What is there to do in New Jersey with kids today? When my boys were younger, I asked myself that very often. In 2008, I had 3 boys 4 years old and under and I had made the decision to stay home with them. So I was always looking for something to do with them.
I felt like there had to be so much to do in this big old state of New Jersey if only I could find it. I would search online looking for things to do in New Jersey with kids today and my searches would come up pretty empty.
I learned about most New Jersey activities through word of mouth or by being very observant. We’d visit a store and I’d see that they were hosting a crafting class or make-and-take workshop that weekend. I’d grab the library’s calendar of events every time we would visit. I’d stumble across a printed brochure of events from our local county parks.
There were always things to do with kids in New Jersey, they just weren’t advertised well. I knew there had to be a better way…there wasn’t, but we created it with Jersey Family Fun. Consider this, our site, your one-stop site for finding things to do in New Jersey with kids today or any day.
In fact, 10+years later when I introduce Jersey Family Fun to grown ups I still say, “You know how when you wake up in the morning and the kids are bouncing off the walls with too much energy and you don’t know what to do with them? Turn to us, we have solutions to that problem. We help NJ families find out about things to do with kids in New Jersey.
Let’s start you with our Calendar of today’s events in New Jersey for kids.
Calendar of Today’s New Jersey events for Kids
About our calendar of today’s activities in New Jersey
This list of things to do in New Jersey with kids today runs in chronological order.
Each event listing has a title. The date and time are above the event title. If there’s a looping arrow at the end of the time, it means the event is repeating. It will happen more than once. You can click on the event title to see the additional dates and times.
Below the event title is a brief look at where the event is being held.
The last line of the summary shows the minimum cost of the event. The majority of the events on today’s calendar are free or less than $5 to attend.
For a thorough description of the event and more details click on the event title and the full event listing will open.
Things to Do in New Jersey with Kids Today
Nature Walk in Linden at Hawk Rise Sanctuary
Hawk Rise Sanctuary 1811 Lower Rd, LindenHere are more fun activities in Linden, New Jersey. Nature Walks Come for a nature walk! This program is appropriate for individuals of all ages. Come dressed for the weather. …
Spring Discovery Days in Summit at Reeves Reed Arboretum
Reeves-Reed Arboretum 165 Hobart Avenue, SummitHere are more fun activities in Summit, New Jersey. Spring Discovery Days Discovery Weekends return! Explore the Arboretum when the gardens and grounds are alive with the sights and sounds …
Veterans Train Show in Manalapan
Manalapan Community Center 114 Route 33 West, ManalapanHere are more fun activities in Manalapan, New Jersey. Veteran Train Show The Manalapan Township Veteran Affair Advisory Committee present their 7th annual model train show! Bring your children to …
Easter Egg Hunt in Red Bank at Count Basie Field 2024
Count Basie Field in Red Bank 11 Henry Street, Red BankHere's another Easter event in Red Bank, New Jersey. Easter Egg Hunt The Red Bank Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting their annual Spring Easter Egg Hunt! Make sure …
Food Truck Experience in Blackwood at Gloucester Premium Outlets
Gloucester Premium Outlets 100 Premium Outlet Dr, BlackwoodHere are more fun activities in New Jersey. Food Truck Experience Gloucester Premium Outlets is excited to announce the kick off of the Food Truck Experience! Open to shoppers and …
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Freehold 2024
Freehold Elks Lodge 73 Main Street, FreeholdDetails and schedule for St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Freehold, New Jersey.
