It’s a busy long weekend ahead! Valentine’s Day is Saturday, Presidents Day is Monday and Lunar New Year brings in the Year of the Horse on Tuesday. Here are 90+ things to do over the long holiday weekend.
WEEKEND
Ascend New Jersey Lunar New Year Celebration
Noodle Lee, Parsippany
Thursday
There will be lots of food and performances during the dinnertime Lunar New Year event.
Lincoln’s Whistle Stop Tour Family Program
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, Morristown
Thursday
Families will use travel cards to learn about the events that occurred during Lincoln’s famous whistle-stop train trip that brought him to Washington, D.C., to become president.
Secure the Fun Game Night + Digital Detox
Franklin Twp. Public Library, Franklin Twp.
Thursday
Leave the screens behind, and pick a board game to play. Parents will hear online safety tips from members of The Cyber Cave.
Guided Bird Walk
14th Street Pier, Hoboken
Thursday
Grab a cup of coffee or hot cocoa and walk along the waterfront to see local birds, especially Hoboken’s gulls.
Gettysburg Address
Mountain Creek Resort, Vernon Twp.
Thursday
Anyone who can recite President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, in full, will score a free lift ticket.
Valentine’s Swim
Five Star Swim School, Eatontown
Thursday
Swim in the heated indoor pool, then dry off and play in the play area, make crafts, and have some treats.
Let it Shine: American Civil Rights Movement
Levoy Theatre, Millville
Thursday
This show introduces kids in grades 3 and up to important parts of Black history: the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the SCLC, Brown v. Board of Education, Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and more.
SparkNight: Celebrating Black History Month
Zimmerli Art Museum, New Brunswick
Thursday
SparkNight is a free monthly art party at the museum, and this month’s theme is based on the opening of the Allan Rohan Crite: Neighborhood and Andy Warhol: On Repeat exhibits. There will be live music, a Warhol-inspired art activity, and free mocktails.
Galentine’s Night
Calandra’s Il Vecchio Café, Caldwell
Thursday
Grab your girls for free tarot card readings, permanent jewelry, Blind Date With a Book, music by DJ Chelli, a prix fixe menu, and drink specials.
The Temptations and The Four Tops
Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Thursday
The legendary groups will relive Motown memories as part of MPAC’s Black History Month programming.
Valentine’s Romantic Dinner
Mathis House, Toms River
Thursday
Have a romantic dinner set inside the gorgeous Victorian tea room parlor.
Pizza Cooking Class
UNO Pizzeria and Grill, Clifton
Friday – Saturday
Celebrate Galentine’s Day on Friday or Valentine’s Day on Saturday at a hands-on pizza cooking class. You’ll make a heart-shaped deep dish pizza, and also get two salads, two flutes of Champagne, one additional drink, and two desserts to share.
Hearts In Motion
Bell Theater at Bell Works, Holmdel
Friday – Saturday
Axelrod Academy and Ballet Rêve present a dance performance based on the three stages of love: Beginnings, Crossroads, and Unity. There will be a reception on Friday night after the show.
Dark Valentine
Brighton Asylum, Passaic
Friday – Saturday
You’ll be clinging to your love for dear life as you walk through a series of horror houses at Brighton Asylum, a massive walkthrough dark attraction filled with terrifying live actors and special effects.
Glow-N-Fire Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live
CURE Insurance Arena, Trenton
Friday – Sunday
You’ll see Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, FMX riders performing high-flying stunts, and a fire-breathing, car-crushing robot dinosaur named Rhinomite.
Valentine’s Day Sip, Shop & Stroll
Haddon Twp.
Friday – Sunday
Local businesses will offer promos, pop-ups, gifts, and more during the town’s first-ever Valentine’s weekend stroll.
Wine & Chocolate Trail Weekend
Terhune Orchards, Princeton
Saturday – Sunday
Pair chocolates from Pierre’s Chocolates of New Hope with any of Terhune’s 18 wines. There will be live music, fire pits, and seats inside the cozy wine barn.
