The Ultimate Guide to the
Top Things To Do in NJ This Weekend
Looking for fun things to do in New Jersey this weekend? We’ve got the scoop on amazing NJ events happening all over the state! From celebrations of Washington’s birthday, to family friendly outdoor activities, to fantastic theatre productions, to fun Black History Month events and much more… the Things to Do in New Jersey Calendar of Events features tons of awesome NJ events happening around the Garden State this weekend! Read on to learn all about the best things to do in NJ this weekend …
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12 Things To Do In New Jersey This Weekend
1. America… We Served
Trenton NJ | February 24 & 25 2018
Celebrate Black History Month at The Old Barracks Museum! Come hear about the brave African American soldiers that helped shape our nation’s history! Learn about the integral role they played in our military, from the early days of our nation’s infancy all the way up to World War II! Dedicated re-enactors and living historians will be exhibiting throughout the day, sharing their knowledge and passion about African American military history with visitors. Represented regiments will include The Harlem Hellfighters of WWI, the 6th Regiment USCT of the Civil War, the 369th Regiment portrayed by Ebony Doughboys, and others. Learn more…
2. Maple Sugaring at Howell Living History Farm
Lambertville NJ | February 24 2018
Maple Sugaring at Howell Living History Farm introduces visitors to tapping into one of North America’s sweetest and natural treasures. Join farmers in the sugar bush, sugarhouse and farmhouse kitchen where many hands are needed to ensure the syrup-drenched pancakes are on the table for tasting. Parking and admission are free. Learn more…
3. Art for Families at the Princeton University Art Museum
Princeton NJ | February 24 2018
Come on out for Art for Families at the Princeton University Art Museum. Enjoy an engaging gallery activity followed by a related art project. This week, explore the colorful art of Andy Warhol and then make a pop culture-inspired work of your own. Learn more...
4. Winter Walk at High Point State Park
Sussex NJ | February 24 2018
Winter can be a quiet time, but there’s still lots to explore. Join the staff of High Point State Park for a winter walk. We’ll look for tracks and signs of wintering wildlife, observe dormant trees, plants, insects, and much more. Registration required. Learn more…
5. Follow The Drinking Gourd
Trenton NJ | February 24 & 25 2018
In recognition of Black History Month, the New Jersey State Museum Planetarium presents “Follow the Drinking Gourd”. This NJSM original production is set during the time of slavery in the United States. It explains how slaves used the Big Dipper, also known as the Drinking Gourd, to find the North Star (Polaris) and follows a family that uses this celestial navigation along the Underground Railroad to reach freedom. Learn more…
6. Battery Gunnison at Gateway National Recreation Area
Highlands NJ | February 24 2018
Visitors to Gateway National Recreation Area are invited to stop by to chat with the Army Ground Forces Association volunteers and learn more about Battery Gunnison – New Peck restoration and the historic time period of February 1943 at Fort Hancock. February 2018 marks the 75th anniversary of the conversion of the battery from Gunnison to New Peck. The conversion entails moving Battery Peck’s guns to Battery Gunnison, modernizing the structure, and creating “New Battery Peck.” This is a free event. Learn more…
7. George Washington’s Birthday at Rockingham
Franklin Township NJ | February 24 2018
Celebrate George Washington’s birthday at Rockingham Historic Site with tours commemorating his 286th birthday. Visitors can learn about his life and times, before, during and after his famous careers. Test your knowledge about this American icon and learn what is fact and what is fiction. The tours will be concluded with the partaking of cakes and punch in the kitchen to complete the celebration. Learn more…
8. I Knew George Washington
Morristown NJ | February 24 2018
Jeff Finegan speaks on his children’s book series I Knew George Washington at Morristown National Historical Park. The series is a unique collection of stories on the “father of his country” as told from the perspective of historic figures who were closely associated with him. Selected to narrate each book are individuals who, based on their interaction with George Washington, came from distinctly varied walks of life. Free! Learn more…
9. Princeton University Art Museum Highlights Tour
Princeton NJ | February 24 & 25 2018
Discover the Art Museum’s premier collections spanning antiquity to contemporary in a Princeton University Art Museum Highlights Tour, offered free of charge. Learn more…
10. The Bad Seed
Lambertville NJ | February 24 & 25 2018
Sure, it’s a hot box of craziness being played out in The Bad Seed, but it’s also a well-paced stage thriller filled with campy fun and psychological overtones, starring a scary little girl who’s almost guaranteed to haunt your dreams for some time to come. Dig into The Bad Seed at the Music Mountain Theatre in Lambertville NJ. Learn more…
11. Little Women
Hammonton NJ | February 24 & 25 2018
Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel blossoms on stage as a musical. Little Women follows the adventures of the remarkable March sisters – budding author Jo, practical Meg, sweet Beth and romantic Amy – who’re coming of age during the Civil War under the care of their doting mother. A touching tale of young love, achieving your dreams and the enduring power of family, this song-filled adaptation at The Eagle Theatre in Hammonton NJ is designed for the entire family to enjoy. Learn more…
12. Pinocchio by Puppetworks
Jersey City NJ | February 25 2018
Carlo Collodi’s classic 1883 adventure tale of a marionette puppet comes to life in Pinocchio by Puppetworks. Learn more…
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