15+ Top New Jersey Events March 1 – 3, 2024 (Plus Exclusive Discounts!!)

As March begins, New Jersey gears up for a week filled with diverse and exciting events. From cultural celebrations to sports events and everything in between, the state offers something for everyone. Explore art exhibits, attend music concerts, or indulge in delicious food festivals. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor, New Jersey’s vibrant events scene promises a week of unforgettable experiences. Here are New Jersey Events March 1 – 3, 2024.

Always check the weather and the event links before you attend in case of cancellations and rescheduling.

For more New Jersey events throughout the year, check out our Event Guide.

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New Jersey Events March 1 – 3:

Featured Events!

Discover Boating 2024 Atlantic City Boat Show
February 28 – March 3
The Discover Boating® Atlantic City Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®, returns to the Atlantic City Convention Center February 28-March 3, 2024. This Atlantic City tradition invites nautical novices, seasoned sailors, and water lovers alike to plunge into summer fun and experience the best of the boat life with an indoor paddle sports pool, Art of Casting Pond, kids paddle boating mini lake, and the most comprehensive selection of new boats and marine gear to shop in New Jersey. Plus…Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel returns to the boat show, with new tricks for all to see in her own waterskiing pool.
Atlantic City Convention Center, One Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $5 – $18. Save 20% using the link above

Big Brew Beer Festival
March 2, 2 Sessions
The Big Brew Beer Festival is a perfect opportunity for beer aficionados to meet and hang out. With over 150 unique tastings it’s a great place to discover new beers and speak to brewery representatives.
The Morristown Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown, NJ
Cost: $15 – $70, Save $25 with code NJISNTBORING

Jersey City Wine Fest
March 2, 2 Sessions
Wine Fest is your all access pass to try wines from both local and abroad. Travel the world of wine at the Harborside Atrium.Guests will enjoy wine samples for the entire evening paired with live entertainment, food and interactive games.
Harborside Atrium, 210 Hudson St Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $15 – $60. Save 40% with code NJIB (or use the link above)

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Night Forms
All March Long (Friday – Sunday, Sunset – 10 pm)
In partnership with Klip Collective, this after-hours, multi-sensory light and sound experience uses projection mapping to engage with the Ground For Sculpture art and horticulture collections. Night Forms creates an evening landscape of creative exploration through lighting, sound, and video projection mapping, a process which Klip Collective pioneered. Designed to provide a dialogue with specific sculptures in the collection, such as Carlos Dorrien’s The Nine Muses and Bruce Beasley’s Dorion, this audio and visual exhibition offers new perspectives on these works and multi-dimensional space.
Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ
Cost: $24 – $30, children under 5 free

Mt. Holly Saint Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
March 2, 12 pm – 5 pm
The Parade is a fun-filled day with Pipe Bands, Irish Bands Step Dancers, and many more examples of Irish Traditions. Sip a beer at Village Idiot Brewing Company, grab some local food, and watch the parade! Don’t forget to wear green!
Mount Holly, NJ

Downtown Toms River Irish Festival
March 2, 12 pm
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District for our Irish Festival. The street will be filled with merchandise vendors, handcrafters, and live entertainment. Local businesses, restaurants, brewery and distillery open on the street. Free Admission & Free Parking in downtown during the event.
Washington St, Toms River, NJ

Parsippany Bonfire and Food Truck Festival
March 2, 2 pm – 7 pm
The Kiwanis of Greater Parsippany, in collaboration with Liquid Church, invites everyone to relive the nostalgic flame on March 2nd from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Escape the winter confines and indulge in an evening of pure delight with a roaring bonfire, DJ Mega Steve’s beats, tempting food trucks, and a variety of hot and cold beverages. This grand outdoor party promises to be the grandest of the winter season.
299 Webro Rd, Parsippany, NJ
Cost: $5. Children 5 and younger are free

Craft Beer, Wine, & Spirit’s Festival at “The Boat”
March 2, 4 pm – 9 pm
This event features over 50 breweries, 20 distilleries, 20 vineyards, 10 ready-to-drink options, and 10 ciders & seltzers. There’s something for everyone to taste. Explore various vendors, indulge in delicious food options, taste drinks from around the world and enjoy live entertainment throughout the event.
The Showboat Hotel, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $60 – $75

Jersey Eats: A Taste of New Jersey
March 2 & 3
100+ vendors will gather on March 2 and 3 at the first Jersey Eats event of 2024 to showcase and sell their food, beverages, kitchenware, and more.
Cure Insurance Arena, Trenton, NJ
Cost: $13.40 – Two Day Pass(Advance Online), $7.60 – One Day Ticket (Advance Online), $25 – Two Day Pass (Day of Show), $15 – One Day Ticket (Day of Show)

PuchiCon NJ 2024
March 2-3
Anime Convention features a video game & comic convention with fun panels, voice actors, well known cosplayers, and performers.
Marriot Glenpointe, 100 Frank W Burr Blvd, Teaneck NJ
Cost:$65 – $130

Princeton Restaurant Week
March 2 – 8
The annual celebration of our community’s vibrant culinary scene. Check out a new spot, catch a bite at a familiar favorite, or enjoy a curated meal at an enviable eatery. Many participating restaurants will offer not only special Restaurant Week menus, but also prix fixe and reduced pricing during the event.

Bergenfield High School Flea & Collectible Market
March 3, 9 am to 4 pm
This vendor market will have approximately 50 exhibitors selling an array of quality items such as arts & crafts collectibles, new items that include handbags, sports collectibles, jewelry for all ages, clothing, gift items, video games, vintage jewelry, gloves & scarves, toys, perfumes, and gently used items. It is held indoors in the cafeteria and the gym. Be sure to visit both rooms so you get to see all the great items on display. This event is hosted by the Bergenfield HS Parents Association. They will have a food concession in the cafeteria. We hope you will come join us and support this fundraiser. Admission is free to the public.
80 South Prospect Ave, Bergenfield, NJ
Cost: Free Admission

Maple Sugaring Fest at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
March 3, 1 pm – 4 pm
Enjoy a brisk winter afternoon learning the steps involved in turning tree sap into delicious maple syrup. The whole family will enjoy spending the day outdoors, hiking on trails, and partaking in a Maple Sugaring Challenge! Also enjoy some hot chocolate, maple vendors, and more. It’s going to be a sweet day. This event will be held rain or shine; no refunds.
Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Avenue, Summit, NJ
Cost: Maple Sugaring Fest is FREE for RRA Members and children under 3. The cost for Non-Members is $5 per person, $25 maximum per family.

45th Annual Spring Dance Concert featuring “The Wizard of Oz”
March 3, 2 pm
Join the Vineland Regional Dance Company for our annual Spring Concert featuring the premiere production of the Wizard of Oz. This 45th Annual concert is a must see for the whole family! The beloved tale of Dorothy and her fantastical trip through the land of Oz is told through brand new original choreography, scenery, and costumes! Also featured in this concert is the highly physical and deeply moving mixed repertoire that is a staple of the Vineland Regional Dance Company!
Guaracini Performing Arts Center at Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Campus
3322 College Drive, Vineland, NJ
Cost: $20-$35

Burlington County Restaurant Week
March 3 – 9
More than 50 restaurants will be participating all over the region, from Bordentown to Medford.

A Taste of Morristown
March 4, 6 pm
The annual fundraiser of the Rotary Club of Morristown showcases the diverse fine restaurants and eateries of the Morristown area! With wine and spirits tasting courtesy of Gary’s Wine & Marketplace and beer tastings from local breweries and bars.
The Westin Governor Morris, Morristown 2 Whippany Road Morristown, NJ
Cost: $75 – $125