Top Ten New Jersey Events for January 14 – 16, 2022

BRRR. 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 January 14 – 16, 2022.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for January 14 – 16, 2022:

Vintner Wonderland at Renault
Now – January 16
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

Let It Glow a Holiday Lantern Spectacular
January 13 – 16
The Friends of the Bergen County Zoo are pleased to announce that a brand new winter event is happening! Let it Glow – A Holiday Lantern Spectacular. This Extraordinary event is located inside the Bergen County Zoo. Let it Glow is a symphony of vivid glowing colors to tease your eyes and dazzle the mind. Come and enjoy an enchanting stroll throughout the zoo. These larger-than-life lanterns are amazing in picture but stunning in person! With over 30 scenes, these hand-made artistic wonders are more breath-taking than the last!
Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ
Cost: $15, $7.50 child

WinterFest Ice Skating at Cooper River
January 13 – January 16
WinterFest Ice Skating at Cooper River Park presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners will open from now until February 21 at Cooper River Park near the corner of Cuthbert Blvd. and Park Avenue in Cherry Hill.
Hours of Operation:
Thursdays: 5 PM – 9 PM
Fridays: 5 PM – 10 PM
Saturdays: 12 PM – 10 PM
Sundays: 12 PM – 9PM
7050 North Park Drive Pennsauken, NJ
Cost: Adults: $7.50, Children 5-12 $5.50, Seniors and Veterans $5.50, Unlimited Skate (Skate rental not included) $125. Skate rentals: $6, Skate Sharpening $6.50

Polar Bear Plunge for the Special Olympics at Wildwood
January 15, registration opens at 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. There is a virtual option too.
Wildwoods Convention Center – 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Register online for $25

New Jersey’s Largest Winter Bridal Show at the NJ Convention & Expo Center
January 15, 12PM – 4PM
New Jersey’s Largest Winter Bridal Show at NJ Convention & Expo Center – Over 100 Wedding Professionals Exhibiting
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
Cost: Free

Winter Geology Hike
January 16 at 1 PM
Join a easy/moderate hike through the forest to focus on an area of the forest we often overlook: geology! Taking advantage of the leafless trees to survey the landscape, you will look for geologic clues to piece together the picture of the forces that shaped this land, examine the minerals that make it up, and learn the unique geologic history both across New Jersey and at Weis.
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation, 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ
Cost: $8, This is non-refundable. In case of inclement weather, the program will be rescheduled.

Morris County Winter Farmers’ Market – Grow It Green
January 16 at 9:30 AM
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 and fresh seafood, baked goods, farm eggs, and so much more.
Convent Train Station, Convent Road, Morris Township, NJ
Cost: Free

Black as ___
January 16, 4PM – 7PM
Black as ___ is an Audio & Visual Art Exhibition that dives into the black experience. Art gallery owner Wil Charles creates music sound track and exhibition into the life of blackness in America. To be followed by Short Films. This event includes refreshments and exclusive listening to the music to be released for the sound track. Enjoy the artwork listen to the sounds. Artist talk about the project. Exclusive digital download available for purchase for attendees
55 Morris St, New Brunswick, NJ
Cost: $15 – $20

A Day of Service In Nature
January 17 at 9 AM
Friends of Princeton Open Space, a nonprofit dedicated to land preservation, is hosting a Day of Service in Nature in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Monday, January 17, help them continue their work on the Riparian Restoration Project: Restore the Lakeshore! at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton, New Jersey. Volunteers will work under the guidance of our Natural Resources and Stewardship Director, Anna Corichi, to identify and remove invasive plants species, such as burning bush (Euonymus alatus) and multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora).
Mountain Lake House Parking lot, 57 Mountain Ave, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free; complete a waiver form and click here to complete the volunteer form (add “MLK DAY” to the Other Information section).