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Pinkalicious comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Sunday. Photo courtesy of the show
Pinkalicious comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Sunday. Photo courtesy of the show
1/2/18 - By Dore Duhaime

The first winter weekend of 2018 has arrived, and it is jam-packed with family fun activities, from model trains to hands-on art. Catch a performance of Disney on Ice or Pinkalicious, or check out a winter animal adventure. And there's still time to take in a final holiday light show! 

For even more winter family fun, check out our list of 50 Things To Do with Kids Indoors. If you're up for an outdoor adventure, bundle up and try out some kid-friendly ski slopes or snow tubing spots. And look to our event calendar for a complete listing of happenings this weekend and beyond. 

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January 7th is the last chance to see the floating Christmas trees at Historic Smithville. Photo courtesy of Historic Smithville
January 7th is the last chance to see the floating Christmas trees at Historic Smithville. Photo courtesy of Historic Smithville

Things to Do All Weekend

62nd Annual Model Railroad Show

North Haledon
All aboard at this annual event which features 1,200 square foot HO layout features steam and diesel locomotives, Thomas and Friends, a Santa Claus Express, numerous freight and passenger trains, rural and urban scenes, and working signals. READ MORE

Holiday Light Show on Lake Meone

Smithville – FREE
Watch in wonderment as more than 100 Christmas trees magically float on Historic Smithville Village's Lake Meone. Visit any day of the week between 5:30pm and 8:30pm to catch a choreographed light show synchronized to music. READ MORE

Annual Antique Toy Train Show

Deptford
The Museum of American History hosts its 18th annual antique toy train show. See gauge toy trains from the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. Models from Lionel, Marx, and American Flyer are on display, zooming past vintage Plasticville buildings from the 1950s. READ MORE
Spend a morning with the animals at Jenkinson's Aquarium. Photo courtesy of the aquarium
Spend a morning with the animals at Jenkinson's Aquarium. Photo courtesy of the aquarium

Things to Do on Saturday, January 4, 2020

Drop by MAM studio to explore a range of art materials. Photo courtesy of MAM
Drop by MAM studio to explore a range of art materials. Photo courtesy of MAM

Things to Do on Sunday, January 5, 2020

Drop-In Studio at the Montclair Art Museum

Montclair
Visitors of all ages are invited to explore a new activity each week with a MAM studio instructor. Come in for 20 minutes or stay for an hour and leave with your very own masterpiece.  READ MORE

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