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 8-12:

Disney’s Newsies the Musical

📅: Wednesday, January 8 & Thursday, January 9 | 7 pm
📍: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, Red Bank
ℹ️: Based on the 1992 movie, this musical brings people into the world of newspaper hawkers at the turn of the 20th century.
💸: $15

Benedict Polizzi

📅: Thursday, January 9 | 8 pm
📍: Bananas Comedy Club, Rutherford
ℹ️: The podcaster and social media sensation with almost a billion views across all social media platforms is a rising star in the world of comedy.
💸: $22+

Fishing & Boating Expo

📅: Friday, January 10-Sunday, January 12
📍: Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood
ℹ️: Browse more than 100 vendors at this ultimate boating and fishing expo.
💸: $5-$10, kids under 5 free

Jessica Kirson

📅: Saturday, January 11 | 8 pm
📍: Wellmont Theater, Montclair
ℹ️: The South Orange native is a master of characters. She’s appeared on Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight, The Show with Jay Leno, The View, and her special Talking to Myself debuted on Comedy Central.
💸: $35+

Disney’s Frozen Kids

📅: Saturday, January 11-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

Disney’s Encanto Sing Along

📅: Sunday, January 12 | 1 & 4 pm
📍: Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
ℹ️: Sing along to this Oscar-winning animated favorite as you watch the story of the Madrigal family unfold.
💸: $21+

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