Asbury Park Valentine’s Bazaar
Convention Hall, Asbury Park
Saturday – Sunday
Shop for handcrafted jewelry, art, prints, home goods, fresh flowers, chocolate, and other sweet treats. Pose with your sweetheart or your bestie at the photo wall. Create your own fresh flower bouquet. Listen to live music while snacking on food from Mutiny Beach, Shucked Local 130, Offshore Coffee Co. and Betty’s Ice Box. Get your kid’s face painted, or take them to the A is For Asbury Park children’s book reading nook.
Valentine’s Day at The Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA
Saturday – Sunday
Bring your sweetheart (or bestie) to the zoo and you’ll get to meet an ambassador animal, go home with a gift created by them, and get beer tickets. You can add a ride on the Philly Zoo Pherris Wheel, or decorate a cupcake with icing and topping.
Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
Saturday – Sunday
The program by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company includes a lion dance and a dragon dance, live music on Chinese instruments, and then cultural crafts in the lobby.
Winter Rambler Train Ride
Woodstown Central Railroad, Woodstown
Saturday – Sunday
Take a 32-mile, 2-hour round-trip ride aboard the restored train cars. You’ll see the winter scenes of Woodstown, Swedesboro and Mannington.
FRIDAY
Cirque Kalabante (Afrique en Cirque)
Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
African culture, inspired by daily life in Guinea, comes to life through a colorful show of scenery, costumes and sets. Young African acrobats will perform to Afro-Jazz, percussion and kora.
Douglass Day
Multiple Locations
In honor of Frederick Douglass’s birthday, bring your own laptop and help transcribe records from the historic Colored Conventions movement. You’ll get a piece of birthday cake while you work.
Sherlock Holmes And the Case of Cupid’s Arrow
Mathis House, Toms River
The mystery dinner is set inside the Victorian tea room.
Baby Walk
Echo Hill Park, Flemington
Get outside with your baby and explore a local trail. After some nature education the group will walk together in the company of other parents.
Valentine’s Flower Arrangements
Terhune Orchards, Princeton
Grab your Galentine or your loved one for this wine-and-sip class, where you’ll make a loved-themed arrangement using flowers, greens and berries, while you sample Terhune’s wine.
Science Rocks! Mini Day Off
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, Medford
Kids from kindergarten to fifth grade will do science experiments, take a hike, and meet the animals.
Valen-Tides
Adventure Aquarium, Camden
For the first time ever, adults get their own after-hours Valentine’s Day celebration. There will be romantic, immersive lighting, ocean-themed cocktails, curated music, and playful photo moments.
Valentine’s Day Candle Lit Walk
Colonial Lake Park, Lawrence Twp.
After you walk through the park, there will be food trucks, fire pits, live music and a photo booth.
SATURDAY (Valentine’s Day)
Grand Pre-Ramadan & Eid Festival
Princeton Marriott at Forrestal Village, Princeton
There will be Nasheed performances, a Ramadan & Eid Market, an Islamic poster contest, food stalls, author meet-and-greets, a movie screening, Ramadan-themed workshops, performances, family activities, and a Kids Corner.
Dancing With the Stars Live! Tour
NJPAC, Newark
Professional ballroom dancers joining the tour are Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa, Britt Stewart and Hailey Bills. Celebrity guest stars will be announced.
Me & My Valentine: Cookie Decorating
Coney Waffle, Belmar
Bring your favorite person – from kids to your love to grandparents – for a cookie decorating class where you’ll use colorful royal icing, sprinkles and other toppings on your pre-baked sugar cookies.
2026 Great Backyard Bird Count
Middlesex County EARTH Center, inside Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, North Brunswick
Help birding experts count the birds in the area, as part of a national effort to mark migration patterns. You’ll get a free continental breakfast beforehand. Follow a tour guide or wander the park on your own.
Valentine’s Romantic Dinner
Mathis House, Toms River
Share a steak with your sweetie while you listed to live music inside the Victorian B&B and tea room.
Valentine’s Day Walk
Schermann Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, Bernardsville
Bring your valentine and join a Naturalist for an informal outdoor walk to explore winter along the trails.
