Top Ten New Jersey Events for January 31 – February 2, 2020

January 28, 2020 newjerseyisntboring

It’s the first weekend of February and there’s lots of fun in store! From the Jersey City Whiskey Festival, to Hudson Restaurant Week, the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market and events to celebrate the groundhog…there’s no reason to stay inside this weekend.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for January 24th – 26th, 2020:

Featured Event!

Jersey City Whiskey Fest
January 31, 7:30PM – 10:30PM
Jersey City Whiskey Fest features over 100 styles of whiskey and spirits. Ticket holders are able to try their favorite as well as new spirits. All while getting to know more about the whiskies from experts that will take them on the ultimate tour of whiskey. Taste an outstanding selection of whiskies and even a variety of craft spirits ranging from the all American Kentucky bourbons to the Mexican Tequila, Russian Vodka and more.
Harborside Atrium, 153 Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $15 – $60, use code NJIB for $20 off

Hudson Restaurant Week
January 27 – February 7
Bi-annual celebration of dining in Hudson County with prix-fixe discounted menus.
Hudson County, NJ
Cost: Varies Per Restaurant

KICKING & SWEARING One-Act Festival
January 30 – February 1
This winter, join UCPAC for the 6th Annual KICKING & SWEARING One-Act Festival. “Kicking & Swearing” will feature insightful writings that include original comedy, tragedy, satire, and sci-fi short plays. The Festival presented by Mystic Vision Players offers two evenings of separate plays. The first group of selected plays will be performed on Thursday, January 30th, and the second group will be performed on Friday, January 31st. The Saturday matinee, February 1st, will feature all the selected plays and more.
UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage, Rahway, NJ
Cost: $15 – $20

74th Annual Glen Ridge Antiques Show
January 31 – February 1
The success of the Glen Ridge Antiques Show can be attributed to its reputation for attracting some of the finest and most diverse dealers from the North East, and a dedicated team of volunteers who graciously welcome guests and exhibitors alike. The show regularly attracts over 1,000 patrons over two days and gives all proceeds to people in need throughout the County via local charities.
Glen Ridge Congregational Church, Glen Ridge, NJ
Cost: $9

Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market: My Punk Rock Valentine!
February 1, 10AM – 5PM
The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market annual Valentine’s Day market returns but at a new home as we bring this event to Trenton for the first time at the amazing Trenton War Memorial! The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market has once again taken over a widely underutilized space and will bring it to life for one day at the famed Trenton War Memorial in Trenton where we’ll be bringing you over 150+ unique, hand-selected, vendor tables that will be packed to the gills with items such as Vinyl, Cassettes and CD’s; Breweriana; Taxidermy and Other Macabre; Silkscreened posters and Original Clothing; Vintage Clothing and Toys; Classic Video Games; Handmade Jewelry; Original Artwork; Antiques and Collectibles; Comic Books and much, much more!
Trenton War Memorial, Trenton, NJ
Cost: $5

Great Beer Expo: New Jersey
February 1, 2 Sessions
The biggest names in brewing are getting ready for New Jersey’s biggest pre-game tailgate party. Selected as one of the “TOP TEN NJ EXPOS” by BestOfNJ.com, the 10th annual Great Beer Expo is a pay-one-price beer tasting extravaganza showcasing more than 70 breweries—local hometown Jersey favorites, award-winning American craft breweries, and international trend-setters—offering tastings of more than 150 beers in all. This is a 21+ event.
Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ
Cost: $12 – $48

Maple Sugar Demonstrations at Great Swamp OEC
February 1 & 2, 1-2PM, 2:30-3:30PM
The trees are tapped, and the firewood is chopped – it’s maple sugaring season at the Great Swamp OEC! Experience the fascinating process of maple sugaring from tree to pancake topping. Watch as staff identifies and taps maple trees and collects sap, and make syrup over a wood-fired evaporator. Taste-test different, delicious syrups, including syrup made at the Great Swamp OEC. Rain or shine.
Great Swamp OEC, 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham Township., NJ
Cost: $4

Groundhogs Day at Historic Walford
February 2, 11AM – 3PM
Have we done this before? The groundhog doesn’t remember! February 2 is the half way mark to spring. Sun or shadow, we will have fun facts and activities for all ages to celebrate groundhogs and working our way through the winter.
62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold, NJ

Maple Sugaring at Tenafly Nature Center
February 2, 12:30 – 3:30pm
Learn how to identify a maple tree. Discover the history of syrup making and how technology has changed the way we gather sap over the centuries. The group will check Tenafly Nature Center’s tapped tree and boil down sap to make fresh, warm maple syrup, a sweet treat for all to taste
Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave. Tenafly, N
Cost: $5 – $15 for members, $10 – $30 for non-members

16th Annual Super ‘Plunge’ Sunday
February 2, 1PM
Can you handle the icy Atlantic Ocean in February? Save the date and meet us on the 48th Street Beach in Brant Beach and be home in time for the big game. Pre-registration is required to plunge, but it’s always free to spectate.
4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ

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