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Take in a staging of "Bluey's Big Play" in New Brunswick this Veterans Day weekend. Photo courtesy of Bluey
11/10/23 - By Laurie Rein

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

With Veterans Day and the NJEA Convention falling on the same weekend, many New Jersey students have plenty to look forward to on this four-day weekend, and we've got plenty of ideas for how to keep kids busy during the school holidays! Honor Veterans Day with a ceremony at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Meanwhile, theatrical productions to take in over the long weekend include Disney On Ice: Magic in the Stars, Bluey's Big Play, and Theatre of Lights. 

With the holiday season coming up, check our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events, which includes 25 Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in New Jersey. If that's not enough, be sure to bookmark our Family Activity Calendar for more great things to do in New Jersey with kids.

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The Bergen County Zoo features a holiday lantern spectacular all season long. Photo courtesy of the zoo
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Disney On Ice: Magic in the Stars

Atlantic City
Thursday, November 9-Sunday, November 12
Disney On Ice invites families to step inside the magical adventures of modern classics like Frozen 2, Encanto, and Moana, as well as Cinderella, Alladin, and Toy Story.  READ MORE

Let It Glow: A Holiday Lantern Spectacular

Paramus
Select dates from Thursday, November 9 through Sunday, January 14
The Bergen County Zoo is illuminated with holiday cheer in the evening all season long. Larger-than-life glowing lanterns have been installed, creating 30+ glowing scenes. See animals real and imagined laid out throughout the zoo. READ MORE

Santa's Arrival at Rockaway Townsquare

Rockaway–FREE
Friday, November 10
Santa Claus is coming to Rockaway Townsquare, escorted by the fire department. The fun includes performances by student musicians, caroling from the Girl Scouts, balloon creations for Santa's Elves, a hot cocoa bar courtesy of P.F. Chang's and more. READ MORE

Roebling Museum Touch a Truck

Roebling
Saturday, November 11
Head over to Roebling Museum to explore big trucks from local industries. Plus, learn about machines at the historic mill.  READ MORE

Veterans Day Ceremony

Holmdel–FREE
Saturday, November 11
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, hosts the state's official Veterans Day Ceremony at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel. READ MORE

Growing in the Garden – Last of the Autumn Leaves

Morristown
Saturday, November 11
Find your favorite tree at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum’s gardens and discover tree-mendous facts about it, including what color leaves it has in the fall. This hands-on art program for children and their caregivers also includes a story and an art project.  READ MORE

Diwali Story Time & Craft

Hackensack–FREE
Saturday, November 11
Johnson Public Library celebrates the Hindu Festival of Lights with stories, crafts and fun. READ MORE

Bluey's Big Play

New Brunswick
Saturday, November 11-Sunday, November 12
When Dad wants to take it easy on Sunday afternoon, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. READ MORE

JCPenney Kids Zone

Various locations–FREE
Saturday, November 11
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

MPAC Arts in the Community Presents: Theatre of Light

Morristown–FREE
Sunday, November 12
The universal symbol of light illuminates the rich cultural diversity of the community when Mayo Performing Arts Center transforms the Vail Mansion Plaza into the fourth annual “Theatre of Light.”  READ MORE

Night Owl Market: Highland Park’s Artisan, Crafter and Maker Market

Highland Park–FREE
Sundays from November 12-December 10
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Fall Food Festival

Tenafly–FREE
Sunday, November 12
Food and fun are on tap at St. Thomas Armenian Church, with a DJ, magic show, face painting, balloons, raffle prizes, and a variety of eats.  READ MORE

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