 6 @ 7:00p - 3rd Annual CDCW Labor Day Weekend Boat Party - Albany, NY - $60.54

A Labor Day weekend boat party filled with music, waterfront views, and good vibes with the cannabis community. Event details>

Sunday, Sep 6,13,20,27 @ 3:00p - NYC’s Must-Do Cannabis, Urban Art & Culture Experience | Boho Bus Tour - New York, NY - $89.99

A boho bus tour mixing cannabis, street art, city views, music, games, and NYC eats. Event details>

Tuesday, Sep 15 & 17 @ 6:00p - Cannabis NYC Career Training Program Information Sessions - New York, NY - FREE

Learn how the Cannabis NYC Career Training Program connects job seekers with opportunities at licensed cannabis businesses. Event details>

Thursday, Sep 17 @ 6:00p - Third Thursday NYC - Community Meet Up - New York, NY - FREE

A casual meetup for New York’s cannabis community to connect, share ideas, and meet the people shaping the industry. Event details>

Sat, Sep 19 @ 4:00p - lil cannabinoid / big energy: weed school 001 - Liverpool, NY - $25

A cannabis education session exploring cannabinoids beyond THC and the broader science behind the plant. Designed to deepen understanding of cannabis compounds and their effects. Event details>

Saturday, Sep 19 @ 2:00p - High Tea & Terp Party - Buffalo, NY - $10

Sip herbal tea, learn about terpenes, and create your own blend in a relaxed community setting. Event details>

Tuesday, Sep 29 @ 2:00p - NYC LEASE September Workshop - New York, NY - FREE

A workshop helping provisionally approved licensees find commercial spaces and navigate leasing resources. Event details>

Sun, Oct 18 @ 10:00a - Copy of Kosher Natural and Holistic Health Expo - Brooklyn, NY - $18

A large holistic wellness expo featuring natural health experts, wellness products, lectures, and alternative healing experiences.  Event details>

Friday, Sep 4 @ 11:00a - HERBWELL End of Summer Bash - Cambridge, MA - FREE

Celebrate the end of summer with vendor pop-ups, giveaways, raffles, and some of the biggest deals of the season. Event details>

Thursday, Sep 10 @ 6:00p - We are here, we are Queer book release by Queer in Cannabis & Toon Buds - Boston, MA - FREE

An immersive comic book launch celebrating the queer pioneers who helped shape the cannabis legalization movement. Event details>

Thu, Sep 10 @ 10:00a - Black Cannabis Week: Boston Pop-Up—The Road to Philly Continues in Boston - Boston, MA - FREE

A community gathering exploring cannabis equity through a Black lens, with keynote presentations, policy discussions, and conversations with local leaders and entrepreneurs. Event details>

Friday, Sep 11 @ 6:00p - Stoned with QIC House and Pride Worcester - Worcester, MA - FREE

A creative community night where you’ll bedazzle doob tubes and make art alongside Pride Worcester. Event details>

Tuesday, Sep 15 @ 9:00a - Coffee - Connections - Cannabis - Marshfield, MA - FREE

A relaxed morning meetup with coffee, networking, cannabis education, and community conversations. Event details>

Fri, Sep 18-19 @ 3:00p - 37th annual Boston Freedom Rally - 

MassCann’s annual gathering returns for two days of cannabis culture, community, and advocacy under the theme “Seeds of Reform.” Event details>

Thu, Oct 1 - TeeHC Open - Uxbridge, MA

A unique cannabis networking experience combining golf, professional development, speed networking, and interactive activities. Event details>

Fri, Oct 5 @ 11:00a - Herbwell Halloween Party - Cambridge, MA

Celebrate spooky season with costumes, vendor pop-ups, music, giveaways, and Halloween-themed deals. Event details>

Saturday, October 17 @ 12:00p - Zaharafest 2026 - FREE

Spooky-season fun with live music, food, vendors, giveaways, specials, and more. Event details>

Mon, Oct 26 @ 8:30a - State of the Cannabis Industry Conference - Boston, MA - $99 - $199

Industry leaders tackle the biggest issues facing cannabis, with plenty of insights and networking along the way. Event details>

Fri, Oct 30 @ 6:30p - Witches & Zombie Halloween Party Cruise - Boston, MA - $38.09

A Halloween-themed harbor cruise featuring DJs, costume contests, dancing, and spooky entertainment. Event details>

Sat, Oct 31 @ 6:30p - Sinners & Saints Haunted Party Cruise - Boston, MA - $38.09

A Halloween party cruise with music, costumes, dancing, and themed entertainment on Boston Harbor. Event details>

Wed, Sep 9 @ 8:00p - Weeding Out The Stoned (New Night!) - Newark, NJ - $10

A 420-themed comedy game show where comedians compete to prove they’re the one sober person in the room. Event details>

