10 Things To Do In New Jersey If You Don't Care About The Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is Sunday, Feb. 8, but it’s not the only event competing for attention in New Jersey.

There are plenty of ways to enjoy the day, including kid-friendly watch parties to events for people who don’t care about the NFL championship game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

We’ve rounded up 10 events in New Jersey to appeal to a variety of tastes, including a Lunar New Year Gala, a reptile show, karaoke and more.

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Here are our picks (some events may require tickets or registration):

Winter On The Farm

• Date(s) & Time: Feb. 7-8 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
• Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm (73 Kahdena Road, Morristown)
• Details: Come to Fosterfields for a Winter’s Day on the farm, where attendees learn to cut and harvest ice, pet the cows and more.

Roman Holiday

• Date & Time: Feb. 8 (1 p.m.)
• Location: Princeton Garden Theatre (160 Nassau Street, Princeton)
• Details: As Valentine’s Day approaches, revisit this classic romantic comedy where Audrey Hepburn makes her movie debut.

Sunday Funday Karaoke

• Date & Time: Feb. 8 (2-5 p.m.)
• Location: Nip-N-Tuck Bar & Grill (23 Norwood Avenue, Long Branch)
• Details: Join the Nip-N-Tuck Bar & Grill for some Sunday karaoke with Giuseppe.

“Let’s Go Band” – A Children’s Concert

• Date & Time: Feb. 8 (2 p.m.)
• Location: Bridgewater-Raritan High School (600 Garretson Road, Bridgewater)
• Details: For those looking for a family-friendly activity before kickoff, you can enjoy an afternoon of musical fun at the Raritan Valley Symphonic Band’s annual Children’s Concert.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

• Date & Time: Feb. 8 (3 p.m.)
• Location: First Presbyterian Church of Haddon Heights (28 Seventh Avenue, Haddon Heights)
• Details: Enjoy the Village Playbox’s production of this classic Shakespearean play.

2026 Huaxia Arts Festival & Lunar New Year Gala

• Date & Time: Feb. 8 (12-4 p.m.)
• Location: American Dream – Dream Stage (1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford)
• Details: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with one of New Jersey’s largest and most influential Chinese cultural events. Enjoy a showcase of dance, music, folk arts, and more.

Wine & Chocolate Weekend

• Date & Time: Feb. 7-8 (12-5 p.m.)
• Location: Terhune Orchards Vineyard & Winery (330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton)
• Details: Enjoy chocolate baked goods, homemade from Terhune’s bakery, and pair them with wines from the vineyard. Live music from 1-4 p.m.

2nd Annual NJ Reptile Show

• Date & Time: Feb. 8 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Location: VFW Post 2179 (460 NJ-36, Port Monmouth)
• Details: This family-friendly reptile expo is an exclusive, one-day showcase where hobbyists, breeders, families and more come together to explore the world of reptiles, amphibians and exotic animals.

Super Bowl Halftime Show

• Date & Time: Feb. 8 (6:30 p.m.)
• Location: The Ashford (145 Newark Avenue, Jersey City)
• Details: For those who tune in to the Super Bowl for the Halftime Show, you can experience it at The Ashford with big screens, high energy and more. Reservations are highly recommended.

Drumline Live

• Date & Time: Feb. 8 (7 p.m.)
• Location: NJ Performing Arts Center (1 Center Street, Newark)
• Date: Based on the HBCU marching band tradition, this synchronized stage show gives you the full drumline experience.