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 February 13-16:
A Bronx Tale: The One Man Show Starring Chazz Palminteri
📅: Thursday, February 13 | 7 pm
📍: Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
ℹ️: The Bronx-born actor and writer of A Bronx Tale performs his powerful one-man show about his life.
💸: $39+
Mandy Patinkin
📅: Friday, February 14 | 7:30 pm
📍: McCarter Theatre Center, Princeton
ℹ️: The star of stage and screen performs Broadway tunes and classic American songs.
💸: $53+
Rowan University Jazz Festival Concert
📅: Friday, February 14 | 7:30 pm
📍: Pfleeger Concert Hall, Glassboro
ℹ️: The 55th annual festival celebrates jazz.
💸: $10
Jay Leno
📅: Friday, February 14 | 8 pm
📍: Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
ℹ️: The Tonight Show legend hits the stage for an evening of stand-up.
💸: $110+
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony
ℹ️: Enjoy a night of operatic comedy shorts backed by the New Jersey Symphony.
💸: $35+
📅: Friday, February 14 | 8 pm
📍: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, Red Bank
📅: Saturday, February 15 | 8 pm
📍: NJPAC, Newark
Kinky Boots
📅: Select dates from Friday, February 14-Sunday, March 2
📍: Ritz Theatre Co., Haddon Township
ℹ️: With music by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein, this musical follows a man who inherits his father’s shoe factory and finds something very special there.
💸: $12+
Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl’s Baseball Dream
📅: Select dates from Friday, February 14-Sunday, March 2
📍: The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, Netcong
ℹ️: This musical tells the true story of Toni Stone, the real Black female baseball player who was the first woman to play in an all-male professional league.
💸: $30
Red, White & Brew Fest
📅: Saturday, February 15 | Noon
📍: CURE Insurance Arena, Trenton
ℹ️: Celebrate Presidents’ Day Weekend with local breweries, wineries and spirits brands, plus enjoy live music, games, contests and more.
💸: $48+
The Diary of Anne Frank
📅: Select dates from Saturday, February 15-Saturday, February 22
📍: Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan
ℹ️: This powerful play is based on the diaries of young Anne Frank hiding from the Nazis.
💸: $27+
Dial M For Murder
📅: Select dates from Saturday, February 15-Sunday, March 9 | 2 pm
📍: Two River Theater, Red Bank
ℹ️: Audiences can enjoy a fresh take on the Hitchcock classic.
💸: $34+
Break! The Urban Funk Spectacular
📅: Sunday, February 16 | 3 pm
📍: Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
ℹ️: Enjoy a celebration of hip-hop dancing.
💸: $35+
Heather McDonald: The Juicy Scoop Experience
📅: Sunday, February 16 | 7:30 pm
📍: The podcaster, comedian and actress hits the stage.
ℹ️: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, Red Bank
💸: $29+
New Jersey Film Festival
📅: Select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Friday, February 21
📍: Voorhees Hall #105 at Rutgers University, New Brunswick
ℹ️: This biannual film festival at Rutgers celebrates the work of independent filmmakers from all over the world.
💸: $10+
Mystic Pizza
📅: Select dates through Sunday, February 23
📍: Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn
ℹ️: This musical adaptation of the beloved 1988 rom-com starring Julia Roberts follows three waitresses in a pizza joint in Connecticut.
💸: $35+
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Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond
When: Thursday, February 13, 2025Venue - City: Mayo Performing Arts Center - MorristownWith over two billion streams, pop-culture inspired instrumentalists Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) have helped establish classical crossover.
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Jay Leno
When: Friday, February 14, 2025Venue - City: Mayo Performing Arts Center - MorristownJay Leno presents his hilarious take on the world when he performs his trademark brand of everyman humor that has made him one of America’s favorite comedians.
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Sons of Cream
When: Saturday, February 15, 2025Venue - City: Mayo Performing Arts Center - MorristownKofi Baker and Malcolm Bruce have deep roots going back to the birth of the 60s’ British blues R&B rock explosion.
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BREAK! The Urban Funk Spectacular
When: Sunday, February 16, 2025Venue - City: Mayo Performing Arts Center - MorristownBREAK! The Urban Funk Spectacular celebrates Hip Hop dancing, featuring a cast of supremely talented artists from the world of “B-Boying.”
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The Gazillion Bubble Show
When: Saturday, February 22, 2025Venue - City: Mayo Performing Arts Center - MorristownThis mind-blowing show combines the beauty of bubble artistry, the wonders of soapy science, and interactive fun for the whole family.
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Matt Nathanson: King of (Un)Simple Tour
When: Wednesday, February 26, 2025Venue - City: Mayo Performing Arts Center - MorristownOver his almost 30 year career, Matt Nathanson has evolved into one of the most applauded songwriters and engaging performers on the music scene.
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Bilal
When: Thursday, February 27, 2025Venue - City: Mayo Performing Arts Center - MorristownSinger-songwriter Bilal blends jazz, afro-futurism, classic soul, alternative R&B, rock, and even classical in his vocals and music.
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RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles
When: Saturday, March 01, 2025Venue - City: Mayo Performing Arts Center - MorristownFrom energetic classics to reflective favorites, the band delivers an unforgettable performance that appeals to fans old and new.
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The High Kings and Mary Black
When: Thursday, March 06, 2025Venue - City: Mayo Performing Arts Center - MorristownIrish music legend Mary Black returns to the U.S. for the first time in nearly a decade, performing her classic songs that you’ve come to know and love over the years.
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Kodo
When: Friday, March 07, 2025Venue - City: Mayo Performing Arts Center - MorristownThe acclaimed and ever-popular KODO presents its newest production, Warabe, showcasing the Japanese taiko ensemble’s continued exploration of new and old traditions from Sado Island.
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