Hey Jersey - happy hump day!
All the talk lately seems to be about a major snowstorm hitting this weekend - even in the southern part of the country. So far there are mixed predictions for Jersey - it could be an inch - it could be 3 feet - no one knows.
My go to is JC for weather - I have been following him for years and he does a great job keeping it real. No matter what we get - I hope you find some way to have some fun - with or without the snow. Be sure to check with any event before heading out this weekend to ensure it is still being held.
Power in the Pines 2025
Remember - events are added to our calendar daily! Visit the Wander Jersey Event Calendar - and save your favorite events by clicking the heart so you can access them easy!
Cape May County
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Roller Skating at Cape May Convention Hall every Fri, Sat and Sun through March | $5, skate rentals extra
An annual experience where you can skate at the convention center. Visit Event Website →Souper Cook Off on 1/25 from 2-4pm | Cold Spring Brewery, Cape May | $15
A fundraiser to support Historic Cold Spring Village, come enjoy contestants’ soup entries and vote for the winner. Visit Event Website →
Cumberland County
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Mid-Winter Antique Show on 1/24 and 1/25 | Wheaton Arts, Millville | $8
Approximately 40 quality antique dealers with furniture, books, glass, toys and more. Visit Event Website →
Essex County
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Monster Jam Freestyle Mania on 1/24 | Prudential Center, Newark | $43+
Monster Jam trucks team up with Freestyle Motocross bikes to deliver gravity-defying skills and thrills. Visit Event Website →Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular on 1/24 | Wellmont Theater, Montclair | $49+
Smash hit multi-media laser and light show featuring the music of Pink Floyd “as you’ve never seen before.” Visit Event Website →
Hudson County
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What They Saw Photography Exhibit opens on 1/25 | Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken | Free
Experience Hoboken as photographers say it from 1889-1934 at the “What They Saw: Hoboken’s Amateur Photography Clubs, 1889-1934,” photography exhibit. Visit Event Website →
Hunterdon County
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Unionville Vineyards Grilled Cheese Weekend on 1/24 & 1/25 | Ringoes | Free
Celebrating grilled cheese/paninis with wine and music also on tap for the weekend. Families welcome. Visit Event Website →
Middlesex County
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The Fly Fishing Show from 1/23-1/25 | NJ Expo Center, Edison | $20+
Fly fishing instruction, expo, film festival and more. Visit Event Website →Historic Rail Line & Brunswick Mall Goodbye Hike on 1/24 | East Brunswick | Free
Take a local hike and say a final goodbye to East Brunswick Square Mall.The Mall Show: Cards, Pokemon, Toys on 1/24 | Woodbridge Center | Free
200+ tables of cards, comics, toys and more across the mall. Visit Event Website →
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Monmouth County
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Damn the Torpedos: Tome Petty Tribute on 1/24 | Stone Pony, Asbury Park | $28 advance, $32 door
The live Tom Petty concert experience with special guest the Unknowns. Visit Event Website →Fairies Wear Boots: Black Sabbath Tribute on 1/24 | Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | $20 advance, $25 door
All-star tribute band playing all the Black Sabbath hits. Visit Event Website →
Morris County
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Dessertopia on 1/24 from 11am-6pm | Morristown Armory | $5
A dessert festival featuring some of the very best desserts across NJ. Visit Event Website →
Ocean County
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Sports Collectibles Show on 1/24 from 9am-2pm | Southern Regional Middle School, Manahawkin | Free
Vendors and collectors of sports and Pokemon card collections. Visit Event Website →
Passaic County
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North Jersey Card & Collectibles Show on 1/24 from 9am-3pm | Wayne | $5-$10
100+ vendor tables with 70% Sports cards and 30% Pokémon/TCG, Visit Event Website →
Sussex County
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Garden State Comic Fest on 1/24 & 1/25 | Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta | $10
NJ's coolest fest featuring all things comic related. Visit Event Website →
Union County
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Rahway Soup Stroll on 1/24 from 1-4pm
Enjoy a day strolling Rahway and enjoy free samples of soups from participating restaurants. Visit Event Website →
Did you know that NJ is home to the older log cabin in the United States? True story! Nothnagle Log House in Gibbstown, NJ was estimated to have been built between 1638 and 1643, making it a NJ superstar.
Back in 2021 I had the privilege to get a tour of this historic venue while doing a photo shoot to promote pet adoption. The owner, Doris Rink, was super gracious and was clearly proud of the work her husband and she did to the home, as they should be. It is an amazing piece of history!
Pippa introducing C.A. Nothnagle Log House / credit: Jill Caren
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Have you attended and event because you saw it in Wander Jersey?
Lambert Castle Open House on 1/31 in Paterson - After an extensive restoration, Lambert Castle is finally reopening for public tours!
Atlantic City Punk Flea Market on 2/1 in Atlantic City. The ultimate flea market for finding vintage goods and oddities.
30th Annual Fishing Flea Market on 2/22 in Point Pleasant.
New NJ law requires license to ride all forms of e-bikes. This law is poised to help prevent deaths and reckless driving that is posing a risk to automobile drivers.
Sherrill creates an executive order to help with electric costs in NJ. The executive order requires the NJBPU to pause proposed utility rate increases and requests a review of their business models. It also requires that existing funds be used to offset electricity supply increase that are expected this year.
NJ’s largest indoor pickleball facility to open in Plainfield. PickleRage (what a name for a NJ business!) is set to open on February 5th and features 18 indoor courts.
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