Unmissable February Events and Festivals
in New Jersey

Guide to the best New Jersey February Events & Festivals

From romantic Valentine's Day celebrations to Presidents Day events, discover the top February, 2025 events happening in New Jersey!

Hello Jersey folks! February is here, and you know what that means - time to get out and enjoy some fantastic festivals happening all across the Garden State.

February is one of the the coldest months of the year and a time for many indoor events ---- and for the more adventurous, there are some great outdoor winter fun activities like skiing, snow boarding, and skating.
February is also the time to celebrate Valentines Day and Presidents weekend. In the United States, Presidents Day is always celebrated on the third Monday of February.

So grab your friends and family, mark your calendars, and let's dive into the must-attend February events in New Jersey!

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Northern NJ February 2025
Festivals and Themed Events

Hudson Restaurant Week
Monday, January 27 – Friday, February 7, 2025
Includes all cities in Hudson County: Bayonne, Hoboken, Jersey City, North Bergen, Weehawken, and more.

Jersey City Whiskey Festival
Saturday, February 1, 2025: 6pm to 9:30pm
210 Hudson St.
Across from Harborside Lightrail Station
Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $70 at the door/$15 designated drivers.
This Whiskey Fest features over 100 styles of whiskey and spirits with samples of whiskey, live music, food, vendors, and merchandise

Laser Queen
Saturdays, February 15, 22, 2025: @8:00 pm
Raritan Valley Community College
118 Lamington Road
Branchburg, NJ
Aged 10 to Adult
The legendary music of Queen transcends time, and this show might rock audience members right out of their seats. Did we mention the lead guitarist, Brian May, is an astrophysicist? Come rock the cosmos in a blaze of light, sound, and color. Some of Queen's hit songs in this show include "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," "Another One Bites the Dust," "Under Pressure," and "We Are the Champions."

Maple Sugaring at the Environmental Education Center
Saturdays & Sundays, February 15, 16, 2025
190 Lord Stirling Road
Basking Ridge
Cost: $6 per student/senior $7 per adult (Walk-in ticket sales only. Tickets for Maple Sugaring will be sold the day of the program inside the EEC building)
Visitors will learn how trees are tapped, view sap-collecting methods past and present, and see the boiling process that produces delicious New Jersey maple syrup. This 60-minute, outdoor program is conducted at our Sugar Shack, a ½-mile hike from the EEC. Please arrive at the EEC 30-40 minutes before the program start time to purchase tickets and hike to the Sugar Shack to meet your Naturalist. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Boots are recommended as the trails can be wet, muddy, and/or covered by snow.

Central NJ February 2025
Festivals and Themed Events

Metuchen Lunar Celebration
Saturday, February 1, 2025: 12:30 to 2pm
Metuchen Town Plaza
Metuchen, NJ
Celebrate Lunar New Year in Downtown Metuchen.
In 2025, the Lunar New Year begins on 21 January 2025 and lasts until 20 February 2025. This year will be the year of the Snake, which symbolizes wisdom, transformation, and introspection.
Learn about the culture and history of this special day with music and dancing, enjoy a special artist exhibit by Julia Win in Peterson Park and celebrate the day throughout local businesses.

Pine Barren Bonfires
Wednesday, February 12, 2025: from 6-8 p.m.
Turkey Swamp Park
200 Georgia Road
Freehold, NJ
Cost: $15 per family of four; cash or check only (all ages, under 18 with adult)
There's something about a bonfire that's so magical. The flames dancing in the night, the smell of wood smoke in the air, and the feeling of warmth and companionship around the fire. Enjoy a winter evening with us at Turkey Swamp's council ring. There will be games, s'mores, and a full moon! Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Maple Sap Collection
Sundays, January 19, February 9, 23, 2025
42 Lilac Drive
Flemington, NJ
Ages: 4 through 8 recommended (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $8/family
Collecting the sap is a crucial step of the maple sugaring process! You will visit the Sugar Bush to see sap collection in action. Get hands-on experience with sap buckets and learn about modern sap collection system.

Mac & Cheese Mayhem
Saturday, February 8, 2025; 11 am – 6:30 pm (This is an indoor event…rain or shine)
430 Western Ave,
Morristown NJ
Cost: $7
Join in for a fun-filled family day packed with comfort food and exciting activities for everyone! Enjoy live music, refreshing beverages like beer, margaritas, and sangria available for purchase, as well as a variety of vendors and kid-friendly attractions. Highlights include hatchet throwing, a petting zoo, face painting, sand art, and more! Food vendors will be serving small plates, so bring your friends and family to sample all the delicious, cheesy creations. Don't forget to vote for your favorite dish and make it a day to remember!