Fri, Sep 11 @ 2:00p - Garden Greenz- CANNABIZ CUP - Jersey City, NJ - $125

A laid-back cannabis celebration featuring vendors, treats, networking, and chill vibes in Jersey City. Event details>

Friday, Sep 18 @ 6:30p - The Pre Game Jaw (N) - Atlantic City, NJ - FREE

Kick off the weekend with music, food, vendors, live art, and community networking. Event details>

Monday, Sep 28 @ 10:00a - Suburban Greens Stroke & Toke Golf 2026 - Washington, NJ - $55.20

A 21+ golf day combining friendly competition, community, and laid-back cannabis vibes. Event details>

Tuesday, Oct 6 @ 6:00p - Cannabis Industry Round Table - Trenton, NJ - FREE

A community roundtable bringing together cannabis leaders, advocates, and entrepreneurs for meaningful conversations. Event details>

Saturday, Oct 17 @ 3:00p - Brushes N’ Blunts Vinyl Paint Party - Atlantic City, NJ - $24.71

Paint your own vinyl record while enjoying music, cannabis culture, and live entertainment. Event details>

Tue, Sep 1 @ 5:00p - Maine Women's Cannabiz Council's September Networking Night - Harrison, ME - FREE

A networking gathering for women in the cannabis industry focused on connection, collaboration, and sharing ideas. This special edition also offers an optional overnight community experience. Event details>

Sat, Oct 31 @ 8:00a - CARS COFFEE CANNABIZ - Bethel, CT - $12.51

Experience a unique mix of exotic cars, coffee, live entertainment, vendors, and cannabis industry networking at Connecticut's premier lifestyle event. Event details>

Sat, Sep 12-13 @ 10:00a - Steel City Cannabis Convention - Monroeville, PA - $12.51

Pennsylvania’s premier cannabis convention featuring exhibitors, expert speakers, education sessions, networking, and the latest industry innovations. Event details>

Fri, Sep 25 @ 4:20p - High Black History Comedy Show at Cannabis Opportunities Conference 2026 - Philadelphia, PA - $28.52

A unique fundraising event blending comedy, storytelling, and education to celebrate Black history and culture while fostering community connection through laughter and conversation. Event details>

Fri, Sep 25 @ 8:30a - Policy Summit at Cannabis Opportunities Conference 2026 - Philadelphia, PA - $44.52

A day of policy discussions bringing together leaders, regulators, entrepreneurs, and advocates shaping the future of cannabis. Event details>

Fri, Sep 25, 27 @ 8:30a - ALL ACCESS PASS | The Cannabis Opportunities Conference - Philadelphia, PA - $135.23

Three days covering cannabis policy, business, culture, equity, and community, with everything from the Policy Summit to Community Day. Event details>

Sat, Sep 26-27 @ 10:00a - Bak'd on the Bay - Wattsburg, PA - $17.85

A community cannabis festival featuring educational speakers, live entertainment, food trucks, local vendors, and opportunities to connect with industry leaders. Event details>

Sat, Sep 26 @ 9:30a - Expo - Cannabis Opportunities Conference 2026 - Philadelphia, PA - $28.52

A full day of policy, business, education, networking, and industry programming, with an expo hall and career opportunities. Event details>

Sun, Sep 27 @ 9:00a - Community Day - Cannabis Opportunities Conference 2026 - Philadelphia, PA - FREE

A community-focused day centered on culture, wellness, restoration, and connection. Bring the conference spirit into the neighborhoods most impacted by cannabis criminalization. Event details>

Sunday, Sep 27 @ 1:00p - EXHALE Philly Garden Party & Brunch - Philadelphia, PA - $44.52

A wellness-filled garden party featuring infused brunch, poetry, sound baths, music, and community connection. Event details>

Mon, Sep 28 @ 5:30p - Cannabis Industry Reception - Harrisburg, PA - $50

A networking reception bringing together Pennsylvania cannabis professionals, advocates, coalition members, and legislative champions for an evening of industry connections in the state capital. Event details>

Sat, Sep 12 @ 11:00a - Tour a Cannabis Growing Operation - Cultivating Farm Experiences - Watsonville, CA - $44.52

Go behind the scenes at a professional cannabis cultivation facility and learn about controlled-environment growing from experienced industry experts. Event details>

Sat, Sep 12 @ 12:00p - CannaBingo with Veterans Initiative 22 - North East, MD - $28.52

A cannabis-themed bingo fundraiser featuring prizes, raffles, door prizes, food, and games. Proceeds support Veterans Initiative 22 and its mission to support the veteran community. Event details>

Tue, Sep 29 @ 8:30a - Cannabis Conversations: This Isn't Just Marijuana - Williamsburg, VA - FREE

