President's Day is a United States federal holiday that was initially created to honor and celebrates the life and achievements of George Washington, the first President of the United States (1789-1797) and 'The Father of his Country'. More recently In 1971, it was changed to the third Monday of February to honor and remember all past US presidents, and in particular Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson. The celebration of President's Day has become a three day weekend event and an occasion for community celebrations and parades. Many stores and businesses hold special sales.
Ride for Five Eat for Five!
Come celebrate Lincoln's birthday featuring $5 for any iRide or iRide Plus Band 4pm-close
$5 Kids Meals at Game Time Bar & Grill
Maple Sugaring at Happy Day Farm
February 15th & 16th, 2020; 10am & 3pm (weather permtting)
Happy Day Farm
106 Iron Ore Rd
Manalapan, NJ
Website
(732) 977-3607
Cost: $3.00 per person, children under two are FREE. Tractor ride included
Come lend Farmer Tim a hand in the process! You can't make this chemistry up! Real science. Real maple. Come see the process for yourself in Olivia's Sugar Shack!
Freezing nights and thawing days mark the beginning of maple sugaring season, and at Happy Day Farm the work of tapping trees and boiling sap is underway. This is a great outdoor winter experience where attendees will take a tractor ride of our 130-acre farm with over 600 maple trees and it takes 35 to 40 gallons of sap to make a gallon of syrup.
Presidents Day in the 1830s!
Saturday, February 15, 2020; 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Historic Village
Allaire Village Chapel
4263 Atlantic Avenue
Farmingdale, NJ
732-919-3500
Website/Registration
Cost: Free, This theatrical performance - $20 per person - register separately
Help salute the Presidents of the past by visiting the Historic Village for this special day of patriotic activities and surprise historical challenges. We'll have cooking in the Manager's House and the Allaire Residence, blacksmithing and carving demonstrations, toasts to our great President Jackson, a village-wide "name that President" contest, and patriotic rocket balloons for the kids! At 2:00pm in the chapel, Meet Mary Todd Lincoln and get the woman's point of view on life in the White House.
George Washington's Birthday Celebration
Sunday, February 16, 2020; @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Washington Crossing Historic Park
Visitor Center & Historic Village
1112 River Road
Washington Crossing, PA
Website
Admission is FREE
Join in to celebrate our first president's 288th birthday at a party featuring children's activities and cake cut with General Washington's own sword. Buildings in the historic village will be open during the day, and kids are encouraged to bring homemade cards to present to George himself, who will be on hand for the festivities.
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