New Jersey is a great place to take in some FREE or low-cost family activities.
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Free Water Ice at Rita’s
Free italian ice all day! For New Jersey locations please visit their website.
Find out more »10:00 am
Dairy Queen Free Cone Day
#FreeConeDay is coming to Dairy Queen on Wednesday, March 20th. Get your first taste of summer on the first day of spring with one free small vanilla cone* and help support children and families fighting devastating illness and injury. During #FreeConeDay, participating DQ stores will accept donations to local Children’s Miracle Network® hospital, Children's Specialized...
Find out more »10:30 am
Toddler Story Time at Lee Memorial Library
Recommended for ages 18 months to 3 years, this story time includes songs, stories, and a process art craft, as well as a period of free play. All children must attend with a parent or caregiver. Classes run for 45 minutes. The same stories and crafts will be done on Tuesday and Wednesday. Drop-in.
Find out more »Children’s Story Time at Demarest Library
Little Wigglers Storytime – for ages birth to 4 Every Monday at 2:30pm Every Tuesday at 10:30am Every Wednesday at 10:30am Questions? Call Miss Kate at (201) 768-8714
Find out more »11:00 am
Barnes and Noble Story Time – Paramus
Join us every Wednesday at 11am for a special Storytime with fun-filled activity or craft in the Children's Department.
Find out more »3:30 pm
Board Games at Lee Memorial Library
Every Wednesday after school we’ll bring out our chess boards and 5 other board games for free play. Drop by the children’s room to learn a new game or play an old favorite. Registration is not required.
Find out more »Crafternoon at Carlstadt Library
Create a make-and-take craft with Miss Nina! All kids are welcome to participate (the youngest with adult supervision), and there's no registration.
Find out more »8:30 pm
McDowell Observatory Free Public Viewing
Free open viewing is held every Wednesday evening, weather permitting. Check dates below, times change according to season. Please note: The buildings are closed at 10:30 PM. WINTER SCHEDULE: March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 All ages are welcome and children must be accompanied by...
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