Easter Bunny Visits in Princeton at Palmer Square 2024
Palmer Square in Princeton 40 Nassau Street, PrincetonHere's another Easter event in Princeton, New Jersey. Strolling Spring Bunny Make your way into the boutique shops, enjoy lunch with the family and keep an eye out for Palmer …
Easter Bunny Strolls in Historic Smithville Village 2024
Historic Smithville and the Village Greene 615 E Moss Mill Rd, SmithvilleHere's another Easter event in Historic Smithville, New Jersey. Easter Bunny Strolls Colonial Easter Bunny will be strolling the village! When is this Easter event? When is the raindate? No …
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Bayonne 2024
Broadway in Bayonne Broadway, BayonneHere are more St. Patrick's Day Parades in New Jersey. Bayonne St. Patrick's Parade Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your family and friends at the Bayonne St. Patrick's Day …
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Amboy 2024
Stevens Avenue in South Amboy Stevens Avenue, South AmboyHere are more St. Patrick's Day Parades in New Jersey. St. Patrick's Day Parade Come out to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your friends and neighbors! When is this St. …
Princeton Winter Concerts at Terhune Orchards
Terhune Orchards in Princeton 330 Cold Soil Road, PrincetonHere are more fun activities in Princeton, New Jersey. Winter Concerts in Princeton are back for Winter 2024 Winery Weekend Music Series Join us for winter cheer in the winery …
Family Fun Days in Parlin at Sayreville Public Library
Sayreville Public Library 1050 Washington Rd, ParlinHere are more fun activities in Parlin, New Jersey. Family FunDay Sunday Drop by the library on Sunday afternoons for a family oriented activity or craft to do with your …
Purim Carnival in Tenafly at JCC on the Palisades
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades 411 East Clinton Avenue, TenaflyHere are more fun activities in Tenafly, New Jersey. 2024 Rubach Family Purim Celebration Join the fun at the Rubach Family Purim Celebration! Come dressed in your favorite costumes. When …
St. Patrick’s Day Party in Keansburg at Bev and Wallys 2024
Bev and Wallys Family Entertainment Center 46 Beachway Avenue, KeansburgHere's another St. Patrick's Day event in Keansburg, New Jersey. St. Patrick's Day Party It is time for The Super Free St Patricks Day party! Free parking and all kids …
Live Animal Talks in Beachwood at Jakes Branch
Jake's Branch County Park 1100 Double Trouble Rd,, BeachwoodHere are more fun activities in Beachwood, New Jersey. Live Animal Talks Come in and meet the animals of Jakes Branch County Park. Visitors will get an upclose look at …
St. Patrick’s Day Dance Party in Fair Lawn at Maurice M. Pine Library
Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library 10-01 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair LawnHere are more fun activities in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Singing with Sam: Leprechaun Dance Party Wear your green and prepare to boogie as Pre-K singing sensation Sam leads us …
Discovery Nature Walks at Jake’s Branch in Beachwood
Jake's Branch County Park 1100 Double Trouble Rd,, BeachwoodHere are more fun activities in Beachwood, New Jersey. Discovery Nature Walks Join a park naturalist on these brief but informative nature walks through Jakes Branch Park. Weather permitting. Walks …
Nature Walks in Toms River at Cattus Island County Park
Cooper Environmental Center at Cattus Island County Park 1170 Cattus Island Blvd, Toms RiverHere are more fun activities in Toms River, New Jersey. Cattus Island Nature Walks Be a part of a 40-year Ocean County tradition! Join a park naturalist and follow in …
Molly Pitcher in Manalapan at Monmouth Battlefield
Monmouth Battlefield State Park 20 NJ-33 Business, ManalapanHere are more fun activities in Manalapan, New Jersey. Molly Pitcher at Monmouth Battlefield Don’t miss the special program at Monmouth Battlefield titled “Molly Pitcher at Monmouth.” Come back on …
Spring Woodcock Walk in Harding Township at Great Swamp Nature Center
Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center - Great Swamp 32 Pleasant Plains Rd, Basking RidgeHere are more fun activities in Harding Township, New Jersey. Spring Woodcock Walk Learn about woodcock, why Great Swamp NWR is ideal habitat for these special birds and to see …
What else is there to do in New Jersey with kids today?
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Visit a new NJ playground
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Drive one of our beautiful scenic roads in New Jersey
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Hike a trail with waterfalls.
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Visit with animals for free in New Jersey.
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Take a self-guided tour of Atlantic City’s murals.
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Get outdoors with one of these New Jersey outdoor activities.
Looking for things to do in New Jersey with kids? Here are 20+ New Jersey outdoor activities that are open and welcoming visitors.
Visit a New Jersey beach!
Our beaches might not be open year-round for swimming, but even in the off-season they can be a great place to visit. Take a walk along the water. Collect shells. Throw down a line to catch fish. Or build a sandcastle. Just be sure to stay out of the water if lifeguards aren’t on duty.
Search for dinosaurs in NJ!
Have a dinosaur-loving kid? If you’ve been on the search to find dinosaurs near you, we can help with our listing of where to find dinosaurs in New Jersey.
Climb a New Jersey Lighthouses with Kids
New Jersey lighthouses make for great NJ day trips. When thinking about places to visit in NJ with kids add one to your list of things to do in New Jersey.
Looking for more things to do in New Jersey with kids?
Visit our guide to What is There to Do in New Jersey with Kids Tomorrow?
Or visit our overall Calendar of New Jersey events for families.
There are always new fun things to do in NJ weekend so be sure to bookmark or pin this page to come back to it often! You can also see what’s happening this month in your county with one of these county calendars.
NJ County Calendars of Events
View your NJ County’s Calendar of Events