Great Backyard Bird Count
Schermann Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, Bernardsville
Since 1998, the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology has asked “citizen scientists” to count the birds they see in their backyards. Today, meet at the Nature Store at the sanctuary and you’ll be taught how to count the birds at the feeding station.
Parents Night Out
Silva Fusion MMA & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jackson
Drop off the kids for a movie, BJJ-themed games, pizza and snacks.
Small Explorers Learning Together: Colors & Feelings
New Jersey State Museum, Trenton
Kids ages 1 to 5, with their caregiver, will learn how to use their eyes to find colors in artwork. They’ll also learn about the connection between colors and emotions. The group will read a story, then do activities.
Historical Valentines
Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold
You’ll look at letters and valentines from the 18th and 19th centuries, and then create your own. Learn how penmanship has changed over the centuries.
Cupid’s Chase 5K
Seaside Heights Boardwalk, Seaside Heights
Runners, walkers, parents pushing baby strollers, and people in wheelchairs can be part of the annual Valentine’s Day race, which raises funds for Community Options.
K-Pop Sing-Along
Casino Pier, Seaside Heights
The Valentine’s event features a K-Pop sing-along, photo ops, meet-and-greets, heart-shaped pizzas, games, face painting, and more fun for families.
Romance on the River Valentine’s Day Experience
Great Wolf Lodge Poconos, Scotrun, PA
First, change into your bathing suit inside the 84-degree heated indoor water park. Then, chill inside a private cabana where you’ll be treated to a five-course chef-curated meal with wine pairings. Next, sail along the lazy river, where you’ll be served three desserts and Champagne as you’re serenaded by a string musician. Finally, rent one of the new Snow Globe Chalets to end your evening with hot chocolate and s’mores.
Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea
Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit
Inside the Wisner House, overlook the beautiful grounds as you sip on teas and infusions. There will be freshly baked scones, jam, homemade clotted cream, sandwiches, and a 3-tiered dessert tray. You’ll also get a free glass of Prosecco, a mimosa, or sparkling lemonade.
Old-Fashioned Valentine’s Day
Howell Living History Farm, Hopewell Twp.
Couples can take a romantic ride 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. Inside the farmhouse, warm up with soup or let the kids make a craft.
Ramadan for Kids: Learn, Play, Pray
Marriott at Forrestal Village, Princeton
These Ramadan activities are designed just for kids, from learning to praying to arts and crafts to storytime.
Winter Walk
Plainsboro Preserve, Cranbury
Bring a loved one on Valentine’s Day for a winter walk through the woods of the Plainsboro Preserve.
Herbal Love Potion Making
Cherry Grove Farm, Lawrenceville
This Valentine’s class will teach you about herbs used for love and romance. You’ll make your own herbal blend and love ball.
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Procession
Newark
The Lunar New Year procession will start from NJPAC, go through the Military Park, toward the Newark Museum by Halsey Street, and back via Broad Street. The parade will be accompanied by traditional cymbals and drum music to celebrate the coming of Spring and welcome the Year of the Horse.
Community Day: Lunar New Year
Newark Museum of Art, Newark
Following the Lunar New Year procession outside, the afternoon inside the museum will include a lion and dragon dance, Korean music, martial arts demos, a traditional Taiwanese puppet tale (that integrates Black History Month), a lantern-making workshop and Chinese instruments.
Feelin’ Good: The Ultimate Michael Bublé
Parx Casino, Bensalem, PA
Anthony Bernasconi will mimic the crooner in this tribute show on Valentine’s Day, singing Bublé’s classics in addition to songs from the Great American Songbook.
Music & Dance of the African Diaspora
Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan
The Manalapan Arts Council will present the history of Black culture in America with performances by violinist Laticia Lewis, steel pannist Jevaun Grant, and the Watson-Johnson Dance Group.
Hungarian Artisan Market
American Hungarian Foundation, New Brunswick
The themes will be Hungary and Valentine’s Day, so you can shop for food, treats and merch, plus stop by the museum store for more antique goods.
Go Red Fashion Show & Health Fest
Bridgewater Commons, Bridgewater
Heart survivors and healthcare professionals will walk the runway in honor of American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day. During the health fest, there will be children’s fitness sessions, friendship bracelet workshops, heart healthy nutrition, a Teddy Bear Clinic and face painting – plus heart health info for adults. The fashion show will be hosted by stylist Leslie Patrizio, and feature a special live music performance by pop/rock artist Devon Marie.
