Things To Do in New Jersey This Weekend: February 27-March 1

Assuming you can shovel yourself out, events this weekend bring big flavors, laughs, and plenty of live entertainment across New Jersey. From the gooey goodness of the Mac & Cheese Mayhem to hands-on maple sugaring traditions and Kathy Griffin's sharp comedy, the weekend has many standout experiences to savor. Add in music tributes, dance performances, and high-energy weeknight events, and something is happening every day to keep your calendar full.

Mac & Cheese Mayhem is an indoor food festival celebrating everyone's favorite comfort dish. Local chefs and restaurants will serve creative variations of mac & cheese for attendees to taste and vote on for the "Mac Daddy Award." The event includes music, craft beer, vendors, and kids' activities.

Visitors to the maple sugaring program can experience the traditional Northeast maple sugaring process firsthand. At the Sugar Shack, you can learn how they tap maple trees, observe historic and modern sap-collecting methods, and watch sap boil down into New Jersey maple syrup. You can buy tickets for this 60-minute outdoor program on a walk-in basis on the day, and the organizers recommend appropriate outdoor clothing and boots for muddy or snowy trails.

Kathy Griffin is a two-time Emmy and GRAMMY award–winning comedian, television star, bestselling author, and outspoken advocate, renowned for her biting satire and fearless humor. Griffin gained widespread acclaim for her Bravo series "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List," which ran for six seasons and earned two Emmys. She has appeared on numerous hit shows, cohosted CNN's New Year's Eve special with Anderson Cooper, and wrote two New York Times bestselling books.

The weekend stage comes alive with sharp humor, legendary music tributes, and powerful movement. From laugh-out-loud moments to electrifying performances, it's a lineup that captures the full spectrum of live entertainment.

Turn up the volume on weeknights. From laugh-out-loud comedy to high-intensity hockey matchups, the energy stays high all week long, proving that Monday through Thursday can deliver just as much buzz as the weekend.