All Weekend

Blueberry Bash (Princeton, NJ)
Our beloved Terhune Orchards is celebrating "everything blueberry." Wander through "pick-your-own" blueberry bushes, picking a container to take home; relax on a wagon ride around the farm. Enjoy pony rides, children's games, face painting, music and lots of tasty blueberry treats - blueberry muffins, blueberry cobbler, blueberry tea and blueberry salsa. And your little guys will enjoy the puppet show presented by Tuckers' Tales Puppet Theatre at 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m both days.

Camden Waterfront Freedom Festival (Camden, NJ)
Keep the 4th of July celebration going at the Camden Waterfront Freedom Festival this Saturday and Sunday. Stroll along the Delaware River and take in awesome views of the Philly skyline as you listen to live music, sample local eats and watch their daily fireworks show.  

Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog (Jersey City, NJ)
Inspired by the popular PBS Kids series, Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog transports Liberty Science Center visitors to Birdwell Island. Toddlers and preschoolers will get to interact at hands on stations that reinforce "Clifford's Big Ideas" - ten simple, tangible life lessons that help children navigate their world, such as Share, Play Fair and Be Truthful.

Saturday, July 5th

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Beach Haven, NJ)
Heigh ho, heigh ho! For a dose of song and dance down the shore, head to the Surflight Theatre and take in a performance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Travel deep into the woods with Snow White and her forest friends with this upbeat, family-friendly take on the classic story we know and love.

Explore the Farm (Morristown, NJ)
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm always has something fun and educational happening and this weekend is no exception. Bring the whole gang to check out their ‘Explore the Farm’ horse-drawn wagon ride. With an emphasis on sustainability, the interpretive trip around the beautiful property explores the methods, equipment, crops and enterprises of Fosterfields in the early 1900s.

Sunday, July 6th

Guided Nature Walk (Tenafly, NJ)
Wind down the holiday weekend with a relaxing family hike at Tenafly Nature Center. Families with children ages 4 & up can sign up for this moderately paced hike through the center’s trails. Your guide will lead your group through a sensory experience of the summer in New Jersey, answering questions and pointing out seasonal plants and animals.

Zimmerli Art Museum Free Sundays (New Brunswick, NJ)
Did you know? The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University offers free admission to families on the first Sunday of every month. Start your day with a complimentary tour of the museum with an experienced guide before signing up for the scavenger hunt. Little ones will love Studio Z, a learning space just for younger kids, including their Junior Curator program.

Princeton Show Jumping Family Days (Princeton, NJ)
If you’ve got equestrian lovers in the house, this one’s definitely for you! Hunter Farms North is hosting family days throughout the summer where the kiddos can take in a professional jumping competition. Stick around after for free pony rides, a petting zoo, a dog agility demonstration and face painting too.

Check out our GO NJ List, with our top picks of awesome things to do for kids in the upcoming month; GO JULY is hot off the presses!

And don't forget: We have additional activity listings in our Event Calendar. And if you are heading into NYC for the weekend make sure you visit the New York City Mommy Poppins events calendar to get the latest on all the fun to be had NYC-style.