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Things To Do in NJ This Weekend: Dr. Seuss' Birthday, Leap Day, Carnival

Storytime and activities celebrating Dr. Seuss are being held at various B&N locations this weekend. Photo courtesy of the store
Storytime and activities celebrating Dr. Seuss are being held at various B&N locations this weekend. Photo courtesy of the store
2/25/20 - By Laurie Rein

Leap into a weekend filled with sugar and Seuss. Saturday's Leap Day features activities at both Target and Barnes & Noble in honor of Dr. Seuss' upcoming birthday. Maple sugaring season continues this weekend with Maple Sugaring Demonstrations and Saturday Maple Sugaring.

March kicks off with the first St Patrick's Day parade of the year and a couple of indoor festivities, including Bridgewater Winter Carnival and PJ Library Purim Celebration.

Find even more weekend options in our Winter Guide, including Indoor Swimming Pools for New Jersey Families. And look to our March GoList and event calendar for a complete listing of happenings this weekend and beyond.

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Maple sugaring demonstrations continue Saturday and Sunday at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center. Photo courtesy of the center
Maple sugaring demonstrations continue Saturday and Sunday at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center. Photo courtesy of the center

Things To Do All Weekend

Maple Sugaring Demonstrations

Chatham
Families can learn about the process of maple sugaring from start to finish—identify and tap maple trees, collect sap, and make syrup over a wood-fired evaporator. Afterward, taste-test different syrups, including syrup made at the Outdoor Education Center.  READ MORE
Watch how maple trees are tapped on Saturday at the Environmental Center at Lord Stirling Park. Photo courtesy of the Somerset County Park Commission
Watch how maple trees are tapped on Saturday at the Environmental Center at Lord Stirling Park. Photo courtesy of the Somerset County Park Commission

Things to Do on Saturday,February 29, 2020

Saturday Maple Sugaring

Basking Ridge
Watch how trees are tapped, view sap-collecting methods past and present, and see the boiling process that produces delicious New Jersey maple syrup.  READ MORE

Dr Seuss' Birthday at Target

various locations – FREE
Target stores honor Dr. Seuss' birthday with a reading of Happy Birthday to You! every 30 minutes. Giveaways and activities round out the fun. READ MORE

Storytime and Activities Celebrating Dr. Seuss

various locations – FREE
Join Barnes & Noble for a very Seussical storytime. This special reading and activity time is in partnership with Read Across America. READ MORE

Leap Day Craft

Toms River
Celebrate Leap Year Day with a frog craft. READ MORE

Children’s Nature Hour at Cloverdale Farm

Barnegat – FREE
Perfect for a winter weekend, these hands-on indoor programs will introduce your child to the natural world around them. READ MORE

Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends

Lambertville – FREE
Thomas fans won't want to miss this event, featuring working Lionel train layouts, wooden Thomas playsets, Thomas movies, books and train crafts. READ MORE

Drop in and Discover

Beechwood – FREE
Stop by Jakes Branch Nature Center on Saturdays for nature lessons and crafts. A new topic is explored each session. READ MORE
The Bridgewater Winter Carnival takes place on Sunday at the JCC in Bridgewater. Photo courtesy of the JCC
The Bridgewater Winter Carnival takes place on Sunday at the JCC in Bridgewater. Photo courtesy of the JCC

Things To Do on Sunday, March 1, 2020

Bridgewater Winter Carnival

Bridgewater – FREE
Free admission to this busy carnival includes carnival games, inflatables, gaga, a "Frozen room," and a DJ. READ MORE

Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade

Belmar – FREE
Head down to the shore for Belmar's 51st annual parade featuring thousands of marchers, several bands, and festive floats. The parade takes place on Main Street.  READ MORE

Art Together at Zimmerli

New Brunswick – FREE
On select Sundays throughout the year, families can work side-by-side on arts and crafts projects at Rutgers' Zimmerli Art Museum. Each session includes a brief, instructor-led tour through one of the galleries. READ MORE

West-Eastern Divan Ensemble

New Brunswick
See the West-Eastern Divan Ensemble, led by the orchestra’s concertmaster Michael Barenboim, in their State Theatre debut. This world class ensemble features players from the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra. READ MORE

Mighty Writer Toddlers

Camden – FREE
Mighty Writers presents this new program for the youngest writers. Parents and children will work together to prepare for kindergarten through playtime, storytelling, and hands-on fun. READ MORE

PJ Library Purim Celebration

Edison – FREE
Celebrate Purim with PJ Library at Barnes & Noble. Children will have the opportunity to help act out the story of Purim as well as decorate masks to get ready for the holiday. READ MORE

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