Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Earth Day, Spring Festival, Squirmy Wormies April 20-24
It’s Earth Day this week and the Garden State is overflowing with events that celebrate nature and our planet. Spend quality time in the great outdoors at the Hunterdon County Earth Day Celebration, go on Hiking Adventures in Holmdel Park or learn all about Squirmy Wormies. Kids can honor the Earth indoors as well at a performance of Egg and Spoon and Holmdel Library’s Earth Day Story & Craft. Don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options.
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Monday, April 20th
Central NJ:
Egg and Spoon (Branchburg)
It’s the perfect time of year for a show about nature. Held at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College, children will have the chance to participate in this interactive performance about all the gifts of nature and the seasons.
Jersey Shore:
Earth Day Story & Craft (Holmdel)
In honor of Earth Day, the Holmdel Public Library presents a story and craft based on the book The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest. FREE
Tuesday, April 21st
Northern NJ:
Sing-Along Puppet Show (Edgewater)
Get ready to belt out funny songs and hear silly stories with Frank the Frog and friends at this interactive puppet show, held at My Kinder Club.
Jersey Shore:
Hiking Adventures in Holmdel Park (Holmdel)
Scenic Holmdel Park is the perfect place to hike with little ones. Follow a short, toddler-friendly hiking path and participate in fun hiking activities.
Wednesday, April 22nd
Central NJ:
Hunterdon County Earth Day Celebration (Lebanon)
Celebrate Earth Day at Echo Hill Park where Earth is the theme of Wednesday’s events. Crafts, activities and events will accompany the day’s theme. Registration is required. FREE
Jersey Shore:
The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon (Red Bank)
This classic children’s book comes to life on stage at Count Basie Theatre. Harold’s journey is enriched with elaborate puppets, magic, music and large-scale video animation.
Thursday, April 23rd
Northern NJ:
Dress Up Musical at My Kinder Club (Edgewater)
What kid doesn’t love to play dress up? Bring the little ones to My Kinder Club for a free dress-up play and sing-along music event. FREE
Jersey Shore:
Tot Time and North Wildwood Recreation Center (North Wildwood)
Spend a fun-filled morning at the North Wildwood Recreation Center with parent-supervised open play. FREE for children under 5.
Friday, April 24th
Jersey Shore:
Cape May Spring Festival (Cape May)
Spring is in full bloom in Cape May. Savor the season at events throughout the Cape that include chocolate tasting, house and trolley tours, and much more. Festivities run through May 3rd.
Central NJ:
Squirmy Wormies (Basking Ridge)
I bet you've always wanted a pet worm. Here’s a chance for your kids to bring one home. Children up to age 5 will learn all about these squirmy, slimy creatures, then create a habitat for their very own.
