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Experience the vibrant world of Color & Light, a groundbreaking digital art and projection festival in Asbury Park. Photo courtesy of the show
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3/21/25 - 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.

The first official weekend of spring welcomes the opportunity to learn and get creative and New Jersey Makers Day events, including demonstrations and building stations at Whitesbog Village's festivities. Plus, Flip Circus is coming to town, with 12 days of amazing acrobats and daredevils, while the Color & Light Festival paints Asbury Park in a rainbow of colors and art. 

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Flip Circus at the Garden State Plaza

Paramus
Opens Friday, March 21
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

Color & Light Festival in Asbury Park

Asbury Park – FREE
Friday, March 21-Saturday, March 22
Experience the vibrant world of Color & Light, a groundbreaking digital art and projection mapping festival in the historic seaside town of Asbury Park. The facade of the town's iconic boardwalk architectural treasure, the Paramount Theater, is transformed into a dazzling tapestry of light, sound, and creativity. READ MORE

NJ Makers Day at Whitesbog Historical Village

Browns Mills – FREE
Saturday, March 22
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

Hot Cocoa at Historic Cedar Bridge

Barnegat – FREE
Saturday, March 22
Join a Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site docent to learn about the site's history. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate to warm up while learning about local lore and the history of Ocean County’s Revolutionary War past. READ MORE

World Water Day at The Watershed Institute

Pennington – FREE
Saturday, March 22
World Water Day is an internationally observed celebration of fresh water, focusing on glacier preservation. The event brings together environmental advocates, educators, and community members for a fun, engaging, and informative experience. READ MORE

NJ Makers Day at Fanwood Library

Fanwood – FREE
Saturday, March 22
Fanwood Library hosts a day of innovative fun in honor of New Jersey Makers Day's 10th anniversary. Take part in fun and free DIY projects, plus join the high school robotics team for STEM activities.  READ MORE

NJ Makers Day: Everything but the Kitchen Sink

Madison – FREE
Saturday, March 22
Makers Day 2025 at METC is everything but the kitchen sink. Experiment with spoon catapults, create straw bookmarks and spoon dolls, and design magnet mazes out of plates. Turn ordinary objects into science and art fun during New Jersey STEM Month.  READ MORE

20th Annual Highlands St. Patrick's Day Parade

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

International Day of the Seal at Jenkinson's Aquarium

Point Pleasant – FREE
Saturday, March 22
This day promotes the conservation of seals worldwide. Join Jenkinson's Aquarium in celebration of these amazing marine mammals with keeper chats, educational displays, crafts, and activities.  READ MORE

DiDonato's Easter EGGspress

Hammonton
Opens Saturday, March 22
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

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello at MPAC

Morristown
Saturday, March 22
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

March Family Sundays at The Newark Museum of Art

Newark
Sundays through March 30
Spend a busy Sunday afternoon at The Newark Museum of Art's family time, with planetarium shows, Women's History Month crafts and more. The activities are included in museum admission. 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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