✨South Jersey, Your Weekend Awaits (Jan 16th -18th)

📍 Haddonfield, NJ
📅 January 16–18, 2026
Downtown Haddonfield is turning into a full winter playground with sales + savings, ice sculptures, and family-friendly fun all weekend long. It’s the perfect excuse to bundle up, stroll the shops, and make a day of it with friends or the kids. Bonus: the whole town vibe feels like a mini winter movie scene.

📍 Downtown Haddonfield
📅 Saturday, January 17, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
If you love soup (or just love eating your way through town), this is your event. Souper Bowl Saturday brings together local restaurants serving up samples while supporting a great cause—so you can do some good while you taste-test your way to a new favorite spot. Come hungry… and be ready to declare a winner.

📅 Sunday, January 18, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM & 12:30 PM
📍 Paint-A-Treasure Studio (Haddon Heights)
Yes… there will be real puppies there 🐾🎨 This event includes a meet + greet + playtime with foster puppies from All Mutts Matter Rescue, plus a fun painting session in the studio. It’s the cutest combo of creative + chaotic, and you might even meet your future best friend while you’re there — puppies will be available for adoption, too.

📅 January Weekends
🕓 Saturdays 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🕐 Sundays 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Coombs Barn (Elmer, NJ)
Jimmy’s & Sprinkles is staying open on weekends through January, serving up soft serve, hand-dipped ice cream, and toppings — because honestly, why should summer have all the fun? It’s one of those little local outings that’s perfect for kids, families, or anyone who just needs a sweet treat in the middle of winter. Bonus: you can make it a full stop by checking out the barn village too.

📅 Sunday, January 18, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Rancocas Woods Farmers Market (Mount Laurel)
Your favorite market is back with winter pop-up weekends featuring local vendors, treats, and fresh finds. It’s the perfect quick stop if you want to stock up on something local without spending your whole day shopping. Get there early if you can — the best goodies always go fast!

📅 Saturday, January 17, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM / 6:00 PM / 8:00 PM
📍 5 Elements Clayworks
Looking for something different than dinner and drinks? Sip & Spin is a hands-on pottery wheel experience where you’ll learn the basics of working with clay — and yes, it’s beginner-friendly. It’s such a fun idea for date night, a group hang, or anyone who wants to try something creative and leave with an actual souvenir you made yourself.

📅 Saturday, January 17th
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Free lunch + beer)
📍 Barb’s Harley-Davidson
Rev up your weekend with Barb’s Harley-Davidson’s New Model Year Celebration + Open House, featuring a first look at the new 2026 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. They’re also doing FREE lunch + beer from 12–2 PM, so it’s a perfect stop even if you’re just going for the vibes. Come check out the showroom, meet other local riders, and kick off the new year with something a little louder 🔥

Fleetwood Mac fans — this one’s for you. TUSK, one of the most popular Fleetwood Mac tribute bands around, is bringing all the iconic hits to the Levoy Theatre for a night of throwback magic.

Expect a full concert experience with the classics you know and love, a great crowd, and that “sing every word” kind of energy from start to finish.

Ready for a fun Saturday night show? High Noon is hitting the stage at the Levoy Theatre with a high-energy tribute performance that’s perfect for anyone who loves classic rock, country rock, and that big live band sound.

Grab your crew, enjoy a night out in Millville, and get ready for a crowd-pleasing set that’s loud, fun, and guaranteed to have people clapping along all night.

Local Live Music

Goodman Fiske (Duo)
🕤 9:30 PM – 1:00 AM
📍 Hard Times Café — Glassboro
A laid-back acoustic set that’s perfect for a casual Friday night out. Expect familiar covers, easy vibes, and a great crowd.

The Lenahan Band (Duo)
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Dooney’s Pub — Delran
High-energy covers and a fun bar atmosphere make this a solid Friday pick. Always a good time when they’re in town.

80’s Crush Band
🕘 9:00 PM
📍 Alisha’s 5 Star Dive Bar — Atco
All the biggest 80s hits with nonstop energy and a packed dance floor. This is a true party night crowd.

Don’t Call Me Francis Band
🕘 9:00 PM
📍 Alisha’s 5 Star Dive Bar — Williamstown
A popular local band bringing high-energy covers and a late-night bar vibe. Open late, loud music, and always a fun scene.

Hickstown Road
🕣 8:30 PM – 12:00 AM
📍 Mulligan’s — Oaklyn
Country-rock vibes and singalong favorites make this a great option if you’re looking for a lively neighborhood bar night.

Drinkin’ Outta Cups
🕤 9:30 PM – 1:00 AM
📍 Tavern & Table — Hainesport
A fun, upbeat band perfect for a Saturday night with friends. Expect a lively crowd and plenty of familiar songs.

Mike Lally
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Bogey’s — Sewell
An easygoing acoustic set that’s great for dinner, drinks, and conversation. A more relaxed option for Saturday evening.

Saturday, February 7th, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM

South Jersey… this one looks like a total winter experience 😍

Barrington is bringing the romance and the vibes with A Night in Paris, a magical evening featuring a winter wonderland setting inspired by the City of Lights. Expect a night full of photo-worthy moments, cozy spots to hang with friends and family, and a whole lot of “wait… this is in South Jersey?!” energy.

Here’s what you can look forward to:
🗼 A 20-foot Replica Eiffel Tower + Love Lock Bridge
⛸️ Ice skating (time slots available every 30 minutes)
🥐 Authentic crêpes + Parisian-inspired food
🎻 Live violinist + entertainment throughout the night
🐴 Horse & carriage rides
🔥 A fire show
🫶 Igloos + fire pits for warm, cozy hangout spaces
🍺 Tonewood Brewery right next door ready to serve

🎟️ Pre-Sale Ticket Info:
Pre-sale tickets include:
✅ 30 minutes of skating (skate rental included)
✅ Horse & carriage ride
✅ Hot cocoa
✅ A beret (yes… a BERET 😄)

💰 Pricing:

✅ How to buy tickets:
Tickets are available for pre-sale via Venmo at: @NIPBarrington
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This is the kind of event that’s perfect for a fun winter date night, a family outing, or a group night out with friends — especially if you’re looking for something different than the usual dinner-and-home routine.

📌 Tip: Skating is done by time slot, so if you’re going with a group, make sure everyone chooses the same time window when paying.

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