Things To Do

50 Things to Do in February in NJ

From LeAnn Rimes to Gladys Knight, “The Jungle Book” to “Chicago,” film festivals to an orchid show—if you’re looking for fun in February, our list of things to do has it all.

35 Things To Do in March in NJ

Want to have a marvelous March? We found exhibits, performances, concerts and festivals that fit the bill.

New Jersey Home Show

Conference

Feb 16-17 Let home-improvement professionals give you their expert advice on renovating.

Asbury Park Vegan Pop Up Shop

Shopping

The Asbury Park Vegan Pop Up Shop returns to Convention Hall on February 17 with plenty of yummy vegan food, turning this into a real winter wonderland of good times, good food and awesome people.

Maple Sugaring

Food and Wine

Feb 16-March 10: The Somerset County Park Commission invites children and adults to a 90-minute program to witness how Maple Trees are tapped, learn about sap collecting methods from the past and present, and experience the boiling process that produces delicious New Jersey Maple Syrup.

Crafts & Collectibles in Winter Show

Shopping

Feb 16-17: The Crafts & Collectibles in Winter Show features an array of handmade items, unique gifts, glassware, jewelry and more, held at Cape May Convention Hall.

Garden State Film Festival

Festival

March 27-31: The Garden State Film Festival welcomes movie enthusiasts and professionals from around the world to celebrate cinema. Enjoy screenings, panel discussions and parties. 

Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival

Festival

March 29-30: Try as many as 600 different beers while jamming out with rock, reggae and punk bands at the Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival.

Spring CraftMorristown

Festival

March 15-17: Creations from 165 craftspeople will be for sale at Spring CraftMorristown. Shoppers can find functional and sculptural works in ceramics, glass, metal, fiber, wood and mixed media, as well as fine art.

Kicking & Swearing: A Festival of Original One Acts

Theater

Feb 15-17: Be entertained during three nights of comedy, tragedy, satire and sci-fi short plays. The Sunday matinee presents all selected plays, followed by a Q&A with the writers, directors and cast. 

The Eagle Theatre Presents: “Ragtime”

Theater

Jan 24-Feb 17: Based on the novel by E. L. Doctorow, the musical Ragtime is set in volatile New York City at the turn of the century. A Jewish immigrant, a Harlem musician and an upper-class motherare united by courage, compassion and a belief in a better tomorrow. 

Chicago at State Theatre New Jersey

Musical

Feb 15-17: He had it coming! Inspired by real-life criminals, Chicago, the Broadway musical about female Prohibition-era inmates, satirizes corruption with classic show tunes such as “Cell Block Tango” and “All That Jazz.”

George Street Playhouse Presents: “The Immigrant”

Drama

March 12-April 7: In “The Immigrant” Haskell Harelik arrives at the port of Galveston, Texas, in 1909 seeking refuge from his homeland.

Chubby Checker in Atlantic City

Music

Feb 16: In 1960, Chubby Checker performed “The Twist” on American Bandstand. A year later, he won a Grammy for his second hit, “Let’s Twist Again.” Slip on your dancing shoes for his hip-shaking show in Atlantic City. 

Gladys Knight at State Theatre New Jersey

Music

March 24: Gladys Knight, the “Midnight Train to Georgia” soul singer, has seven Grammy wins. For her State Theatre New Jersey show, she’ll perform her greatest solo hits and songs from her time with the Pips, accompanied by a full band.

Steve Martin and Martin Short

Comedy

March 1: Expect nonstop laughs when Steve Martin and Martin Short present new material in a variety of musical sketches about their lives on television and the big screen.

Lionel Richie in Atlantic City

Music

March 22-23: Dance all night long with four time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and American Idol judge Lionel Richie.

Hunterdon Art Museum Presents: “Kay Kenny: A Poetic Tribute to the Rural Night”

Arts

Jan 13-April 28: Photographer Kay Kenny’s passion for the arts began in a class at the Hunterdon Art Museum. Kenny returns there for her solo exhibition, “Kay Kenny: A Poetic Tribute to the Rural Night.” The exhibit showcases her outdoor photography and celebrates the rural night landscape.

Liberty Science Center’s new International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes

Arts

Thru May 27: The Liberty Science Center’s new International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes takes you inside Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s books. See props from Sherlock Holmes movie sets, follow the clues to find missing items, and learn about modern forensic practices. 

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Presents: “Kevin Blythe Sampson: Black and Blue”

Arts

Sept 28-Jan 27: The exhibit “Kevin Blythe Sampson: Black and Blue” incorporates drawings, a site-specific mural, and porcelain sculptures responding to the Blue and Black Lives Matter movements from his perspective as a retired African-American police officer.