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 December 31-January 5:

Holiday Adventure at Liberty Science Center
📅: Through Wednesday, January 1
ℹ️: Enter an educational winter wonderland with sock skating, a train ride and a dance party for the family.
📍: Jersey City
💸: $22+

Miracle Pop-Up Bar

📅: Through Wednedsday, January 1
📍: Franklin Social in Jersey City, Cowan’s Public in Nutley, The Parkside Social in Verona and Gus’s Last Word in Wood-Ridge
ℹ️: Indulge in holiday cocktails and enjoy festive and nostalgic decor at your favorite bars, transformed with holiday cheer.

Naska’s New Year’s Masquerade Ball

📅: Saturday, January 4, 8 pm
📍: Wonder Bar, Asbury Park
ℹ️: Combining classic country with punk and ska stylings, this musical event benefits Garden State Equality, New Jersey’s largest LGBTQ+ equality organization.
💸: $18+

Super Pet Expo

📅: Friday, January 3-Sunday, January 5
📍: The New Jersey Convention Center, Edison
ℹ️: A three-day extravaganza of all things animals.
💸: $10-$20; free for kids under 4

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