Top Ten New Jersey Events for February 18th – 20th, 2022
It’s President’s Day Weekend and Valentine’s Day weekend (again?) in NJ. There’s a lot of wine and chocolate to consume at different NJ wineries, the return of the Big Brew Festival in Morristown, and family-friendly events featuring ice sculptures and maple sugar. Time to bundle up and leave the house to explore what NJ has to offer (or not, you do you). Here are my top ten picks for February 18 – 20, 2022
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Top Ten New Jersey Events for February 18 – 20, 2022:
Featured Event!!
Big Brew NJ – 10th Anniversary!
February 19
The Big Brew Beer Fest Returns to the Morristown Armory! Two Sessions with over 200 styles of craft beer, fantastic music, delicious food & wonderful vendors. A Benefit for Morris Rugby Corporation.
Session 1 • 12-4pm Music by The Outcrops
Session 2 5:30-9:30pm Music by Rock Bottom
The Morristown Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown, NJ
Cost: $15 – $75, use code NJISNTBORING for $30 off
Vintner Wonderland at Renault
Now – February 20
Vintner Wonderland is a celebration of a successful harvest at Renault Winery. This winter festival provides the opportunity to gather loved ones, savor the season, and create enduring memories. From ice skating, to culinary and wine, to local artisans and live entertainment, there’s something for everyone this season at Renault.
At Vintner Wonderland, you’ll find…
Ice Skating
Horse-drawn carriage rides
Festive food & beverage
Live entertainment & events
Local vendors
A community food drive
72 Bremen Ave Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Cost: Varies per event
Grounds For Sculpture Night Forms
Now-February 27, select dates at 5 PM
Night Forms: dreamloop by Klip Collective is an after-hours multi-sensory experience created between art and nature. An ambient phenomenon to delight the senses, turn strangers into playful cohorts, and provide a unique, unforgettable experience. Experience this rare opportunity to explore Grounds For Sculpture at night through more than a dozen site-specific works, including an illuminated tree-lined path. Night Forms crescendos between order and chaos, with unexpected twists and glitches heightening the shared experience along the way.
80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, NJ
Cost: $14 and up
Maple Sugaring at Howell Living History Farm
February 19 at various times
Join Pat Heaney, Assistant Director of Education, and 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!
70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, NJ
Cost: Free
Wine and Chocolate Weekend at Plagido’s Winery
February 19 & 20, 11AM – 6PM
Plagido’s special Wine & Chocolate Tasting will be available for 2 weekends. It includes 3 wines, and 5 truffles that have been paired with their wines for a most delightful tasting experience.
570 N 1st Rd Hammonton, NJ
Cost: Free to attend. Reservations are Required call 609-567-4633
Wine and Chocolate Weekend at Autumn Lake Winery
February 19 & 20, 11AM – 5PM
Stop by Autumn Lake Winery with your sweetheart for the annual Wine & Chocolate Trail. Featuring live music! Guests will choose 4 out of 7 options for $20. The following is what we will be serving.
870 W Malaga Road Williamstown, NJ
Cost: Reservations are required for this and will only be accepted by telephone – 856-516-4594
Wine and Chocolate Tasting at Terhune Orchards
February 19 & 20
Visit Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery as they celebrate Valentine’s Day. Bring your loved one, friends, and family to enjoy sweet treats. With 16 varieties of wines, guests can enjoy a wide array of offerings. For this weekend, they are offering a special wine and chocolate pairing of locally made chocolates and Terhune wines. Chocolate pairing includes wine flight, chocolates, and a souvenir glass. They have partnered with Pierre’s Chocolates of New Hope, PA known for their old-world recipes and single-origin artisan chocolates. Catch up with friends by the fire pit outside the winery and heaters. No reservations are needed.
Terhune Orchards, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Fire and Ice Festival and Chocolate Walk
February 20, 8AM
Spend the day at New Egypt Flea Market for a day like no other. Ice Sculptures, Firepits, Chocolate & SHOPPING!! Plus Pet Adoption at Doggie Sweets
933 Monmouth Road, Cream Ridge, NJ
Cost: Free
Palmer Square on Ice
February 20 and 21, 12PM – 2PM
Ice Sculpture Philly will be back again for a two-day live carving event! Join the fun on the Green from 12pm-2pm to watch as giant ice blocks are sculpted into stunning 3-D figures right before your eyes! Stay and pose with the interactive piece and tag us @palmersquare on social media. Don’t miss the strolling tunes of Princeton University’s signature all-male a cappella group, the Tigertones on Sunday, 2/20!
On the Green at Palmer Square, 40 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free
Maplewood Arts & Culture’s Black History Month 2022
February 22, 6:30PM
A celebration of great Black Composers. The event features an lightening and inspiring selection of great music, featuring top student ensembles of Maplewood and South Orange. Harambee Chamber Orchestra and Columbia High School Virtuosi perform works by Florence Price, William Grant Still, Hanna Benn, Stephen Spottswood, Adolphus Hailstork, and James Weldon Johnson.
Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Durand Rd, Maplewood, NJ
Cost: Free
