Family Fun Calendar of Events in NJ

Wednesday Wonder Walk at Roebling Park, Watson House Parking Lot

Enjoy an easy walk with our group each Wednesday to explore the beautiful trails of Roebling Park. See or hear something that sparks wonder in you?...

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Every Wednesday from Aug 11, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026, 10am-11:30am

Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey at Morven Museum & Garden

The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John...

55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA

Every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from Aug 11, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027, 10am-4am

Free Guided Garden Tours Begin at NJ Botanical Garden

New Jersey Botanical Garden, Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ, USA

Every Sunday from Aug 11, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026, 2pm-3pm

Character Meet & Greets + Face Painting

800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ, USA

Every Monday from Aug 11, 2026 to Aug 31, 2026, 2pm-4pm

Lunch with the Librarian

Pre-school children and their caregivers are encouraged to bring lunch and enjoy stories in the Museum’s beautiful garden. Please enter the garden...

45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown, NJ, USA

Every Wednesday from Aug 11, 2026 to Aug 12, 2026, 12pm-1pm

LuminoCity Dino Safari at Freehold Raceway Mall

Looking for fun things to do with kids this summer? LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival returns to Freehold Raceway Mall, inviting families into a...

Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 U.S. 9, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA

Every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from Aug 11, 2026 to Aug 16, 2026, 5pm-9pm

Eco Cruise Aboard the Lake Hopatcong Foundation Floating Classroom

Hopatcong State Park, Lakeside Blvd

Every Monday from Aug 11, 2026 to Aug 31, 2026, 11am-12am

EVENING YOGA IN THE GARDENS WITH GRATITUDE YOGA at Morven Museum & Garden

Take your practice outside with Gratitude Yoga’s all-levels Vinyasa class, open to everyone. This  weekly donation-based outdoor yoga class takes...

55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, USA

Every Wednesday from Aug 11, 2026 to Sep 9, 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm

TWILIGHT GARDEN TOUR at Morven Museum & Garden

55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, USA

Aug 11, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026, 5:30pm-7pm

Extreme Magic of Eric Wilzig

Prepare to be amazed at Casino Pier with the Extreme Magic of Eric Wilzig! Step into a world of jaw-dropping illusions, daring stunts, and...

Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach, Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ, USA

Aug 11, 2026 and Aug 13, 2026, 7pm-8:30pm

River Fest Youth Art Contest Workshop

Drop-in from 10:00 am 2:00 pm to work on your 2026 River Fest Youth Art Contest poster. We’ll provide the poster, markers, and crayons. You provide...

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Every Saturday from Aug 11, 2026 to Aug 29, 2026, 10am-2pm

Dog Man: The Musical at Dream Live at American Dream

A Hilarious, Heartfelt Family Adventure!  Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and...

1 American Dream Wy, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA

Aug 11, 2026 to Aug 14, 2026, all day

Luau Night at Breakwater Beach Waterpark

Breakwater Beach Waterpark at Casino Pier, Grant Avenue, Seaside Heights, NJ, USA

Aug 12, 2026. 5pm-7pm

Concert: Carnaby Street at NJ Botanical Garden

Carnaby Street (facebook.com/CarnabyStreetbandNJ). The British Invasion is back bringing lots of classic rock. Bring a lawn chair; concert moves to...

New Jersey Botanical Garden, Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ, USA

Aug 14, 2026. 6:30pm-8pm

Petflix - A Free Pet-Friendly Outdoor Movie

Get ready for the purrfect summer event for you and your furry friends! It's Petflix, a free pet-friendly outdoor movie with pet vendors & food...

360 Hamilton Street, Rahway, NJ, USA

Aug 15, 2026. 6pm-9:30pm

FREE Touch-a-Truck & Grand Opening Celebration in Parsippany!

Bierman Autism Centers is opening its brand-new Parsippany center — and we figured the best way to celebrate was to fill the parking lot with fire...

Bierman Autism Centers - Parsippany, U.S. 46, Parsippany, NJ, USA

Aug 15, 2026. 10am-12pm

Wildflower Walk at NJ Botanical Garden

Join Darlene Nowak in checking out the many delightful flowers and ferns in the shady, wooded Wildflower Garden! Wear sturdy shoes, meet at the...

New Jersey Botanical Garden, Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ, USA

Aug 15, 2026. 10am-11:30am

Family Woodland Hike at NJ Botanical Garden

An easy, child-friendly hike in the Garden’s woodlands, where you’ll learn a bit about the plants and animals around you in a hike designed to fit...

New Jersey Botanical Garden, Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ, USA

Aug 16, 2026. 1pm-2:30pm

Road Trip VBS at United Methodist Church of Red Bank

Embark on an exciting journey with Road Trip VBS, based on Joshua 1:9 – “The LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Discover God’s presence...

United Methodist Church of Red Bank, Broad Street, Red Bank, NJ, USA

Aug 17, 2026 to Aug 21, 2026, 9:30am-12pm

Read & Pick: Green Beans – Vines of Fun! at Terhune Orchards

Read & Pick is an innovative program that combines hands-on farm activity with your young child followed by an education program with stories...

330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, USA

Aug 18, 2026. 9:30am-12pm