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Things To Do in NJ this Weekend: Very Hungry Caterpillar, Kids Expo, Maple Sugaring

The Very Hungry Caterpillar comes to SOPAC on Sunday. Photo courtesy of SOPAC
The Very Hungry Caterpillar comes to SOPAC on Sunday. Photo courtesy of SOPAC
2/18/20 - By Laurie Rein

It's time to party on this last full weekend of February. Enjoy carnival games and inflatables at the Free Kids Expo, get dolled up for a Queen Elsa Tea Party, and honor Washington's Birthday at Historic New Bridge Landing. Plus, celebrate favorite literary characters at a production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favourites and at a Green Eggs & Ham storytime event .

Nature activities are in the spotlight this weekend, with Maple Sugaring Demonstrations, Read & Explore: Fur, Feathers & Fluff, and Who's Been Here.

Find even more weekend options in our Winter Guide, including 30+ Drop-In Play Spaces for NJ Kids That Cost $15 or Less. And look to our February GoList and event calendar for a complete listing of happenings this weekend and beyond.

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Stop by the Creativity Kid's Zone at the New Jersey Home and Garden Show for crafts and games. Photo courtesy of the the show
Stop by the Creativity Kid's Zone at the New Jersey Home and Garden Show for crafts and games. Photo courtesy of the the show

Things To Do All Weekend

New Jersey Home & Garden Show

Edison
There are crafts and carnival style games where kids can win prizes at the Kid's Creativity Zone at the 31st Annual New Jersey Home & Garden Show. READ MORE

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
Learn how animals keep themselves warm in winter at Terhune Orchards on Saturday. Photo courtesy of the orchard
Learn how animals keep themselves warm in winter at Terhune Orchards on Saturday. Photo courtesy of the orchard

Things To Do on Saturday, February 22, 2020

Read & Explore: Fur, Feathers & Fluff

Princeton
Terhune Orchards Read and Explore Program is a winter education series, following the popular seasonal Read and Pick Program. For this third Read and Explore program learn about how animals keep themselves warm in winter. READ MORE

Free Kids Expo

Westfield – FREE
Inflatables, sports class stations, dance academy, camp open house,  carnival games, and crafts are all part of the excitement at this free event open to the community. READ MORE

All Aboard

Jersey City – FREE
All Aboard!, as part of Blue Comet Day at Liberty State Park, is a children’s program which will include a discussion about trains and a take home craft. READ MORE

Who's Been Here?

Summit
Join one of the environmental educators, and take to the trails in search of animal signs. Investigate and track the animals that visit the Arboretum in the winter. READ MORE

Queen Elsa Tea Party

Montclair
You are cordially invited to join us for a special tea party with Queen Elsa. Dress-up is encouraged but not mandatory. READ MORE
Celebrate Washington's birthday with the Bergen County Historical Society on Sunday. Photo courtesy of the historical society
Celebrate Washington's birthday with the Bergen County Historical Society on Sunday. Photo courtesy of the historical society

Things To Do on Sunday, February 23, 2020

Washington's Birthday at Historic New Bridge Landing

River Edge
Come celebrate Washington's Birthday with the Bergen County Historical Society at Historic New Bridge Landing. Children's activities include making a tri corner hat and a scavenger hunt. READ MORE

The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favourites

South Orange
The famous little caterpillar returns, along with an assortment of favorite puppet characters.  READ MORE

South Jersey Nerd Fest

Swedesboro
Don't miss this family-friendly collectibles show, featuring vendors, artists, writers and costume groups. READ MORE

IndigoKids Presents: Green Eggs and Ham Storytime

Short Hills – FREE
Indigo welcomes the little ones for this Green Eggs and Ham event. The fun includes storytime and coloring. READ MORE

Next Generation of Irish Performers

Cherry Hill
Help celebrate the sights and sounds of the Emerald Isle as the Garden State Discovery Museum welcomes Next Generation Traditional Irish Music. READ MORE

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