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Weekend Fun: St. Patrick's Day Parades, Diggerland Opening, Dinosaur World Live

Celebrate at the Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday. Photo courtesy of The Council of Irish Associations of Greater Bergen County, Inc
Celebrate at the Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday. Photo courtesy of The Council of Irish Associations of Greater Bergen County, Inc
3/10/20 - By Laurie Rein

It's the final weekend of winter! Celebrate like a lucky leprechaun at festive St. Patrick's Day events, including parades in Union, Sea Isle City and Morristown, among others, plus a craft in Bridgewater and a Leprechaun Hunt in Cherry Hill. Springtime is on the horizon with Diggerland's Season Opening this weekend.

Winter comes to a sweet close with the finale of maple sugaring season at Washington Crossing State Park and Great Swamp OEC and pie-related festivities at Pi Day. 

Find even more weekend options in our Spring Guide, including  40+ Free Things to Do in March. And look to our March GoList and event calendar for a complete listing of happenings this weekend and beyond.

NOTE: Events are subject to change due to the constantly evolving coronavirus situation, and we are continuously updating our event calendar to reflect those changes. If you're planning to attend an event, we strongly recommend contacting the host venue directly to confirm it's still on.

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Diggerland officially opens for the season this weekend! Photo courtesy of Diggerland
Diggerland officially opens for the season this weekend! Photo courtesy of Diggerland

Things To Do All Weekend

Diggerland Season Opening

West Berlin
The construction-themed adventure park reopens for the season. Parents and even kids can drive, ride, and operate heavy machinery in a gigantic sandpit. READ MORE

Maple Sugaring at Washington Crossing State Park

Titusville- FREE
Washington Crossing State Park hosts this participatory demonstration of the maple sugaring process. Advance registration is required. READ MORE

2020 Progressive Insurance Saltwater Fishing Expo - CANCELED

Edison
The 2020 Progressive Insurance Saltwater Fishing Expo, the northeast’s premier saltwater fishing event, returns to the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center with a vast selection of vendors, speakers and special events. Sunday is Family Day. READ MORE

Leprechaun Hunt at Garden State Discovery Museum- CANCELED

Cherry Hill
Put on your green and head over to Garden State Discovery Museum. Children can hunt for little magical friends lovingly known as leprechauns all over the museum to earn gold. READ MORE
The Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at 1pm on Saturday. Photo courtesy of the parade organizers
The Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at 1pm on Saturday. Photo courtesy of the parade organizers

Things To Do on Saturday, March 14, 2020

Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Union – FREE
The parade's festivities begin at noon with festivities in front of the reviewing stand at Morris and Stuyvesant avenues. A kids' zone offers all-ages fun nearby. At 1pm sharp, the parade begins marching. READ MORE

Pi Day Princeton

Princeton – FREE
Feel like a slice of Pi? Every year, the town of Princeton celebrates with an irrational number of events, including a preteen Einstein look-a-like & pi recitation contest, Dinky Rides, expert memorization speaker and pie sampling experience. READ MORE

Maple Sugar Festival

Chatham – FREE
Join this annual festival celebrating the peak of maple sugaring season. Enjoy tree tapping demonstrations, delicious syrup taste tests, and fun games. READ MORE

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration

Sea Isle City – FREE
​Sea Isle City celebrates its rich Irish heritage with the resort’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade along Landis Avenue.   READ MORE

JCPenney Kids Zone

various locations – FREE
Stop by New Jersey JCPenney stores on the second Saturday of every month for free and fun crafts. Children receive a lanyard and collector's pin. Six pins earn a Project Master Medallion. READ MORE

Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Morristown – FREE
The parade starts at noon at the Morristown Municipal Building. It proceeds up South Street, around Morristown Green, and ends at Atno Avenue.  READ MORE
Dinosaur World Live roars into State Theatre New Jersey on Sunday. Photo courtesy of the State Theater of New Jersey
Dinosaur World Live roars into State Theatre New Jersey on Sunday. Photo courtesy of the State Theater of New Jersey

Things To Do on Sunday, March 15, 2020

Dinosaur World Live- CANCELED

New Brunswick
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. READ MORE

Marshall, Sky, and Chase Breakfast

Florham Park
Marshall, Skye and Chase will be at Imagine That for a private breakfast event.  The children will be served mini bagels and juice and the adults bagels, coffee and soft drinks.  READ MORE

Paint Me A Story: The Luckiest St. Patrick's Day Ever

Bridgewater
Get creative at this St Patrick's Day Paint Me A Story event at Color Me Mine. An actual lucky leprechaun will read the St Patrick's Day story The Luckiest St Patrick's Day Ever. READ MORE

Family Nature Walk Series

Cranbury
Take a walk through Plainsboro Preserve to see what nature is up to in the winter time. READ MORE

Somerville St. Patrick's Day Parade

Somerville – FREE
The 29th annual parade runs along West Main Street. Marching in the parade are local troops, rescue squads, fire departments, and more.  READ MORE

Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Bergenfield – FREE
The 42nd Annual Bergen County St. Patrick's Day Parade begins with a flag-raising ceremony before marching up Washington Avenue. Irish step dancers and bagpipers add to the festive atmosphere. READ MORE

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