The Nai-Ni Chen Dance company celebrates Lunar New Year in a Jersey City performance this weekend. Photo courtesy of the dance company
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Donations to Fanwood's Famous Christmas House support charity. Photo courtesy of the family
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Step into Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops in Atlantic City for Christmas pictures. Photo courtesy of the venue
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It costs nothing to take in the display at Fanwood's Famous Christmas House. Photo courtesy of Fanwood's Famous Christmas House
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The spectacular Winter WonderLights drive-thru boasts more than 1.5 million lights animated to favorite holiday tunes,
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Step into a world of wonder at LuminoCity's 2024 holiday lights festival in Freehold. Photo courtesy of the festival
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Turtle Back Zoo is all decked out for the holiday season, which means there are lots of great photo ops.
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Join a magical trip on the Polar Express powered by the Morristown & Erie Railway. Photo courtesy of the railway
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'Tis the sea-son for Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium. Photo courtesy of the aquarium
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Holiday and Thanksgiving volunteer opportunities abound in New Jersey.
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The Funplex has two New Jersey locations for families to explore and enjoy.
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Get drawn into the art at the Morris Museum next time you're looking for indoor activities for kids in New Jersey. Photo by Kaylynn Chiarello Ebner
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Beyond the casinos, Atlantic City is an all-ages playground, with Island Waterpark, boardwalk amusements, beach access, and more fun.
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Hang out with the giant hippos at Camden's Adventure Aquarium. Photo by Kaylynn Chiarello Ebner
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The Rainforest Cafe has two family-friendly restaurants in New Jersey. A meal out here is part adventure, part restaurant.
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Palmer Square is a great place to relax in the heart of Princeton. Photo courtesy of Palmer Square
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The accessible playground at Watsessing Park works for children of all abilities. Photo by Margaret Hargrove
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Pet baby goats on a visit to Brookhollow's Barnyard in Boonton. Photo by Kaylynn Ebner
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Bounce, climb, and jump at BounceU in Paramus, one of our top indoor play spaces in northern New Jersey.
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At a Bach to Rock birthday party, kids can sing karaoke or record their own CD.
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Help your kids develop their creative side with art classes
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At Genius Gems in Millburn, kids under 2 get in free with an older sibling.
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Admission to the Cape May County Park & Zoo is completely free. Photo courtesy of the zoo
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Nickelodeon Universe is one of the can't-miss destinations at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo courtesy of the venue
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Bounce, climb, and jump at BounceU in Paramus, one of our top indoor play spaces in northern New Jersey.
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New Jersey kids can find free fun climbing the pirate ship at the free Garden State Plaza Westfield mall. Photo by Mommy Poppins
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Cheesequake State Park in Middlesex County offers hiking, fishing, swimming, boating, and much more. Photo by Ali Chandra
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Cruise in the Playmobil Fire Truck during your trip to Toys
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Hop aboard a stagecoach for a ride back in time at Wild West City, one of New Jersey's top attractions.
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Things To Do and What’s Canceled This Weekend in NJ

NJ celebrates Makers Day across the state at various locations this weekend. Photo courtesy of NJ MakersDay
NJ celebrates Makers Day across the state at various locations this weekend. Photo courtesy of NJ MakersDay
3/19/19 - By Laurie Rein

Put on your thinking caps this first weekend of spring. Saturday marks New Jersey Makers Day, and hands-on crafty and tech events take place at New Jersey State Museum, Scotch Plains Library and Museum of Early Trades and Crafts. Kick off spring festival season at 10th Annual Kidfest and 9th Annual Spring Model Railroad Show.

Plus, get a taste of spring children's theater this weekend with The Amazing Max, New Jersey Theatre Alliance's Stages Festival and Erth's Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure. And wrap up St. Paddy's Day celebrations with a Leprechaun Hunt and Sussex County Parade.

Find even more weekend options in our Spring Guide, including 45+ Things We Can't Wait To Do with Kids This Spring in NJ! And look to our March GoList and event calendar for a complete listing of happenings this weekend and beyond.

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Annie comes to UCPAC this weekend (Sandy, too)!
Annie comes to UCPAC this weekend (Sandy, too)!

Things to Do All Weekend

Leprechaun Hunt at Garden State Discovery Museum- CANCELED

Cherry Hill
Put on your green and head over to Garden State Discovery Museum. Children can hunt for little magical friends lovingly known as leprechauns all over the museum to earn gold. READ MORE

9th Annual Spring Model Railroad Show- POSTPONED

North Haledon
Founded in 1953, the Garden State Model Railway Club has been in North Haledon since 1957. They open the doors to the public in the winter and spring. READ MORE

DiDonato's Easter EGGspress

Hammonton
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
Scotch Plains Library is one of several NJ locations hosting Makers Day fun. Photo courtesy of NJ Makers Day
Scotch Plains Library is one of several NJ locations hosting Makers Day fun. Photo courtesy of NJ Makers Day

Things to Do on Saturday, March 21, 2020

NJ Makers Day at Scotch Plains Library- CANCELED

Scotch Plains – FREE
This two-day event brings together libraries, museums, small businesses, and others to promote and explore opportunities for entrepreneurship, innovation, and hands-on learning experiences. As part of that initiative, the library will offer a series of workshops and events. READ MORE

Makers Day: Launch Lab at METC- POSTPONED

Madison
METC is celebrating New Jersey’s Makers Day. Launch your way into Makers Day by creating your own catapult. READ MORE

10th Annual Kidfest- CANCELED

New Brunswick – FREE
Magic 98.3 presents a fun-filled day of live entertainment, games, contests, giveaways, a climbing wall, bounce houses, and more, held at Rutgers University.  READ MORE

New Jersey Theatre Alliance's Stages Festival- CANCELED

Millville- FREE
WheatonArts hosts the New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s Stages Festival with a special production of The Velveteen Rabbit, presented by PushCart Players. READ MORE

New Jersey Makers Day- CANCELED

Trenton- FREE
The New Jersey State Museum is a proud participating site for New Jersey Makers Day. At 2 pm, learn about the history and craft of carving wooden duck decoys, like those on display in Fine Feathered Friends. READ MORE

Sussex County St. Patrick’s Day Parade- POSTPONED

Newton- FREE
The 17th annual festivities feature elected officials, bands, floats, Irish step dancers, boy and girl scouts, local schools, police, fire, EMS, military, accompanying service and antique vehicles, and more. READ MORE

Explore the Fun of Science at iPlay

Freehold
Explore the fun of Science with Mad Science at iPlay America. Activities include make and take station and IPA Promo Team making slime. READ MORE
It's Pizza Palooza time in Westfield this Sunday. Photo courtesy of the YMCA
It's Pizza Palooza time in Westfield this Sunday. Photo courtesy of the YMCA

Things to Do on Sunday, March 22, 2020

Maple Sugar Sunday- CANCELED

Westfield
One of the most important seasonal tasks of farm life in colonial days was sugar-making in the maple woods.  READ MORE

Erth's Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure- CANCELED

Morristown
The creators of Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live want to take your family on an all new adventure – this time to the bottom of the ocean. Explore unknown ocean depths, where prehistoric marine reptiles lived eons ago - and maybe live still today. READ MORE

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