Even though it’s February you and your crew can still attend a festival. Try some sweet pastries at a Greek fair, go ice skating at a vineyard wonderland or pretend you’re at the boardwalk at a winter carnival.
February 3 – 5
Deep Cut Orchid Society Show
Dearborn Market, Holmdel
Friday – Sunday
A weekend of exhibits, speakers, tours and orchids to view or purchase will add some beauty to this cold winter.
Greek Winter Feast
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Egg Harbor Twp.
The number one draw of this event is all the delicious Greek food! There will be traditional Greek dance performances, Taverna Night Saturday with a DJ and lots of family fun.
February 4
Chocolate & Wine
Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Twp.
CentralJersey.com’s sweetest event of the year includes sampling of chocolate and wine plus plenty of shopping opportunities.
Flower Power Flea Market
Main Street, Butler
North Jersey artists, businesses and organizations will come together for this first-ever pop-up event in collaboration with Zink Modern Tattooing. Shop custom accessories, home goods, handmade jewelry, art, ceramics and vegan baked goods.
February 5
Wizard Fest
House of Independents, Asbury Park
Wizards of all ages can celebrate with music and fun. If you choose the VIP option, you’ll get a wizard-themed scarf, t-shirt, cup, wand and more swag!
February 11
Valentine’s Bazaar
Grand Arcade of Convention Hall and The Asbury, Asbury Park
Celebrate ahead of Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day by shopping and strolling along the boardwalk. There will be lots of vendors selling the perfect gift for your sweetheart. Bring a date, your friends or your kids for a lovely day by the beach.
Love Is in the Air Pop-Up Market
Town & Country Inn, Keyport
Shop to your heart’s content! Treat yourself to something special, such as soaps, candies, chocolates, jewelry, candles and more. There will be 38 unique vendors set up in the ballroom.
February 12
Super Bowl Fest
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
Let your kids walk onto the field where they will meet several football champions, watch the big game on the stadium’s mega screens and take photos with NFL athletes, including the New York Giants’ very own Sean Landeta. Hosted by Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.). John Sterling, the radio play-by-play announcer of the New York Yankees, is the emcee.
February 19
Summer in Winter Carnival
Holiday Inn Manahawkin, Stafford Twp.
There will be everything you would expect to find at a carnival: games like Skee Ball and milk can toss; food like chicken fingers, French fries, popcorn and cookies; entertainers such as face painters and balloon artists; and so much more. Make sure you look around for Caricatures by Akbar, Magic Al, Freckles the Clown, TapSnap Photos, DJ Meatball and more.
February 26
Frost Fest
Downtown Princeton, Princeton
The “nICEst” festival in the area includes “glice” skating, shopping, entertainment, ice carvings, a deejay, caricature drawings, an igloo-themed photo booth and more winter activities.
Through February 26
Vintner Wonderland
Renault Winery, Egg Harbor City
Go ice skating or shopping, wine & dine and enjoy live entertainment. Book a fire pit experience or a private cabana. There are also packages available so you can stay the weekend.
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