Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is famous for its New Orleans-style parties that mark the last night before Lent begins. Here’s where to celebrate with and without the kids:
February 1
Mardi Gras Cocktail Class
Stone House at Stirling Ridge, Warren
A mixologist will lead you step by step as you make three New Orleans-inspired cocktails: The Hurricane, Vieux Carré and Ramos Gin Fizz. You’ll get to eat some appetizers while you mix.
February 9
Adult Craft
Sussex County Library, Newton
You’ll get all the supplies you need to make your own Mardi Gras mask.
February 10
All-You-Can-Eat Mardi Gras Dinner
Christ Episcopal Church, Toms River
Try a traditional feast that includes cornbread, chicken sausage jambalaya, seafood shrimp gumbo, jasmine rice, red beans and King Coke. There will be music, a 50/50 raffle and a gift basket auction.
Mardi Gras Bar Crawl
Atlantic City, Jersey City, Hoboken
Dress to impress with a Mardi Gras mask and grab your friends for a kid-free night out.
Samedi Gras 2024
Washington Borough Hall, Washington
The annual celebration by Celestine’s Catering Company includes authentic NOLA eats (crawfish, jambalaya, mac & cheese and cornbread), live music and free beads.
Wine & Chocolate Mardi Gras 5K
Renault Winery & Resort, Egg Harbor City
If you’re over 21, you’ll get chocolate and wine when you cross the finish line; minors will get a chocolate finisher medal. There will be music and fun pre- and post-race. Check out the Vintner Wonderland ice skating, market shopping and fire pit, too.
February 11
Celebrate Mardi Gras With Thaddeus Expose!
Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum, Morristown
New Orleans native Thaddeus Exposé will perform music that takes you on a Mardi Gras journey that explores the history of the Big Easy.
Dr. Dubious Hot Jazz
Mahwah Public Library, Mahwah
Dr. Dubious plays traditional jazz (aka Dixieland Jazz) from the 1920s and ’30s.
February 13
Mardi Gras Celebration
Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Madison
Kids ages 5-10 can listen to stories and do activities based on the traditions of Mardi Gras.
Mardi Gras at The Rose
Shannon Rose Irish Pub, Clifton and Ramsey
There will be a live jazz band, dinner specials and giveaways.
February 17
Mardi Gras Bingo Brunch
Asbury Ale House, Asbury Park
Bring your friends and family for brunch, and try to win prizes, including a trip for two, as you play bingo.
February 17 – March 17, Select Dates
Mardi Gras Celebration
Sesame Place Philadelphia, Langhorne, PA
Select dates, February 17 – March 17
The theme park reopens for the season with Mardi Gras fun, including, Cookie Monster & Chef Gonger’s Pizza Party, “Elmo the Musical, Live!”, The Sesame Street Mardi Gras Parade, Mummers Band shows, a Mardi Gras mask scavenger hunt and strolling entertainment like stilt walkers and bead bike brigades.
February 24-25
Mardi Gras
Laurita Winery, New Egypt
Who needs Bourbon Street? Wear a New Orleans-style costume and mask, wear beads and dance to upbeat house music with your crew.
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