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3 STATEN ISLAND AND NEW JERSEY EVENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS DRINKS, DRAGONS, AND DARING DIPS
Whether you’re toasting Valentine’s Day with wine and chocolate, welcoming the Lunar New Year with family-friendly festivities, or braving the cold for a charitable plunge, there’s something for every mood and every calendar. Mark these dates, grab your tickets, and bundle up; these February events prove that the season is full of flavor and energy. Wine and Chocolate Trail Weekend Feb. 13–15 NewJerseyWines.com/wineandchocolatetrail/ Fall in love with New Jersey wine country during the Wine & Chocolate Trail Weekend. Hosted by the Garden State Wine Growers Association, this Valentine’s Day tradition invites you to sip award-winning local wines perfectly paired with decadent chocolates from New Jersey chocolatiers. Spend the weekend exploring participating wineries
across the state, enjoying live music, cozy vineyard vibes, and sweet surprises at every stop. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or a fun weekend with friends, this is a delicious way to celebrate love in Garden State style. 2026 Chinese New Year Celebration Feb. 21, from 12–3 p.m. Snug-Harbor.org Ring in the 2026 Chinese New Year with an afternoon of color, culture, and celebration at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden! Families are invited to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with lively performances, captivating tales, festive treats, and hands-on traditional crafts for kids of all ages. The Horse represents strength, good fortune, freedom, and unstoppable energy, and this celebration captures that spirit from start
to finish. Admission is $15, and children 4 and younger attend free. Buy your tickets today to start the new year with good fortune. Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights Feb. 28 PlungeSeaside.org Take the plunge for a powerful cause at the Polar Bear Plunge in Seaside Heights. Each year, thousands of fearless individuals, teams, businesses, and other organizations charge into the icy Atlantic to support Special Olympics New Jersey. Every dollar raised fuels programs and competitions for athletes across the state. Festivities kick off with registration at 9 a.m., plungers hit the beach at 11:30 a.m., and the big splash happens at 1 p.m. Bring your courage and your crew — this is winter’s boldest way to make a difference.
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