Things to Do in NJ This Weekend

Looking for something fun to do this weekend in New Jersey? New Jersey Monthly has you covered! Below we highlight recommendations for events across the state, from festivals to concerts to family-friendly events and more.

Looking to get outside this winter? Go ice-skating at an outdoor rink or try cross-country skiing. If cozying up by the fire is more your thing, here are fun indoor activities that’ll keep you toasty all winter long.

Need an escape? We’ve put together a guide to 8 weekend getaways.

And don’t forget to check out our list of the 52 things you must do in New Jersey all year, no matter the season!

Our picks for March 6-9:

Jersey City Restaurant Week
📅: Through Saturday, March 15
📍: Various locations in Jersey City
ℹ️: Restaurants from Grove Street to Greenville are serving up special deals and menus.

Blake Shelton
📅: Thursday, March 6 | 7 pm
📍: Prudential Center, Newark
ℹ️: The country crooner and former Voice coach performs.
💸: $55+

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
ℹ️: The pride of Belleville is going strong after seven-plus decades in showbiz.
📅: Friday, March 7 | 7:30 pm
📍: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, Red Bank
💸: $68+

Tracy Morgan
📅: Friday, March 7 | 8 pm
📍: Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
ℹ️: The comic and former star of SNL and 30 Rock performs in his home state.
💸: $45+

The Crucible
📅: Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8 | 8 pm
📍: Summit Playhouse, Summit
ℹ️: The Arthur Miller classic is set during the hysteria of the Salem witch trials.
💸: $20+

Spring Craft Morristown
📅: Friday, March 7-Sunday, March 9
📍: Morristown Armory, Morristown
ℹ️: Items are on sale from 175 craft artists.
💸: $9+

Sebastian Maniscalco
📅: Saturday, March 8 | 7 pm
📍: Prudential Center, Newark
ℹ️: The comic, actor and podcaster stops in New Jersey on his It Aint Right Tour.
💸: $55.50+

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
ℹ️: The pride of Belleville is going strong after seven-plus decades in showbiz.
📅: Saturday, March 8 | 8 pm
📍: Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
💸: $109+

Smokey Robinson
📅: Saturday, March 8 | 8 pm
📍: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Atlantic City
ℹ️: The icon behind songs like “Tears of a Clown” takes the stage.
💸: $79+

Kim Deal
📅: Saturday, March 8 | 8 pm
📍: The Stone Pony, Asbury Park
ℹ️: The original member of the Pixies performs following the 2024 release of her debut solo album.
💸: $79+

A Year With Frog and Toad
📅: Sunday, March 9 | 1:30 & 4:30 pm
📍: Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
ℹ️: This Tony-nominated musical is based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved kids’ books.
💸: $26+

Robert Duran exhibit
📅: Through Sunday, March 16
📍: NJ State Museum, Trenton
ℹ️: See the paintings, drawings and watercolors of the artist, who lived in Hillsdale.
💸: Free

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