Top Ten New Jersey Events for Valentine’s Day Weekend
Happy Valentine’s Day (Weekend)! Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for February 10th – 12th, 2017. Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. Events are listed in date order.
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Top Ten New Jersey Events for the Weekend:
Midnight Market Jersey City – Feb 10th
Midnight Market is the area’s first indoor foodie nightlife event. On the second Friday of every month, 20 vendors gather to create a foodie’s dream. With an eclectic mix of vendors serving food at $5 or less, feel free to try a lil bit of this and a lil bit of that! These guys are bringing both authentic and innovative ideas to the table.A $5 cover gets you entrance to this 21 and older event where the drinks are also $5 and the DJ keeps the party going all night.
Date: Friday, February 10th, 2017; 7:30pm to Midnight
Address: 147 Harborside Financial Center Platform, Jersey City,NJ
Cost: $5
Super Pet Expo– Feb 10th – 12th
WELCOME TO THE PET LOVERS DREAM WEEKEND!
FUN—Exciting Edutainment for Pet Lovers
SHOP—Shop 150+ Local & National Exhibitors
ADOPT – Meet Adoptable Pets
LEARN—Learn About Different Pets and Pet Related Products
PLAY—Leashed Pets Welcome – Retractable Leashes NOT Permitted
Dates: February 10th – 12th, 2017
Address: NJ Convention & Exposition Center; 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, NJ
Cost: $13 adults, $8 kids, $20 Weekend Adults, $10 Weekend Kids. Tickets
Brew Bus NJ’s Cupid is Stupid – Feb 11
“Hearts and flowers are so cliché
Take your Valentine to drink beer all day!
Visit great breweries and get a little stupid.
There’s even a prize at the end for best Cupid!
There are no cheesy bars when you go with us.
There’s no walking or crawling – you get on a bus!
Don’t have a valentine? Come with a friend! You’ll both get a DO-Brew T-Shirt
Single and ready to mingle? In a relationship and looking to have fun with your honey? It doesn’t matter because everyone deserves a little lovin’ on V-Day!
Pick out your free T-Shirt color Green is single and ready to mingle, Yellow is It’s complicated, and Red means your taken”
Date: Saturday, February 11th, 2017
Address: Rio Station, 3505 US Rt 9, Rio Grande, NJ
Cost: $20
Til’ Death Do Us Part Valentines Oddities Market – Feb 11th
The first of it’s kind in Jersey City- Til Death Do Us Part features some of the best local Taxidermists, bone crafters, upcyclers, oddity slingers and handmade vendors. Grab a one of a kind gift from the heart, which could very well end up literally being a heart.
Date: Saturday, February 11th, 2017; 12pm to 8pm
Address: 380 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free
GSWGA’s Wine and Chocolate Weekend – Feb 11th & 12th
Spend time with that special someone in your life by visiting wineries on trails throughout the state. Each winery will have its own features for the trail weekend, but most will have something Chocolate-related to enjoy.
Dates: February 11th & 12th, 2017
Address: At participating New Jersey Vineyards
Cost: Varies depending on vineyard
Asbury Park Bazaar’s Can’t Buy Me Love – Valentine’s Market – Feb 11th & 12th
Don’t miss Can’t Buy Me Love, a Valentine’s Market curated by The Asbury Park Bazaar & The Market, on Saturday & Sunday, Feb 11 & 12, from noon to 6 pm in the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall. Bring your sweetheart, friends and family to enjoy:
ROLLER HALL – A pop up rollerskating rink in Convention Hall! More details coming soon!
GIFTS FOR HER & HIM – From hand-tied flower bouquets and chocolate to amazing handcrafted jewelry, home goods, art, photography, and more, you’ll find a curated selection of the best locally produced gifts and goods just in time for Valentine’s Day.
HEY BULLDOG – A BEATLES TRIBUTE Shop and enjoy live music by Hey Bulldog, a New-Brunswick based group of diverse musicians who play their favorite covers of Beatles songs.
VINTAGE LOUNGE – Come shop from an amazing selection of vintage vendors and relax in our newly constructed vinyl cabin! Grab a hot toddy, put on a record (or bring your own) and hang in our lounge while shopping for that perfect rollerskating outfit!
MARKET WORKSHOPS – From fiber jewelry and bundle dyeing to soap making, get the skills you need to make it yourself during a DIY Workshop series hosted by The Market Asbury Park.
FOOD & LIBATIONS – Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Oysters & Champagne at the Oyster Bar & warm up with Hot Toddy’s at our Hot Drink Bar at The Anchor’s Bend.
