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Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids Feb 2-6: Zoo Playtime, Valentine's Storytime & More!
February kicks off with plenty of indoor fun to keep everyone warm and busy. Get a head start on Valentine’s Day with Valentine’s Storytime at Fire Me Up! Studio and free Valentine Card-Making at Pottery Barn Kids. Explore child-friendly museum activities at The New Jersey State Museum’s Hands-on Fun and The Hoboken Historical Museum’s Uptown Storytime. More snow in the forecast? Keep this list of snow day activities handy. And don’t forget to check out our event calendar for even more weekday and weekend events.
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Monday, February 2nd
Northern NJ:
Playtime at Bergen County Zoo (Paramus)
Spend a fun and free morning full of play at the Bergen County Zoo. Every Monday, babies and toddlers are invited to the zoo’s education center to play with animal toys and meet one of the zoo’s furry friends. FREE
Central NJ:
Nature and Craft Story Time (Palmyra)
Enjoy nature crafts and stories in a natural setting at Palmyra Cove Nature Park. Program takes place every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, weather-permitting, and advanced registration is required.
Tuesday, February 3rd
Central NJ:
Storytime in the Galleries (Hamilton)
Head over to the Grounds for Sculpture for stories and a hands-on project inspired by the season’s exhibitions. This month’s story is Iggy Peck Architect. Free with park admission.
Northern NJ:
Valentine's Storytime at Fire Me Up! Studio (Cranford)
Celebrate an early Valentine’s Day at Fire Me Up! with a story time followed by a heart box project. Advanced registration is required.
Wednesday, February 4th
Northern NJ:
Crafty Kids Workshop (Maplewood)
Get creative with clay, paint and glue at Express Yourself Studios, for ages 2-5. The program runs Tuesday through Saturday, with a new project every week.
Jersey Shore:
Storytime and Craft at Barnes and Noble (Freehold)
In honor of Groundhog’s Day, stop by Barnes and Noble for a sharing of Brownie Groundhog and the Wintry Surprise, with a related craft. FREE
Thursday, February 5th
Central NJ:
Hands on Fun at NJ State Museum (Trenton)
Visit the New Jersey State Museum every Thursday for a special interactive project at the Museum Activity Cart. Themes vary week to week, and projects are recommended for ages 5+.
Northern NJ:
Uptown Story Time at Hoboken Historical Museum (Hoboken)
Visit the Hoboken Historical Museum for a free story time for ages 2-5. FREE
Friday, February 6th
Northern NJ:
Peter and the Wolf Concert (Summit)
Spend a musical evening at this presentation of Peter and the Wolf by The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Following the concert, children are invited to participate in activities, learn about the music and meet the musicians. Children 12 and under are FREE.
Various NJ locations:
Pottery Barn Kids Card Making Station (Short Hills, Hackensack, Princeton, Shrewsbury)
Stop by Pottery Barn Kids between February 6th and 14th for a homemade Valentine’s card craft to take home or give a child in need. FREE
