New Jersey Events: Feb 19 – 21, 2016
New Jersey Events for the Weekend of February 19th – 21st, 2016.
Links for New Jersey Events are in the Titles. Events are listed in date order. *Note – I am not personally affiliated with these events. Please contact them directly if you have additional questions.
Dreamation 2016 – Feb 18-21
The Double Exposure $250 Winter Poker Championship and Scores of Other Board & Card Games!
* Anime Programming throughout the weekend!
* SCORES of Envoy Games, including SIX New Jersey State Championships!
* Over SIXTY LARP Events, from numerous groups including Phoenix Outlaw Productions, Eschaton Media and Damocles Thread Development!
* SCORES of Independently Published Role Playing Games as part of the Indie Games Explosion!
* The Famous Double Exposure Con Suite, including two of your favorite convention parties: Ice Cream Dreams(tm) and Chocolate Heaven(tm), plus all of the snacks and refreshments you can eat FREE all convention long!
* A Large Dealers’ Room with a diverse array of vendors!
…and much more!
Dates: February 18th – 21st, 2016
Address: Hyatt Morristown at Headquarters Plaza; 3 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, NJ
Cost: Pre-registration will be $50.00 for the entire convention: http://www.dexposure.com/d2016i.html
At-the-door registration will be $60.00 for the entire convention. One day memberships will be available AT-THE-DOOR ONLY for $25-$45 per day.
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Put the ‘Pub’ in Public Garden – Feb 19
Put the ‘Pub’ in Public Garden – Jersey Spirits Tasting – sample craft spirits from one of the only craft distilleries in New Jersey, Jersey Spirit Distilling Company, paired perfectly with gourmet delicacies from E.V.O. Catering. (Registration required) 7 – 9:30 pm. Please visit the website to register. –
Date: Friday, February 19th, 2016; 7pm to 9:30pm
Address: Reeves-Reed Arboretum; 165 Hobart Ave., Summit, NJ
Cost: $50
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Disney Fantasia: Live in Concert – Feb 19
A live event that combines classical music with two beloved Disney movies! The Czech National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ted Sperling, accompanies scenes from the animated feature filmsFantasia and Fantasia 2000.
Disney shares its crown jewels of animation, highlighting a selection of its magnificent repertoire, including Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker suite. Other iconic moments from Disney’s stunning footage is shown in high-definition on the big screen, such as Mickey Mouse as he dabbles in magic in Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and the mythical unicorns and winged horses that accompany Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 (“Pastoral”).
Date: Friday, February 19th, 2016;
Address: New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC); 1 Center St., Newark, NJ
Cost: $39.50+
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Wicked Faire – Feb 19-21
The world’s most unique Renaissance Faire is being held for the very last time! Come the mad! Come the strange! Come the wild! Come all who like their reality a little twisted and their weekends jam-packed with entertainment, performers, vendors, and excitement! This is the Wicked Faire. If Renaissance Faires, conventions, Halloween, Rocky Horror, or any place of imagination feels like home to you – then you’ll be in the right place!
Dates: February 19th, 2016 – February 21st, 2016
Address: The Hyatt Regency of Princeton; 102 Carnegie Ctr., Princeton, NJ
Cost: $30+. Tickets Here
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Atlantic City Home Show – Feb 19-21
Winter is the perfect time to begin planning that special spring home or garden project, and there is no better time or place in New Jersey to gather new ideas and find reliable home professionals than at the Atlantic City Home Show!
This three-day event features more than 150 of the area’s top home improvement companies under one roof. From basic home improvements and maintenance projects to major renovations and new construction, the Atlantic City Home Show can help you find the right home professional to get your project done right.
Dates: February 19th – 21st, 2016
Address: Atlantic City Convention Center; 1 Convention Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: Free
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Seaside Height’s Polar Bear Plunge – Feb 20
Face the freezing cold ocean and take the plunge. Registration is from 9:00 AM to 12:30 pm. The plunge takes place at 1 pm in the ocean.
Date: Saturday, February 20th, 2016
Address: 63 Grant Ave., Seaside Heights, NJ
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Haddonfield Uncorked – Feb 20
Enjoy the perfect pairing of wonderful wines and a day of great shopping amid the unique setting of Haddonfield’s boutiques and dining spots. You’ll find special offers town wide as ‘Haddonfield Uncorked’ takes place once again throughout Downtown Haddonfield on Saturday, February 20, from 1 – 4 p.m. (Rain/snow date: Sunday, Feb.21) Musical entertainment will be provided by DJ Frank at two locations. An Ice Sculpture of our own Haddonfield Bulldog will be carved in Kings Court between 1-2:30pm. HMHS students, come get your photo taken! A heated trolley will be available for visiting locations throughout the entire town.
Date: Saturday, February 20th, 2016; 1pm to 4pm
Address: Downtown Haddonfield, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
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Love Fest – Feb 20
LOVE FEST- Share it, spread it, sing it, eat it, drink it, express it, feel it, be LOVE LOVE LOVE! Join us in celebrating MUSIC * ART * FOOD * DRINK * PHOTOGRAPHY * DANCE * COFFEE * CRAFTERS * PRODUCTS * PEOPLE that we love on W. Clinton Avenue and beyond!
Date: Saturday, February 20th, 2016; 3pm to 10pm
Address:Community Rocks! New Jersey; 215 W Clinton Ave, Oaklyn, New Jersey
Cost: $5-$10-$50 donation for EVERYONE involved.
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Laurita Ice Sculpture Festival – Feb 20 & 21
The Laurita Ice Sculpture Festival is BACK, AGAIN!!
A family-friendly, winter wonderland event for all ages highlighted by ice sculptures, classic winter activities, and a variety of themed food and beverages!!
Admission includes:
-Parking
-Shuttle Service to and from the Event!
-Souvenir Laurita Wine Glass!
-Entrance to Event featuring hand-carved ice sculptures, classic winter activities, a variety of themed food and beverage options, 10 Food Trucks!! (list coming soon)
-Kids activities including our huge playground, ice luge (for everyone, we supply the sleds!), mini-snowmobile (ages 10 and under)
-Space to accommodate thousands of guests without being crowded.
-Some of the most scenic views in New Jersey!
-FIREWORKS Saturday Night Only @ 7PM!!
Dates: February 20 & 21, 2016; Sat 11-9pm, Sun 11am to 7pm
Address: Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $10 adults, $5 Kids
