Top Seven New Jersey Events for February 20 – 23, 2020

February 18, 2020 newjerseyisntboring

This week marks the return of the annual Seaside Height’s Polar Bear Plunge, shopping for home inspiration at the annual NJ Home and Garden Show, wines from around the world the Tropicana Wine Festival, and the best 21+ slumber party you’ll ever find at LSC After Dark. It’s time to leave the tech at home and get out and explore.

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Top Seven New Jersey Events for February 21st – 23rd, 2020:

Featured Event!!

LSC After Dark: Pajama Party
February 20, 6PM – 10PM
You’re invited to the ultimate, adults-only slumber party adventure. Come dressed in your regular clothes, or show up dressed in your favorite PJ’s (the best outfits will win a prize!). Challenge your friends in an epic pillow fight. Make your own blanket fort, dreamcatcher, face mask, and essential oils. Perform a karaoke number on the massive theater stage. Cozy up to a new show in our planetarium! Be sure to enjoy delicious tastings and cocktails courtesy of Ketel One Botanicals (featuring a specialty garnish station to customize your drink). Then grab a bedtime snack from local food vendors via Midnight Market.
Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door

New Jersey Home & Garden Show
February 21 – 23
Looking to spruce up your home? New Jersey’s premier home & garden event features over 200 exhibitors with the area’s top services and products. While you check out the expert presentation and shop around, your kids will be entertained in the activity area or take part in an on-site painting class. Don’t miss the Tiny Home Showcase, where everyone will love taking a tour of a scaled-down house model.
New Jersey Conv. & Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave Edison, NJ
Cost: $8 – $16, Kids 16 and under are Free

Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights
February 22, 9AM – 1PM
Get freezin‘ for a reason—the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside challenges thousands of brave jumpers from around the state to come out in the cold and support Special Olympics of New Jersey. It’s a great way for everyone—individuals, teams, organizations and businesses—to help raise money towards programming and events for more than 26,000 athletes statewide. Even if you don’t plan on jumping in, consider coming to watch and donate to your favorite team. Participants must register in advance.
Seaside Heights, NJ

Tropicana Wines from Around the World
February 22, 12PM – 6PM
Sample over 150 of the world’s most popular wines at Tropicana Atlantic City’s Wines From Around the World Festival taking place Saturday, February 23 from noon – 6 p.m. in the Grand Exhibition Center, 4th Floor South Tower. The festival features wineries from the United States, New Zealand, Italy, France, Argentina, Uruguay, Australia, South Africa and more. Featured wineries include, but are not limited to, Artesa, Ruffino, Kim Crawford, Simi, Francis Coppola, Ferrari-Carano, Masi, Vistalba, Paul Goerg. Guests can also enjoy artisan crafters, delicious food available for purchase, and live entertainment by Evolution X from 1 to 5 p.m. Wines will be available for purchase by the bottle or case. Admission includes a souvenir wine glass.
2831 Boardwalk, 4th Floor, South Tower, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door

South Jersey Nerd Fest/Gamer Fest
February 23, 10AM – 4PM
Nerd Fest returns to a new location. Featuring vendors with old comics, toys, action figures, trading cards, posters, steampunk, crafts and gaming! Guest artists, writers, costume groups. Wear your costume. There will be a cosplay contest with prizes for all ages. Watch for updates on our Facebook page. More information, http://www.jerseyshorecomicbookshow.com or 609-242-7756.
Holiday Inn Philadelphia South-Swedesboro, 1 Pureland Drive, Swedesboro, NJ
Cost: $5

Winding River Park Clean Up
February 23, 11AM – 2PM
Want to help the environment? Get outdoors and bring the kids to the beach, where you can all pitch in and clean it up before the season starts. Volunteers will pick up trash along the coastline to help restore the ecosystem and conserve Barnegat Bay. Bags and gloves will be provided.
1211 Whitesville Rd, Toms River, NJ

Central Jersey Health and Wellness Expo
February 23, 11AM – 3PM
Learn how to make your life healthier at this annual Health and Wellness Expo. You can get information, find resources and try out a new workout (or massage) at one of the interactive exhibits. While you’re getting in tune with your health, kids will stay busy—there will be a caricature artist and Imagination Hypnotherapy sessions.
MarketFair, 3545 US Highway 1, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free, first 100 participants to pre-register receive a gift bag

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