Valentine’s Day is coming and it’s never too early to start celebrating. Save the date for these sweet events in February.
January 22 – February 23
A Sinner’s Love Affair: Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Bar
Sinner’s Seafood & Steakhouse, Point Pleasant Beach
There will be Valentine’s Day-themed decorations, signature holiday cocktails (like Big Dill Pickle, Love Potion or Cupid Shuffle) and festive desserts for Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day.
January 31 – February 23
Kiss & Tell Pop-Up Bar
The Bistro at iPlay America, Freehold Twp.
This Valentine’s Day pop-up bar will be fully decorated, with special desserts and Cupid-approved cocktails (and mocktails). Good for Galentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day or a family outing after visiting the arcade.
Wednesdays – Sundays in February
Galentine’s Day Tea
The Mathis House, Toms River
There are two seatings inside the beautiful Victorian house, where you can have afternoon tea along with a five-course meal. Tours are offered daily, and there is live music on the weekends.
February 2
Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Market
The Studio Ligaya, Metuchen
Shop unique, handcrafted gifts and treats for your loved ones—or yourself—from a curated selection of local vendors. Plus, warm up with a drink from the hot chocolate bar.
February 6
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Workshop
Historic Speedwell, Morristown
Make some chocolates for your Valentine. You will discuss techniques and create filled chocolates and chocolate-covered goodies.
February 7
Valentine Meet-and-Greet With Mrs. Mouse
DiDonato’s Family Fun Center, Hammonton
After bowling or winning tickets in the arcade, head to The Pin Deck where you can meet Mrs. Mouse dressed in all pink for a cute (free!) Valentine’s Day photo.
Valentine’s Mingo Night
Gordons Corner Fire Company Auxiliary, Manalapan
Mingo is musical bingo – when you recognize the song title listed on your bingo board, you mark off the square. Tonight’s theme will be Valentine’s Day.
February 7-8
Asbury Park Valentine’s Bazaar
Grand Arcade at Convention Hall, Asbury Park
Shop local and regional vendors selling goods and gifts handmade with love. Enjoy a Friday night date night and Saturday stroll in the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall to pick up perfect Valentine’s gifts. There will be live music, food and drinks, a Valentine’s photo wall, a fresh flower bar, kids and pet activities, workshops and more.
February 8
Valentine’s Kids’ Brunch
The Shannon Rose Irish Pub, Clifton and Ramsey
The special love-filled brunch for kids includes a DJ dance party, face painting, cookie decorating, raffle baskets, and Valentine’s Day cards and crafts for kids. Part of the ticket sales go toward the American Heart Association.
Family Saturday: Galentine’s Day
Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice, Mount Laurel
Practice simple printmaking techniques you can use to personalize your own Galentine’s Day card. See historical examples of valentines that suffragists used in their fight for the vote. There will be a presentation on the history of suffrage valentines by public programs.
Galentine’s Day Sip & Shop
Garden State Distillery, Toms River
This free local craft and vendor market brings together local makers, artisans and small businesses. Stop by for a tarot reading, and then shop for jewelry, crystals, candles, handcrafted gifts, décor and more, while sipping on a craft drink, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Sweet Stroll
Downtown Red Bank
Wear Valentine’s Day colors as you walk through the downtown, visiting businesses for chocolate treats and discounts.
Valentine’s Dinner & Gift Auction
Our House Restaurant & Banquet Facility, Farmingdale
The benefit for All Fur Love Animal Rescue includes a buffet dinner, dessert, cash bar, and 50/50 raffle. The organization feeds over 100 kitties a day.
February 9
Valentine Cookie Decorating Workshop
The Eclectic Chic Boutique, Montclair
You’ll get fresh baked sugar cookies, piping bags, piping tips, frosting, seasonal sprinkles, and utensils so that you can each decorate six cookies in a fun family Valentine’s Day activity.
MCSPCA Valentine’s Day Brunch
Navesink Country Club, Red Bank
Celebrate your love for your furbabies at a brunch that fundraises for the Monmouth County SPCA. There will be a Valentine’s Day-themed candy bar, buffet brunch, a free mimosa or Bloody Mary, a chance auction, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle.
