Live Animal Talks at Jakes Branch County Park
Jake Branch County Park Nature Center - 1:30 AM
Jake Branch County Park Nature Center - 1:30 AM
Moms Play Free on Mother’s Day at iPlay America
iPlay America - 11:00 AM
iPlay America - 11:00 AM
Barnes & Noble Storytime in Bridgewater
Barnes & Noble of Bridgewater - 10:00 AM
Barnes & Noble of Bridgewater - 10:00 AM
Star Light Star Bright Installation in Hoboken
Pier A Park - various times
Pier A Park - various times
Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience
Westfield Garden State Plaza - various times
Westfield Garden State Plaza - various times
Barnes & Noble Storytime in Livingston
Barnes & Noble Livingston - 10:00 AM
Barnes & Noble Livingston - 10:00 AM
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Johnson Public Library - 10:00 AM
Johnson Public Library - 10:00 AM
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The Renaissance Child - 4:30 PM
The Renaissance Child - 4:30 PM
Hands-on Career Exploration Event for Kids and Families
Parsippany Library - 6:00 PM
Parsippany Library - 6:00 PM
Play Cafe at Ramsey Free Public Library
Ramsey Free Public Library - 10:30 AM
Ramsey Free Public Library - 10:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Storytime in Brick
Barnes & Noble - 11:00 AM
Barnes & Noble - 11:00 AM
The Importance of Being Earnest at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre - 7:30 PM
The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre - 7:30 PM
Star Light Star Bright Installation in Hoboken
Pier A Park - various times
Pier A Park - various times
Dinosaur Messy Play at Covenant Chapel
Covenant Chapel - 9:30 AM
Covenant Chapel - 9:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Storytime in Livingston
Barnes & Noble Livingston - 10:00 AM
Barnes & Noble Livingston - 10:00 AM
Baby Lap Time at Johnson Public Library
Hackensack 's Johnson Public Library - 10:00 AM
Hackensack 's Johnson Public Library - 10:00 AM
River Vale Farmer's Market
River Vale Town Hall - 1:00 PM
River Vale Town Hall - 1:00 PM
Dinosaur Messy Play at Covenant Chapel
Covenant Chapel - 9:30 AM
Covenant Chapel - 9:30 AM

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Earth Day 2025: Best Earth Day Activities in New Jersey for Kids

Head over to the Cape May County Park and Zoo for a day of Earth-friendly fun. Photo by Lisa Warden
4/11/25
- By Laurie Rein
Riverfront Park
Watchung Reservation
Earth Day Celebration
Happy Earth Day to you, New Jersey! This year, Earth Day falls on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, and parties for our planet take place on the adjacent weekends throughout the state. Families can learn how to protect the Earth through hands-on demonstrations and activities such as environmental-themed crafts, green vendor markets, food, petting zoos, and more.
From a scavenger hunt and amusements at Cape May County Park & Zoo to local bands and crafts in Hoboken, experience Earth Day at these fun and mostly FREE events throughout New Jersey.
Find more events and April holiday celebrations in our New Jersey Events Calendar.
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About the Author
Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.