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New Jersey New Year’s Day Events & Hikes for Families 2024

By: Author Jennifer Auer

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How will you celebrate New Year’s Day with your kids?

Will you be sleeping in to make up for staying up late or attending one of these New Year’s Eve events for families in New Jersey? Did you try one of our 16 Fun New Years Eve Ideas for Kids?

Kim New Year Baby New Jersey New Year's Day Events for families

Would you like to go out for a local New Year’s Day event?

Do you want to attend a New Year’s Day event in New Jersey where kids are welcome?

We’ve got you covered!

To start your 2024 year with an amazing family memory, we are sharing our listing of local New Jersey New Year’s Day Events for families. These are New Year’s Day events in New Jersey that are FAMILY FRIENDLY.

Most of these New Jersey New Year’s Day events for families are free. Some may have a charge for attending and some may require advance tickets. Check the links for more detailed information and a complete schedule of what New Year’s activities they are offering for kids and families. Keep checking back with this list until New Year’s Day. We’ll keep adding new events as we find them.

Local New Year’s Day Events for Families

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New Jersey New Year's Day Events for families

New Jersey New Year’s Day Events for Families

  • Ocean City New Year’s Day event – In Ocean City, there will be a First Day At The Beach event on New Year’s Day with a 5K, First Plunge, and more. Find out more in our calendar of events listing.
  • Sandy Hook New Year’s Day event for 2024 – Join the American Littoral Society for a beach walk on Sandy Hook January 1st, 2024 at 11 AM. Start your year with some fresh air! For more information see our New Jersey Calendar of Events listing.
  • New Year’s Day Climb in Highlands at Twin Lights Historic Site – Ring in the new year with a hike up to the top of the North Tower! A sweeping visit awaits, along with museum exhibits for the visitor to enjoy. Learn more in this event listing.
First Day Hikes in New Jersey

New Jersey First Day Hikes

Start off the New Year right with some fresh air and movement at one of the First Day Hikes in New Jersey! New Jersey State Parks will be offering family friendly hikes across the state! Some First Day Hikes in New Jersey require registration. Please click on their links to be taken to our or their Calendar of Event listings.

Hiking during the winter might not sound like too much fun. But with the right clothing and the right attitude, some sunlight and crisp air could be a great cure for the winter doldrums. Get back to nature, get off the screens, and spend time together exploring the outdoors with one of the many First Day Hike events in New Jersey!

Northern New Jersey First Day Hikes

Quick note

  • The New Jersey State Park Service does not list a First Day Hike at Stokes State Forest for 2024.

First Day Hikes at Ringwood State Park

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Central New Jersey First Day Hikes

First Day Hikes at Allaire State Park

First Day Hikes at D&R Canal State Park

Southern New Jersey First Day Hikes

Quick note

  • The New Jersey State Park Service does not list a First Day Hike at Rancocas State Park for 2024.
  • The New Jersey State Park Service does not list a First Day Hike at NJCF Michael Huber Preserve for 2024.

First Day Hikes at Wharton State Forest

First Day Hikes at Belleplain State Forest

First Day Hikes at Parvin State Park

Find more New Jersey New Year’s Day Events for Kids

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New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Ocean City 2023

5th Street Beach in Ocean City 5th Street, Ocean City

Here are more New Year's activities in New Jersey. First Night Ocean City Lots to do in Ocean City for First Night and First Day to celebrate the New Year! …

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New Year’s Eve Celebration with Fireworks in Hammonton 2023

Hammonton Town Hall 100 Central Avenue, Hammonton

Here are more New Year's activities in New Jersey. Hammonton NYE Bash Ring in the New Year in Downtown Hammonton! When is this New Year's Eve event? When is the …

Free
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New Year’s First Day Hike at Batsto Village Walk 2024

Wharton State Forest 31 Batsto Road, Hammonton

Here are more New Year's activities in New Jersey. New Year's Day First Day Hike: Walking Tours of Batsto Village Historic Site Come on New Year's Day for a walk …

Free
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New Year’s First Day Hike in Bass River 2024

Bass River State Forest 762 Stage Rd, Bass River

Here are more New Year's activities in New Jersey. First Day Hike at Bass River Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at Bass River - New …

Free
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New Year’s Day Walk in Highlands at Sandy Hook 2024

American Littoral Society Building 18 Hartshorne Dr, Highlands

Here are more New Year's activities in New Jersey. New Year's Day Walk 48 years of walking the Hook! Help us ring in the new year with a brisk walk …

Free

New Year’s First Day Hike in Delran at Lake Lonnie 2024

Lake Lonnie in Delran 5th Street, Riverside

Here are more New Year's activities in New Jersey. First Day Hike Start 2024 off with a great hike! When is this New Year's Day event? When is the raindate? …

Free

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