Dr. David Martin "George Washington's Sense of Humor"
Sunday, February 9, 2025 @2pm
Visitors Center
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
16 Highway 33-Business
Manalapan, NJ
Admission: Free
A lecture by Dr. David Martin on "George Washington's Sense of Humor"

New Jersey Boat Expo
February 13th - 16th, 2025
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center
97 Sunfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
Cost: Adults:Adults: $15 Kids 12 and under FREE
This show has something for every age and interest with hundreds of new boats on sale from the top dealers in the state representing boating's most popular brands. Attendees will be able to board and shop all the top boat brands and models of all sizes. The show also has a Boater's Marketplace, FREE Seminars and Boating Safety Classes and the Kids Cove which includes "I Spy Scavenger Hunt," face painting, and the turtle tank.

Old-Fashioned Valentine's Day On The Farm
Saturday, February 15, 2025; 10:00 - 4:00 p.m
Howell Living Farms
Lambertville, NJ
The air may be chilly, but the farm's wintery landscape is the perfect setting for a heartwarming Valentine's Day ride. Couples can take a romantic spin in a two-seater sleigh or carriage pulled by a team of light workhorses. Families can ride in a bobsled or hay wagon pulled by a handsome team of drafts. No matter the hitch, the horses will be wearing their finest bells. At the farmhouse there will be soup on the stove, and a children's craft program from 11 to 3 p.m. for a small materials fee.

Red, White & Brew Fest
Saturday, February 15th, 2025
CURE Insurance Arena
81 Hamilton Ave
Trenton, NJ
This President's Day holiday weekend beer festival features over 50 styles of craft beers, wines, and spirits.
There will be free samples, live music from Nine Deeez Nite, Interactive Games, Contests and more.

Parlor Games for Wintry Weather
Sunday, February 16 from 12-2:30 p.m.
Historic Longstreet Farm
44 Longstreet Road
Holmdel
Beat the winter blues and beat your opponent too! Strategize your best moves while playing Halma and Basilinda, two long-forgotten 1890s board games.
They also have old-time favorites like Backgammon, Checkers, and Dominoes.

Clinton, NJ 16th annual Yuletide Bonfire, Fireworks
Saturday, February 22, 2025; @6pm
Hunts Mill Park
32 Haver Farm Road
Clinton, NJ
Free admission
This annual family event features Hay Rides,a Yule Tide Bonfire, Hot Chocolate & Cookies, Marshmallow Roasting, Live Music, and Fireworks.
Attendees are requested to bring a canned food item for the Open Cupboard Food Pantry.

Southern NJ February 2025
Festivals and Themed Events

Holy Trinity 17th Annual Winter Feast
Friday thru Sunday, January 31, February 1, 2, 2025
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Spiros Malaspina Community Center Gymnasium
7004 Ridge Ave.
Egg Harbor Township. NJ
609-653-8092 ext 5
Event Cost: Free admission & parking
This annual family friendly winter festival features: Traditional Greek dancing, authentic Greek food, homemade Greek pastries, entertainment by DJ Ahmed Kahn, Saturday Taverna evening (7pm-11pm), and Group Dance Performances. Church Tours and Dine-in, take-out are available.

Atlantic City Wing Fest
February 1, 2025: 12 pm – 4 pm
Golden Nugget
Huron Avenue & Brigantine Boulevard
Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $50 – $60
If you love wings, craft beer and live music, you will love this event!
More than 20 South Jersey restaurants known for their amazing wings will compete for best wing bragging rights, The all-you-can-eat wing festival will allow you to go around to all of the wing places until you decide – by vote – which wing is your favorite.

Winter Fire and Ice Festival
February 3, 4, 2025
New Egypt Flea Market
933 Monmouth County Road
Cream Ridge, NJ
Admission: $5 per person, kids 10 and under free!
This event features stunning Ice Sculptures, warm up Fire Pits, Sip and savor with Wine Tastings, handmade crafts, Food Trucks, entertainment by DJ Lenny Lounge, and more.

Cumberland County Winter Eagle Festival
February 4, 2025 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mauricetown Firehall
9544 Noble Street
Mauricetown, NJ
Cost: $10 Adults; $5 children (12 and under)
The festival celebrates raptors of south Jersey, including Bald Eagles, falcons, harriers, hawks, and owls featuring raptor-viewing sites, guided walks, and other activities. Cumberland County, NJ, has the largest number of nesting Bald Eagles in the state.

“An Evening of Romance & Renewal”
Friday, February 14, 2025: @6pm
Absecon Lighthouse
31 South Rhode Island Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: (minimum donation $40 couples give from the heart!)
Couples invited to take part in a group Vow Renewal Ceremony by a non-denominational minister in the Keeper's Cottage at 6pm, followed by a champagne toast and congratulations and romantic dancing. You and your partner will be able to climb the lighthouse for the price of one!

New Jersey Wine and Chocolate Trail Weekend
Friday to Sunday, February 14, 15, 16, 2025
Bring your loved one, friends and family to enjoy sweet treats and music on this festive fun and flavor-filled weekend. Experience Wine and Chocolate pairings. Wine and chocolate are a classic pairing that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
While participating wineries are located throughout the state, many are from South Jersey including Autumn Lake Winery in Williamstown, Bellview Winery in Landisville, Saddlehill Winery in Voorhees Township, Stokelan Winery in Medford, White Horse Winery in Hammonton, and Willow Creek Winery in West Cape May.

