NJIB’s Guide to 25+ New Jersey Events February 6th – 8th, 2026
Hello February! New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s Guide to New Jersey Events, February 6th – 8th, 2026, is your go-to source for the best events happening across the Garden State! From cozy winter festivals and food-filled weekends to family-friendly expos, live entertainment, and unique seasonal celebrations, the new year kicks off with plenty to do across the state.
As a reminder, NJIB has no control over the weather or whether (see what I did there) an event is canceled. Please make sure an event is still active before attending.
For more New Jersey events throughout the year, check out our Event Guide.
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Bonus! Come see NJIB in person at Love at First Bite Valentine’s Day Pop Up on Saturday, February 7 and Winter FRESH on Sunday, February 8.
New Jersey Events January 23rd – 25th:
Featured Event!
Love at First Bite Valentine’s Day Pop Up
February 7, 12 pm – 4 pm
Love at First Bite is a Valentine-inspired market experience set inside the historic Jersey Shore Arts Center. Expect a curated mix of local makers, sweet indulgences, and hands-on moments designed to spark connection, curiosity, and a little magic. Come ready to browse, participate, taste, and maybe fall for something unexpected.
66 South Main St, Ocean Grove, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Downtown Bordentown Chocolate Walk
February 6, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Pre-Valentine’s Weekend, treat yourself and your loved ones—family, friends, or a special someone—to an enchanting evening of chocolatey fun and community togetherness in the charming setting of Bordentown City. Get ready for a night filled with delicious surprises at every stop. Special Guest: Willy Wonka will be in Bordentown City that night.
204 Farnsworth Ave, Downtown Bordentown City, NJ
Cost: $10 in advance, $12 day of (if available)
S’more to Love in Merchantville
February 6, 6 pm – 8 pm
The Borough of Merchantville wants you to know there’s S’more to LOVE here! Grab your kids, family and friends in the heart of downtown Merchantville to enjoy a toasty evening complete with tasty treats, live music, and fun. Melt a FREE S’more by the fire and jam to live music by Lackadaisical Lemon. Kids can get creative with a Valentine’s Day craft and enjoy a magical night with neighbors and friends.
East Park Ave alongside Eclipse Brewing, Merchantville, NJ
Cost: Free
New Jersey Sports Card Convention
February 6 (2 pm – 9 pm) & 7 (9 am – 5 pm)
2026 New Jersey Sports Card Convention will feature experienced card collectors and dealers, bringing sports fans a wide variety of collectibles, novelties, sports card memorabilia and MORE!
iPlay America, Freehold, NJ
Cost: $10, kids under 10 are free
Cumberland County Winter Eagle Festival
February 7, 8 am – 4 pm
The festival celebrates raptors of south Jersey, including Bald Eagles, falcons, harriers, hawks, and owls featuring raptor-viewing sites, guided walks, and other activities. Cumberland County, NJ, has the largest number of nesting Bald Eagles in the state.
Mauricetown Firehall, 9544 Noble Street, Mauricetown, NJ
Cost: $10 Adults; $5 children (12 and under)
Montclair Farmers’ Market
February 7, 9 am – 1 pm
Shop fresh! From fruits and veggies to seafood, meats, eggs, bread, pickles, preserves, spices, wines, apple cider, and vibrant cut flowers—there’s something for everyone.
Walnut Street Train Station, 86 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ
Stangl Factory Market
February 7, 9 am – 3 pm
Discover the Stangl Factory Farmers’ Market, open year-round indoors with over 30 artisanal vendors. Shop fresh, locally-sourced produce, meats, breads, cheeses, eggs, prepared foods, desserts, and unique crafts. Experience the best of Hunterdon County all in one place.
Mine Street & Stangl Road, Flemington, NJ
Bernardsville Farmers Market
February 7, 10 am – 12 pm
The Bernardsville Winter Farmers’ Market, launched in 2020, runs on Saturdays from 10 AM to 12 PM at the NJ Transit Station parking lot on Route 202 and Claremont Road. It offers fresh, seasonal Jersey produce, baked goods, pasture-raised meats, prepared foods, flowers, and more—keeping the community stocked with local favorites all winter long.
