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Indoor Things to do with Kids in Essex County

Bowling Alleys in Essex County

• Brunswick Zone Bellville Lanes – 679 Washington Ave, Belleville.  (973) 751-2111. 
• Eagle Rock Lanes – 424 Eagle Rock Ave, West Orange. (973) 731-6363.  

Ice Skating Rinks in Essex County

• Clary Anderson Arena – 41 Chestnut St, Montclair. (973) 744-6088.
• Essex Skating Club of New Jersey – 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange. (973) 731-3828
• Ironbound Arena – 226 Rome St,  Newark. (973) 733-3707. 
• Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain – 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange. (973) 731-3828.
  •  Read about our visit to Richard J. Codey Arena here.

Indoor Family Attractions in Essex County

• The Art Garage – 356 Glenwood Ave, East Orange. (973) 677-7701.
• Barnes and Noble – Livingston Mall, 112 Eisenhower Pkwy, Livingston. (973) 758-1310.
  • Read about our visit to Barnes & Noble here.
• Bass Arts Studio – 202 Park St, Montclair. (973) 509-7588.
• Chocolate Works – 1170 Town Center Way, Livingston. (973) 740-9090. 
• Chocolate Works – 321 Millburn Ave, Millburn. (973) 218-9222.
• Chocolate Works – 42 South Park Street, Montclair.(973) 744-3344.
• Doin’ Dishes – 50 Church St, Montclair. (973) 744-8589.
• Express Yourself Studios – 1877 Springfield Ave, Maplewood. (973) 763-5256.
• GlassRoots Studio – 10 Bleeker St, Newark. (973) 353-9555.
• Jerry’s Artist Outlet – Essex Green Shopping Center, 495 Prospect Ave, West Orange. (973) 669-0995. 
• Jumpnasium – 204 Passaic Ave, Fairfield. (973) 808-1700.
• Monster Mini Golf – 194 US Highway 46, Fairfield. (973) 244-0026.
• Rock Paper Scissors – Rock Paper Scissors – 15 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair. (973) 337-6759. 

Indoor Playrooms in Essex County

• Build n’ Blocks – members only indoor play area. 46 E Northfield Rd, Livingston. (888) 959-2562.
• Funtime Junction – 400 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield. (973) 882-9777.
• Jersey Explorer Children’s Museum – 192 Dodd Street, East Orange.  (973) 673-6900.  
• Kidgits Indoor Playground in the Livingston Mall – 112 Eisenhower Pkwy, Livingston. (973) 994-9391.
  • Read about our visit to Kidgits Indoor Playground here.
• Kidville – members only indoor play area. 516 Valley Rd, Montclair. (973) 826-0350.
• The Little Gym – members only indoor play area. 353 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell. (973) 228-1787.
• The Little Gym – members only indoor play area. 4215 Town Center Way, 2nd Floor, Livingston. (973) 422-1722.
• The Little Gym – members only indoor play area. 1 Greenwood Ave #3, Montclair. (973) 744-1002.
• McDonald’s PlayPlace – 1339 Broad St, Bloomfield. (973) 338-4641.
• McDonald’s PlayPlace- 573 Northfield Ave, West Orange. (973) 731-8829.
• My Gym – members only indoor play area. 235 Prospect Ave, West Orange. (973) 731-2022.

Libraries in Essex County

• Visit our listing of New Jersey libraries for our list of Essex County, New Jersey Libraries.

Museums in Essex County

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Roller Skating Rinks in Essex County

• Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center – 7th Ave & Clifton Ave, Newark. (973) 482-8900. 
• Gero Park Hockey Rink – 315 White Oak Ridge Rd, Millburn. (973) 379-2221.
• Taylor Park Skate Ramp – 237 Oakland Rd, Maplewood. 

Theatres (Theatrical Performances) in Essex County

• 4th Wall Theatre Inc.– 449 Franklin St, Bloomfield. (973) 996-8484. 
• 1978 Maplewood Arts Center – 1978 Springfield Ave, Maplewood. (862) 438-8191. 
• Children’s Theater Workshop/The Peppermint Players – 111 Irvington Ave. South Orange. 
• Essex County College: Mary B. Burch Theater – A. Zachary Yamba Building; Room 5105  303 University Ave, Newark. (973) 877-3071. 
• Essex Youth Theater – 14 Alvin Pl,  Upper Montclair. (973) 746-3303. 
• JCC Metro West – 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange.  (973) 530-3400.
• Luna Stage – 555 Valley Rd, West Orange. (973) 395-5551. 
• New Jersey Performing Arts Center -1 Center St,  Newark. 
• Newark Symphony Hall -1020 Broad St, Newark. (973) 643-8014. 
• Nutley Little Theater – 47 Erie Pl, Nutley. (973) 667-0374. 
• Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center – 240 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield. 
• Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center (OSPAC) – Boland Dr, West Orange. 
• Papermill Playhouse – 22 Brookside Dr,  Millburn. (973) 376-4343. 
• Peak Performances at Montclair State University -1 Normal Ave, Upper Montclair. 
• Pushcart Players – 261 Bloomfield Ave # 1, Verona. (973) 857-1115. 
• Running Rabbit Family Theatre – 186 Walnut Street Suite 104, Bloomfield. (862) 202-2243. 
• South Orange Performing Arts Center – 1 SOPAC Way, South Orange. (973) 313-2787. 
• Studio Players – 14 Alvin Pl, Upper Montclair. (973) 744-9752. 
• Teatro Si – Galeria West Art Gallery  111 Quimby Street, Downtown , Westfield. (908) 301-9496.  
• Westminster Arts Center at Bloomfield College – 449 Franklin St, Bloomfield.  (973) 748-9000 ext. 1279. 
• The Wellmont Theatre – 5 Seymour St, Montclair. (973) 783-9500. 
• Youth Orchestras of Essex County – Maplewood. (973) 506-YOEC.

