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March brings the seasonal opening of Diggerland, where kids can get hands-on with real construction equipment. Photo courtesy of the park
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2/28/25 - By Laurie Rein

March comes in like a lion with celebrations for St. Patrick's Day, Makers Day, and other early spring activities. 

Give a (hopefully) warm welcome to the change of seasons in March with the celebration of springtime holidays at events like Kids' St. Patrick's Celebration, complete with step dancing and music, and NJ Makers Day at Whitesbog Historical Village, with a variety of building stations. Showstopping performances round out a merry March, including Sesame Street Live! Say Hello and Flip Circus. 

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in New Jersey this March—we're adding more events to the New Jersey Events Calendar every day. 

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Mermaids take a deep dive at the Adventure Aquarium's annual Mermaids at the Aquarium event. Photo courtesy of the aquarium.
Mermaids take a deep dive at the Adventure Aquarium's annual Mermaids at the Aquarium event. Photo courtesy of the aquarium.

Top Things To Do in New Jersey With Kids this March

Mermaids at Adventure Aquarium

Camden
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Sunday, March 16, 2025
Ocean enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their imaginations to life and embrace the magic of the mer-world at Adventure Aquarium. Real-life mermaids dive deep among its collection of sandbar, sand tiger, and nurse sharks. READ MORE

Nature Day in East Newark

Newark – FREE
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Head over to the East Newark Recreation Center for a day of nature exploration. Touch animal artifacts, learn about native plants, meet animal ambassadors, and enjoy dinner treats. READ MORE

Kids' St. Patrick's Celebration at The Shannon Rose

Ramsey and Clifton – FREE
Saturday, March 8-Sunday, March 9, 2025
Bring the kids to either location of The Shannon Rose for St. Patrick's Day festivities. Bagpipers, step dancers, and cookie decorating are on tap, plus live music and a costume contest.  READ MORE

Purim Carnival at JCC of Middlesex County

Edison – FREE
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Games, prizes, and food are all part of the fun at this community Purim Carnival. A magic show at 12:30pm rounds out the excitement. READ MORE

Workhorse Rides at Howell Living History Farm

Lambertville – FREE
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Saddle up at Howell Living History Farm for a historical program about workhorses. Participants learn the differences between draft, saddle, and carriage horses when they climb aboard a fully harnessed workhorse for a ride down the lane. READ MORE

Diggerland Season Opening

West Berlin
Saturday, March 15-Sunday, March 16, 2025
The construction-themed adventure park reopens for the season. Parents and even kids can drive, ride, and operate heavy machinery in a gigantic sandpit. READ MORE

Hunterdon County Irish Festival

Clinton
Friday, March 14-Sunday, March 16, 2025
Revel in the heritage and vibrant culture of Ireland at the Red Mill Museum Village, featuring a weekend filled with Irish music, dance, delicious food, and family-friendly activities. A free children's party takes place on Saturday at 3pm. READ MORE

Flip Circus at the Garden State Plaza

Paramus
Daily from Friday, March 21-Tuesday, April 1, 2025
The circus is coming to town. Flip Circus showcases world-class clowns, acrobats, jugglers, and daredevils. The 2025 show brings together an entirely new cast of stellar human phenoms.  READ MORE

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello at MPAC

Morristown
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to MPAC to say hello!  Sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while following Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide-and-seek. READ MORE

NJ Makers Day at Whitesbog Historical Village

Browns Mills – FREE
Saturday, March 22, 2025
The village's Barrel Factory and Cranberry & Blueberry Museum host building stations and demonstrations that include Legos, Tinker Toys, Log Cabin kits, and more.  READ MORE

20th Annual Highlands St. Patrick's Day Parade

Highlands – FREE
Saturday, March 22, 2025
This fun and festive afternoon parade features 100 marching units that include bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, and beautifully decorated floats. READ MORE

DiDonato's Easter EGGspress

Hammonton
Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, March 22-Saturday, April 19, 2025
Take a ride on this festive train all decked out for Easter. Your ticket includes a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, Easter prizes, the Spring Hedge Maze, an inflatable obstacle course, and more. Plus, score a free bowling game. READ MORE

The Chocolate Expo at The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center

Edison
Saturday, March 29-Sunday, March 30, 2025
Indulge in everything chocolate at The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center. Local and regional vendors offer tastings and sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, ice cream, cheeses, wines, and more.  READ MORE

Six Flags Great Adventure Season Opening

Jackson
Saturday, March 29-Sunday, March 30, 2025
From thrilling roller coasters to fun family rides to live entertainment, Six Flags Great Adventure offers something for everyone. Don't miss the theme park's season opening weekend.  READ MORE

The Jersey Shore Spring Comic Book Show

Toms River
Sunday, March 30, 2025
The spring edition of this show features comic books, trading cards, toys, and crafts. Meet artists and writers, plus special guest actor Glenn Taranto from TV's The New Addams Family. READ MORE

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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.
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