All Weekend

Math Midway at Liberty Science Center (Jersey City)

This weekend is your last chance to see this awesome exhibit at Liberty Science Center.  Our family has already been twice and has found something new to explore each time.  Most memorable, of course, is riding a tricycle with square wheels! Really, how cool is that!?!? Free with paid admission of Adults $15.75/Children $11.50. . And after you are done with the cool math exhibit, make sure to check out the new movie offering at LSC, "Dino Dan".

Saturday January 21^st

Marine Mammal Appreciation Day (Point Pleasant)

Let's hear it for all the marine mammals we know and love! Join the staff at Jenkinson's Aquarium to celebrate these amazing creatures with some crafts and marine mammal themed activities from 10am – 5pm. After your marine mammal celebration your family will certainly enjoy all the exhibits at this Mommy Poppins favorite family destination. Free with regular admission of $6 children / $10 adult.  For more information: 732-892-0600

Peter and the Wolf (Princeton)

Head on over to the Princeton Library for this FREE concert. Both Kids and adults will enjoy the Phoenix Woodwind Quintet's version of Prokofiev’s famous composition where their instruments play the voices of Peter and his animal friends.  The performance will also include an actor “illustrating” the music with masks and mime (and perhaps even some jazz hands!) 10am.  For more information: 609-258-1148

Milk and Cookies: Performance Theater for Children  (New Brunswick)

The State Theatre is bursting with a great morning featuring storytelling, music, puppetry, and of course, milk and cookies.  This FREE monthly series provides children ages 3-8 (and their families) with a unique opportunity to watch, listen and interact with the arts.  In January, singer and guitarist Spook Handy celebrates America's folk music traditions, from Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger through today.  This FREE event is offered at both 10am and 12pm however advanced registration is required (contact Jennifer Cunha at 732-246-7469, ext. 545 or jcunha@statetheatrenj.org).

The Kazoobie Kazoo Show (West Windsor)

Think of just how much fun your kids will have as they listen and then get to participate in this fun-filled kazoo concert at the Kelsey Theater at Mercer County Community College.  Showtimes at 2pm and 4pm $10.  And a free kazoo for every audience member so everyone can participate in the grand finale.  Let's face it, there is no better way to celebrate National Kazoo Day later this month (yes, it's true!) For more information call (609) 570-3333

Sunday January 22^nd

Pilsener Haus Family Fun Day (Hoboken)

A family fun day at a biergarten!?!? Yes, please! Head on over to Pilsener Haus from 12:30 – 4:30 for this FREE event that features a long time family favorite, Big Jeff and the Bouncy People.  This upbeat concert is sure to delight the kids, while the adults can delight in some of the Pilsener Haus' food and drink. We hear that the pretzels are amazing, too.  Call 201-683-5465 for additional information.

Seashore Open House (Long Branch)

If you are longing for those summer days at the Jersey Shore, stop by Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park  from 1pm – 4pm to participate in an engaging hands-on program that will entertain and educate you and your family about the shore and the sea.  Naturalists will be available to answer any questions you may have about the beach, shells or even the marine mammals on display.  You can even create a beach keepsake to take home as a reminder of all the Jersey summer beach fun to be had in a few months! For more information: 732-872-2670

The History of Snowmen  (Westfield)

Since it's probably been a while since you've seen or built a snowman, take the kids to the  the Miller Cory house from 2-4pm to participate in a snowman storytime and craft.  It's might be fun to expand your snowmen repertoire from the basic Frosty story, too. $3/adults, $1/students, children under age 4 are free.  For more information: 908-232-1776

Sensory Friendly Planetarium Show  (Lamington)

The Planetarium at Raritan Valley Community College now offers a one hour sensory-friendly show at 4:30pm where families of children of all ages are welcome. The doors will remain open so that children are free to come and go and lights will be left dim and audio will be lowered and at a consistent level. The sky show will include: music, laser lights, planets, stories, the Moon and constellations. $5 per person.  Call 908-231-8805 for reservations.

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