Food & Drink Related Events for the Week of February 23, 2026

Posted Mon, Feb 23, 2026, By Staff Writer

Are you a big foodie? Into wine tasting? Whether you want to cook a new dish or taste something you've never tried before, these events in North Jersey have got you covered.

1. Rice Krispies Snowmen

	Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
	Paramus Charles E. Reid Branch Library, 239 West Midland Ave, Paramus, NJ, 07652 [View map]

February 24, 25 OR 26. Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday. 3:30 – 4:30pm. For Pre-K - Grade 8.

2. Pizza Quesadilla Cooking Class (grades 3-5)

	Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
	Upper Saddle River Public Library, 245 Lake St., USDR Powers Room, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 07458 [View map]

Learn to make a skillet pizza quesadilla with Nicole of Culinary Creatives, then dig into this cozy comfort food. This program is for grades 3-5. Registration Required.

3. Ramsey Cooks

	Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
	Ramsey Free Public Library, 30 Wyckoff Ave, Meeting Room, Ramsey, NJ, 07446 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0

In-Person Program - 'Pork Dumplings'. Join Ji, Brigitte and Debbie as they show you how to make yummy pork dumplings! Sign-ups required.

4. Something Tasty Adult Cookbook Program

	Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
	Dumont's Dixon Homestead Library, 180 Washington Avenue, All Purpose Room 2, Dumont, NJ, 07628 [View map]

5. Rice Krispies Snowmen

	Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
	Paramus Charles E. Reid Branch Library, 239 West Midland Ave, Paramus, NJ, 07652 [View map]

February 24, 25 OR 26. Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday. 3:30 – 4:30pm. For Pre-K - Grade 8.

6. Shop Rite Snack Class

	Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 3:45 PM to 4:15 PM
	Washington Township Public Library, 144 Woodfield Road, Community Room, Twp. of Washington, NJ, 07676 [View map]

For grades K-2, registered dietitian Nicholas from Shop Rite will be here to show us how to make delicious, nutritious, and funs snacks!

7. Mediterranean Cooking Demo and Sampling NEW

	Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
	Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Auditorium, Montclair, NJ, 07042 [View map]

For years, the Mediterranean diet has been touted for its many health benefits. But how do you incorporate those principles into your daily cooking? Join olive oil sommelier and Firenze Olive Oil owner Donna Liotto-Scocozza as she demonstrates the fine points of making a Mediterranean meal. You'll get to sample a mini portion of all these delicacies at the end of class!

8. Biblio Bites & Brews (Cookbook Club)

	Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
	58 Washington Street, Theater, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003 [View map]

Join us at Varitage Brew Works for a fun and flavorful evening with our cookbook club: Biblio Bites & Brews. Each month, we pick a different cookbook or culinary theme—then gather to share dishes, swap recipes, and talk all things food over a cold craft brew. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just love trying new flavors, this is a great way to connect with fellow food enthusiasts.

9. Explore the World of Vinegar

	Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
	Upper Saddle River Public Library, 245 Lake St., USDR Powers Room, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 07458 [View map]

From sipping tonics to crushed fruit–infused varieties, vinegar is having a modern renaissance. Marianne and Andrea from Olive R Twist will help us explore this 2026 food trend by providing a tasting of several vinegars, ideas to incorporate these flavors into meals and drinks, and reviewing the many health benefits of this ancient elixir. Limited to 20 participants.

10. MIGA SUSHI /Wayne/REGULAR MENU OR ALL YOU CAN EAT OPTION

	Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
	miga sushi, 215 Berdan Ave, wayne, NJ [View map]
	Organized by Social Sidekicks 40+

LET'S START THE Midweek RIGHT WITH A SUSHI DINNER AT MIGA SUSHI IN WAYNE. THEY HAVE A MULTITUDE OF CHOICES ON THEIR MENU. FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE THEY HAVE AN ALL YOU CAN EAT OPTION. OTHERS CAN ORDER FROM THEIR REGULAR MENU. IT IS A LOW KEY ATMOSPHERE WHERE CONVERSATIONS CAN BE FLOWING.

