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 January 22-26:

Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
📅: Thursday, January 23 | 8 pm
📍: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, Red Bank
ℹ️: Experience the music of legendary British progressive rock band Pink Floyd with a 3-D light and laser extravaganza, featuring songs from albums Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall.
💸: $20+

Monster Jam
📅: Friday, January 24-Sunday, January 26
📍: Prudential Center, Newark
ℹ️: Watch 12,000-pound monster trucks battle it out in this competition—you’ll be on the edge of your seat!
💸: $20+

The Addams Family
📅: Friday, January 24-Sunday, January 26
📍: State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick
ℹ️: This musical features the creepy and kooky characters we all know and love.
💸: $40+

New Jersey Film Festival
📅: Select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Friday, January 24-Friday, February 21
📍: Voorhees Hall at Rutgers University, New Brunswick
ℹ️: This biannual film festival at Rutgers celebrates the work of independent filmmakers across the world.
💸: $10+

Mike Super: Magic & Illusion
📅: Saturday, January 25 | 3 & 7:30 pm
📍: Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
ℹ️: NBC’s Phenomenon star Mike Super offers a magic show that’ll amaze audiences.
💸: $29+

Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
📅: Saturday, January 25 | 4 & 8 pm
ℹ️: Experience the music of legendary British progressive rock band Pink Floyd with a 3-D light and laser extravaganza, featuring songs from albums Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall.
📍: Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City
💸: $29.50+

Umphrey’s McGee
📅: Saturday, January 25 | 8 pm
📍: Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
💸: $49
ℹ️: The genre-bending Chicago band hits New Jersey.

Martin Lawrence
📅: Saturday, January 25 | 8 pm
📍: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Atlantic City
ℹ️: Best known for his eponymous series Martin and the Bad Boys movies, this comedy icon hits the stage.
💸: $79+

Pinkalicious the Musical
📅: Sunday, January 26 | 1:30 & 4:30 pm
📍: Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
ℹ️: This musical based on the best-selling book series is fun for kids (and adults) of all ages.
💸: $15+

Angels in America, Part I: Millennium Approaches
📅: Through Sunday, January 26
📍: Ritz Theatre Company, Haddon Township
ℹ️: See the first part of Tony Kushner’s epic Tony-winning play, set at the height of the AIDS crisis in 1980s New York City.
💸: $35+

Disney’s Frozen Kids
📅: Through Saturday, February 1
📍: Music Mountain Theatre, Lambertville
ℹ️: Disney’s beloved film has been adapted for young performers and audiences, featuring everyone’s favorite tunes and tales.
💸: $13

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