Looking for something to do in New Jersey this weekend? You’re in luck! I’ve rounded up 11 exciting events happening across the state. Whether you’re in the mood for cozy bonfires, live music, family-friendly fun, or dancing the night away, New Jersey has it all. Check out these 11 exciting events happening in NJ this weekend.
Yuletide Bonfire & Fireworks Extravaganza – Clinton, NJ
Hunts Mill Park | Saturday, Feb. 22, 6 p.m.
Bundle up in your coziest winter gear and head to Clinton for the 16th Annual Yuletide Bonfire & Fireworks Extravaganza. Enjoy hayrides, live music, and hot chocolate. Warm up by the bonfire, watch the fireworks display, and roast marshmallows under the winter sky. St. Ann’s of Hampton Pipes & Drums will provide live music. Admission is free, but guests should bring a canned food donation for the Open Cupboard Food Pantry.
Purse Bingo & Tricky Tray – Pompton Lakes, NJ
Pompton Lakes Elks Lodge | Saturday, Feb. 22 | Doors open at 5 p.m.
Test your luck at Purse Bingo with 12 chances to win luxury handbags from brands like Kate Spade, Coach, Marc Jacobs, and Michael Kors. Enjoy a Tricky Tray raffle with dozens of exciting prizes. Proceeds benefit EDGE New Jersey, a local LGBTQ+ and HIV+ community wellness center. Get tickets at here.
Indoor Mini Golf – Woolwich Township, NJ
Woolwich Township Municipal Building | Saturday, Feb. 22, 11 AM – 2 p.m.
Bring the little ones to this indoor mini golf event hosted by Swedesboro-Woolwich Parks and Recreation. Kids can enjoy nine holes of mini golf for just $3 per player. No registration required—just show up and play.
Galentine’s Brunch – Pennsauken, NJ
The Atrium Dance Studio | Saturday, Feb. 22, 12-4 p.m.
Bring your besties to She Prayed Ministries’ First Galentine’s Brunch. Enjoy great music, raffles, fun games, and a delicious catered meal. Wear red and pink to celebrate sisterhood. Tickets cost $50. Register here.
It’s a Hoedown – Rutherford, NJ
Rutherford Elks Lodge 547 | Sunday, Feb. 23 | 5 PM – 9 p.m.
Show your moves at Line Dancing Night at Rutherford Elks Lodge. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced dancer, enjoy an evening of line dancing lessons. Admission costs $25. Bring your own snacks (no outside drinks). A cash bar will be available.
Salsa Night – Clifton, NJ
491 Valley Rd. Clifton, NJ | Saturday, Feb. 22, 9 p.m.
Dance the night away at Salsa Night with DJ Edwin Martinez. Enjoy Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and more. Admission costs $15 in advance, $20 at the door. A cash bar and free parking will be available. This is a 21+ event. Register here.
Ladies Night of Belly Dancing & Henna – Montclair, NJ
THE SPACE – 356 Bloomfield Ave, Loft #2, Montclair, NJ 07042 | Saturday, Feb. 22, 6-9 PM
Join the Foundation for Arab American Heritage for an evening celebrating Raqs Baladi, a style of belly dance. The event features henna artistry, Arab wine and refreshments, and light bites. The first 20 registrants will receive a special gift. Get tickets here.
Verona’s Restaurant Week – Verona, NJ
Township of Verona, NJ | Dates Feb 23. – March 1
Verona’s Restaurant Week returns, and it will offer a delicious tour of the town’s finest establishments. Featured cuisines include burgers, sushi, pizza, tacos, pasta, and desserts. There are 12 participating restaurants, some include The Parkside Social, Umai Sushi, and more! Visit each restaurants website for their menu.
Pins for Purrs – Stratford, NJ
30 Strikes, Stratford, NJ | Sunday, Feb. 23, 3-5 p.m.
Join the Animal Welfare Association for Pins for Purrs, a bowling event to support cats in need. 30 Strikes is one of the largest bowling centers in NJ with 80 lanes. For $20, bowlers can enjoy unlimited bowling for two hours, with shoe rentals included. A full lane for up to six people is available for $100, which includes pizza and a pitcher of soda. Get tickets here.
Sip & Paint Margarita Glass – Asbury Park, NJ
The Asbury Hotel, 210 Fifth Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 | Sunday, Feb. 23, 2-4 p.m.
Join Boozy Brushes x The Asbury Hotel for a Sip & Paint Margarita Glass event. Enjoy a creative afternoon of painting your own margarita glass and sipping your favorite drink. RSVP is required. Get tickets here.
Drag Bingo – Newark, NJ
McGovern’s Tavern, Newark, NJ | Saturday, Feb. 22, 6:00 p.m. (Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m.)
Join Harmonica Sunbeam for a night of Drag Bingo and win prizes. This event benefits the Newark LGBTQ Community Center. Get tickets here.
FREE Kids Ninja Camp – Jackson, NJ
Hybrid Combat Karate, Jackson, NJ | Sunday, Feb. 23, 11:00 a.m.
Hybrid Combat Karate hosts a free Kids Ninja Camp for children aged 4 and up. The event includes karate and ninja skills lessons, character-building activities, and fun ninja games. RSVP is required. For more information, visit the event page.
Check out these 11 exciting events happening in New Jersey this weekend!
Alondra Cabrera is the Editorial Assistant at New Jersey Digest. She recently graduated from Montclair State University with a degree in Communication and Media Studies. During her time at school, she discovered her passion for journalism and content creation. In her free time, she loves to create and edit videos for her corgis, Rafi and Toffe, and indulge in culinary adventures with her friends. Alondra also enjoys traveling, cooking, and working out. She is excited to embark on her professional journey in media and looks forward to contributing her skill and creativity to her role here at New Jersey Digest.
