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Enjoy Bookscape Babies and other free events at Cotsen Children's Library. Photo by Lisa Warden
Enjoy Bookscape Babies and other free events at Cotsen Children's Library. Photo by Lisa Warden
1/28/25 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for free things to do this February in New Jersey? Check out dozens of great options below. 

February is the month of love, and you’ll love all the free events happening in New Jersey! It's a month full of holiday celebrations, with a Valentine's Bazaar, complete with shopping, food, and photo ops, plus many Lunar New Year festivities.

And don't miss February festival freebies like Ocean County Mall's Winter Beach Blast and Verizon Superbowl FanFest.

For more free fun, check out our Guide to Free Fun Things to Do with NJ Kids, and find more winter happenings in our Family Activity Calendar and Winter Activities Guide.

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Ongoing Free Things To Do in February 2025

Barnes & Noble Storytime in Bridgewater

Bridgewater
Every Monday
Bring the little ones to Barnes & Noble in Bridgewater every Monday morning for stories and fun. READ MORE

Preschool Storytime at Bridgewater Library

Bridgewater
Every Monday
Swing by the library on Mondays with the little ones for books, songs, and activities. READ MORE

Toddler Tuesday

Cranford
Every Tuesday
Toddlers are welcome to Cranford Public Library every Tuesday for stories and hands-on activities. Registration is not required, but space is limited. READ MORE

Music & Movement at Johnson Public Library

Hackensack
Every Tuesday
Children and caregivers are invited to sing and dance at this library music and movement time. The program takes place in the auditorium. READ MORE

Barnes & Noble Storytime in Livingston

Livingston
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Enjoy childhood classics and new favorites at Barnes & Noble in Livingston on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.  READ MORE

Bookscape Babies at Cotsen Children's Library

Princeton
Every Tuesday
Cotsen’s youngest patrons get active, social, and build their vocabularies in a special play space in the Bookscape gallery. Soft ramps, tunnels, and plush alphabet letters await. READ MORE

Play Cafe at Ramsey Free Public Library

Ramsey
Every Wednesday
Pop in for playtime with lots of toys and fun guaranteed. Parents can relax with a warm cup of coffee. READ MORE

Barnes & Noble Storytime in Brick

Brick
Every Wednesday
Head over to Barnes & Noble every Wednesday for children's stories and fun. READ MORE

Baby Lap Time at Johnson Public Library

Hackensack
Every Thursday
Johnson Public Library welcomes babies, and their caretakers, for songs, stories and rhymes. Registration is not required. READ MORE

Tiger Tales at Cotsen Children's Library

Princeton
Every Friday
Join the staff at Cotsen Library for a special interactive weekly storytime. Tiger Tales begins with a story and ends with a hands-on project to take home. READ MORE

Drop in and Discover at Jakes Branch County Park

Beechwood
Every Saturday
Stop by Jakes Branch Nature Center on Saturdays for nature lessons and crafts. A new topic is explored each session. READ MORE

Cattus Island Nature Walks

Toms River
Every Saturday and Sunday
Join a park naturalist for a 40-year Ocean County tradition. Discover the fascinating and diverse wonders of the natural world. No registration is required. READ MORE

Live Animal Talks at Jakes Branch County Park

Beechwood
Every Saturday and Sunday
Head over to Jakes Branch County Park Nature Center every Sunday for an up-close look at the park's inhabitants. Visitors learn about the various species that call the Nature Center home. Talks last about 20 minutes. READ MORE

Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards

Princeton
Every Saturday and Sunday
Join Terhune for cheer in the winery with live music and time with family and friends. Enjoy indoor seating in the wine barn among the wine tanks and outdoor seating with fire pits. Sample hot mulled wine, tasting flights, and wine by the glass.  READ MORE

Winter Market by Grow It Green Morristown

Morristown
Every Sunday
Grow It Green Morristown presents the Winter Farmers Market every Sunday, offering a wide range of unique selections from pasture-raised meat to artisanal cheese, honey, prepared foods, nuts and grains, baked goods, artisan bread, eggs, produce, and hand-crafted home goods.  READ MORE

Free Things To Do in New Jersey in February 2025

Lunar New Year at Bridgewater Commons

Bridgewater
Saturday, February 1-Sunday, February 2, 2025
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a traditional Asian performance and dragon dance accompanied by the music of beating of drums, cymbals, and gong instruments, believed to bring good luck and fortune. READ MORE

