Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Greek Festival, ArtFest, Superhero Masks, June 1-5

6/1/15 - By Laurie Rein

This week we give a warm, hot welcome to June with outdoor celebrations galore, including Junebug Artfest, the Big Greek Festival and Wonder’s Birthday Bash. Enjoy outdoor exploration with the preschool set at Terhune Orchards’ Read and Pick and Pyramid Mountain’s Summer Scavenger Hunt. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

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Monday, June 1

Jersey Shore:
Kids! Superhero Masks (Marlboro)
Super kids get to create their own superhero masks at Marlboro Public Library. Preregistration is required. FREE

Northern NJ:
Art Alive (Bergenfield)
Children ages 5+ will have the opportunity to learn about classical and modern artists, plus try out an artist’s style on their own project, at the Bergenfield Public Library. FREE

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Tuesday, June 2

Central NJ:
Read and Pick Program (Princeton)
It’s storytime and strawberry picking all in one fun event. Stop by Terhune Orchards every Tuesday for a new hands-on theme about fruit or farm animals. Preregistration is required.

Northern NJ:
Toddler Trek: Summer Scavenger Hunt (Montville)
The hunt is on. Toddlers are invited to search for summer plants and animals on a guided walk through Pyramid Mountain. Preregistration is required.

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Wednesday, June 3

Northern NJ:
Sing-Along Puppet Show (Edgewater)
The kids will love this entertaining puppet musical starring Frank the Frog and friends. The show is held at My Kinder Club and runs every Tuesday and Wednesday in June.

Central NJ:
Wednesday Preschool Series (Pennington)
Discover the great outdoors with your preschooler at Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association. A teacher-naturalist will lead the group in exploration, stories and crafts. This week focuses on birds. Preregistration is required.

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Thursday, June 4

Northern NJ:
Hip Mom Hangout (Springfield)
Relax with a cup of coffee while the kids keep busy with dress-up, obstacle courses, crafts and other supervised activities. Program is for children up to age 5.

Jersey Shore:
Wonder’s Birthday Bash at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier (Ocean City)
Everyone’s invited to celebrate Wonder Bear’s birthday on the Ocean City Boardwalk. The bash includes discount rides, fireworks and photos with the birthday bear himself.

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Friday, June 5

Northern NJ:
Big Greek Festival at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church (Randolph)
You won’t want to miss this three day family-fun event, featuring dancing, craft vendors, games, music, and of course, delicious Greek food.

Central NJ:
Junebug ArtFest (Metuchen)
Take a stroll through downtown Metuchen and enjoy open-air art exhibits every Friday evening. The art festival incorporates live music and interactive events. FREE

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