Welcome the late-January weekend by stepping out for a hike or hanging with some furry friends. Imagine That hosts an outdoor petting zoo and pony rides, and you can visit Jakes Branch County Park for a live animal talk, or enjoy a nature hike at Cattus Island. Find more ways to keep kids entertained with these outdoor winter fun destinations for New Jersey kids and our list of the top indoor play spaces open now.

If you're looking for more indoor activities, check out our Poppins@Home site, which features Hopalong Andrew’s music and movement class for younger kids, while older kids can pick up food-prep skills with a teens and tweens wrap party. Plus, keep busy at home with these fun, FREE virtual January events.

As always, you can find more things to do in our Event Calendar and our Winter Fun Guide, which are filled with seasonal happenings.

Editor's note: While we are trying to promote safer activities that occur outdoors or with social distancing guidelines in place, please keep your family and others safe by always wearing a mask and practicing social distancing. If you arrive at an event that appears too crowded, try using the “nearby” search feature on our Event Calendar to find something else to do.