Outdoor Activities Guide for New Jersey Kids

Families can enjoy New Jersey's great outdoors all year round, with outdoor adventures and activities from hiking to drive-in movies, camping to swimming.

Photo courtesy of Croydon Creek Nature Center
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The Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival is full of springtime family fun. Video by Andre Sala
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Here's Why the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival is a Must-See Spring Event
The Great Divide prides itself on its beautifully maintained facilities.
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Join the Whale Watching Cruise with Event Cruises NYC, to witness whales breaching the surface of the water just outside city limits.
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Watch the skies above for colorful hot air balloons, or drop in to the Warren County Farmers Fair Balloon Fest to take a tethered ride. Photo by Giulia Grotenhuis
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Catch an al-fresco flick at Delsea this summer. Photo courtesy of the theater
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Rail Explorers offers a variety of rail trail experiences to bike in New York state.
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Pack some paper and pencils in your backpack for a nature scavenger hunt. Photo by Melissa Hillier/Flickr
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The Domino Square ice rink has a small footprint, but its big-city views are impressive.
Winter Magic Awaits at Domino Square, Home to the Newest Ice Skating Rink in NYC
This new rink has a neighborhood feel with big-city fun.
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Galactic snow tubing at Camelback offers an LED light show come nightfall.
Best Snow Tubing near NYC for Families
These slopes in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania offer family-friendly snow tubing.
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Urban Park Rangers teach kids how to safely explore the natural world. Photo courtesy of NYC Parks
Free Kids Week Programming in NYC Parks
Spend Midwinter Break exploring NYC Parks with the help of the Urban Park Rangers FREE programming...
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The Tianyu Lights Show lets visitors experience an enchanting night walk at Citi Field.
Dazzling, Dynamic Tianyu Lights Festival Takes Over Citi Field
From interactive elements to an infinity room, this fest is a big hit with kids.
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Glide your way across the Brooklyn Children's Museum's roof when its popular ArtRink returns. Photo by Winston Williams
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in NYC for Kids and Families
Sharpen your skates and hit the ice at one of these NYC rinks.
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Domino Square is set to be a community hub and brings a new ice skating rink to Williamsburg this winter. Rendering courtesy of Two Trees Management
Exciting New Ice Skating Rink Set to Open at Domino Square this Winter
Sharpen your skates, Brooklyn: You're getting a brand-new waterfront ice rink.
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