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.
Whale Watching near NYC: Catch a Cruise to See Whales, Dolphins, and More Marine Animals
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
Hot Air Balloons near New Jersey: Hot Air Balloon Festivals and Rides
Catch an al-fresco flick at Delsea this summer. Photo courtesy of the theater
Drive-In Movie Theaters in and Around New Jersey for Outdoor Movie Nights with Kids
Rail Explorers offers a variety of rail trail experiences to bike in New York state.
Best Biking Rail Trails near NYC: Get Your Rail Explorers Off-Road

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Jump rope solo, skip with siblings, or round up the whole gang for double dutch.
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Jump rope songs can turn a kid workout into a game.
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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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Mountain Creek provides an unrivaled view from above the fall leaves by taking a ride along its zipline course. Photo courtesy of Mountain Creek
Most Unique Destinations to See Fall Leaves from NYC
Leaf-peeping season is almost here. See beautiful foliage at these day-trip destinations.
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Head to Johnson's Locust Hill Farm for apple picking and tons of fall-themed fun. Photo by Lisa Warden
Apple Picking in New Jersey: Best Apple Farms and Apple Festivals for Kids
Check out our favorite spots in NJ for apple picking.
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Bellfire's glamping resort in the Catskills offers creature comforts like a grill, fire pit, and even a sauna.
Gorgeous Glamping near NYC for Your Next Family Getaway
Level up your camping vacation with these luxe spots.
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Lewes is a beautiful beach town near Jellystone Park.
Experience the Joy of Glamping at Jellystone Park Delaware Beaches
Here's what to do on a long weekend at this camping site near the beach.
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Snow tubers hurtle from top to bottom at exhilarating speeds at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area.
Best Snow Tubing near New Jersey for Families
These snow tubing slopes in and around NJ offer cold-weather thrills.
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Find the perfect tree at Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm in Manalapan. Photo courtesy of the farm
Christmas Tree Farms in New Jersey
Find the perfect Christmas tree at one of these New Jersey farms.
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