February 12
Moonstruck! Valentine’s Hike & Bonfire
New Weis Center, Ringwood
Grab your valentine (or bestie) for a full moon night hike. After going through the private trails after the sun goes down, you’ll gather around the bonfire for hot chocolate.
Valentine’s Wine & Whiskey Pairings
Lita, Aberdeen
Taste three styles of whiskey and wine while snacking on apps.
February 13
Galentine’s Day Chocolate Walk
Downtown Somerville
Your ticket gives you access to chocolate treats from all the participating businesses. There will be shopping discounts as well.
February 14
Valentine’s Day at Casino Pier
Casino Pier, Seaside Heights
The arcade is open all day. A special Valentine’s Day Package includes one heart-shaped pizza, two medium fountain drinks and a $20 Arcade SURF Card.
Galentine’s Night of Love
Prudential Center, Newark
This concert is geared toward single ladies, but we think your hubby (or maybe even your kids) will enjoy the R&B music of Fantasia Barrino, Tamar Braxton and Trey Songz.
Tres Grandes le Cantan al Amor
Carteret Performing Arts Center, Carteret
Three legendary Latin artists – Fernando VillaLona, El Chaval De La Bachata and Alex Bueno – perform a Valentine’s Day celebration of love, singing ballads, Merengue and Bachata.
Valentine’s Day at The Dream Wheel
The Dream Wheel, American Dream, East Rutherford
Ride the iconic observation wheel, with a private gondola reserved for you and your date. You’ll see the NYC skyline for 20 minutes, then get food and a drink at Deep Fried Love.
Valentine Evening Tea
Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit
Enjoy English tea in the Wisner House overlooking the arboretum’s beautiful grounds.
February 14-16
Valentine’s Day Cruises
Lincoln Harbor Marina, Weehawken
Choose to celebrate with your love or your Galentines on a signature dinner cruise (Friday and Saturday) or a bottomless mimosa brunch cruise (Sunday). There will be a buffet, music, an indoor winterscape and friendly games.
New Jersey Wine & Chocolate Trail
Throughout New Jersey
Visit various wineries across the state, where there will be tastings, food and activities during Valentine’s Day weekend.
The Village of Chocolate
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA
There will be chocolate-themed workshops, chocolate specials at the restaurants, Valentine’s Day menus, a chocolate spirits tasting, a couples date night cake class, and a village-wide Chocolate Trail.
February 15
Old Fashioned Valentine’s Day
Howell Living History Farm, Hopewell Twp.
Couples can take a romantic spin 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. At the farmhouse, there will be soup on the stove, and a children’s craft program in the afternoon.
Grinch Steals Valentine’s – Family Skate Session
Millennium Skate World, Camden
Meet the Grinch while you skate along the rink. There will be a DJ, video games and lots of cotton candy.
Mommy & Me Valentine’s Tea Party
Casino Pier, Seaside Heights
Enjoy a special mommy & me heart-shaped pizza, treats, tea, singing and dancing with the princesses, plus bracelet making.
Jersey Love Comedy Show
NJCU Center for the Arts, Jersey City
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by laughing until your belly hurts. Performers include TK Kirkland, Ardie Fuqua, GL Douglas, Low Kash, Monique Latise and Bill Bellamy. Music by Donald “Wiz” Davis.
February 16
My Little Man & Me Valentine’s Date
Casino Pier, Seaside Heights
The mommy & son day date includes meet-and-greets with two superheroes, a personal heart-shaped pizza to share, two fountain drinks and a $20 Arcade SURF Card.
Love Is in The Square
Palmer Square, Hulfish Street, Princeton
Pick up an exclusive Love Map so you and your love can explore the charming shops and restaurants to ask about special promos and giveaways, such as Sweetheart Swag Bags, live acoustic music, light snacks, and a private performance by the American Repertory Ballet.
Valentine’s Cocktail Class
La Otra, Aberdeen
The beautiful cocktail bar located at award-winning Lita will be the site of a workshop to make cocktail recipes from some of the to bars in the world.
Check out a preview of the Kiss & Tell Pop-Up Valentine’s Day Bar at The Bistro at iPlay America.
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