The holiday season is prime time for parties, and we've got a bunch of fun Christmas party ideas for the littlest partygoers. These games, crafts, and finger foods will keep toddlers and preschoolers occupied for hours and are easy for busy families to pull off.

Whether you're organizing a classroom party or entertaining younger guests at home, here are over 40 Christmas party ideas for toddlers and preschoolers. Find more festive fun in our Guide to Christmas Activities and Holiday Fun for Kids, including our heaping list of 101 Christmas crafts.

If your child is interested in exploring the "hows," "whys," and "what-ifs" of the world around them, STEM classes in New Jersey can be a wonderful way to foster curiosity and critical thinking. We've rounded up 15 STEM classes for kids in the Garden State that teach coding, robotics, architecture, engineering, chess, and more.

For more kids' activities, check out our guide to the Best Kids Classes and Activities in New Jersey.

With the holidays right around the corner, many nonprofits are gearing up to ensure that the 2024 holiday season is joyful for all families. If you need a little extra help this season, here is a list of organizations that are distributing free toys to kids in need. 

If you aren't struggling and want your family to start a tradition of giving back, reach out to one of these groups to see how you can donate free toys or offer other assistance. Not sure what gifts to donate? Our Gift Guide has recommendations for kids of all ages at all price points for toys and gifts that kids adore.

For more ways to save money this holiday season, try giving homemade gifts that kids can make themselves, like bookmarks made from recycled holiday cards or salt dough handprint ornaments. Our Christmas Activities and Hanukkah Guide also includes lots of free ways to have fun with your family this holiday season.

If you're looking to up your Halloween game this year, we've got the scoop on the best places to trick or treat in New Jersey. These Halloween-obsessed New Jersey towns and neighborhoods decorate their homes with fabulous Halloween decorations to delight trick-or-treaters big and small. Others turn their streets into festive Halloween block parties.

Where can you join in the fun near your home? We’ve compiled a list of dozens of towns and neighborhoods that are worth a visit for trick-or-treating in New Jersey. Those who make the trip can expect lots of treats—not to mention some prime photo-ops.

Find more fun in our Halloween Guide for New Jersey Families, including the best FREE Halloween events for local kids.

Hoboken will soon be home to the first New Jersey location of The Bunny Hive, a social club for little ones and their grown-ups to bond, play, and learn, adding another play space for young families to enjoy in Northern New Jersey.

Printable Halloween coloring pages are the perfect way to do a little Halloween decorating with something homemade. Simply print out one of these Halloween coloring pages, let the kids go to town, and hang them up around the house! Here are 15 places to find free printable Halloween coloring pages for kids of all ages, from easy toddler coloring pages to intricate coloring pages for teens. 

If you're looking to download pages any time of the year, don't miss our post on free printable color pages. And if you're looking for more Halloween crafts for kids, you'll find an awesome recipe for monster slime or instructions for making a cardboard haunted house in our list of the best 75 fun Halloween activities for kids.

Madison, New Jersey, should be on your radar if your family is into history, the arts, or nature. This picturesque Morris County gem has a quaint, small-town vibe with a tight-knit community and a thriving downtown.

Nicknamed Rose City, Madison is a perfect day trip destination that offers lots of things to do, including great restaurants, nearby museums, an awesome playground, and three private colleges in close proximity.

Read on for 25 ways to have a great day in Madison, and take a gander at all our New Jersey City Guides for more day-trip inspo. 

New Jersey has some weird, wonderful, and unique attractions for when you feel like exploring someplace new and different with the kids. The attractions we've curated below give kids a fascinating look into a world of fairy tales, insects, surfing, trains, and more.

If you're ready to wander off the beaten path, here are 15 unique museums and quirky spots that have all the makings of a memorable family outing. Find more ideas for a great day out in our Guide to Museums and Art for New Jersey Kids.