Dates: February 11th & 12th, 2017; 12pm to 6pm
Address: Grand Arcade of Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free
Craft Spirits and Chocolate Tasting – Feb 11th & 12th
Second Annual Craft Spirits and Chocolate pairing will be held on February 11th and 12th from 12-5 PM.
Dates: February 11th & 12th, 2017; 12pm to 5pm
Address:Lazy Eye Distillery; 1328 Harding Highway, Richland, NJ
Cost: Contact Distillery for info
2nd annual Flight of Chocolates at Beach Haus Brewery– Feb 11th & 12th
Flights are like a box of chocolates! Join Beach Haus Brewery for our their Annual Flight of Chocolates.
Saturday 12:00PM – 10:00PM and Sunday 12:00PM – 6:00PM
They came up with 4 brand new flavors all resembling treats that you might receive on Valentines Day.No reservations are required but this is a VERY LIMITED treat that will only be available starting Saturday afternoon on Valentines weekend and while supplies last.
Dates: February 11th & 12th, 2017
Address: Beach Haus Brewery; 801 Main St, Belmar, New Jersey
Cost: Free to attend
Valentine’s Day Psychic Fair And Food Bank Collection – Feb 12th
Healers will be on hand to help you relax & understand the Mind-Body connection for healing. Vendors: Glenn Herding local author signing his bestselling novel: “Piper Houdini: Apprentice of Coney Island”, Mikes’ Gems, Salts Lamps: Natures Natural Air Purifiers, Wear at Your Own Wrist Gemstone Bracelets, Sacred Rose Herb & Root, Plants, Potions & Premonitions Valentine’s Day Teas Potions. The Heart of Mother Mary Gift Shoppe, Susan Richter, Next Level Healing, Holographic Acupressure (Free Sessions) and Keystone Gemstone Designs by SuZen and Gardner Family Chiropractic. Investment: 1st 20 min-$45 then $1 a min. Valentine’s Day couples special 20 mins. for $45 Collecting for Food Bank of Somerset County & Pet Food for Animeals serving Hunterdon and Warren Counties.
Date: Sunday, February 12th, 2017; 11am to 6pm
Address: Days Inn; 1260 Rt. 22 E., Bridgewater, NJ
Cost: Admission is food for the Somerset Co. food bank and Pet Food for Animeals of Hunterdon Co. feeding seniors who can not afford pet food for their animals
Hearts & Crafts – Feb 12th
Celebrate love and shop local from 1 – 6 pm at Egan’s Saloon, with a hand picked selection of vendors gathered together for Hearts & Crafts, a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s pop-up event! Drop in and enjoy yummy food, drink specials, and shop for the best Valentine’s Day gifts in the area, all in one place. Sip, eat, and shop for chocolate, flowers, cards, and gifts for everyone, sure to spread the love! DJ Syndrum will be on hand to provide the groove, kick back and get a Henna tattoo from Henna by Margaret, and shop with local makers including In The Company of Yum, Daisies Chain, Keep Yourself Smelling Sweet, Mertel the Turtle Fabric Arts, Montclair Made, Harvest Dog Organic Pet Treats, Sweet Home Montclair, and more!
Date: Sunday, February 12th, 2017; 1pm to 6pm
Address: Egan’s Saloon; 104 Harrison Ave., West Orange, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Additional Awesome New Jersey Events:
Feb 10th – Snow Moon Hike at Cora Hartshorn Arboretum (Short Hills, Essex County)
Feb 11th – 2nd Annual Winter Market (Hoboken, Hudson County)
Feb 11th – New Years Rebelution Cookie and Beer Tasting (Ewing, Mercer County)
Feb 11th – Summit Winter Farmer’s Market (Summit, Union County)
Feb 11th – “Fun With Bugs” with Rick Mikula “The Butterfly Guy” (Cranford, Union County)
Feb 11th – Comedy Night for the Sons of the American Legion (Toms River, Ocean County)
Feb 11th – Veteran’s Comedy Show (Edison, Middlesex County)
Feb 11th – Valentine’s Murder Mystery Dinner at Four Sisters Winery (Belvidere, Warren County)
Feb 11th – Valentine’s Dinner and Comedy Show (Tuckerton, Ocean County)
Feb 11th – Roxey Ballet Dance on Film Night (Lambertville, Hunterdon County)
Feb 11th – Paint & Sip for Valentine’s Day (Red Bank, Monmouth County)
Feb 12th – Bluegrass Festival – Winter (Waretown, Ocean County)
