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The Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of many happening this weekend in NJ. Photo courtesy of the parade
The Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of many happening this weekend in NJ. Photo courtesy of the parade
3/3/20 - By Laurie Rein

Whip up some green eggs and ham, don your green wardrobe, and spend this March weekend celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday and St. Patrick's Day throughout NJ.

Wish Dr. Seuss a happy 116th at events like Dr. Seuss Family Fun Day, Seussology, and Dr. Seuss' Birthday Party. St. Patrick's Day celebration take place throughout the state, with events in Ramsey, Seaside Heights, Rumson and Woodbridge.

There are also several great family shows happening this weekend, including Finding Neverland, MasterChef Junior Live, and Milk & Cookies: Princeton Symphony Orchestra.  

Find even more weekend options in our Winter Fun Guide, including our roundup of great winter day trips for NJ families, among them a visit to Insectropolis, New Jersey's "Bugseum." And look to our March GoList and event calendar for a complete listing of happenings this weekend and beyond.

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Learn all about maple sugaring at Washington Crossing State Park this weekend. Photo courtesy of the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection
Learn all about maple sugaring at Washington Crossing State Park this weekend. Photo courtesy of the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection

Things To Do All Weekend

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

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

Spring Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Edison

Edison
Celebrate all that is handcrafted, and  see what's new at Sugarloaf Crafts Festival. Join 250+ local & national artists, and find special things never available online. READ MORE
Celebrate Dr. Seuss at the Morris Museum on Saturday. Photo courtesy of the museum
Celebrate Dr. Seuss at the Morris Museum on Saturday. Photo courtesy of the museum

Thing to Do on Saturday, March 7, 2020

Dr. Seuss Family Fun Day

Morristown
Celebrate the birthday of one of the most beloved children’s authors – Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel. Meet the Cat in the Hat, stop by the photo station and create Seuss crafts. READ MORE

Milk & Cookies: Princeton Symphony Orchestra

New Brunswick
State Theatre New Jersey welcomes members of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra introduce audiences to the wide-ranging group of instruments that make up the percussion family. READ MORE

Finding Neverland

Morristown
Finding Neverland, the incredible story behind Peter Pan, finds its way to MAYO Performing Arts Center.  READ MORE

Kids' St. Patrick's Celebration

Ramsey – FREE
Bring the kids to The Shannon Rose for all kinds of St. Patrick's Day festivities. Irish music and face painters will be on tap, plus a scavenger hunt and costume contest.  READ MORE

Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Seaside Heights – FREE
The Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches down the Boulevard in Seaside Heights. The parade includes floats, local bands, and more.  READ MORE

Dr. Seuss' Birthday Party

Union
Join Liberty Hall Museum to enjoy a breakfast snack bar, make a Cat in the Hat hat, go fishing for 1 fish, 2 fish, red fish, blue fish, and take a picture with silly props and The Cat in the Hat! The fun includes a Seussical the Musical sing along. READ MORE

Seussology

Morristown
Don't miss this fun, lively, and interactive program that explores the background of Dr. Seuss and his beloved works. READ MORE
See MasterChef Junior Live! at State Theatre New Jersey on Sunday. Photo courtesy of State Theatre NJ
See MasterChef Junior Live! at State Theatre New Jersey on Sunday. Photo courtesy of State Theatre NJ

Things to Do on Sunday, March 8, 2020

MasterChef Junior Live

New Brunswick
Something tasty is heading to New Brunswick. MasterChef Junior Live brings MasterChef Junior directly to fans and foodies alike…live. READ MORE

Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade

Rumson – FREE
The 11th annual Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade features bagpipe bands, floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers, classic cars, veteran groups, scouting organizations, non-profit clubs and organizations, schools, novelty acts, and local business and civic groups. READ MORE

Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Woodbridge – FREE
Paint the town green at the Woodbridge St. Patrick's Day Parade, which starts at Woodbridge High School and ends at Woodbridge Town Hall.  READ MORE

National Dance Institute: Voices of Change

Newark
The National Dance Institute twirls back to NJPAC with its exuberant Celebration Team, with 80 student dancers between the ages of 9 and 15 from across New York City. READ MORE

Building Montclair In Lego

Montclair
Lego-loving families will work with architect Stephen W. Schwartz of Building Blocks Workshops to visualize Montclair in a whole new light. With more than 60,000 Lego building blocks at their disposal, aspiring designers will re-create specific buildings in the town. READ MORE

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