A few family fun Valentine’s Day make the holiday sweet. Check out a late-night hike at the state forest. Ocean City has two great events; one focused on fun obstacle courses and the other about the importance of environmental preservation. Did we miss an event? Email chall@cmcherald.com
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Roller Skating in Cape May
Friday to Sunday all February long
Cape May Convention Hall
In the off-season, the Cape May Convention Hall transforms into a skating rink for all ages. Skate rentals are available. Friday skate is from 4 to 6 p.m. and then again from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday skate is from 1 to 3 and 4 to 6 p.m. For info about special theme nights, check out capemaycity.com/calendar
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Open Mic at Cold Spring Brewery
Fridays from 5 to 8:30 p.m.
733 Seashore Road, Lower Township
Join us at Cold Spring Brewery on Friday nights, while locals and visiting friends light up the stage with their amazing talents! Better yet…Let’s get YOU up there on stage! Come on out and grab that 15 minutes of fame!
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Live Music at Cold Spring Brewery
Saturdays from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
733 Seashore Road, Lower Township
Enjoy live music at New Jersey’s only nonprofit brewery, located on the grounds of a historic open-air museum that recreates colonial American life.
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Lower Twp: Valentine’s Day Cards & Crafts
Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Kids ages 2-12 are invited to come make some Valentine’s cards and crafts at the library! This is a drop-in style program, with supplies available between the designated hours. No registration required – just show up!
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Belleplain – Full Moon Hike
Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.
Meet at the Park Office
This nighttime hike will take place under a the full “raccoon” moon and takes visitors through 2.5 miles of trails. Dogs are allowed on a leash. Red light only! Do not bring a standard flashlight!
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North Wildwood: Eagles Autism Foundation Winterfest
Saturday, Feb. 15 from 12 to 5 p.m.
Inlet on Olde, 101 East Walnut Avenue
Help raise funds for Autism Awareness! Meet Swoop, Eagles Cheerleaders and players. Enjoy live entertainment as well as fun for the kids. Entertainment for children features face painting, glitter, and more! Click here for more information and to purchase entry tickets ($20 donation for Eagles Autism Foundation).
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Ocean City Winter Warrior Festival
Saturday, Feb. 15
Ocean City Civic Center, 500 Boardwalk
Winter Warrior include four components: an obstacle course race for children, a “Winter Warrior” obstacle challenge for parents and individuals, team challenges such as a fire truck pull, and a sports festival for participants and spectators (including a kid- and family-friendly fire truck pull). More info at ocnj.us/race-events.
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Ocean City Environmental Family Fun Day
Saturday, Feb. 15 from 9:30 to noon
Ocean City High School
The event is free and provides a great chance to get the kids out to do something educational, interactive and have loads of fun on President’s Day Weekend. This year’s program will include a wide range of nature and environmentally focused, hands-on experiences for both children and adults.
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Wildwood: Spirit Brands Cheerleading Nationals
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 + 16
Wildwood Convention Center
Spirit Brands Nationals & Cheer Prom competition will be held at the Wildwoods Convention Center from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. (times are subject to change). Event will feature performances choreographed to music and sound effects, and winning teams will be awarded prizes. Admission is $25 per person per day and under 5 is free. For more information call 866.52.CHEER or visit SpiritBrands.org.