Candlelight Valentine’s Day Special
Starlight Ballroom, Resorts Atlantic City, Atlantic City
Candlelight Concerts presents romantic versions of “Unchained Melody,” “Your Song,” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Valentine’s Market
Bell Works, Holmdel
Shop for the perfect gift for your valentine – everything from baked goods to clothing and accessories to candles and skincare to home goods and specialty items. There will be hands-on experiences, workshops, demos, tastings and readings.
Laser Love
The Planetarium at Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg
The space-age shows combine love songs and lasers inside the planetarium.
Valentine’s Day Mug Pottery Painting and Slime Party
All Children’s Art Center, Denville
Families can make a mug and play with slime during this kids’ Valentine’s party.
Parents Night Out: Valentine’s Edition
All Children’s Art Center, Denville
Drop your kids off for a night of art, karaoke, slime-making, a talent show and dance as you celebrate Valentine’s on your own.
SUNDAY
Hearts & Heroes
Casino Pier, Seaside Heights
Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend with a princess sing-along, a superhero meet-and-greet, and face painting. You can add on the Pizza May Heart package, which includes food and arcade access.
Lunar New Year Spectacular
American Dream, East Rutherford
Impact Culture NYC will bring lion dances and other traditional performances ranging from top artists to Kung Fu demonstrations.
What She Said: Modern Day Wife’s National Tour
The W, Hoboken
The day will kick off with brand activations, pop-ups, and influencer lounges, followed by panels covering beauty and wellness, culture, lifestyle, business, entrepreneurship, and innovation—leading into the keynote celebrity panel and then a fashion show. The celebrity panel includes Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice; Hannah Wright, winner of Love Island; influencer Davide De Pierro (aka Davi D); Michelle Barone, host of RED Podcast; Eleonora Srugo of Netflix’s Selling the City; and actress and content creator Catherine Bradley. Lavinia Errico, Equinox co-founder, will also be a featured speaker, along with Ryan Chen, founder and CEO of Crwd, who will lead an exclusive wellness tutorial. As a media partner, we’re offering free tickets to this event. To learn more and sign up for a free ticket, click here.
Galentine’s Brunch
Mathis House, Toms River
Grab your girls and head to the Victorian tea room, where you’ll have tea, small sandwiches, petit fours and scones.
Love Bug Music Bingo Brunch
The Squire Restaurant & Bar, West Long Branch
The Valentine’s Day edition of Bingo will include a buffet-style brunch. Play three rounds of music bingo to win prizes.
Family Day at Morven
Morven Museum & Garden, Princeton
Drop in for activities and crafts, such as scavenger hunts, clay sculpting, zine making, and storytimes exploring Black History Month and Presidents Day. Kids will get snacks and juice.
Pancakes & Valentine’s Day Breakfast
Alstede Farms, Chester
Sit down for a hearty, holiday buffet with fluffy farm-style pancakes, seasonal sides, and Valentine-inspired treats.
Friendship Fest
Goldfish Swim School, Mt. Laurel
Kids should bring their best friends to this open swim, which will include face painting, snacks and some surprises.
MONDAY (Presidents Day)
Presidents Day at Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, Madison
Enjoy the day off from school and do weather-related crafts and activities in the Education Annex. The museum will be open, too.
Special Open Swim
Five Star Swim School, Cherry Hill, Deptford, East Brunswick, East Hanover, Eatontown, Edison, Galloway, Princeton
Families can spend the day off together swimming in the indoor, heated pool.
ONGOING
Ballet for Toddlers
Princeton Public Library, Princeton
Ongoing, Fridays
This interactive dance workshop introduces kids ages 2-4 and their adult caregivers to the basics of ballet.
