It’s the second weekend of Valentine’s Day and there’s lots of fun lovey dovey events like the GSWGA’s Wine and Chocolate Trail and the I Heart Haddonfield. Not looking to be be romantic? Check out the return of the Midnight Market in Jersey City and the Maple Sugar Celebration at Duke Farms and more.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for February 14th – 16th, 2020:

I Heart Haddonfield

February 13 & 14, 5PM – 9PM

‘I Heart Haddonfield’ commences with the second annual GALentine Chocolate Crawl on Thursday, February 13, and continues on Friday, February 14 with vow renewals and other celebrations of commitment. Both events take place from 5-9 p.m. in Downtown Haddonfield.

Downtown Haddonfield, NJ

Cost: Free to Attend

Midnight Market 21+ Indoor Food Festival

February 14, 6:30PM – 11:59PM

Midnight Market Jersey City offers a one of a kind Night Market experience for foodies. This 21 and older event features the area’s hippest foodie trends. Vendors bring small bites for a small price! Everything is $7 or less and each vendor has $5 options!Dance all night to our DJ and take advantage of amazing specials at the bar!

Harborside Atrium; 210 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ

Cost: $5 – $11

Sugar Maple Celebration

February 15, 10AM – 3PM

Celebrate the Sugar Maple and the magic it brings to your table. Learn about the entire maple sugaring process with Duke Farms Executive Director Michael Catania. Participate in activities and nature hikes focused on wildlife, tree identification, best forestry practices, and climate change as it relates to the Sugar Maple and our native forests. Experience the flavor of New Jersey maple syrup, visit live demonstrations, and have fun!

Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, NJ

Cost: Free

GSWGA’s Wine and Chocolate Weekend

February 15 & 16

Enjoy Valentine’s Day Weekend by checking out GSWGA’s Annual Wine and Chocolate Trail Weekend! This year the trail will take place Feb 9-10 at wineries throughout the state.

At Participating Wineries

Cost: Varies Per Location

The Mall Collectibles Show

February 15 & 16

Brunswick Square will be hosting Mall Collectibles show! Get ready for a throwback weekend of your favorite toys from back in the day. Enjoy over 60 vendors throughout the mall and grab a bite to eat after!

Brunswick Square Mall, New Brunswick, NJ

Cost: Free

Asbury Park Vegan Pop-Up Shop

February 16, 11AM – 5PM

Join for a cozy food festival inside Asbury Park’s iconic Convention Hall and for a toasty warm celebration with amazing food, fancy drinks and fun times with awesome people!

Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Cost: Tickets $5 in advance, $10 at the door

9th Annual Cape May Chili & Chowder Cookoff

February 16, 12PM – 3:30PM

Just $10 per person to taste approximately 20 tastings from the Chili & Chowder participants. Plus a sash Bar with your favorite cocktails, beers, wines. Make sure you try the Cook Off special drink of the day. There will also be crafters and other local vendors offering wonderful handmade gifts and other cool stuff!

The Grand Hotel of Cape May, 1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ

Cost: $10

Wedding Expo at Collins Arena

February 16, 12PM – 3:30PM

Bridal Afternoon features:The area’s best wedding vendors and hundreds of ideas to plan an incredible wedding

* Live showcases * Show Specials for great savings on the best goods and services * Grand prizes and door prizes* dj’s * photographers and videographers * hair & makeup artistry * limo & transportation services * registries * inviitations * flowers *wedding planning and so much more! Find everything to hold a fabulous wedding – hundreds of ideas and many great wedding vendors!

Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Middletown, NJ

Summer in Winter Carnival

February 16, 12PM – 4PM

There will be everything you would expect to see at a carnival. Including games like Skee Ball and Milk Can toss, food like chicken fingers, french fries, popcorn and chocolate chip cookies. Entertainers such as face painters, balloon artist and so much more!

The Mainland Kitchen + Pub, 151 New Jersey 72, Stafford Township, NJ

Maple Sugaring at the Hermitage

February 16, 1PM – 4PM, Rain date February 17

The Hermitage Master Gardeners will be tapping about 15 trees on the grounds of the National Historic Landmark. Families and friends are invited to learn how to tap maple trees and the importance of maple sugaring to the Lenape and early Dutch and English settlers in Northern New Jersey. Children 12 and older and adults will also be able to tap the trees with the Master Gardeners. Guests will be sent home with the equipment to tap the trees in their own yards and instructions on boiling the sap into syrup. During the event a small concession stand featuring hot beverages and maple sugary snacks will be also be open.

The Hermitage, 335 N Franklin Tpke, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ

Cost: Tickets are $25 per family and $15 per individual.

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