Springtime is full steam ahead and New Jersey has plenty to keep families busy this time of year. Celebrate Earth Day with a festival at the NJ State Botanical Garden or a Native American craft at the Newark Museum. If you’re looking to introduce the kids to a classic, take in a performance of Charlotte’s Web or The Wizard of Oz. Read on for our top picks and find a listing of all NJ activities in our Event Calendar.

With the arrival of some warm weather, it’s pretty safe to say that spring is (finally!) upon us. If you haven’t ventured outside yet, this weekend is the perfect time to head over to the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival or check out Daffodil Day at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum. Indoor fun includes Pinkalicious the Musical or the latest performance from the Milk & Cookies Children’s Theatre. Read on for our top picks and find a listing of all NJ activities in our Event Calendar.

We all want to raise cultured, engaged children and luckily for us NJ parents, many local museums are willing to lend a hand. Several museums have spring exhibits that include intricately crafted fine art and options for your young scientist. The observations and conversations that can strike up on a museum stroll are a welcome breather from the constant activity of daily life. So pick a rainy day and head to one of these wonderful spots for some hands-on discovery.

Well, hello spring! Glad you finally decided to arrive! March was pretty darn dreary and I don’t know about your kiddos, but mine are ready to shed their coats and have fun. Get some fresh air at Alstede Farm Spring Fun Days or get familiar with amphibians at Cape May Park’s Frogfest. If you’re looking to kick back, take in Discovery Theatre’s modern twist on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs or Casey Carle’s Bubblemania. Read on for our top picks and find a listing of all NJ activities in our Event Calendar.

Come mid-February, we’re all ready to add a little fun to our everyday routines. NJ has some great events, whether you’re up for learning, exercise or entertainment. Check out the new Curious George exhibit at Liberty Science Center, a puppet performance of The Tortoise and The Hare or get your dose of American history by celebrating George’s birthday at Washington Crossing State Park. Read on for our top picks and find a listing of all NJ activities in our Event Calendar.

Love is definitely in the air, whether you’re up for a full-on dose of sugar at the Morris Museum Chocolate Festival or the Sweetheart Teddy Bear parade at the NJ Children’s Museum. Looking for some off beat fun? Check out a flick at the Kidz Film Festival or listen to the songs of folksy favorite Swingset Mamas. And if winter’s got you down, head to the Atlantic City Boat show for a dose of summer fun. Read on for our top picks and you can find a listing of all NJ activities in our Event Calendar.

Looking for some excitement to fill an otherwise mundane winter weekend? New Jersey is full of fun events for both older kids and wee ones (and maybe even parents too!) Check out the Michael DuBois Solo Circus or celebrate Groundhog Day at Grounds for Sculpture. Feeling creative? Roll up your sleeves and create origami at Skylands Manor or make glow in the dark glue at the Morris Museum. Read on for our top picks and you can find a listing of all NJ activities in our Event Calendar.

With temps well below freezing (and snow in the forecast for this weekend), it can be all too easy to sit around inside. But with some awesome events going on this Saturday & Sunday in New Jersey, there's no reason to let cabin fever set in. Check out a Chinese New Year celebration, a Maple Sugaring demo or take in a puppet-show performance of the Little Prince. Read on for our top picks and you can find a listing of all NJ activities in our Event Calendar.