February is the month we watch the Super Bowl, give valentines and throw snowballs.
Although it is the shortest month of the year, there is no shortage of things to do in Bridgewater and its neighboring towns alike. For some indoor fun, take a look at the below list and enjoy!
"Faces and Blossoms", An Exhibition of Paintings by Linda Lam
Bernardsville Public Library
1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville
- February 1 – 29.
- Opening reception Sunday February 5, 2pm – 4pm.
- Admission is free, no registration required.
- Visit the library website or call (908) 766-0118 for more info.
Job Seeker’s Support Group
Jewish Family Service
150-A West High Street, Somerville
- February 1, 7pm – 9pm.
- Visit the website or call (908) 725-7799 for more info.
Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium Shows
The Planetarium – Raritan Valley Community College
118 Lamington Road, Branchburg
- Many different shows happening throughout February.
- Admission is $6 for all shows and all ages.
- Visit the planetarium website or call (908) 231-8805 for more information.
Dog Walks at Lord Stirling Stable
Lord Stirling Stable
256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge
- Saturday dog walks are held 10:30am – 11:30am.
- Fee is $3 per dog.
- Contact Lord Stirling Stable at (908) 766-5955 for more information.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Somerset County Library
1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater
- Monday February 1, 7pm – 7:30pm.
- For ages 3-8.
- Free.
- Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed animal or doll to the library
for a bedtime story during Monday night's PAJAMA STORYTIME! - Registration begins January 23
- Visit the library website or call (908) 526-4016 for more info.
Carol's Creative Chocolatez
Somerset County Library
1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater
- Saturday February 4, 2pm – 4pm.
- Come and learn about chocolate, get to taste lots of delicious
samples, and take a look at some of Carol's award winning edible chocolate
paintings! - Admission is free, but registration is required.
- Visit the library website or call (908) 526-4016 for more info.
The Antioch Chamber Ensemble
Somerset Hills Performing Arts Center at Bernardsville High School
25 Olcott Ave, Bernardsville
- Saturday Februray 4, 7pm.
- Featuring Eric Whitacre's "the city and the sea" and Matthew Brown's arrangement of
"true colors". - Admission is $15, students are $10 with ID, available at the door.
- Visit the website for more information.
5th Annual Open House at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School
Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School
14 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater
- Saturday Februrary 4, 9am-12pm.
- Campus tours led by student ambassadors and faculty.
- SkillsUSA competitions, Horticultural Technology soil sample testing, Law and Public Safety fingerprinting, and a Graphic Communications T-shirt printing demonstration.
- Visit the Open House website for more info.
Cooking with Mother Goose
Bouman-Stickney Farmstead
114 Dreahook Road, Whitehouse Station
- Sunday February 5, 1pm-4pm
- Admission is free
- Come watch the Queen of Heart’s tarts being made during this open hearth cooking demonstration. Donations accepted.
- Call (908) 236-2327 for details.
Career Day Expo
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey
1171 Route 28, North Branch
- Sunday February 5, 1pm – 4pm.
- For girls in grades 7-12.
- Admission is $8.00.
- Career interviews/dress for success.
- Mock interviews.
- Do’s and Don’ts of resume writing.
- Easy, healthy, and affordable bag lunches.
- Call (908) 518-4406 for details.
Friday Night Movie – Drive
Somerset County Library
1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater
- Friday February 10, 7pm – 9:00pm.
- Admission is free, but registration is required. Registration
begins on January 23. - Register at the library website or call (908) 526-4016.
23rd Annual Garden State Home Show
Garden State Convention Center
50 Atrium Dr, Somerset
- February 10, 1pm – 8pm.
- February 11, 11am – 8pm.
- February 12, 11am – 5pm.
- More than 250 displays of the region's top home professionals.
- Visit the show website for details.
Pasta Dinner at Bradley Gardens
Bradley Gardens Volunteer Fire Co.
24 Old York Road, Bridgewater
- February 11, 4pm – 8pm.
- All you can eat pasta dinner includes salad, bread, pasta, meatballs, desserts, and more.
- Also 50/50 raffle.
- Adults $10, Seniors $9, Children $5, Children under 5 are free.
Pre-School of Rock
Somerset County Library
1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater
- Saturday February 12, 11:30am – 12:30pm
- Rock out with 'Preschool of Rock!' Your morning will be filled with this
great music class where children will discover, improvise, perform, and have
fun! - For ages 1+
- Free, but registration is required. Registration begins on January
20. - Visit the library website or call (908) 526-4016 for more info.
Soprano and Organ Duo
St. Bernard’s Church
88 Claremont Rd, Bernardsville
- Sunday Februray 12, 4pm – 5:30pm.
- Soprano Jolle Greenleaf and organist Christian Lane specialize in rarely-heard repertoire for voice and organ, juxtaposing early music with music of our time.
- Admission is $15, students are $10 with ID.
- Visit the website for more information.
The Lizard Guys
Kangaroo Kids
1047 Route 28, Branchburg
- Friday February 24, 6:30 pm.
- Hold a snake, pet a reptile, and explore unusual creatures.
- Call (908) 231-7800 for info.
Mad Science presents 'Wacky Science'
Somerset County Library
1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater
- Saturday February 25, 10:30am – 12:00pm
- Ages 5-12.
- Free, but registration is required. Registration begins on
February 10. - Who knew that while we were all busy checking out the coolest books
there were secret, 'mad scientists' lurking throughout the library? Well,
today, they won't be a secret any longer. In fact, they want you to join
them in their latest 'wacky science' experiments! - Visit the library website or call (908) 526-4016 for more info.