Route 202 and Claremont Road, Bernardsville, NJ
West Windsor Community Farmer’s Market
February 7, 10 am – 1 pm
Find winter produce, pastured meats and poultry, fresh seafood, mushrooms, artisan cheeses, sauces, jams, chocolates, wine and much more. Plan on a morning filled with good food, live music, and positive vibes.
Princeton Junction Train Station, West Windsor, NJ
Wayne Winter Farmers Market
February 7, 10 am – 12 pm
They are open on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month through April, situated in and around the Wayne YMCA at 1 Pike Drive. The event hosts over 30 local vendors offering a variety of products, including fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, meat, cheese, bread, beer, cookies, hot food, candles, soaps, and more.
Wayne YMCA, 1 Pike Drive, Wayne, NJ
Liquid Games Pokémon Market
February 7, 10 am – 5 pm (VIP 9am entry)
Pokémon Market returns to Bell Works with a full day of buying, selling, and trading Pokémon cards and collectibles at one of New Jersey’s premier venues. Featuring a curated lineup of vendors from across the region, Pokémon Market is the perfect place to hunt for singles, sealed product, slabs, accessories, and more all under one roof. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, competitive player, or just getting started, this event is designed for fans of all ages to enjoy a fun, community-driven marketplace experience.
Bell Works, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: $5 General Admission, $10 VIP
The Horror Sideshow Flea Market
February 7, 10 am – 4 pm
Brought to you by NJ Horror Con and Film Festival – A one-day event featuring horror-themed artists, collectibles, vendors, comics, and more.
Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, 1401 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $16.88
Celebrate Love, a Shopping Extravaganza
February 7, 10 am – 4 pm
Shop for your Valentine while supporting 40+ local businesses! Celebrate Love, a Shopping Extravaganza is on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 10am to 4pm at St. Jude of Hopatcong. There will be a 50/50 hosted by St. Jude. Food available for purchase.
St. Jude Parish Center – 40 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong, NJ
Cost: Free
The Downtown Red Bank Valentine’s Sweet Stroll
February 7, 11 am – 2 pm
Feel the love this February with an afternoon of sweet treats and experiences in downtown Red Bank!
Downtown Red Bank, NJ
Marketspace Chocolate Walk
February 7, 11 am – 3 pm
Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something creative to do after spending time at our Museum, Makerspace is the place to be. This month, special chocolate-themed activities like origami chocolate boxes, making Valentines, and more are in the Education Annex for the Rose City Chocolate Walk! Plus, hot chocolate for participants (while supplies last)!
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ
Cost: $10/family, free for members. Special combo ticket of $15 includes entrance to the museum
Lone Eagle Winter Market
February 7, 12 pm – 5 pm
Join Lone Eagle Brewing Co for their first Winter Market! Sip, shop, and support local from 14 local businesses.
Lone Eagle Brewing, 44 Stangl Rd, Flemington, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Annual Valentine’s Day Plunge
February 7, 12 pm
The annual Valentine’s Day plunge is an exciting fundraising event where participants, called Plungers, collect donations for ALS patients in exchange for plunging into the icy Atlantic Ocean. Get a team together – register as an individual – be a spectator cheering on your plungers – make a donation – be part of an amazing fundraising event.
Manasquan Main Beach at the end of East Main St, Manasquan, NJ
Cost: Register here
The Sweetest Night in Pitman
February 7, 3 pm – 7 pm
The Uptown Pitman Business Community is serving up an evening full of indulgence with local chocolate and dessert makers popping up throughout Uptown alongside adorable Valentine’s themed vendors. It’s no accident that this event takes place the day before the Big Game! Shop for your Super Bowl goodies and be the hit of your party. Grab your FREE sweet passport and stroll through your favorite shops before or after dinner at one of Pitman’s amazing restaurants. Whether it’s a romantic date night with your sweetheart or a fun night out with your besties, this is the perfect excuse to treat yourself.
