New Jersey Leisure Guide Monthly Newsletter
January, 2018

January is the coldest month of the year and a time for many indoor events, and for the more adventurous, there are some great outdoor winter fun activities like skiing, snow boarding, and skating.

This Edition's Contents...

• Popular January Events and Things To Do
• Seasonal Frequently Asked Question
• This Month's Featured Restaurant
  

Note: This information is provided by event sponsors as a free service to our viewers. Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event

Popular January, 2018 Events and Things To Do

Fire & Ice --- Food Trucks & Fireworks Celebrating the First Day of the New Year
January 1st, 2018; noon - 6pm
Tuckerton Seaport
120 W. Main St.,
Tuckerton, NJ
609-296-8868
Website
This family event features Ice cutting demo, ice sculpture, children's activities, make & take crafts, bonfire and food vendors.
The day ends with a grand finale --- with fireworks over the lake.

Disney On Ice: Reach For The Stars
January 4, 5, 6, 7, 2018
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
Tickets

Satisfaction - Rolling Stones Tribute
Friday January 5, 2018 8:00PM
Bergen Performing Arts Center
Englewood, NJ
Tickets

Theresa Caputo
Saturday January 13, 2018 8:00PM
Borgata Events Center
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Trevor Noah
Sunday January 14, 2018 7:00PM
Borgata Events Center
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

All Stars of Hip Hop: KRS-One, Nelly, Redman, Method Man & Fatman Scoop
Sunday January 14, 2018 7:00PM
Boardwalk Hall Arena - Boardwalk Hall
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

A Night With Janis Joplin
Wednesday January 17, 2018 8:00PM
Count Basie Theatre
Red Bank, NJ
Tickets

Disney On Ice: Reach For The Stars
January 18, 19, 20, 21, 2018
Boardwalk Hall Arena - Boardwalk Hall
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Tapestry - A Tribute To Carole King
Friday January 19, 2018 8:00PM
Community Theatre At Mayo Center For The Performing Arts
Morristown, NJ
Tickets

Lana Del Rey
Friday January 19, 2018 8:00PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
Tickets

Lambertville - New Hope Winter Festival
January 20 - 28, 2018
Event Times and locations vary
Downtown Lambertvilleo
Information, tickets and schedule
Featured events include ice sculptures, snow folk art, a spectacular Concert, a Chili Cook-Off, Karaoke Night, Hawaiian Luau, Winter Fest Blues & BBQ, Taste of Winter Fest, and the Revolutionary Pub Crawls.

Dennis Miller
Saturday January 20, 2018 8:00PM
Wellmont Theatre
Montclair, NJ
Tickets

Foghat
Saturday January 20, 2018 8:00PM
Tropicana Casino - Tropicana Showroom - NJ
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Preacher Lawson
Saturday January 20, 2018 9:00PM
Borgata Music Box
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

The Illusionists
January 24, 25, 2018
State Theatre - NJ
New Brunswick, NJ
Tickets

Frozen Carnival in Ice- interactive Wild West theme
January 27 – 31, 2018
Skylands Stadium
94 Championship Place
Augusta, NJ
(973) 383-7644
Website
Parking is Free  
This indoor/outdoor event will feature more than 100 tons of ice transformed into breathtaking displays by the amazing ice artists at Sculpted Ice Works. Frozen in Ice will thrill both adults and children, and offers plenty of great photo and selfie opportunities! You can also enjoy hot food and beverages, s'mores for roasting, carnival games, shopping, and more.

Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway
Saturday January 27, 2018 8:00PM
Bergen Performing Arts Center
Englewood, NJ
Tickets

Mount Holly Fire & Ice Festival
January 27. 2018
High Stree
Mount Holly, NJ
Website
Free admission
Downtown Mount Holly will be the place to warm your tummy and see lots of artistic eye candy while having plenty of free family friendly fun. This annual event features over a dozen professional ice carvers from up and down the east coast, an equal number of professional chili chefs plus a wide variety of interesting entertainment for young, old and everyone in between. The ice carvers will transform 300 pound blocks of ice into beautiful crystalline works of art, throughout town, beginning at 10:00 and continuing until 3:00 p.m.

Marlon Wayans
Saturday January 27, 2018 9:00PM
Borgata Music Box
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Monster Jam
January 27, 28, 2018 7:00PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
Tickets

This Month's Frequently Asked Question

Question: We need to be in Atlantic City for a business trade show during the winter off season and since we are not Casino people, we would like to take the kids with us. Are there activities or things for kids to do the AC?

Answer: Atlantic City is becoming a family destination with plenty of year round activities and things to do for kids. Some of the popular Winter kids things to do are:
Atlantic City Aquarium - Get to see  more than 100 species of fish and other marine creatures.
The Marine Mammal Center - Located in neighboring Brigantine. They are an organization that rescues, rehabilitates and releases sick and injured marine mammals and sea turtles that wash ashore on NJ beaches.
Haunted Tales - On the Boardwalk. This is a  ghostly Adventure with a special effects theatre where people can get to hear about the Jersey Devil and  pirates who still haunt the Jersey shore.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! - Located on the  Boardwalk. Exhibits a collection of weird and unusual relics and rare treasures.
IMAX Theater. Located at the Tropicana.  Has a 5-1/2 story screen with the newest  Hollywood  films and IMAX 3D releases.
Family Fun Station - Located in the Tropicana. An arcade with lots of games and prizes.
Placade Amusements. Located on the Boardwalk. Open daily, year round.  An arcade with a huge selection of games and prizes.
Skate Zone - Located on North Albany Ave. Offers public ice skating and rental skates
Rainforest Café - Located in the trump Plaza hotel. It’s a great place to eat with kids. A tropical rain forest with cascading waterfalls, lush vegetation,  animated wildlife and live tropical fish. They have a kids menu with a special treat for dessert!

For a full descrption of Atlantic City Kids Activities Click Here

New Jersey Restaurant Reviews - New Jersey has over 23,000 restaurants and finding about them is often times a time consuming task. Find a restaurant in a town of your choise with comprehensive restaurant reviews.

This Month's Featured Restaurant::

618 Restaurant
Freehold, NJ
Website
The best restaurant in the Freehold area. Serves creative American food with healthy options, in an attractive, modern - rustic atmosphere with a well stocked bar. e.
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