MLK Weekend 2026 in New Jersey: Best Things To Do With Kids
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Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this long weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend.
The first long weekend of 2026 kicks off with a celebration on ice and concludes with a day of service and legacy. The weekend gets off to an icy start with Pier Village's free Ice Festival, complete with an ice sculpture demonstration and other wintry fun. Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and there are service opportunities for all ages in Scotch Plains, Princeton, and Summit, among others.
Read on for all our top picks for the weekend ahead!







