Top Ten New Jersey Events for January 26th – 28th, 2018
Baby it’s cold outside…but don’t stay in! Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for January 26th – 28th, 2018*:
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Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. New Jersey Events are listed in date order.
*Please be aware that during Winter, events may be cancelled due to the weather. Please check events before attending!
Top Ten New Jersey Events for January 26th – 28th, 2018:
Lambertville New Hope Winterfest – Now – 28th
Various fun Winter activities in Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA. Full schedule here
Date: Now until January 28th, 2018
Address: Various locations in Lambertville and New Hope
Cost: Varies on Event
Fire & Ice Festival – January 27th
Once again on Saturday January 27, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM downtown Mount Holly will be the place to warm your tummy and see lots of artistic eye candy while having plenty of free family friendly fun. The ice carvers will transform 300 pound blocks of ice into beautiful crystalline works of art, throughout town, beginning at 10:00 and continuing until 4:00 p.m. Plan to spend the day in Mount Holly on January 27, 2018 for this free family friendly fun event with lots of photo ops so be sure post your photos on social media with the hashtag #FandINJ.
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2018; 10am to 4pm
Address: Downtown Mount Holly, NJ
Cost: Free
Winterfest – January 27th
Wagon rides
Cross-country skiing
Archery
Broom ball games
Selfie Scavenger hunt
Ice fishing simulation
Snowman Snowball Toss
Penguin fish toss
Animal track ID
Make & take crafts
Pottery demonstrations
Ceramic craft (fee)
Photo Opportunities – snowmobile & sleigh
And more!
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2018; 12pm to 4pm
Address: Thompson Park,805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ
Cost: Free
2018 Atlantic City Weekly Wing Wars – January 27th
Eighteen South Jersey eateries, bars and restaurants – up from 15 in 2017 – will compete for ultimate wing supremacy at Atlantic City Weekly’s Wing Wars II Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, and all-you-can-eat wing extravaganza, presented by 103.7 WMGM Rocks. There will be rockin’ music by the legendary LeCompt, professional, blind judging to declare the overall Wing King, a move to Golden Nugget’s more spacious Grand Ballroom and a new VIP session. Admission includes unlimited wings and dipping sauces from all 18 restaurants, live music from LeCompy – provided by 103.7 WMGM Rocks – killer drink specials, giveaways, contests and much, much more! The $40* VIP Session includes early access from noon to 1 p.m. and a very clucking cool Wing Wars T-shirt.
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2018; 1pm to 4pm
Address: Golden Nugget Atlantic City; Atlantic City, New Jersey
Cost: $28 – $45
The Heldrich Craft Beer and Spirit Festival – January 27th
Join The Heldrich Craft Beer & Spirit Festival, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth and Middlesex Counties! Food, drinks, raffles, and fun for all. Enjoy 50 local craft brews & spirits on January 27th, 2018, including delicious drinks from:
Three 3s Brewing
Demented Brewing Company
River Horse Brewing Co.
Lagunitas Brewing Company
Yards Brewing Company
Mighty Swell Sparking Cocktails
Broken Shed Vodka
Merchant du Vin
Purity Vodka
Uinta Brewing
Patron
Beam Suntory
Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc.
Koval
Tullamore Dew
Triumph
Harvest Moon
Hub City Brewing
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 5-8PM
Address: The Heldrich Hotel; 10 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Cost: $40
Asbury Park Beer Fest – January 27th & 28th
The Asbury Park Beerfest is back: Saturday, January 27th (2 Sessions # 1 Noon-4pm & # 2 6-10pm) and Sunday, January 28th (1 Session Noon-4pm) at Convention Hall, Asbury Park! As in past years The Asbury Park Beerfest is proud to support the following charities: Best Day Foundation, Clean Ocean Action and Officer Down NJ!
Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2018
Address: Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Advance $40.00, Day of $45.00, Designated Drivers $10.00 (only available day of and you must be 21 and up)
Laurita Winter Fest! – January 27th & 28th
Admission includes:
– Free Parking!
– Free Scenic Shuttle Service to and from the parking area to the Vineyard Festival Grounds!
– Free Souvenir Laurita Wine Glass!
– Free Sledding – Weather dependent! (No need to bring a sled as we provide them!)
– Free Mini-snowmobiles – Weather dependent! (Age and size restrictions apply!)
– Free Kids playgrounds!
– Free Fireworks Display (Saturday Only)!
– Free Firewood for our 40 fire pits
– Access to some of the best Gourmet Food Trucks! (Food pricing set by the individual food trucks!)
– Access to over 6 Wine Bars (inside and out) and 2 Tasting Tent Areas (available during non-peak hours of the festival)!
– Access to some of the most scenic views in New Jersey!
Dates: January 27, 2018 – Jan 28, 2018
Address: Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, New Jersey
Cost: $8, $5 kids in advance
Growing in Jersey City’s Wellness Day – January 28th
Join Growing in Jersey City for their 2nd wellness day at Nimbus Dance Works. Participate in a full day of fitness and wellness and healthy living with local businesses. Take 1 class or take as many can fit into your day! Chose from 15 classes in 2 studios ranging from – yoga, Pilates, full body fitness, Zumba, Bollywood, M.E.L.T., meditation, and more. Try and eat healthy and delicious foods, drinks, and snacks. Take home goodies, samples, get discounts, and win raffles!
Date: Sunday, January 28th, 2018; 9:45am to 5pm
Address: 165 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $35, get $5 off with code NJISNTBORING
Spice of Life Event: Spiced Up Beer & Organ Donation Awareness – January 28th
The 4th Annual Spice of Life Event – Featuring Spiced Up Beers! Drink for a Cause, Help Raise Money & Register To Be An Organ Donor! This event will have specialty made “spiced up” beers, including Lady #8 (Our What the Butler Saw brewed with Watermelon, Basil & Spiced with Dragon Cayenne, Jalapeno & Habanero Peppers), 1916 Shore Shiver with Szechuan Peppercorns, Lemongrass & Thai Chili Peppers, Mexican Coffee Funnel Cake, Growler’s Spicy Mole Stout, Mr. Watson White IPA Spiced with Clove, as well as two brand new beers from Forgotten Boardwalk’s Curiosity Series: Session IPA Spiced with Pomelo Zest & a Berliner Weiss Sour with lemonade, cucumber, cayenne & lemon zest.
Date: Sunday, January 28th, 2018; 12pm to 8pm
Address: Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing; 1940 Olney Ave, Ste 100, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Cost: Free to Attend
Wassailing the Apple Trees – January 28th
Terhune Orchards hosts the Wassailing party with activities, which include singing and dancing and playing of primitive instruments, toasts of hot cider and placing gifts of cider-soaked bread in the tree branches while chanting the lively words of praise and New Year. Wassailing is an old English tradition where people would gather in the apple orchard and perform rituals to drive away the evil spirits and ensure a successful apple crop next year. Warm yourself next to our bonfire (marshmallows included) or in our store. Live music will be performed all afternoon in the farm store. The festivities are free and open to the public, young and old.
Date: Sunday, January 28th, 2018; 1pm to 4pm
Address: Terhune Orchards; 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free