Rock and Mineral Weekend (Morristown)

Visit the mineral, gem and fossil displays at the Morris Museum, where kids can enjoy a sandbox scavenger hunt,  a ‘mineral magic’ show and learn all about geology.  Can you dig it?  Members of the Morris Museum Mineralogical Society will be on hand to identify your mystery rocks and minerals.  November 25, 12 pm – 3 pm.  FREE with museum admission. $7 children, $10 adults.  Call 973-971-3718 for more information.

Polar Express Screening (Jersey City)

Looking for a way to avoid the Black Friday madness?  Spend the day at Liberty Science Center and get in the holiday spirit by watching The Polar Express in the IMAX Dome Theater.  While you're at LSC, be sure to check out the newest exhibit Math Midway. November 25, 9 am- 4 pm.  $11.50 for children ages 2-12 / $15.75 for adults / free for children 2 and under. IMAX tickets are: $7 children / $9 adults.  For more information, call 201-200-1000.

Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights Spectacular (West Orange)

As we mentioned in our Black Friday post, Turtle Back Zoo is brightening things up for the holiday season with over 100,00 bulbs of lights and a menagerie of animated displays.  This weekend, bring the family to enjoy the zoo and the Holiday Lights Spectacular while helping out a worthy cause; please bring an unwrapped toy or a nonperishable food item to be donated to Toys for Tots and the NJ Community Food Bank.  November 25-27, 5:00-9:00 pm.  FREE with admission.  Call 973-731-5800 for more information.

Santa Arrives at Imagine That! (Florham Park)

Friday was his first time out this season, and on Saturday, the man of the hour stops by Imagine That! again for a breakfast snack and to deliver special gifts. Bring your cameras for photo ops with Santa!  November 26, 9:45am-12:00pm. Ticket prices vary. For more information call 973-966-8000.

Enchanted Forest Hike (Mountainside)

Become one with nature: explore the northwest area of the Watchung Reservation and discover the history of this enchanting forest. Learn which animals inhabit the pine tree grove and find out what is happening to these old trees in the Skytop picnic area.  November 26, 10:00.  Donations appreciated.  Fore more information, call 908-789-3670.

Lights On! Winterlight Weekend (Hamilton)

Walk off the Thanksgiving treats by taking a stroll at the Grounds For Sculpture, and enjoy the paths, trees and buildings as they glow with thousands of lights. Take the family on a horse-drawn wagon ride on Saturday to take in the holiday cheer with style. Decorate holiday cookies or participate in a Graham Cracker House Workshop (material fees). See the Gingerbread House Contest award ceremony, and warm up with songs of the holiday in the late afternoon.  For more information call 609-586-0616.

Generation Fit Family Fun Festival (Newark)

Just in time for the holidays, Newark Museum opens a new health & fitness exhibit. Learn more about nutrition and exercise, and how small changes in good nutrition and activity can lead to a healthier lifestyle. November 26, 11:00 am.  FREE with suggested admission: Adults – $10 / Children, Seniors & Students – $6 / Members – Free. For more information call 973-596-6550.

Strolling Holiday Entertainment  (Princeton)

Get into the holiday spirit this weekend and enjoy festive strolling musicians, carolers and Santa at Palmer Square in Princeton on November 26, 12- 2pm. Listen to Nassau Brass from noon-2pm on the Green on November 27, and get your photo taken with Santa as he strolls around the Square from 1-3pm. Holiday Carriage Rides departing on the corner of Witherspoon and Nassau Streets are available from noon-4pm for $30 per ride. For more information, call 609-924-3978.

Holiday Light Show (Yardley, PA)

Shady Brook Farm is kicing off the holiday season by illuminating acres of farmland for their Holiday Light Show. Enjoy lighted displays with familiar characters; drive through in your own car or enjoy the show on a hayride (starting November 26th). Kids can visit Santa's Village where they can share their Christmas wishes and have their picture taken. November 25-27, (ongoing) 5:00-10 pm.  $20/carload (Mon. - Thurs.), $25/carload (Fri., Sat. & Sun.), Horse-drawn Hayride is $12/person. Reservations recommended for hayride. Please call 215-968-1670.