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NJ Weekend Events July 10-11: Blueberries & more!
This is the weekend to celebrate the State Fruit of New Jersey: the blueberry! There is a Blueberry Bash at Terhune Orchards and a BlueBEARy Blast at Camden Children's Garden to honor the state fruit. There are also plenty of summer parties this weekend including a Beach-themed Party at the Morris Museum, lots of music and art at Maplewoodstock, and a family fun day and ice cream social at the Museum of Early Crafts and Trades. Finally, for those who just want to get down and dirty with nature, you can go on a guided fossil hunt at Big Brook and get up close with caterpillars and the Bugseum of New Jersey.
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Blueberry Bash at Terhune Orchards (Princeton)
Pick your own blueberries, take a wagon ride around the farm, go on a pony ride, see a puppet show, and enjoy some music and blueberry treats this weekend at Terhune Orchard. Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 5pm. FREE.
BlueBEARy Blast at Camden Children's Garden (Camden)
Camden Children's Garden's "Mum Bear" will host a variety of blueberry themed activities this weekend including crafts and a planting activity. You can also eat some sweet treats at the Very Berry Blueberry Concession Stand. Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for kids 3-11, 2 and under free.
Beach Party Family Festival at the Morris Museum (Morristown)
You don't have to go to the beach for a beach party! This weekend the Morris Museum is transformed for summer fun and kids can enjoy sand art, decorate a fish, make a sun catcher, make a scene from a ship's portal, design some bling for your flip flops, and learn all about the ocean and sea creatures. Saturday 11am to 4pm. $10 per adult, $7 per child.
Maplewoodstock (Maplewood)
You can spend the entire weekend at this fun and FREE music and art festival, completed with a special kidszone with bouncy rides, face painting, crafts, and goodies like ice cream. Saturday & Sunday from noon to 9pm. FREE.
Ice Cream Social at the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts (Madison)
The museum's ice cream social gives you a chance to check out the fun kids activities at the museum while enjoying a cool treat! There will be make your own sundaes, games, and activities. Saturday from 1pm to 3pm. $5 for adults, $3 for children, or $13 per family.
Fossil Hunt at Big Brook (Colts Neck)
Who knew that NJ was known for being one of the best areas in the country to search for Cretaceous Era fossils? Come with an expert who can show you how to search for and identify your fossil finds like shark's teeth, squid guards and fossilized mollusks. Be prepared to get wet and muddy - sturdy old shoes recommended. Saturday at 10am. $25 per family. Advance registration required by calling 732-291-0055.
The very Hungry Caterpillar at Insectropolis (Toms River)
Learn how to locate and care for caterpillars at home and witness for yourself the transformation into moths and butterflies. Saturday at 10:30am. $7 per person. Advance registration required by calling 732-349-7090.