An educational forum on cannabis prevention, policy, and community perspectives featuring expert discussions and panel sessions. Event details>

Sat, Oct 3-4 - Pennsylvania Fall Cannfest - Kutztown, PA

The fall edition of PA’s premier cann-festival returns with curated vendors, live entertainment, and community-focused activations all weekend long. Event details>

Sun, Oct 4 @ 4:00p - Cannafest DMV: A High-Vibe OktoberSesh Experience! - Temple Hills, MD - $17.85

A fall-inspired cannabis celebration with music, vendors, food, and elevated community vibes. Event details>

Thu, Oct 15 @ 4:00p - Cannabis & Community: A Cultivation Celebration Duluth, MN - $6.89

A gathering of Minnesota cannabis businesses and community members featuring networking, education, and vendor experiences. Event details>

Sat, Oct 17 @ 10:00a - Toke Tober Fest 2026 - Aberdeen, MS - $20 - $321.96

Celebrate Mississippi’s cannabis community with a day of education, live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, and responsible-use resources at this annual cannabis festival. Event details>

Sat, Nov 7-8 @ 10:00a - Morgantown Canna Fair - November 7-8, 2026 - Morgantown, PA - $17.85

A massive indoor canna festival with vendors, live music, wellness experiences, yoga, and educational workshops. Event details>

Sat, Nov 7 @ 11:00a - Women's Cannabis & Wellness Expo - West Chester Township, OH - FREE

Explore cannabis wellness through educational speakers, licensed vendors, holistic health practitioners, and a marketplace featuring wellness-focused products. Event details>

Fri, Jan 29, 2027 @ 10:00a - 2027 5th Annual South Carolina Cannabis Supporters Capitol Rally - Columbia, SC - FREE

An advocacy event bringing together cannabis supporters to promote policy reform and engage with lawmakers. Event details>

Sun, Sep 6 @ 1:00p - THC's Annual Medical Cannabis Education & Wellness Summit - Atlanta, GA - $0 - $5,445

An annual summit bringing together experts, educators, and wellness professionals to explore the latest developments in medical cannabis, health, and patient education. Event details>

Wed, Sep 9 @ 9:00a - PBC Conference 2026 - Washington, DC - $963.38

A premier two-day conference uniting the cannabis banking ecosystem—regulators, financial institutions, and operators for deep dives into payments, compliance, investing, and the future of cannabis finance. Event details>

Fri, Sep 18-19 @ 10:00a - New Jersey Cannabis Convention and NECANN CUP Awards - Atlantic City, NJ 

A major cannabis convention featuring trade exhibits, educational panels, networking, awards, and after-parties. Event details>

Fri, Sep 25 @ 8:30a - Policy Summit at Cannabis Opportunities Conference 2026 - Philadelphia, PA - $44.52

A cannabis policy conference uniting regulators, industry leaders, advocates, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders for discussions on legislation, business, and the future of the cannabis industry. Event details>

Wed, Sep 30 @ 11:00a - The Virginia Cannabis Summit - Tysons Corner, VA - $167.00

An all-day conference offering market insights, expert panels, networking, and access to key decision-makers shaping Virginia’s emerging cannabis industry. Event details>

Wed, Oct 14-15 - MJ Unpacked - Kansas City, MO

MJU is coming to Kansas City! Join MJ Unpacked—the national event designed for licensed operators, researchers, and investors to discover fresh insights, make meaningful connections, and spark new opportunities to grow their businesses. Event details>

Mon, Oct 19 @ 8:00a - 10th Annual National Cannabis Research Conference - San Diego, CA - $161.90

The most comprehensive interdisciplinary cannabis research conference in the U.S., bringing together scientists, healthcare leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to explore cannabis science, policy, and innovation shaping the future. Event details>

Mon, Oct 26 @ 8:30a - State of the Cannabis Industry Conference - Boston, MA

A premier, all-day conference bringing together top operators, investors, and regulators for high-level insights, strategy, and networking Event details>

Fri, Nov 20 @ 8:00a - Power Connections Cannabis - Novi, MI - $316.63

A premier B2B cannabis conference featuring speed networking, expert panels, business insights, and opportunities to connect with industry leaders across retail, manufacturing, banking, technology, and more. Event details>

Fri, December 4-6 - Terp Basel

A three-night collision of cannabis, art, music, fashion, and culture featuring live performances, immersive art, brand activations, and a global crowd shaping what’s next. Event details>

Fri, Aug 6-7, 2027 - Lucky Leaf Expo Philadelphia, PA 2027 - Oaks, PA - $39.28-$499

Explore one of the region’s largest cannabis expos featuring exhibitors, educational seminars, networking opportunities, industry innovations, and an official after-party. Event details>

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