Uptown Pitman, Pitman, NJ
Cost: Free
Raritan Valley Community College Valentine’s Day Planetarium Shows
February 7 & 14
On Saturday, February 7, 2026, the Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium in Branchburg, NJ will kick off its Valentine’s programming with Our Lovely Skies at 7 p.m., a family-friendly astronomy show exploring love stories in the stars, followed by a Laser Love concert at 8 p.m. featuring romantic music paired with dazzling laser visuals, recommended for ages 10 and up. The celebration continues on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14, with Romancing the Stars at 7 p.m., a date-night experience for adults ages 16+ that blends romance, storytelling, and a light-hearted tour of the universe, followed by an adults-only Laser Love concert at 8 p.m., offering couples a unique and immersive way to celebrate love under the dome.
Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg, NJ
Cost: $11
Maple Sugaring at the Environmental Education Center
February 7 & 8
Visitors will learn how trees are tapped, view sap-collecting methods past and present, and see the boiling process that produces delicious New Jersey maple syrup. This 60-minute, outdoor program is conducted at our Sugar Shack, a ½-mile hike from the EEC. Please arrive at the EEC 30-40 minutes before the program start time to purchase tickets and hike to the Sugar Shack to meet your Naturalist. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Boots are recommended as the trails can be wet, muddy, and/or covered by snow.
190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge, NJ
Cost: $6 per student/senior $7 per adult (Walk-in ticket sales only. Tickets for Maple Sugaring will be sold the day of the program inside the EEC building)
Winter on the Farm
February 7 & 8, 10 am – 3 pm
Winter doesn’t halt activity on the farm! Come to Fosterfields for Winter’s Day on the farm. Learn how to cut and harvest ice, help the staff saw wood, pet the cows, and see an outdoor cooking demonstration. Take a wagon ride around the farm to see it in all of its wintery splendor!
73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ
Cost: $10
Wine & Chocolate Weekend
February 7 & 8
Back by popular demand. Come to Laurita Winery for their Wine & Chocolate Weekends!Enjoy amazing wine flights, offerings from local chocolate vendors, and amazing music.
Laurita Winery and Marketplace, 85 Archertown Rd, Plumsted, NJ
Cost: Free
Morris County Winter Farmers’ Market – Grow It Green
February 8, 9:30 am – 1 pm
Grow It Green Morristown creates sustainable farms and gardens and educates communities on healthy eating and environmental stewardship. They feature more than 20 farmers and local food vendors like freshly grown produce, farm-raised beef, pork and poultry, fresh seafood, baked goods, farm eggs, and so much more.
Convent Train Station, Convent Road, Morris Township, NJ
Winter FRESH
February 8, 10 am – 1 pm
Stay cozy this winter at this indoor food & farm market. Shop for farm-fresh produce, unique handmade goods, and connect with the people who make it all happen.
Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 South Main St Ocean Grove, NJ
Ramsey Farmers Market
February 8, 10 am – 1 pm
The Ramsey Farmers’ Market in New Jersey operates year-round, offering a winter market from December through April. Held outdoors at the Main Street Train Station in Ramsey, the market is open on Sundays from 10 AM to 1 PM. Visitors can enjoy a variety of locally sourced produce, foods, beverages, and flowers, supporting local farmers and artisans even during the colder months.
Main St Train Station, Ramsey, NJ
Denville Farmer’s Market
February 8, 10 am- 1 pm
The Denville Farmers’ Market comes alive every Sunday in the Bloomfield Ave. parking lot, in downtown Denville, NJ. With over 25 vendors, it’s your go-to spot for fresh produce, local farms, and artisan goods.
Downtown Denville, Bloomfield Ave, Denville, NJ
Phillipsburg Farmers Market
February 8, 10 am – 1 pm
The Phillipsburg Farmers Market in New Jersey offers a Winter Edition from November through April, operating indoors every Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM at 165 S. Main St. Shoppers can find winter produce, pastured frozen meats, farm-fresh eggs, pickles, herbal teas, baked goods, and more, supporting local farmers and artisans throughout the colder months.
165 Main St, Phillipsburg, NJ
Princeton Garden Theatre Valentine’s Day Screenings
February 8 – 14
The Princeton Garden Theatre will host 3 special movie nights in honor of Valentine’s Day. On February 8th, enjoy the classic Roman Holiday. On February 14th there will be a screen of Before Sunrise from 1995 and Punch Drunk Love from 2002.
Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ
Cost: $13.75, discounts for members, seniors, and students