Updike Farmstead Museum and Grounds Tours
Updike Farmstead Museum, Princeton
Ongoing, Fridays and Saturdays
Take a 30-minute guided tour of the headquarters of the Historical Society of Princeton. The late 18th-/early 19th-century farmhouse museum, grounds, renovated barn and recently restored wagon shed include exhibits of Einstein Salon and Innovators Gallery, featuring HSP’s collection of Albert Einstein’s furniture and other personal belongings; and Princeton Reflected: Stories from HSP’s Collection.
Little Ones Nature Class
Plainsboro Preserve, Cranbury
Thursdays in February
Kids ages 3 to 5, and their parents, will explore the preserve through stories, crafts and nature exploration, both inside and outdoors.
Erasing South Orange Borders Run/Walk
Around South Orange
Saturdays in February
Join fellow community members for this weekly tour of South Orange.
A Century of Black History Commemorations
Maplewood
Throughout February
The 2026 theme marks 100 years since the first national celebration of Black History Month. Events include art exhibitions, a historical interpretation of General George Washington’s enslaved person Hannah Till, film screenings and family movie nights, concerts, book signings, a vegan soul food cooking class, a discussion on the movie “Sinners,” a conversation about the African diaspora, and a history showcase at the YMCA.
Year of the Horse
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City
Throughout February
The Borgata will celebrate the Asian community through celebrations, decor and authentic dining. On February 21, the Lunar New Year celebration will feature lion dancers, live Chinese singers and giveaways. Throughout the property, look for hand-painted Koi fish, larger-than-life cherry blossom trees in the Porte Cochere, giant lanterns at the entrance of the casino floor, and large-scale red envelopes and gold coins in the retail piazza. The new pan-Asian restaurant, Noodles, serves house-made noodles, BBQ, seafood, dim sum and vegetable dishes. There is also a new Asian Gaming space on the casino floor.
Garden Glow
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
Fridays – Sundays, February 13 – March 8
The Conservatory District will be lit up after dark, with junipers and bonsai glowing under blacklight, suspended flowers hanging above the West Conservatory, and thousands of glowing sparks assembled like fireflies outside.
Kids Week at The Intrepid
The Intrepid, New York, NY
February 14-21
The week is packed with fun STEAM activities, NASA displays and exhibits, hands-on workshops, performances, live animals, special guests and interactive demos.
Maple Sugaring
New Weis Center, Ringwood
February 14, 22 and 28; and March 1
Take a short hike and then you’ll learn how to tap, collect, and taste the sap from the trees, then see how the evaporator works. You’ll get to blind-taste the syrup inside the heated pavilion.
Engineering Week: Extreme Machines
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
February 14-24
Kids will explore engineering through interactive experiences, from walking Strandbeests and hands-on design activities to playful Rube Goldberg machines with special guest Zach’s Contraptions. New this year, the Showcase Zone highlights innovative projects from student creators and professional engineers that offer a behind-the-scenes look at the future of engineering.
Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition
The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA
February 14 to September 7
Eight themed galleries spread across 18,000 square feet will include 25 interactive experiences and more than 100 original artifacts from attractions like Jurassic World, DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon, Jaws, Illumination’s Minions, The Secret Life of Pets, Super Nintendo World, and Universal Monsters. There will be animatronics, robots, ride designs, costumes and special effects that mimic The World Famous Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood, giving you an insider’s look at the storytelling and building behind the rides and worlds at the Florida and California theme parks. There’ll be storyboard art, animation, game design, visual effects and props.
Kiss & Tell Pop-Up Bar
The Bistro at iPlay America, Freehold Twp.
Through February 22
A full menu of love-themed food, drinks and mocktails will be available inside the restaurant, which will be fully decorated with hearts, Cupids and other Valentine’s decor.
New Jersey Film Festival
Rutgers University, New Brunswick; with virtual options
Fridays – Sundays, through February 22
Almost 50 films will have their area screenings as part of the New Jersey Film Festival or the United States Super 8 Film and Video Festival. There will be guest appearances by film directors, producers and actors. Two free filmmaking workshops will be open to anyone.
Behind the Scenes at The Giraffe Barn
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, South Orange
Select Saturdays, through February 28
You’ll take a tour, meet the keepers, and learn about conservation efforts.
The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center, NYC
Through March
Ice skate or chill in a rinkside chalet that is decorated for Valentine’s Day.
