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Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Totally Turkeys, Santa's Arrival, November 23-27
It’s Thanksgiving week! Gobble up all the Turkey-centric fun at holiday-themed events that include Tyke Hikes: Totally Turkeys, Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts and Turkeys Always Gobble. Looking for some non-shopping fun for the no-school days? Catch a performance of State Theatre’s Disney Live! or get a start on your holiday light expeditions at Historic Smithville Light Show. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options.
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Monday, November 23rd
Northern NJ:
Tyke Hikes: Totally Turkeys (Chatham)
It’s Turkey season, and Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center hosts a turkey-themed hike for 4-5 year olds. The kids will listen to stories, then embark on a nature walk to look for signs of our feathered friends. Program is drop-off, and pre-registration is required.
Jersey Shore:
“What’s So Funny?” with the Kids’ Comedy Magician (Hazlet)
Come to Hazlet Library for an evening of laughter and fun when the multi-talented Magic Tom Durnin performs, using magic, puppet, juggling and storytelling. Pre-registration is required. FREE
Tuesday, November 24th
Northern NJ:
Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts (Kenilworth)
Get creative at Kidz Village at this craft and play event. Kids can make Thanksgiving-themed crafts, then burn energy in the interactive play areas. The fee includes craft materials.
Jersey Shore:
Toddler Turkey Craft (Manalapan)
It’s all about turkeys at this Monmouth County Library Headquarters fall craft event. Tots 2-4 can listen to seasonal stories and create colorful turkeys. FREE
Wednesday, November 25th
Jersey Shore:
Turkeys Always Gobble (Colts Neck)
The Colts Neck Library invites little ones for a Thanksgiving-themed event, featuring stories and turkey crafts. Pre-registration is required. FREE
Central NJ:
Festival of Trees (Princeton)
Enjoy this delightful holiday tradition at Morven Museum & Garden. Guests are welcome to explore the museum’s galleries, porches and hallways which are decked out in holiday decor, all sponsored by local businesses, garden clubs and non-profit organizations.
Thursday, November 26th
Jersey Shore:
Historic Smithville Light Show (Smithville)
Finish Thanksgiving on a bright note with a visit to Smithville’s spectacular light show, featuring over 50,000 holiday lights on Lake Meone’s 120+ floating Christmas trees. Set to orchestrated music, the show runs Thursdays through Sundays until January 6th. FREE
Northern NJ:
Thanksgiving Night Skate (Newark)
Burn off the Thanksgiving feast by roller skating at Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center. The evening skate session is offered for only 99 cents admission fee, plus skate rental.
Friday, November 27th
Central Jersey:
Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales (New Brunswick)
The Disney Live holiday performances are a can’t-miss tradition in my household. This year’s show features the classic tales Cinderella, Beauty & the Beast and Snow White together in a live, musical performance, with brilliant costumes and special effects. Performances run Friday and Saturday at the State Theatre.
Northern NJ:
Santa’s Helicopter Arrival (Nutley)
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Santa in a helicopter! Welcome Santa Claus as he makes his annual appearance in Nutley Oval Park via helicopter. FREE
