Celebrating Valentines Day in NJ
By: Janis Adams
New Jersey is one of the foremost and most fabulous places to celebrate Valentine’s Day. With a little thought and planning, this year can prove to be your best Valentines Day in NJ ever. Discover popular things to do in 2022 that will make this a romantic and memorable day.
The Importance of Valentines Day
Who is Valentine
The origin of Valentine’s Day is a bouquet of love and lore. Father Valentine, who later became St. Valentine, was a priest who sent the first “valentine.” Father Valentine was imprisoned for the crime of love. That is to say, he officiated Christian weddings even though it was forbidden under the Roman rule of Emperor Claudius.
Valentine's Love Story
As if that’s not romantic enough, the fabled love story continues. Apparently, Father Valentine fell in love with a young woman who visited him while he was imprisoned. Before his death, it is said that he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine.”
Commemorating Valentine
Thus Valentine’s Day began, inauspiciously at first. It has now grown to be more than just the calendar day of February 14th. Now, it is a month long event of love, candy, roses, and celebrations with people who hold a special place in our hearts.
The Month of Love
The Month of Love – February – is a time for couples to honor and celebrate their love, whether they are newly experiencing the flicker of feelings or they are fanning the flame of a longtime passion.
Whatever the stage the love you share is in, if you are looking for special ways to show your loved one how much they mean keep reading for some fun Valentine’s date ideas here and around Red Bank, NJ!
5+ Fun Valentines Date Ideas in NJ
Axe Throwing
Axe throwing, like any other target sport (think darts) requires players to stand behind a line, roughly 10 feet from the target, and throw an axe at the target. The goal is to hit the centered bullseye; however, there is a point system that will be explained to you more thoroughly upon arrival!
Why it's a Good Date Idea for Valentines Day in NJ
Looking for an unforgettable date, Axe Throwing is a hugely interactive, chat inducing date idea. Plus, while having a great time, you can learn a new skill. Axe throwing is not only fun on the novice level, though. It is also recognized as a sport worldwide. For an incredible axe-perience book a time for two HERE!
Escape Rooms
Escape Rooms are a great way to boost adrenaline. In turn, this creates feelings of euphoria and excitement! This rush of emotion is sure to make celebrating your love all the more invigorating.
Want to be a real “team” with your partner, then book a room HERE.
What is an Escape Room
Once locked in an escape room, you and your partner (or team) are presented with a series of puzzles, riddles, clues, and games. These all work in a series of events, where once one puzzle is solved, the next presents itself.
Be the Ripper of London's Bloody Valentine
Make THIS Valentine’s Day a once in a lifetime experience. You can be one of the premiere couples at Ripper of London, a 60 minute murder mystery room where you work a crime scene to track down Jack the Ripper. This game is opening just in time for Valentine’s Day. For more information on this game click HERE!
Ripper of London is just one of the many fun filled offerings at Trap Door. Click HERE for more offerings!
Asbury Park’s Bazaar for Valentines Day in NJ
Who says you can’t buy love? This Valentine’s Day you can! Take a romantic stroll during Asbury Park’s Valentine’s Bazaar. Food, flowers, libations and music are just a few offerings you will find at this historic location.
What is the Bazaar?
This shop and stroll will offer some time to hand hold and snuggle while buying up some wonderful items to commemorate the day. Treat your special someone to a Valentines Day in NJ with a relaxed setting with a panoramic view, and then take in a romantic sunset to culminate the day.
Wine Tasting on Valentines Day in NJ
What’s better than chocolate for Valentine’s Day? Well, chocolate paired with wine, of course. The Casola Family owned Fox Hollow Vineyards will offer tastings of their award winning wines along with hand crafted chocolates. A standard light fare menu will also be available to guests.
Fox Hollow Vineyard’s wine and chocolate event is a great last minute date idea, as reservations are not required.
Love AC's Valentines Day in NJ
“Love AC” is an annual event, in Atlantic City, that focuses on the six stunning lighthouses and landings in the area. Artwork from local artists and a chalking experience will be offered at this event. Additionally, if you and or significant other would like to make a vow of love or renew one you’ve already made, a vow event will be offered, along with a tower climb.
This artsy heartsy event is a fundraiser that benefits the Absecon Lighthouse along with the five other landmark lighthouses that light Atlantic City’s shores.
Eat Your Heart out on Valentines Day in NJ
With all the fun you’re having, you are sure to have an appetite and want to share a standout meal after your unique date. New Jersey offers a host of fine dining experiences with eclectic offerings.
Three Standout Red Bank Area Restaurants are sure to please even the pickiest palate for a special Valentines Day in NJ:
Semonlina
Semolina offers fresh farm to table cuisine in a laid back setting. The ease of the setting belies the intensity of the crafting that goes into the truly superb culinary offerings.
Semonlina Specialties
Pasta is the staple at this one of a kind place. However, there are other delights on the menu as well. Additionally, for those wanting to take some homemade pasta with them as a memento of the day, you can call a day ahead and your made to order pasta pick-up will be waiting when you conclude your meal.
Birravino
Looking for New Jersey’s best wine and beer, along with great food? Then, Birravino should be one of your top choices. Birravino is a restaurant concept created by Vic Rallo, host of “Eat! Drink! Italy!” on Create TV. Birravino brings materia prima to each of its tables along with a large selection of wines and beers.
Love AC
Now, if savory seafood and an incredible view is the way you want to top off your romantic plan, then 26 West on the Navesink is the destination you will want to include on your itinerary for Valentines Day in NJ. These hosts offer the freshest seafood and a stellar dining experience to boot.
Valentines Day in NJ Overview
Love is in the air in New Jersey!
Whether you are a born and bred Jersey-an, new to the area, or just planning a visit for the holiday of Love there is much to do in the little state with the biggest heart.
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In this Murder Mystery Escape Room, you take on the identity of city inspectors. As you investigate, you and your team are tasked with tracking down the notoriously nefarious Jack the Ripper.
$45 Per Player
Ripper of London is a 60 minute murder mystery escape room experience where you work a crime scene to track down the killer Jack The Ripper.
Trap Door Escape Company
Trap Door Escape Room has 4 locations: 3180 Route 611 in Bartonsville, PA in the Poconos; 60 White St. in Red Bank, NJ; 34A Speedwell Ave. in Morristown, NJ: and 77 Wind Creek Blvd in Bethlehem, PA. The Red Bank location was the first of the 4 locations, opening in the fall of 2015. Morristown followed in the summer of 2017, and Bartonsville opened during the holiday season of 2018. Wind Creek is currently undergoing construction and will be opening in September 2022.
History
The idea came to Tone Purzycki back in 2011 after he wrote a screenplay that developed into a live-streaming game. The game revolved around an actor trapped in a situation and the audience had to solve puzzles to figure out where he was trapped. The “Find Me Event” had more than 1,000 people playing over the course of several hours. After the success of several other streaming events, the idea of an escape room was born.
Location
Each location has different rooms from which to choose. Our Morristown location is home to Day of the Dead, Witch Hunt, and The Greatest Freakshow. In Bartonsville, you’ll find Cure Z, F5 Tornado Escape, Fear the Bogeyman, Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, We’re All Mad Here, and Prisoner Z. In Red Bank we currently have Everest – our first 2 story escape room. Ripper of London is also available at this location. Our pirate themed games will soon be open at Wind Creek.
Trap Door Escape Room also offers team building, streaming events, and birthday parties. For more information on any of our games, prices, and locations, explore our website or call 570-234-3366