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!

iPlay America NYE 2024


Ring in the New Year in style! Join us for the Ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration from 7PM to 1AM at iPlay America! Enjoy a night of rides, games, party favors, DJ, giveaways, and more!

Northern NJ February 2025
Festivals and Themed Events

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


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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