Maple Sugaring Season (Chatham) 

Most weekends during January and February, the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center holds “tree-tapping” demonstration where you can learn how to identify and tap maple trees, make syrup over a wood-fired evaporator, and taste test-different syrups. That just screams “winter fun”, doesn’t it? Stay posted for more info on their Feb. 24th Maple Sugaring Festival with wagon rides, guided walks, games, crafts, and more. Saturday, January 8 and Sunday, January 9 from 2pm to 3pm—check website for further weekend dates. $3 per person. Call 973-635-6629 for more info.

Bari Koral Family Rock Band (South Orange) 

Four lucky readers will get 2 FREE tickets to the Bari Koral Family Rock Band at South Orange Performing Arts Center! Koral’s latest album Rock and Roll Garden won the 2010 Parent's Choice Award and was voted a Top 10 kids album of the year by Time Out Kids NY. To enter the contest, just leave a comment below. Sunday, January 9 at 2pm, $15 per person. Call 973-275-1114 for more information and reservations.

Holiday Light Show (Pennsylvania)

This is the last weekend for Shady Brook Farm’s spectacular holiday light show, with millions of lights illuminating acres of farmland. The hayrides ended last week, but you can still drive through the display in your car on January 8th and 9th from dusk to 10pm. $25 per carload. Call 215-968-1670 for more info.

Classic Cartoons (Morristown) 

What better way to get your kids into a museum than to promise them cartoons? And while you’re at the Morris Museum, check out the cool Musical Machines and Living Dolls exhibit. Saturday January 8 at 12:30pm. $10/Adults $7/Kids. 973-971-3700.

Breakfast with Diego (Kendall Park) 

Breakfast with a large-headed character and some free play at Uptown Playaround sounds like a fairly mellow way to ease into the new year. Includes bagels and juice, free coffee, and a craft. $10 per child (crawlers to age 10) or free for members, and includes one bagel and one juice box per child. Bagels and juice available for $1 each for adults. Reservations required to ensure enough food and craft supplies. Saturday, January 8, 9:30am to 10:30am To RSVP call 732-955-2005.

Tots on Tour (Hamilton) 

At the exceptionally cool Grounds for Sculpture, your 3 to 5 year old can hear stories, become park explorers and learn about sculpture through hands-on activities. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Best of all, kids 5 and under are FREE at Grounds for Sculpture, so you can do this great activity for only a $12 adult admission fee. Saturday, January 8 at 11am and 1pm. 609-586-0616.