Top 10 New Jersey Events for February 24 – 26, 2023

This month flew by! We’re already at the end of February, can you believe it? It may be coldish – but there’s still plenty to do! Let’s leave the house to explore what NJ has to offer (or not, you do you). These are my top 10 New Jersey Events for February 24 – 26, 2023.

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Top 10 New Jersey Events for February 24 – 26, 2023:

Metuchen Restaurant Week
February 20 -26
Enjoy prix-fixed menus and restaurant deals throughout downtown Metuchen! For the updated menus, click here.
Downtown Metuchen, NJ

Pier Village Restaurant Week
February 21 – 28
Luxurious and located on an iconic stretch of the Jersey shore, the year-round destination of Pier Village in Long Branch, NJ will host its second annual Restaurant Week from February 21 – 28. The event celebrates some of the region’s finest flavors and will feature special 3-course, pre-fix meals at participating Pier Village restaurants for $25 or $35.
Pier Village, Long Branch, NJ
Cost: $25 – $35

New Jersey Home & Garden Show
February 24 – 26
An early proponent and leader of the natural laundry cleaning material trend, flooring and lumber made of organically grown fiber hemp stocks, and tips from a repurposing expert are among the influencers and experts who will advise visitors to the 33rd annual New Jersey Home & Garden Show. Visitors to the show, at the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison February 24-26, will also see ideas and products from more than 100 remodelers, contractors, interior designers, landscapers and kitchen & bath designers — most of them locally-owned businesses. Handcrafted work of artisans will be for sale in the Marketplace area.
New Jersey Convention Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, NJ
Cost: $10 for everyone 16 and older. Children 15 and under free

Seaside Polar Bear Plunge
February 25, 9AM
The Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights presented by New Jersey Law Enforcement as part of the year-round fundraising of Law Enforcement Torch Run® events is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, and businesses to support Special Olympics New Jersey athletes by jumping into the frigid Atlantic waters during February.
Blaine Ave Seaside Heights, NJ
Cost: Free to spectate. Registered plungers are $25+

Maple Sugaring Hike
February 25, 10AM & 2PM
Discover the history, folklore, and science of maple sugaring. Visit our maple trees, find out how we tap them using drills and spiles, and try a sample of sweet maple sugar. Learn about the evaporation process and how sticky sap transforms into sweet maple syrup. The operation of our outdoor evaporator is dependent on the amount of sap the trees produce and the weather. It may not be running during all program sessions. Dress for both indoors and outdoors and wear your boots. Sign up for one session – registration and prepayment are required.
The Watershed Center, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ
Cost: $10 (5 years and up). Register in advance

Cask Fest 2023
February 25, 7PM – 10PM
River Horse Brewing Co will be tapping over 20 specialty casks – You’ll find some traditional favorites.. but also SO MANY NEW creations. Tripel Horse with lime & ginger?? Ear Wiggler with Fun Dip? Pizza Pilsner? BRING IT ON!
River Horse Brewing Company, 2 Graphics Drive Ewing Township, NJ
Cost: $25

Maple Sugaring at the Environmental Education Center
February 25 and 26
Visitors will get see how trees are tapped, view sap-collecting methods past and present, and see the boiling process that produces delicious New Jersey maple syrup. This 90-minute program is conducted at our Sugar Shack, a ½-mile hike from the EEC. Please arrive at the EEC 20-30 minutes before the program start time and 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. To register visit their website or call 908-722-1200 ext.5002

Nerd Fest 2023
February 26, 10AM – 4PM
A Fest for Geeks, Nerds, Cosplayers, Comic Book Fans, Anime Fans, and Gaming Fans will be taking place on Sunday, February 26,2023. The event features Artists, Writers, and Creators plus vendors and cosplay contest.
Holiday Inn Philadelphia South-Swedesboro 1 Pureland Drive, Swedesboro, NJ
Cost: $10, kids 12 and under FREE with paying adult

NJ Convention & Expo Center Wedding Expo
February 26, 12PM – 4PM
Find everything to plan an amazing New Jersey Wedding. All the best vendors and venues will be on hand with hundreds of amazing wedding ideas. Enter to win door prizes, honeymoon giveaways and more! Find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destination, and much more! Live DJ demos, plus win door prizes and giveaways.
The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center 97 Sunfield Avenue Edison, NJ

Highlands Annual Chili Cook Off
February 26, 3PM – 7PM
The Highlands Business Partnership’s Chili Cook Off fundraiser will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2023 from 3-7PM. There will be performances by bag pipe bands and Daly’s Irish Dancers. All proceeds will benefit the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, taking place on March 18th, 2PM, step off at Huddy Park Highlands, NJ. There will be two Chili Cook Off contests. The “Professional” Cook Off (commercial) will begin at 4PM sharp and the “Amateur” Cook Off (residents) will begin promptly at 5PM. Once the chili lovers have tasted all contestants’ chili, they will vote for their favorite and drop their ballot in the ballot box. The results will be tallied and the winners will be announced at 5:30 PM. Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each contest. In addition to the People’s Choice, there will be an independent panel of judges.
Quarterdeck at Seastreak, 326 Shore Dr., Highlands, NJ
Cost: Tickets are $35.00 and include samplings of chilis, two beer tickets and two voting ballots.