Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Pinata Party, Fall Fruits, September 14-18

9/14/15 - By Laurie Rein

It’s mid-September, and before you know it, you’ll be budgeting for holiday shopping. Take advantage of all the fun freebies offered this week, including Chatham Library’s Fall Fruits, Barnes and Noble Monday Morning Storytime, Tykes Tuesday at Deptford Skating and Colts Neck Library’s Read to the Therapy Dogs. Celebrate the week’s end at St. Benedict Parish Carnival with free admission. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

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Monday, September 14th

Northern NJ:
Shoprite Nutrition: Fall Fruits (Chatham)
Have fruity fun at Chatham Library when children create a recipe with apples and grapes. Pre-registration is required. FREE

Central NJ:
Monday Morning Storytime (Bridgewater)
It’s a morning of crafts, stories, activities and fun at Bridgewater Barnes and Noble. Event is held at the children’s stage. FREE

More Monday Events

Tuesday, September 15th

Northern NJ:
Growing in the Garden (Morristown)
Discover nature with your preschooler at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum. The event includes a walk in the garden, storytime and art project. Digging in the dirt is the theme of the week. Pre-registration is required.

Central NJ:
Tykes Tuesday Open House (Westville)
Kids 2-6 are invited to roller skate for free at Deptford Skating & Fun Center. Admission includes Skate Mates, skate lessons and the Fun Zone. Skate rentals are not included. FREE

More Tuesday Events

Wednesday, September 16th

Jersey Shore:
Read to the Therapy Dogs (Colts Neck)
Join furry friends Misty and Peaches, therapy dogs, at the Colts Neck Library for story sharing. Bring a favorite book or choose one from the library. Pre-registration is required. FREE

Northern NJ::
Pinata Party (Edgewater)
It’s a fiesta at Kinder Club, in honor of Latin American Independence Day. Enjoy pinata games and all the facility has to offer for open play. Pre-registration is required.

More Wednesday Events

Thursday, September 17th

Central NJ:
Tot Walk: Insects (Flemington)
Explore the world of bugs during a nature walk with a park naturalist. Two and three year olds will have fun exploring the great outdoors plus participating in crafts and stories inside. Pre-registration is required.

Jersey Shore:
Meet Children’s Author Kathy Blohm (Atlantic Highlands)
Local children’s author Kathy Blohm will share her book Cellphone Call of the Wild, a suspenseful story with a technology twist, at the Atlantic Highlands Public Library. FREE

More Thursday Events

Friday, September 18th

Jersey Shore:
St. Benedict Parish Carnival (Holmdel)
Top off the week at a fun-filled carnival, with games, rides, entertainment and food. The event runs through the weekend, and admission is FREE.

Northern NJ:
Nocturnal Neighbors (Summit)
Spend a family-fun evening at Reeves-Reed Arboretum learning about owls, raccoons and other nocturnal creatures. The program includes a hike, storytime and s’mores by the campfire. Pre-registration is required.

More Friday Events

photo: Montclair Art Museum lawn party