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Spring day trips in New Jersey are a great way for your family to enjoy the rising temps and increasing hours of sunshine, so we've rounded up dozens of wonderful out-and-back options in the Garden State.
Looking for more? Our Spring Fun Guide is loaded with even more family-friendly ideas and our Family Activity Calendar is blooming with events.
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Spring break in New Jersey is a great time to explore destinations close to home, have fun with the fam, and welcome warmer weather.
Most New Jersey schools are on spring break in late April this year, when weather in the Northeast can be unpredictable: It's too chilly for outdoor swimming, yet too warm to stay cooped up inside all week. So dress everyone in layers and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor fun.
We've rounded up the best options for fun family destinations in and around the Garden State, from New Jersey beach towns and indoor water parks to Pocono resorts and Hudson Valley getaways.
If you're looking for a shorter jaunt minus the overnight stay, check out our guide to Family Day Trips in New Jersey and our Guide to the Jersey Shore.
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New Jersey is home to many indoor ninja-style obstacle courses and aerial arts gyms where little acrobats and ninjas can hone the skills they've seen on TV. That's perfect for kids who are obsessed with American Ninja Warrior and want the thrill of climbing warped walls, or junior acrobats hoping to twirl in the air like circus performers in The Greatest Showman!
These indoor adventures will get your kids climbing, vaulting, swinging, and balancing.
Find more active spots in New Jersey for kids in our Guide to Indoor Sports Centers, Gyms, and Fun Zones. If you'd rather stay in, we've also got fun at-home ideas to get kids moving like these 25 exercise games.
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Free New Jersey indoor play spots–which range from malls and toy stores to libraries and bookstores–help banish winter boredom...at least for a little while. So grab a coffee, a friend, and schedule your next play date at one of these indoor gems.
For even more family fun, don't miss our guide to great indoor play spaces on Long Island with fees for winter drop-in hours.
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Holiday and Thanksgiving volunteer opportunities throughout New Jersey offer great ways to connect as a family this holiday season. Volunteering together can spark the joy of giving in children of all ages.
Read on for our rundown of volunteer opportunities for kids of all ages in New Jersey, from activities suited to younger kids, like coloring greeting cards, to ways for teenagers to serve Thanksgiving dinners.
Check out other feel-good holiday ideas in our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for NJ Families.
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New Jersey is teeming with potential rainy-day activities that are perfect for when your active kiddos want to do more than curl up with a book or stomp in a puddle. No matter the season, New Jersey has an array of great indoor activities for the whole family, from museums and indoor play spaces to bowling alleys, roller rinks, and more.
If staying in sounds better, we've got plenty of ideas for at-home rainy-day fun, too. Find more picks for things to do with kids on the next bad weather day in our Guide to Indoor Play Spaces in New Jersey for Kids.
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Autumn in New Jersey is a perfect time for a family day trip. We've got the lowdown on the best foliage tours, apple picking, and pick-your-own farms in the state—so grab a sweater and a mug of hot cider, and head out with the family on one of these fall day trips from New Jersey
Find all our picks for seasonal fun in our Fall Fun Guide and bookmark our Day Trips Guide for all-seasons destinations.
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New Jersey is teeming with picnic spots that kids of all ages can enjoy, so get your baskets and blankets ready. From majestic views and wooded trails to tranquil lakes and shaded playgrounds, these parkland treasures are worth a visit.
For even more warm-weather activities, check out our Spring Fun Guide.