Winter Warrior Challenge
Saturday February 15, 2025
The Civic Center
Ocean City, NJ
This Presidents Day Weekend event features four components: an obstacle course race for children, a "Winter Warrior" obstacle course race for parents and individuals, team challenges such as a fire truck pull, and an indoor festival for participants and spectators.
Show your grit, effort, resilience, courage and resolve on a cold 2.5-mile course with 10 obstacles along the way. Look for things like sand mounds, tire run, floating steps and cargo net climb along the way. This race is reserved for participants ages 14 and older. All survivors receive an exclusive Winter Warrior Challenge finisher shirt.

Hammonton Restaurant Week
Thursday, February 20, to Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Nerd Fest
Sunday February 23, 2025
Holiday Inn
1 Pureland Drive
Swedesboro, NJ
Admission $5 Kids 12 and under Free with paying Adult.
Join in for a day of geeky and nerdy fun! There will be special guests, artists, vendors, and cosplay/costume groups and loads of family fun for everyone! Vendors will offer up a variety of items Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Funko's, Toys, Non-Sport Trading Cards, Anime, Manga, Retro, Sci-Fi, Comic Themed Crafts, Lego, Collectibles, and much more !
Cosplay/Costume groups will offer interactive activities for the kids and great photo ops for everyone! There will be a Cosplay Contest as well so be sure to come out in your favorite Super Hero, Anime, or Comic Book Character costume and you could just be a winner!

Atlantic City Boat Show
February 26 - March 2, 2025
1 Convention Blvd
Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: (online: $20 for adults; children 12 and under get in FREE)
This annual event welcomes nautical novices, seasoned sailors and water lovers to discover why life is better with a boat. With more than 415,000 new boat owners taking to the water in the past 18 months, demand for boating remains at an all-time high. Attendees are invited to celebrate the homecoming of this annual boating tradition as they see and shop the most comprehensive selection of boats and gear in the area, learn new skills, and connect with fellow boating enthusiasts.

Battleship New Jersey: Twilight Adult Guided Tour
Febreary 28, 2025: @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Battleship New Jersey
100 Clinton St.
Camden, NJ
Cost: $40.00
Experience an "adult-oriented" tour during the evening hours!
This adult tour, led by a member of our curatorial team, will take guests through rarely seen parts of the ship and will showcase the more mature sailor art created over the years, as well as share some adult stories. Guests can enjoy a cold beer, glass of wine or a soft drink after the tour on the Main Deck!

New Jersey February Attractions FAQ

New Jersey offers a range of attractions and activities in February that cater to diverse interests, from winter sports to cultural events.

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What are some must-visit attractions in New Jersey during February?

Answer

  • Atlantic City Boardwalk: Enjoy indoor casinos, entertainment, and dining experiences.
  • Cape May: A charming seaside town with Victorian architecture and off-season serenity.
  • Liberty Science Center: Perfect for families, offering interactive exhibits and an impressive planetarium.
  • Mountain Creek Resort: A haven for winter sports enthusiasts with skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing.
  • Grounds for Sculpture: Explore outdoor art installations in Hamilton Township.

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What are the popular family-friendly indoor activities during February?

Answer

  • Adventure Aquarium (Camden): See sharks, hippos, and touch tanks for kids.
  • iPlay America (Freehold): An indoor amusement park with rides, arcade games, and laser tag.
  • Liberty Hall Museum: Historical tours and hands-on activities for kids.
  • The Funplex (Mount Laurel): A mix of rides, bowling, and arcade games under one roof.

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What are the popular outdoor February winter activities in NJ?

Answer

  • Ski Resorts: Mountain Creek and Campgaw Mountain are great for skiing and snowboarding.
  • Ice Skating: Outdoor rinks like Newport Skates in Jersey City and Roosevelt Park Family Ice Skating Rink in Edison.
  • Hiking in Winter Landscapes: Trails at Watchung Reservation and Palisades Interstate Park offer scenic winter views.

Question

Are there any unique Valentine's Day experiences in NJ?

Answer

  • Couples' Spa Days: Resorts like Crystal Springs offer romantic spa treatments.
  • Winery Tours and Tastings: Try romantic tastings at New Jersey wineries like Renault Winery.
  • Hot Air Balloon Rides: Weather permitting, companies like Balloonatics & Aeronuts offer scenic rides.

Question
Is it a good time to visit the Jersey Shore in February?

Answer

While it's the off-season, February is perfect for a quiet retreat. Take advantage of lower accommodation rates, uncrowded beaches, and cozy indoor attractions like the Ocean City Historical Museum.

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What precautions should visitors take in February?

Answer

  • Weather Readiness: Dress warmly and check forecasts for snow or icy conditions.
  • Reservations: Many attractions have limited off-season hours or require advance booking.

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