The Nai-Ni Chen Dance company celebrates Lunar New Year in a Jersey City performance this weekend. Photo courtesy of the dance company
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Donations to Fanwood's Famous Christmas House support charity. Photo courtesy of the family
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Step into Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops in Atlantic City for Christmas pictures. Photo courtesy of the venue
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It costs nothing to take in the display at Fanwood's Famous Christmas House. Photo courtesy of Fanwood's Famous Christmas House
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Step into a world of wonder at LuminoCity's 2024 holiday lights festival in Freehold. Photo courtesy of the festival
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Turtle Back Zoo is all decked out for the holiday season, which means there are lots of great photo ops.
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Join a magical trip on the Polar Express powered by the Morristown & Erie Railway. Photo courtesy of the railway
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'Tis the sea-son for Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium. Photo courtesy of the aquarium
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Holiday and Thanksgiving volunteer opportunities abound in New Jersey.
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The Funplex has two New Jersey locations for families to explore and enjoy.
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Get drawn into the art at the Morris Museum next time you're looking for indoor activities for kids in New Jersey. Photo by Kaylynn Chiarello Ebner
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Beyond the casinos, Atlantic City is an all-ages playground, with Island Waterpark, boardwalk amusements, beach access, and more fun.
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Hang out with the giant hippos at Camden's Adventure Aquarium. Photo by Kaylynn Chiarello Ebner
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Palmer Square is a great place to relax in the heart of Princeton. Photo courtesy of Palmer Square
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Pet baby goats on a visit to Brookhollow's Barnyard in Boonton. Photo by Kaylynn Ebner
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Bounce, climb, and jump at BounceU in Paramus, one of our top indoor play spaces in northern New Jersey.
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At Genius Gems in Millburn, kids under 2 get in free with an older sibling.
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Admission to the Cape May County Park & Zoo is completely free. Photo courtesy of the zoo
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Nickelodeon Universe is one of the can't-miss destinations at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo courtesy of the venue
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Cheesequake State Park in Middlesex County offers hiking, fishing, swimming, boating, and much more. Photo by Ali Chandra
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The Camden Children's Garden offers free admission for children under 2.
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Cruise in the Playmobil Fire Truck during your trip to Toys
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Hop aboard a stagecoach for a ride back in time at Wild West City, one of New Jersey's top attractions.
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Teach 'em to tie during downtime.
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Weekend Fun:

Get creative as a family at Princeton University Art Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
Get creative as a family at Princeton University Art Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
3/26/19 - By Laurie Rein

March caps off with a weekend full of festivities. Party hippo-style at Camden Aquarium in honor of Button's Birthday. Show off those Lego-building skills at Diggerland's Lego Day. And celebrate the love of both chocolate and dinosaurs at the Dino Dig Chocolate Adventure Party.

Get on board with early spring festivals this weekend, including the 8th Annual Spring Model Railroad Show and Art Making Day 2019. Family-friendly shows take the stage, including B- The Underwater Bubble Show and New Jersey Ballet's Beauty & the Beast and Peter & the Wolf.

Find even more weekend options in our Spring Guide, including 50+ Things We Can't Wait to Do with Kids This Spring in NJ.  And look to our March GoList and event calendar for a complete listing of happenings this weekend and beyond.

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The magical B- The Underwater Bubble Show brings astonishing feats to State Theatre New Jersey. Photo courtesy of the production
The magical B- The Underwater Bubble Show brings astonishing feats to State Theatre New Jersey. Photo courtesy of the production

Things to Do All Weekend

Easter and Springtime Family Festival at Alstede Farms- POSTPONED

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Come and celebrate spring on the farm. Enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, visit adorable baby farm animals, participate in children's activities including pony rides, moon bounce, scenic hay wagon rides and much more. READ MORE

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Montclair Literary Festival

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Enjoy a full day of book talks, panel discussions, author signings, workshops, and children’s activities. The children's events, all of which are free, consist of author and illustrator visits, collage and printing hands-on demonstrations, and graphic novel workshops. READ MORE

Harborside JC Spring Festival- CANCELED

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Stop by the annual JCFamilies' Spring Festival. For the 4th year in a row, this event will take place inside the beautiful and light-filled Harborside Atrium, close to the PATH train and Light Rail stops. READ MORE

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