Valentine’s Day might be a time for couples to celebrate their love, but in case you hadn’t noticed, kids absolutely adore this festive holiday (maybe because it’s only second to Halloween in sugar consumption!). If you’re looking for some family-friendly V-Day fun, check out the delicious Chocolate Festival at Morris Museum, get crafty with Collage Valentines at Poricy Park or sign up to make your own Valentine Chocolates at Montclair Art Museum. If you’re up for a little winter wilderness you can head to the Reeves-Reed Arboretum for a class in Backyard Birding or take a beginner’s crash course in Snowshoeing at Pyramid Mountain. And remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.

Hello February! You might think the beginning of this chilly month doesn’t have much to offer but there’s plenty of fun to be had with two great winter holidays. Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Newark Museum and cross your fingers for a quick end to the cold weather at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s Groundhog Day Festival. And if you need a little pre-game Super Bowl excitement, head to Liberty Science Center and check out the last few weeks of the awesome Gridiron Glory exhibit. And remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.

Don’t think for a second that frigid temps and some snow mean you have to stay indoors all weekend. There are plenty of hands on activities for families in New Jersey: Build Historic Morristown with LEGOs at Morris Museum, discover the Science & Art of Color at Newark Museum or learn about Winter Waterfowl at the Basking Ridge Environmental Center. And if you don’t mind a little cold, strap on those snow boots and check out the Winter Festival at High Point State Park or the annual Wassailing of the Apple Trees at Terhune Orchards. And remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.

It’s usually right around mid January when the post-holiday slump starts to settle in as we (finally) get around to taking down the last of our decorations and dive back into the routine of work and school. But despite chilly temps and predictable schedules, there’s no reason not to have some weekend fun with the family. New Jersey has some neat winter happenings, like the Maple Sugaring Demos at Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center and an awesome Live Reptile Show at Manasquan Reservoir. Liberty Science Center is keeping the educational fun going all weekend with both their Retro Science: Duct Tape Mania exhibit and the hugely popular Bubblemania show. And remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.

Hang in there Jersey! Though you probably can’t feel your toes (or nose or fingers) because of the bitter cold, milder temps are headed our way! If you’ve got a major case of cabin fever, you’ll be happy to know there are plenty of fun and educational outdoor events this weekend. Burn off some energy with the kids at the Winter Exploration Geocache at Stony Brook-Millstone Reserve or learn about maple syruping with hands-on demos at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum. If you’re looking to stay indoors, get pumped for the Super Bowl with the Gridiron Glory exhibit at Liberty Science Center or take in a performance of Fancy Nancy at the Mayo Performing Arts Center. And don't miss our great giveaway--a winter session at Kidville Montclair, valued at $400, so enter today!

Welcome to 2014! With the dizzying rush of the holidays just behind us, it’s time to relax and maybe even spend some quality time with the family without a jam-packed schedule. You’ll find some great educational outings for older kiddos like the emPOWERED: Generators exhibit at Newark Museum or the next Super Science Saturday at Morris Museum. Younger tots will love exploring and climbing at Liberty Science Center’s Bob the Builder – Project: Build It! If you’re looking to do something all together, check out the Welcome Winter Walk at Mountain Lakes Preserve or get goofy with a Grease Sing-A-Long at the Mayo Performing Arts Center! And remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.

The weekend in between Christmas and New Year’s can be tricky. Most of us either have holiday guests still lingering in town, kids home from school looking to be entertained, cold weather limiting our outdoor activities, or all three! Luckily, New Jersey doesn’t disappoint and there are plenty of laid back events going on all over our state. Sit back and relax as you take in a performance of the State Theatre’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat or the last weekend of A Wind in the Willow Christmas at Two River Theater. If you want to keep the family busy with some educational outings, check out the 12 Days of Science at Liberty Science Center or embark on a Holiday Scavenger Hunt at Frelinghuysen Arboretum. And remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.

This is it, New Jersey - the last weekend to get in some holiday cheer before Christmas! Our state is full of festive fun whether you check out the Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo, get crafty at Liberty Hall’s Gingerbread Workshop or enjoy a Holiday Parade down the shore in Seaside Heights. This Saturday is also the Winter Solstice, so celebrate the shortest day of the year with a Solstice Hike at the Round Valley Recreation Center. Don't miss our spectacular Biggest Holiday Giveaway contest with huge prizes every day and remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.