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Demarest Farms is adorned with holiday lights this season as its popular Orchard of Lights returns for another holiday run. Photo courtesy of the farm
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Things To Do in NJ this Weekend: Chocolate Festival, Valentine's Events, mr. RAY

Head to the Morris Museum Saturday for Chocolate Family Fun Day. Photo by Laurie Rein
Head to the Morris Museum Saturday for Chocolate Family Fun Day. Photo by Laurie Rein
2/4/20 - By Laurie Rein

Love is in the air this pre-Valentine's Day weekend in New Jersey. Celebrate with a craft at the New Jersey State Museum, a family night out at Jenkinson's, cookie decorating at a hotel, and a scrumptious Chocolate Family Fun Day at the Morris Museum. 

If you love animals, have fur-friendly fun at the Super Pet Expo or learn about winter animals at Read & Explore: Animal Tracks. Treat your Valentines to the theater this weekend with mr. RAY, Dino-Light, and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert. And there's more cause for celebration at Newark Museum's Black History Month.

Find even more weekend options in our Winter Guide, including Family-Friendly Skiing and Snowboarding Spots Around NJ. And look to our February GoList and event calendar for a complete listing of happenings this weekend and beyond.

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Grab your tickets to the Super Pet Expo in Edison this weekend. Photo courtesy of the expo
Grab your tickets to the Super Pet Expo in Edison this weekend. Photo courtesy of the expo

Things To Do All Weekend

Super Pet Expo

Edison
Animal lovers big and small—pet parents and future pet owners--will discover new activities and returning favorites at the 20th Super Pet Expo, the largest pet shopping extravaganza on the east coast. READ MORE

Roxey Ballet's Carmen & Frida Kahlo

Lambertville
This electrifying one-act ballet is choreographed by company founder Mark Roxey. A contemporary ballet, stylized in abstract decor, Carmen is a vivid and passionate story of lust and treachery based on the fabled temptress of Seville. READ MORE
Sing along with mr. RAY at State Theatre New Jersey on Saturday. Photo courtesy of the theater
Sing along with mr. RAY at State Theatre New Jersey on Saturday. Photo courtesy of the theater

Things To Do on Saturday, February 9, 2020

mr. RAY

New Brunswick
mr. RAY is back, bringing along his famous sticker-covered guitar and family-friendly songs with a rock-and-roll beat. READ MORE

Family Date Night at Jenkinson's

Point Pleasant
Spend an evening with the ones you love at this special Valentine's Day weekend event. A package includes admission for four to Jenkinson’s Aquarium, a plain pizza and pitcher of soda at the Pavilion, a $10 PlayCard for the Pavilion Arcade and four treats from the Sweet Shop. READ MORE

Read & Explore: Animal Tracks

Princeton
Terhune Orchards' Read and Explore Program is a winter education series, following the popular seasonal Read and Pick Program. These fun, informative programs include educational activities and stories followed by hands-on crafts and exploration. READ MORE

Chocolate Family Fun Day

Morristown
Embark on a sweet adventure by participating in chocolate inspired activities, "Touch the Music" with Claudia Lemmerz, and a special performance of "Mystery and History of Magic" in the Bickford Theatre.  READ MORE

Valentines for Your Tweet-Heart

Trenton – FREE
Drop in to craft a fine feathered Valentine for your loved one. In the middle ages birds were thought to mate in mid-February, so they were naturally associated with the day. READ MORE

Storytime and Activities Featuring Always More Love

various locations – FREE
With Valentine's Day around the corner, discover a heartwarming story in this interactive book that shows us how love grows for our dearest friends and family. READ MORE

Universal African Drum & Dance

Cherry Hill
The Garden State Discovery Museum celebrates the art, music and dance of Africa with a performance by the Universal African Drum & Dance Ensemble. READ MORE
Dino-Lite, a blend of puppetry, technology, and dance, comes to the Grunin Center for the Arts on Sunday. Photo courtesy of the theater
Dino-Lite, a blend of puppetry, technology, and dance, comes to the Grunin Center for the Arts on Sunday. Photo courtesy of the theater

Things To Do on Sunday, February 10, 2020

Lightwire Theater: Dino-Light

Toms River
In this original storyline, a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away from home, he discovers a wonderful world full of creatures that light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love. READ MORE

Black History X and Black Future at Newark Museum

Newark
Newark Museum celebrates Black History Month with a look at Black icons. Take part in activities and witness great performances from contemporary talent. READ MORE

Migrating Birds – and Chocolate! What’s the Connection?

Chatham – FREE
Nature and chocolate make for a fun February Sunday. Join naturalist Dorothy Smullen to learn where summer birds spend the winter…and the importance of refuges for migration. READ MORE

Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating

Englewood
Love cookies? Join Blue’s Baking Bash and Crowne Plaza Englewood for a family friendly Valentine’s Day event. READ MORE

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert Featuring New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

New Brunswick
In the spectacular climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Watch the complete film unfold as the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ legendary score live. READ MORE

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