11. Tea Blending with Mayernik Kitchen

	Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
	Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Ave, Shotmeyer Room, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481 [View map]

Join Mayernik Kitchen to learn about tea blending. Find out which herbs help with digestion, sleep, anxiety and more, then make your own blend to take home! Enjoy an herbal infusion tea while you enjoy the presentation.

12. Rice Krispies Snowmen

	Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
	Paramus Charles E. Reid Branch Library, 239 West Midland Ave, Paramus, NJ, 07652 [View map]

February 24, 25 OR 26. Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday. 3:30 – 4:30pm. For Pre-K - Grade 8.

13. Protein: Pros and Cons

	Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
	Northvale Public Library, 116 Paris Avenue, Community Meeting Room: Back, Northvale, NJ, 07647 [View map]

Join Shoprite dietitian, Caitlin Krawitz, at the library as she discusses some myths and facts about protein. We will also be making Strawberry Cheesecake Bites.

14. Cook the Books!

	Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
	Wallington's John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, 125 Main Ave., Wallington, NJ, 07057 [View map]

Enjoy cooking, chatting, and trying new recipes? Join us for Cook the Books! We'll meet once a month to try different recipes from a cookbook. This month's pick is Half Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy by Tieghan Gerard. Pick up your cookbook today. Registration is required.

15. Cupcake Decorating

	Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
	Wyckoff Public Library, 200 Woodland Ave, Shotmeyer Room, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481 [View map]

Join Steph’s Baking Boutique for a hands-on tutorial on cupcake decorating. Work with cake tools and go home with an assortment of delicious cupcakes!

16. Chef Jesse: A Modern Approach to Southern Cuisine

	Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
	Waldwick Public Library, 19 E Prospect, Meeting Room, Waldwick, NJ, 07463 [View map]

Newark native and classically trained chef and author, Jesse Jones will highlight cooking from the coastal regions of South Carolina and Georgia.

17. Thursday Night Bites Cookbook Club

	Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
	Oradell Public Library, 375 Kinderkamack Road, Junior Room, Oradell, NJ, 07649 [View map]

Prepare a dish from this month's cookbook and join us for a potluck dinner! This month's cookbook is TODAY LOVES FOOD: RECIPES FROM AMERICA'S FAVORITE KITCHEN. Copies are available for pickup at the Circulation Desk.

18. Just a Pinch! Spice Club: Retro Spices! @ Dennis

	Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
	Sussex County Library - Dennis Branch, 101 Main St, Newton, NJ, 07860 [View map]

Break Out Your Grandma's Corning Ware For Some Retro Spices With A Twist! Grandma's spice kits available at the Dennis Branch. Supplies are limited, one per family!

19. Knife Skills Culinary Class

	Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
	HCCC Culinary Arts Institute, 161 Newkirk Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07306 [View map]
	Ticket price: $119.22
	Organized by Hudson County Community College Continuing Ed

Cut with Confidence: The Foundation of Faster, Safer, Better Cooking.

20. In-person class: Classic French Macarons (New Jersey)

	Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 5:00 PM to Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 8:24 PM
	Courtyard Edgewater NYC Area, 3 Pembroke Place, Edgewater, NJ, 07020 [View map]
	Ticket price: $64.8
	Organized by CocuSocial

Classic French Macarons

21. Colonial Tea Party: Garfield Friends of the Library

	Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
	Garfield Public Library, 500 Midland Ave, Main Room, Garfield, NJ, 07026 [View map]

Join the Friends of the Library for a Colonial-themed Traditional High Tea, featuring finger sandwiches, scones with jam & cream, sweet treats, & a wide selection of specialty teas. Tickets are $45 per person. There will be mystery bags, an auction, and entertainment. Come in colonial-themed clothing and period dress!

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