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1/10/25 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Have snow much fun this weekend on a visit to Wicoff Museum's Annual Snowfest, which features Olaf, hot chocolate, and crafts. Plus, spend the weekend with creatures of all kinds, like cute kitties at the Northern New Jersey Cat Show and eagles at the Meadowlands Environment Center's Eagle Festival.

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Northern NJ Cat Show & Adoption Event

Parsippany
Friday, January 10-Sunday, January 12
This 22nd annual cat show boasts 180 competing cats in seven rings. Cheer on many different breeds of cats, plus enjoy seeing household pets and kittens. Check out vendors selling gift items like scratching posts, cat trees, magazines, jewelry, toys, and one-of-a-kind items. READ MORE

Owl Prowl at Cloverdale Farm County Park

Barnegat
Friday, January 10
Have a hoot on this guided walk through the forest in search of Great Horned Owls and Eastern Screech Owls. READ MORE

5th Annual Snowfest at Wicoff House Museum

Plainsboro – FREE
Saturday, January 11
Meet Olaf and other winter friends at Wicoff House Museum's annual winter festival. Enjoy hot chocolate, snow cones, and smores, plus take part in crafts and a scavenger hunt. READ MORE

GameFest 2025 at Brunswick Square Mall

East Brunswick – FREE
Saturday, January 11
Fun and games await at GameFest, featuring video games, board games, and table top games. Take part in family friendly games including Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo, and VR provided by Uptown Gaming. Don't miss raffles and giveaways. READ MORE

Wild World of Animals at Levoy Theatre

Millville – FREE
Saturday, January 11
Presented on a colorful stage with a jungle themed set, Wild World of Animals is a fast-paced show with a great balance of fun and facts, and is as informative as it is entertaining for children and adults alike. READ MORE

Winter Wildlife Walk at Liberty State Park

Jersey City– FREE
Saturday, January 11
Take a fresh air guided walk through Liberty State Park to look for visiting winter animals, possibly even some seals. Dress for the outdoors with comfortable shoes. READ MORE

Free Crafts for Kids at Lakeshore Learning

East Brunswick – FREE
Saturday, January 11
Lakeshore Learning welcomes children age 3 and older for a free storytime and craft activity each Saturday morning. Check online for photos of weekly projects. No reservations are needed. READ MORE

Eagle Festival at Meadowlands Environment Center

Lyndhurst– FREE
Sunday, January 12
Bergen County Audubon Society welcomes everyone to celebrate the eagle at Meadowlands Environment Center. Enjoy eagle walks and talks, plus children's activities. READ MORE

Parlor Games for Wintry Weather at Historic Longstreet Farm

Holmdel– FREE
Sunday, January 12
Historic Longstreet Farm invites everyone to come play two long-forgotten 1890s board games: Halma and Basilinda. There are also old-time favorites to play, including backgammon, dominos and checkers. READ MORE

Winter Market by Grow It Green Morristown

Morristown – FREE
Sundays through Sunday, April 27
Grow It Green Morristown presents the Winter Farmers Market every Sunday, offering a wide range of unique selections from pasture-raised meat to artisanal cheese, honey, prepared foods, nuts and grains, baked goods, artisan bread, eggs, produce, and hand-crafted home goods.  READ MORE

Cattus Island Nature Walks

Toms River – FREE
Saturdays and Sundays through March 30
Join a park naturalist for a 40-year Ocean County tradition. Discover the fascinating and diverse wonders of the natural world. No registration is required. READ MORE

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