Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids March 23-27: Snakes Alive, Nature Walk & Maker Day!

3/23/15 - By Laurie Rein

Despite a few weather hiccups, spring is finally here! Get up close with nature this first week of the season at Great Swamp’s Preschool Walk and Family Science Day at the Pyramid Mountain Visitors Center. Or put away the wallet and hit all the free library events going on, like Maker Day, Bob Conrad Magic & Puppets, Snakes Alive and more. Don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more activity options.

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Monday, March 23

Northern NJ:
County College of Morris Portfolio Class Exhibition (Morristown)
Check out works of art created by students at the Morris Museum. This week focuses on fine art.

Jersey Shore:
Maker Day (Howell)
Create designs with fuse beads in honor of NJ Makers Day at the Howell Public Library. Registration required. FREE

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Tuesday, March 24

Central NJ:
Celebration of Storytelling (New Brunswick)
Bring your preschooler to the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University for a free storytelling event by Emmy-winning author Bobby Norfolk. Registration is required. FREE

Northern NJ:
Pre-school Walk: Peepers & Quackers (Chatham)
Hop on over to the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center to learn all about frogs. Plus, create a frog-themed craft. Pre-registration is required.

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Wednesday, March 25

Jersey Shore:
Snakes Alive! (West Long Branch)
Slither your way to the West Long Branch Library to see real live snakes. The reptiles are provided by the Monmouth County Park System.

Northern NJ:
Family Science Day: Water World (Montville)
Have wet fun at the Pyramid Mountain Visitors Center for a Family Science Day all about water. Children will visit interactive stations for hands-on water activities. Pre-registration is required.

More Wednesday Events

Thursday, March 26

Northern NJ:
Bob Conrad Magic & Puppets (Chatham)
Get entertained by puppets and magic all in one fun and free performance, held at St. Paul’s Church and sponsored by the Chatham Library. FREE

Jersey Shore:
Kids Music Round with Miss Dianne (Allentown)
Rock out to music from Miss Dianne’s guitar at this free music event held at the Allentown Public Library. Children can play along with drums, bells and shakers. FREE

More Thursday Events

Friday, March 27

Northern NJ:
And Then Came Tango (Netcong)
Catch a heartwarming play at The Growing Stage about penguins and an orphaned egg at Central Park Zoo. The show, which teaches about friendship and tolerance, is inspired by a true story.

Jersey Shore:
Family Movie Night (Lincroft)
Top off the week with a family-friendly movie and free popcorn at Monmouth Museum’s weekly movie night.

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