All Weekend

New Jersey Peach Festival (Mullica Hill, NJ)
Head to the NJ Peach Festival this weekend for some old fashioned country fun. Check out one of the many family friendly activities such as the equestrian demos, craft fair, rabbit and goat shows or even the baby parade. Get your fill of the juicy summer fruit by watching the crowing of the New Jersey Peach Queen (you read that right!) and then stuff yourself silly with all things peach, from the tasty fruit to delicious baked goods. Stick around until dinnertime and enjoy the big barbeque, complete with sweet peach ice cream for dessert. Thursday thru Sunday (events at various times). $10 parking fee per vehicle (good for all 4 days).

QuikCheck Festival of Ballooning (Whitehouse Station, NJ)
The annual New Jersey Festival of Ballooning is sure to be an awesome outing for the whole family this weekend, with colorful hot air balloons ascending twice daily. The festivities also include 3 headline concerts, world-class children's entertainment, hundreds of arts & crafts vendors, food stalls from around the world, fireworks and more. In other words, plenty for both kids and adults to see and enjoy! Friday, Saturday & Sunday all day (balloon ascensions at 6:30am & 6:30pm). $30/Adult, $15/Child, Children under 3 are free. 973-882-5464

Grossology at Liberty Science Center (Jersey City, NJ)
Liberty Science Center has an educational and quirky exhibit running through the summer – check out Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body and teach the kids all about the things in our body that make us say, “ewww!”  Learn about bodily functions from a giant burp machine, a climbing wall and a walk-in nose. You’ll even have the chance to climb a giant human skin wall covered with warts and hair and play surgeon as you remove organ parts from a body without touching the sides of the patient (like the oldie but goodie board game Operation!) All ages welcome. Runs daily through September 2nd.  Exhibit included with general admission. 201-200-1000

Storybook Celebration (Camden, NJ)
The Storybook Gardens come alive this weekend inside the Camden Children’s Garden. Join the garden staff for readings from classic children’s books before taking part in themed crafts. Then visit the Giant’s Garden (yep, of Jack and the Beanstalk fame) and plant your very own magic beans to take home. As always, you can enjoy the beautiful gardens and take a break at the concession stand. Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm. $6/Person. 856-365-8733

Saturday, July 27th

Open Cockpit Day (Teterboro, NJ)
If you’ve got a junior aviator on your hands, you’ll definitely want to leave Saturday free for Open Cockpit Day at the Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum. Held five times a year, the museum opens the cockpits of many of its airplanes, helicopters and even a fire truck. Visitors experience real 'hands on' cockpit understanding as they learn more about how pilots fly and what the controls and instrumentation do. Pilots and guides are on hand to answer any questions. All ages welcome. 10am-4pm. $7/Adult, $5/Children & Seniors. 201-288--6344

Family Fair at Theater Square (Newark, NJ)
If you’re looking to inject a little culture into your summer weekends, look no further than the Family Fair at Theater Square. Join the New Jersey Performing Arts Center for an afternoon of open air theater performances. You’ll also see a handful of professional dance companies, a drum circle and Zumba. Stilt walkers will entertain the whole crowd and little ones can keep busy with arts & crafts and face painting. All ages welcome. 2pm. FREE.

Sunday, July 28th

Hiking Adventure’s – A Toddler’s Perspective (Middletown, NJ)
With so many hikes geared toward older kids and teens, Deep Cut Gardens is making some special time for the little guys this Sunday with their toddler friendly hike. Grab your tots and wander the shady woods, meandering meadows and rolling hills. The short hikes is intended for little legs and short attention spans. Each nature walk will end with a fun activity and a park keepsake to take home. Carriers are recommended for those that tire easily. Bring a healthy snack and beverage. Ages 1 to 5 welcome with an adult. 10-11:30am. $12/Child, $3.50 for each additional sibling. 732-671-6050

Check out our GO NJ List, with our top picks of awesome things to do for kids in the upcoming month! GO JULY is full of family fun!

And don't forget: We have additional activity listings in our Event Calendar. And if you are heading into NYC for the weekend make sure you visit the New York City Mommy Poppins events calendar to get the latest on all the fun to be had NYC-style.