St. Patrick’s Day parties are on the way, spring is almost here and PEEPS are about to make their return to Peddler’s Village. Here are some of the best fairs and festivals happening in and around New Jersey in March.
March 1
Lunar Fest NJÂ
The Woodland, Maplewood
There will be performances representing Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Southeast Asian culture, including children’s activities and food.
Maple Sugaring Fest
Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit
Bundle up so you can help turn tree sap into maple syrup and participate in the Maple Sugaring Challenge. Have a cup of hot cocoa after hiking the trails. Vendors will be on site, too.
March 1, 14-15, 21-22
Maple Syrup Festival
Happy Day Farm, Manalapan
Happy Day reopens in the early spring for its maple sugaring event. Help Farmer Tim tap the trees the “old-fashioned way.” You’ll take a tractor ride around the 130-acre property before arriving at Olivia’s Sugar Shack to help with the process. Feed the farm animals, play in the animal cart, and order maple pancakes.
March 7
Maple Sugar Festival
Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, Chatham Twp.
There will be guided maple sugaring history walks, sap cooking demos, taste testing, maple cream making, games, crafts and more. Frontier Village Maple Products, based in NJ, will be selling products.
March 8
Sunflower Lantern Festival Gala
American Dream, East Rutherford
This is the culminating event of American Dream’s Lunar New Year celebration.
March 28-29
Also: April 3-4, 11-12
Easter EGG-stravaganza Festival
Heaven Hill Farm, Vernon
Kick off the spring season at the farm with the popular Easter festival, featuring colorful egg hunts, games, and treats for kids.
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