Movie Theaters in Essex County

• AMC Dine-in Theaters Essex Green 9 – 495 Prospect Avenue West Orange. (973) 731-6692. 
• Bow Tie Cinemas South Orange Cinemas – 1 SOPAC Way, West Orange. (973) 761-0256. 
• Bow Tie Cinemas Clairidge Cinemas – 486 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair. (973) 746-1461.
• Bow Tie Cinemas Caldwell Cinema 4 – 317 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell. (973) 226-9059.
• Bow Tie Cinemas Bellevue 4 – 260 Bellevue Ave, Montclair. (973) 744-1455.
• Bow Tie Cinemas Millburn Cinemas – 350 Millburn Ave, Millburn. (973) 376-0800.
• CityPlex 12 Newark – 60-394 Springfield Ave, Newark. (973) 642-5555. 
• Maplewood Theater – 155 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood. (973) 763-3100.

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Outdoor Things to do with Kids in Essex County

Campgrounds in Essex County

• Visit our listing of New Jersey Campgrounds for our list of Essex County, New Jersey Campgrounds (coming soon).

Farms in Essex County

• Visit our listing of New Jersey Farms for our list of Essex County, New Jersey Farms.

 

Outdoor Family Attractions in Essex County

• • Avis Campbell Gardens – United Way Building at 60 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair. 201-746-9614. 
  • Cora Hartshorn Arboretum – 324 Forest Dr S, Short Hills. 973-376-3587.  
  • Essex County Environmental Center – 621 Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland. 973-228-8776. 
  • Essex Equestrian Center – 12-22 Woodland Ave, West Orange. (973) 731-4182.
  • Greenwood Gardens – 274 Old Short Hills Rd, Short Hills. 973-258-4026. 
  • Monster Mini Golf – 194 US-46,  Fairfield. (973) 244-0026. 
  • Newark Bears – 450 Broad St,  Newark. (973) 848-1000.
  • Presby Iris Gardens –474 Upper Mountain Ave, Montclair. 973-783-5974. 
  • Safari Mini Golf – South Mountain Reservation, 9 Cherry Ln, West Orange. (862) 520-5024. 
  • Turtle Back Zoo – South Mountain Reservation, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange. (973) 731-5800. 
  • Van Vleck Gardens – 21 Van Vleck St, Montclair. (973) 744-4752.

 

Parks & Playgrounds in Essex County

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Places to Swim in Essex County

• Essex County Beaches
  • No known beaches in Essex county.

 

 

• Essex County Community Pools
  • Boylan Recreation Center – 916 S Orange Ave, Newark. (973) 733-8947.
  • Bradford Bath and Tennis Club – 21 Woodstone Dr, Cedar Grove. (973) 746-3108.
  • Caldwell Community Center – 1 Provost Square, Caldwell. (973) 228-7665. 
  • Cedar Street Pool – Woodside Ave, West Caldwell. (973) 226-4817. 
  • Essex Pool – 41 Chestnut St, Montclair. (973) 509-4915. 
  • Fairfield  Community Pool – 306 Big Piece Rd, Fairfield.  (973) 882-2720.
  • Glen Ridge Community Pool – 35 Clark St,  Glen Ridge. (973) 743-2160. 
  • Ginny Duenkel Pool – 601/2 Cherry St, West Orange.  (973) 325-4085. 
  • Ironbound Aquatic Center – 226 Rome St, Newark. (973) 733-5838.
  • Jewish Community Center of Metro West – 760 Northfield Ave,  West Orange. (973) 530-3400. 
  • John F. Kennedy Recreation Center –211 W Kinney St, Newark. (973) 733-5483. 
  • Maplewood Community Pool –187 Boyden Ave,  Maplewood. (973) 761-6330.
  • Montclair Beach Club – 725 Grove St,  Montclair. (973) 746-6228.
  • Montclair YMCA – 25 Park St, Montclair. (973) 744-3400.
  • Mountainside Pool – 1005 Mountain Ave, Mountainside. (908) 232-0132.
  • Northland Park Pool – Jefferson Ct,  Livingston. (973) 535-7929.
  • South Orange Community Pool – South Orange. (973) 378-7766.
  • St. Peter’s Recreation Center – 378 Lyons Ave,  Newark. (973) 733-8006.
  • West Essex  Branch YMCA – 321 S Livingston Ave, Livingston. (973) 992-7500. 
  • Westville Avenue Pool – 293 Westville Ave, West Caldwell. (973) 226-0432.
  • YMCA of Newark and Vicinity – 600 Broad St, Newark.  (973) 624-8900.

 

 

• Essex County Lakes
  • No known lakes in Essex County.

 

 

• Essex County Splash Pads and Waterparks
  • Riverfront Park – 1-3 Brill St, Newark. (973) 268-3500. 
  • Weequahic Park – Elizabeth Ave & Meeker Ave, Newark. (973) 268-3500. 
  • West Side Park – So. 13th St. & 18th Ave, Newark. (973) 268-3500. 

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