Outdoor Activities Guide for New Jersey Kids

Families can enjoy New Jersey's great outdoors all year round, with outdoor adventures and activities from hiking to drive-in movies, camping to swimming.

Photo courtesy of Croydon Creek Nature Center
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The Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival is full of springtime family fun. Video by Andre Sala
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Here's Why the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival is a Must-See Spring Event
The Great Divide prides itself on its beautifully maintained facilities.
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Join the Whale Watching Cruise with Event Cruises NYC, to witness whales breaching the surface of the water just outside city limits.
Whale Watching near NYC: Catch a Cruise to See Whales, Dolphins, and More Marine Animals
Watch the skies above for colorful hot air balloons, or drop in to the Warren County Farmers Fair Balloon Fest to take a tethered ride. Photo by Giulia Grotenhuis
Hot Air Balloons near New Jersey: Hot Air Balloon Festivals and Rides
Catch an al-fresco flick at Delsea this summer. Photo courtesy of the theater
Drive-In Movie Theaters in and Around New Jersey for Outdoor Movie Nights with Kids
Rail Explorers offers a variety of rail trail experiences to bike in New York state.
Best Biking Rail Trails near NYC: Get Your Rail Explorers Off-Road

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Jump rope solo, skip with siblings, or round up the whole gang for double dutch.
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Jump rope songs can turn a kid workout into a game.
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Pack some paper and pencils in your backpack for a nature scavenger hunt. Photo by Melissa Hillier/Flickr
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The famous DC cherry blossoms will make the whole family smile. Photo courtesy of Wonderlane Photography, Flickr Attribution 2.0 Generic
15 Kid-Friendly Spots to See the DC Cherry Blossoms
The blooming cherry blossoms at these 15 places will dazzle your family this spring.
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The popular Sculpture Garden ice rink is back at the Smithsonian National Gallery of Art. Photo by Elvert Barnes via Flickr 2.0
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia for Kids and Families
Bring the kids to one of these DC outdoor ice skating rinks for winter fun.
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Trunk-or-treats are a fun way to celebrate Halloween all month long.
Where to Trunk-or-Treat Near DC for Halloween (for Free!)
Load up on candy at one of these free trunk-or-treats near DC.
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Beware of P. Rex, the Pumpkin-Eating Dino! Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms
Great Country Farms with Kids: Pumpkin-Eating Dino, Ninja Warrior Course, and More Family Fun
It's time for some family fun at the farm at this popular Northern Virginia spot!
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Get in on the action at the Gaithersburg Oktoberfest. Photo courtesy of the festival
Family-Friendly Fun for Oktoberfest Near Washington, DC
Oktoberfest is not just for grown-ups, as you'll find at these family-friendly celebrations.
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Pick the perfect pumpkin at Great Country Farms.
Best Pumpkin Patches Near DC for Picking the Perfect Pumpkin
Pick the perfect pumpkin at one of these local farms and pumpkin patches.
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