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
Bryant Park, New York City
Through March
This Manhattan park is home to the largest free-admission ice skating rink in NYC. Relax rinkside at The Lodge, or check out the bumper cars on ice.
Maple Sugaring Season
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation, Ringwood
Through March
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how senior staff members drill the holes, set the spiles, and hang the buckets in preparation for the maple sugar weekend programs.
Outdoor Winter Wonderland
Middletown Sports Camp, Middletown
Through March 8
The center of the fire pits and igloos is the outdoor skating rink.
Lunar New Year at American Dream
American Dream, East Rutherford
Through March 8
Celebratory events include a youth talent competition, K-Pop dance competition, concerts, fashion shows, a spring festival gala, a Lunar New Year spectacular, the lighting of the Dream Wheel, a photography contest, opera night, and a Sunflower Lantern Festival Gala.
Winter at Dilworth Park
Dilworth Park, Philadelphia, PA
Select dates, through March 14
The heart of Center City comes alive with outdoor ice skating, a topiary garden, the Wintergarden, a chalet-style cabin and charming fire pits.
Winery Weekend Music Series
Terhune Orchards, Princeton
Weekends, through March 14
Listen to live music in the afternoon, and either have a glass of wine inside the wine barn, or bring the kids to make s’mores by the firepits.
Sap to Syrup (Maple Sugaring)
Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly
Sundays, through March 15
Learn about how sap becomes syrup, and which local trees can be tapped for their own unique flavors. You’ll stay outside to identify trees, learn how sap flows, and practice using real tapping tools.
Art Attack
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, Bridgewater
Fridays, through March 20
Kids ages 2 to 5 will use clay, paint, papier-mache, pastels and watercolors to express themselves without words, using creativity and emotions.
Cattus Island Nature Walks
Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River
Saturdays – Sundays, through March 29
These walks have been taking place for 40 years, and have you join a park naturalist to walk through the park. Themes include: Winter Marsh Walk on February 14 and 15; Winter Birds on February 1 and 22; Backyard Birding on February 28 and March 1; Signs of Spring on March 7 and 8; Naturalist’s Choice on March 14 and 15; Osprey Nests on March 21 and 22; and Return of the Osprey on March 28 and 29.
Springsteen in Long Branch: An exhibition telling the story of Born to Run
Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center, Long Branch
Ongoing through 2026
Fifty years ago, Bruce Springsteen wrote the “Born to Run” album in West End, Long Branch. A new exhibit showcases his life at the Jersey Shore through photos, posters, album promo materials and mementos – like his green drum set from his first band, and a replica of the guitar used on the album cover.
SUE The T. Rex Experience
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
Through May 25, 2026
The world’s most complete, most well-preserved T. rex skeleton is making a stop at LSC so you can see her bones, hear her growl and smell her breath (seriously!). There will be fossils on display, projection mapping of other prehistoric creatures, and a life-sized fleshed-out replica to show what the creature’s life was like in the Cretaceous era.
Editor’s Note: Always check times, dates and weather updates before heading out.
Got questions about this weekend’s events?
We pulled together a quick FAQ to help.
Q: Do I need tickets or reservations?
A: Some of the bigger attractions (musicals, outdoor light shows, Santa trains) do require tickets, and popular times can sell out. It’s important to check the event link in our guide for details, times, date, pricing, availability and weather before you head out.
Q: Does the list include both indoor and outdoor events?
A: You’ll find a mix of indoor shows, markets, and museums, along with outdoor winter light displays and festivals.
Q: What are some of the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend (February 13-16, 2026)?
A: This weekend (February 13-16, 2026) features family-friendly things to do across New Jersey and in NY and PA. Highlights include events for Valentine’s Day, Lunar New Year and Presidents Day.
Q: What parts of New Jersey do these events cover?
A: We include family events happening throughout North, Central, and South Jersey, plus more events in New York and Pennsylvania.
Q: Where can I find more events near me?
A: This weekend’s roundup is a comprehensive list, but you can also browse more upcoming events on our calendar.
Q: How can I stay updated on more things to do in New Jersey?
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