North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Growing in the Garden, 4-H Fair, August 17-21
With a few weeks left of summer vacation, get outside and soak up the great outdoors as much as possible. This week, nature exploration is in the spotlight at Lunch & Learn with a Naturalist, Growing in the Garden and Nocturnal Neighbors. Festival season continues both outdoors at the Hunterdon County 4-H Fair and indoors at the Superhero Super Carnival. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!
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Monday, August 17th
Central NJ:
Lunch & Learn with a Naturalist (Pennington)
Hungry for some nature exploration? Bring lunch to the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association where a naturalist will lead the group in a lesson and a hands-on activity while you eat. The program takes place indoors or outdoors, weather-permitting.
Jersey Shore:
Kiddie Beach Show (Pt. Pleasant Beach)
Grab a blanket and enjoy live children’s entertainment right on Jenkinson’s Beach. Performances take place every Monday evening. FREE
Tuesday, August 18th
Southern NJ:
Trivia Tuesdays (Cherry Hill)
Show off your knowledge every Tuesday evening at the Garden State Discovery Museum’s trivia night. The winner gets a prize. Plus, museum admission is $5 after 5pm.
Northern NJ:
Growing in the Garden (Morristown)
A garden walk, story time and art project are all part of the fun at this Macculloch Hall Historical Museum event. This week's theme is Water, Water Everywhere. The program is for 3-5 year olds, and pre-registration is required.
Wednesday, August 19th
Jersey Shore:
Kids Art Hour (Lincroft)
Get crafty every week at Monmouth Museum’s Green Arts Studio. Participants will use recyclable materials to create projects. FREE with museum admission.
Central NJ:
Hunterdon County 4-H Fair (Lambertville)
Hunterdon County hosts a traditional 4-H and agricultural fair, complete bake-offs, crafts, tractor pulls, entertainment and more. Fair runs through Sunday. FREE
Thursday, August 20th
Northern NJ:
Children’s Workshop: Apple Muffin Baking (Chester)
Bring your little bakers to Cooper Gristmill for a delicious muffin-baking workshop. A tour of the mill and bag-decorating is included. There are two sessions, and pre-registration is required.
Central NJ:
Superhero Super Carnival (Bridgewater)
Celebrate summer reading at the Bridgewater Library. Activities include crafts and a photo booth, plus prizes will be awarded. FREE
Friday, August 21st
Jersey Shore:
Official Stand Up Tour (Freehold)
Pop, country and rock performances take the stage at iPlay America at the 2015 Official Stand Up Tour. The high-energy event encourages fans to take a stand against bullying. See website for ticket information.
Northern NJ:
Nocturnal Neighbors (Summit)
Owls, raccoons and other nocturnal creatures are the stars of this Reeve-Reed Arboretum evening event. The exploration includes a hike, story and s’mores by the campfire. Pre-registration is required.
photo: Hoboken waterfront
