Love Is In The Air With 4 Fun Weekend Events In Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — What felt like a very long January has drawn to a close, and it is now the shortest month of the year (though it gets an extra day in 2024).

Now that it's February, love is in the air, with tons of Valentine's-themed events going on around Ocean County.

If you're looking for something to do, here are four fun events to check out this weekend.

13th Annual Women's Health Expo

February is Women's Heart Health Month, so join the Ocean County Health Department on Feb. 3 for this free event with health screenings, vendors and more. It runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel in Toms River.

Winter Fire & Ice Festival

The New Egypt Flea Market presents two days of fun with animal exhibits, ice sculptures, fire pits, music, food trucks and more. Admission is $5 per person with children 10-and-under free. Dates are Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Feb. 4 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 933 Monmouth Road, Cream Ridge.

Woven Heart Workshop

Get your craft on and learn how to make an adorable heart-shaped basket under the expert guidance of Niki Giberson at the Tuckerton Seaport. It runs 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Feb. 3 and costs $30 for members and $33 for non-members. Get tickets here.

Wine And Chocolate Weekend

Laurita Winery has another fun free event, with live music and vendors like Chocolate Moonshine, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and House of Cupcakes. This weekend it runs Feb. 3 and 4 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.