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Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company celebrates Lunar New Year with a performance in Newark this month. Photo courtesy of the dance company
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1/31/25 - By Laurie Rein

Whether sending valentines or planning a Lunar New Year celebration—there is plenty to love about February!

February in New Jersey is all heart with lots of great Valentine's Day festivities, including shopping and entertainment at Asbury Park's Valentine's Bazaar. Or, enjoy outdoor fun at an Old-Fashioned Valentine's Day at Howell Living History Farm. Plus, stay toasty at indoor festivals, including the Mac & Cheese Mayhem Festival and the New Jersey Home & Garden Show.

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Lunar New Year at Bridgewater Commons

Bridgewater – FREE
Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2, 2025
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a traditional Asian performance and dragon dance accompanied by the music of beating of drums, cymbals, and gong instruments, believed to bring good luck and fortune. READ MORE

Fire & Ice Festival in Cream Ridge

Cream Ridge
Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2, 2025
Enjoy a shopping spree plus ice sculptures, fire pits, animal exhibits, music and food trucks during this special multi-day event at the New Egypt Flea Market. Plus, check out handmade vendors and photo ops. READ MORE

My Little Man & Me: Valentine’s Day Party

Union
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Liberty Hall Museum invites you to get ready for Valentine’s Day with your little man. Moms, grandmas, and aunts are invited to bring their sons, grandsons, and nephews for a fun outing. READ MORE

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Celebrates Lunar New Year

Newark
Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2, 2025
The show Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake is a spectacular experience with talented dancers and musicians evoking the spirit of the snake in all its splendor. Usher in an auspicious Lunar New Year surrounded by the warmth of community, the joy of cultural celebration, and the spirit of renewal. READ MORE

Asbury Park Valentine's Bazaar 2025

Asbury Park – FREE
Friday, February 7-Saturday, February 8, 2025
Swing by Asbury Park Convention Hall for a day filled with love, fun, and shopping. Discover unique gifts for a special someone or treat yourself to something special. With a variety of vendors offering handmade crafts, artisanal goods, and delicious treats, plus live music, kids activities and workshops, there's something for everyone to enjoy. READ MORE

Maple Sugaring at The New Weis Center

Ringwood
Saturdays and Sundays, from Saturday, February 8-Saturday, February 22, 2025
Discover the process, history, and ecology of maple sap and syrup. The fun includes a short hike learning about winter tree ID, sap ecology, and tree biology. Plus, learn the history of tree tapping and some of the many things sap is used for. READ MORE

Mac & Cheese Mayhem Festival at Morristown Armory

Morristown
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Mac and cheese lovers rejoice! Experience gourmet, chef-inspired twists on your childhood favorites in a comfort-food-filled day that features DJ music, vendors, and kids' activities. READ MORE

Historical Valentines at Historic Walnford

Freehold – FREE
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Historical Walnford hosts this creative and educational workshop. Take a look at valentines from the 18th and 19th centuries, and study how penmanship has changed over the years. Then, create a valentine of your own or write a letter to a friend using historically inspired materials. READ MORE

Winter's Day on the Farm

Morristown – FREE
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Winter doesn't halt activity on the farm! Come to Fosterfields to cut and harvest ice, help the staff saw wood, learn about maple sugaring, pet the Jersey cows, and meet goats and other barnyard animals. READ MORE

Warner Bros. Discovery Presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony

Red Bank, Newark, New Brunswick
Friday, February 14-Sunday, February 16, 2025
Celebrate Looney Tunes and its legendary stars, including Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester, Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner, and Bugs Bunny. Don’t miss extraordinary musical scores performed live by the New Jersey Symphony as all the action unfolds on the big screen. READ MORE

Old-Fashioned Valentine's Day

Lambertville – FREE
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Valentine's Day has an old-fashioned appeal at Howell Living History Museum. Hop on a sleigh or carriage ride through the farm's wintery landscape. Swing by the farmhouse for soup and a craft. READ MORE

Winter Beach Blast at the Ocean County Mall

Toms River – FREE
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Get a taste of summer in the winter at Ocean County Mall. The summery fun includes crafts, giant Twister, dancing and more.  READ MORE

Lunar New Year Celebration at the Ramsey Senior Center

Ramsey – FREE
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Welcome the Year of the Snake with cultural performances, activities and light refreshments. Watch a variety of traditional cultural performances, plus enjoy arts, crafts, riddles and games. READ MORE

February Festivities at Trailside

Mountainside
Saturday, February 15, 2025
The Union County Trailside & Nature Center hosts fun February festivities that include a magic show, a laser light show, scavenger hunt, maple sugaring and more. READ MORE

South Jersey Nerd Fest at the Holiday Inn in Swedesboro

Swedesboro
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Nerd Fest returns with collectibles, artists, writers, and crafts. Peruse comic books, manga, trading cards, toys, Funko pops, Legos and more. Interactive activities include Hot Wheels die cast car races, Name It Trivia game, and Cosplay Contest. READ MORE

New Jersey Home & Garden Show at New Jersey Convention Center

Edison
Friday, February 28-Sunday, March 2, 2025
Kids can play and learn at the 36th Annual New Jersey Home & Garden Show, featuring balloon animals, old-fashioned games like bean bag and ring toss, tic-tac-toe, and a mini fishing pond. Parents can check out products from more than 100 remodelers, contractors, interior designers and landscapers. READ MORE

Harlem Globetrotters - New Jersey

Trenton
Friday, February 28, 2025
Don't miss your chance to see dunks, alley-oops, looooong shots, magic, history, laughs, and exciting new challenges during the Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour.  READ MORE

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