Kids Workshops at Home Depot

Various Locations
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Kids can get creative at these monthly Home Depot in-store DIY events. Projects take place the first Saturday of each month at participating stores.  READ MORE

Asbury Park Valentine's Bazaar 2025

Asbury Park
Saturday, February 1-Sunday, February 2, 2025
Swing by Asbury Park Convention Hall for a day filled with love, fun, and shopping. Discover unique gifts for a special someone or treat yourself to something special. With a variety of vendors offering handmade crafts, artisanal goods, and delicious treats, plus live music, kids activities and workshops, there's something for everyone to enjoy. READ MORE

Maker Mondays Kids Craft Hour at Jake Branch County Park Nature Center

Beechwood
Mondays, February 3 and 17, 2025
Drop by the nature center on select Mondays for nature-inspired crafts. Registration is not required. READ MORE

Tales & Tunes: A Family Storytime at Verona Public Library

Verona
Tuesdays, February 4 and 11, 2025
Verona Public Library welcomes families for an afternoon of fun, with interactive stories, music, movement, and early literacy skills. READ MORE

JCPenney Kids Zone

Various Locations
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Stop by New Jersey JCPenney stores on the second Saturday of every month for free and fun crafts. Children receive a lanyard and collector's pin. Six pins earn a Project Master Medallion. READ MORE

Free Crafts for Kids at Lakeshore Learning

Various locations
Saturdays, February 8 and 22, 2025
Lakeshore Learning welcomes children age 3 and older for a free storytime and craft activity each Saturday morning. Check online for photos of weekly projects. No reservations are needed. READ MORE

Community Day: Lunar New Year

Newark
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Welcome The Year of the Snake at this family-friendly celebration, where the spirit of Lunar New Year comes alive through art, tradition, and community. Travel to Asia to experience dance performances, acrobatics, crafts, food, and more. READ MORE

Maple Sugaring at Howell Living History Farm

Lambertville
Saturdays, February 8 and 22, 2025
Help farmers collect sap in the woods of Howell Living History Farm. Plus, make syrup in the sap house, and taste whole-wheat pancakes after a walk through the farmhouse kitchen. READ MORE

Hot Cocoa at Historic Cedar Bridge

Barnegat
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Join a Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site docent to learn about the site's history. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate to warm up while learning about local lore and the history of Ocean County’s Revolutionary War past. READ MORE

Art Together at Zimmerli

New Brunswick
Sunday, February 9, 2025
On select Sundays throughout the year, families can work side-by-side on arts and crafts projects at Rutgers' Zimmerli Art Museum. Each session includes a brief, instructor-led tour through one of the galleries. READ MORE

Verizon Super Bowl FanFest- SOLD OUT

East Rutherford
Sunday, February 9, 2025
In a first-of-its-kind event, Verizon is transforming stadiums and venues across all 30 NFL markets into a nationwide FanFest. Fans can enjoy free celebrations on Super Bowl LIX Sunday with food and beverages from locally-owned small businesses, meet and greets with local football heroes, live local music acts, interactive games and more. READ MORE

Historical Valentines at Historic Walnford

Freehold
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Historical Walnford hosts this creative and educational workshop. Take a look at valentines from the 18th and 19th centuries, and study how penmanship has changed over the years. Then, create a valentine of your own or write a letter to a friend using historically inspired materials. READ MORE

Kids Workshops at Lowes

Various locations
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Kids can get creative and learn to build at Lowes' mini-DIYers workshops. Reserve a spot online. Some walk-ins may be permitted. READ MORE

Lunar New Year Celebration at the Ramsey Senior Center

Ramsey
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Welcome the Year of the Snake with cultural performances, activities and light refreshments. Watch a variety of traditional cultural performances, plus enjoy arts, crafts, riddles and games. READ MORE

Winter Beach Blast at the Ocean County Mall

Toms River
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Get a taste of summer in the winter at Ocean County Mall. The summery fun includes crafts, giant Twister, dancing and more.  READ MORE

Deptford Mall Kid's Mini Theater Show

Deptford
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Beloved story characters take the stage at Deptford Mall for FREE monthly shows. Enjoy singing, dancing, story time, fun giveaways, and a meet-and-greet with the character. Registration is required.  READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Cotsen Children's Library at Princeton University Library
Hackensack 's Johnson Public Library
Cotsen Library at Princeton University
Jake Branch County Park Nature Center
Various Home Depot stores
Asbury Park Convention Hall
Jake Branch County Park Nature Center
Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site
Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University
various Lowes stores

About the Author

Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.
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