NJIB’s Guide to 20+ New Jersey Events January 16 – 18, 2026
January in New Jersey proves that the Garden State doesn’t hibernate after the holidays. New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s Guide to New Jersey Events January 16th – 18th, 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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New Jersey Events January 16th – 18th:
Ridgewood Restaurant Week
Now – January 15, 18 – 22
Ridgewood Restaurant Week offering special menus and discounts at local restaurants. This annual event, organized by the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce, celebrates the town’s diverse dining scene.
Ridgewood, NJ
Cost: Varies Per Restaurant
Collingswood Restaurant Week: Winter Warm Up Edition
Now – January 18
Collingswood Restaurant Week will return in 2026 from January 12–18, bringing special menus, seasonal dishes, and unique dining experiences to restaurants throughout downtown Collingswood. It’s the perfect excuse to revisit favorite spots, try somewhere new, and enjoy everything that makes Collingswood South Jersey’s dining hot spot — even in the heart of winter.
Downtown Collingswood, NJ
New Hope & Lambertville Restaurant Week
Now – January 25
It’s your chance to celebrate local restaurants and discover the amazing flavors this community has to offer. With specially curated prix fixe menus, this event is all about eating local, supporting small businesses, and finding your new favorite spot. Explore the incredible variety of participating restaurants across New Hope, Lambertville, and nearby towns. From cozy cafes to upscale dining, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA
Cost: Varies per restaurant
Light Of Day ’26 Winter Fest
January 16, 6:30 pm
This annual music festival will feature a lineup including Willie Nile, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Tangiers Blues Band & Friends with Danny Clinch, Milly, Bobby Mahoney, and more. Proceeds from this event will benefit the quest to end Parkinson’s disease and its related illnesses ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy).
Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $47.35
Downtown Haddonfield’s Winterfest
January 16 – 18
Indoor sales, live ice carvings, and soup events, oh my! Winterfest returns with another slew of winter activities to cure your cabin fever. Creative ice sculptures will be spread out throughout Downtown Haddonfield, Haddonfield restaurants will be serving their best soups, and live ice carving will take place in Kings Court (Sunday). Be sure to be on the lookout for tickets to Souper Bowl Saturday, a soup-tasting event with interactive voting, with proceeds going to Cathedral Kitchen; supporting their goal of eliminating food insecurity to 2,000 people a day in Camden, NJ.
Downtown Haddonfield, NJ
Cost: Varies per event
The Garden State RV and Camping Show
January 16 – 18
The show will feature over 140,000 square feet of the latest in recreation vehicles, travel trailers, camping supplies, accessories, campgrounds and travel information exhibits. It is the ideal place for camping families and enthusiasts who are looking to purchase their first RV, looking to upgrade their present RV or for the veteran camper to explore new camping adventures.
NJ Convention Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ
Cost: $15 in advance, Children: 16 & under free, Day of $17, Cash only
Montclair Farmers’ Market
January 17, 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
January 17, 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
January 17 , 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
January 17, 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
January 17, 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
Polar Bear Plunge for the Special Olympics at Wildwood
January 17, 10 am
Get to the beach in Wildwood to plunge into the frigid Atlantic Ocean and know that you are supporting thousands of registered Special Olympics New Jersey athletes. Have fun, get dressed up in costumes, use plunge props, and make banners and signs.
Wildwoods Convention Center – 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: FREE to spectate. Register online $100 – $125
Wildwood Comic Con
January 17, 10 am – 5 pm
Calling all Nerds, Geeks, Comic Book Fans, Pop Culture Aficionados, and Cosplayers! It’s going to be WILD at the WILD-CON returning to the Wildwoods Convention Center on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featured guests include Genoveva Rossi, Glenn Taranto, and Travis Artz. Artists joining us are Joe DelBeato, Jeff Brennan, Keith Williams, Criss Madd, Tom Schloendorn, Denny Fincke, and Mal Grabowy. Vendors will have Comic Books, Trading Cards, Toys, Crafts, and Much MORE!
Wildwood Convention Hall, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: $10
Pokemon Market
January 17, 10 am – 5 pm
Get ready for an unforgettable day of all things Pokémon! The event will bring together 350+ tables featuring some of the top vendors from across the tri-state area. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a competitive player, or just starting out — there’s something for everyone!
Bell Works, 101 Crawford Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: Free
Pier Village Ice Carving Competition
January 17, 12 pm – 3 pm
Watch skilled ice sculptors transform massive blocks of ice into stunning works of art right before your eyes. This FREE, family-friendly event is the ultimate winter spectacle—and the sculptures will remain on display through Sunday (or until they melt!). After enjoying the ice displays, spend the day experiencing everything Pier Village has to offer.
The Blue Wave, Behind Wave Resort, Long Branch, NJ
Cost: Free
Rahway Soup Stroll
January 17, 1 pm – 4 pm
This January beat the winter blues and warm up with some delicious soups during The Rahway Soup Stroll! On Saturdays in January, visitors can bundle up and stroll through participating restaurants to enjoy FREE 4oz samples of featured soups. No registration is required—show up ready to sip, stroll, and savor.
Downtown Rahway, NJ
Cost: Free
Meadowlands Winter Chili Cook Off
January 17, 5 pm – 9 pm
As winter settles in and temperatures continue to drop, there’s no better way to warm up than with a steaming bowl of chili—and the Meadowlands Racetrack is bringing the heat with its annual Winter Chili Cook-Off! Taking place on Saturday, January 17, this beloved seasonal event brings together home cooks, chili enthusiasts, and food lovers for an evening packed with bold flavors, friendly competition, and live entertainment.
1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ
Totally Rad Vintage Fest
January 17 & 18, 10 am – 5 pm
Step into a time warp of style and nostalgia at Totally Rad Vintage Fest! Our vendors specialize in clothing and accessories from the 80s, 90s, and Y2K eras, while also offering a selection of toys, home goods, and more to complete your nostalgic shopping experience! Unleash your inner gamer at the Free-Play Vintage Arcade, and explore the Rad Rewind Museum with relics from the past. Strike rad poses at the throwback photo ops.
Meadowlands Expo Center, 355 Plaza Drive Secaucus, NJ
Cost: $8 – $25
Downtown Cranford Souperhero Stroll
January 17 & 18
You and your family are invited to stroll through Downtown Cranford to view the life-size superhero balloon sculptures by Dream Factory Balloons while sampling delicious soups offered by our local restaurants. To participate in the Souperhero Stroll, please purchase your ticket for the dates and time slot offered. Please note that one ticket is needed for each soup tasting participant. Kids are encouraged to dress up in superhero costumes or wear their favorite capes. This event will take place rain, snow or shine. Additionally, canned soup donations for local food banks are welcome and can be brought to registration on the event day.
Downtown Cranford, NJ
Cost: $12
Winery with Music, Firepits & Mulled Wine
January 17 & 18, 12 pm – 5 pm
Terhune Orchards invites guests to celebrate holiday cheer at the winery and gather with family and friends to enjoy live music every Saturday and Sunday this winter. Seating is available indoors among the wine tanks in the cozy wine barn, as well as outdoors with firepits and outdoor heaters. Guests can savor hot mulled wine, tasting flights of Terhune’s favorite wines, and wine by the glass. All ages can join in the fun with s’mores and hot cocoa kits. Light bites, such as cheese plates and chips & salsa baskets, are available to enjoy with a glass of wine by the fire.
Terhune Orchards, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Morris County Winter Farmers’ Market – Grow It Green
January 18, 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
Ramsey Farmers Market
January 18, 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
January 18, 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
January 18, 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
