Summer Activities for Kids

Guide to Summer Kids Activities and Family Things to Do over the in New Jersey.

Introduce Young Artists to a new Exhibit at the Morris Museum - Henri Matisse: Beyond Color

The Morris Museum has organized a new exhibition opening April 12th, Henri Matisse: Beyond Color,…

by NJ Kids Contributors

Design and Build a Robot this Summer at Robot Revolution

Sponsored Story: Robot Revolution has been hosting Robotics programs for 15 years! Robot Revolution…

by NJ Kids Contributors

GSL Adventure Camp 2026 is ready for a Summer of Fun, Learning and Exploration

Sponsored Story: An Adventure Camp for Preschoolers, Kindergartners, and Tweens Growing Seeds…

by NJ Kids Contributors

Available to NJ Families, $69 PA Outdoor Adventure PASS for 4th and 5th Graders

Sponsored Story: Featured Family Fun Attraction: PA Outdoor Adventure Put Down the Phones.…

by NJ Kids Contributors

Earth Day Celebrations in NJ

Earth Friendly Things to Do with Kids Celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday April 22, 2026. It’s a day…

by NJ Kids

THE GREAT OUTDOORS – GUIDE to Parks, Nature, Trails, and Gardens

Updated March 2026 Looking for a great park for a stroll, walk, or hike? This is a great…

by NJ Kids Team

Guide to Easter Events and Easter Egg Hunts in NJ

Things to Do Easter 2026 Bring out the Easter fun this Spring. There are many activities to do in…

by NJ Kids

Best Cherry Blossom Festivals in NJ and Beyond

Where to go and what to do with the family Spring is the best time to see Cherry…

by NJ Kids

A Parent’s Guide to Choosing the Right NJ Summer Camp: Why Liberty Lake Day Camp Checks So Many...

Choosing a summer camp in New Jersey is a big decision. Parents want a place where their children…

by Andy Pritikin

Things to Do for Children with Special Needs

14 Fun Activities to Explore New Jersey and the surrounding states are packed with sensory friendly…

by NJ Kids

Pop-Up Nature Center at Mercer County Park Marina

Visit our Pop-up Nature Center table on the back patio of the marina to learn about a variety of nature topics. Free for all ages, no registration...

1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor Township, NJ, USA

May 23, 2026. 2pm-4pm

Captain Kidd's Pirate Day at Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

Come aboard! The 6th annual Captain Kidd's Pirate Day returns with Tall Ship tours, pirate songs and stories, cannon and blacksmith demonstrations,...

Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, 1124 East 7th Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 19801, United States

May 23, 2026. 12pm-4pm

Red, White & Blue-tiful Family Swim

Celebrate with us on Saturday, 5/23 from 1–3:30 PM for an afternoon packed with patriotic fun, family swimming, tasty snacks, and a VERY special...

Goldfish Swim School - Princeton, Nassau Park Boulevard, Princeton, NJ, USA

May 23, 2026. 1pm-3:30pm

Spring Wildflower Walk at NJ Botanical Garden

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

May 23, 2026. 10am-11:30am

Audubon: Nature Walk at NJ Botanical Garden

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

May 24, 2026. 10am-11am

The Ridgewood Run

156-158 Northern Parkway, Ridgewood, NJ, USA

May 25, 2026. 7:45am-12pm

Bring a Friend - Turning Pointe Dance Center

Bring a friend to a FREE DANCE CLASS at Turning Pointe Dance Center. Earn a $100 credit if that friend registers in the month of June! (applies to...

191 Mountain Ave, Springfield, NJ 07081

May 26, 2026 to Jun 1, 2026, all day

Turning Pointe Dance Center BRING A FRIEND FREE TRIAL CLASS WEEK Union, NJ

Turning Pointe Dance Center BRING A FRIEND for FREE Dance Classes From May 26 - June 1st. SHARE YOUR LOVE OF DANCE💜. It’s that time of year, time to...

565 Rahway Avenue, Union, NJ

May 26, 2026 to Jun 1, 2026, all day

Turning Pointe Dance Center BRING A FRIEND FREE TRIAL CLASS WEEK Springfield

191 Mountain Ave, Springfield, NJ

May 26, 2026 to Jun 1, 2026, all day

Planetarium Community Night

The P-Tech Planetarium in Paterson, NJ is excited to host its first public Community Night on May 28, 2026, with the first showing beginning at 4:30...

201 Memorial Dr, Paterson, NJ, USA

May 28, 2026. 4:30pm-7:30pm

Summer Activities for Kids

Introduce Young Artists to a new Exhibit at the Morris Museum - Henri Matisse: Beyond Color

Design and Build a Robot this Summer at Robot Revolution

GSL Adventure Camp 2026 is ready for a Summer of Fun, Learning and Exploration

Available to NJ Families, $69 PA Outdoor Adventure PASS for 4th and 5th Graders

Earth Day Celebrations in NJ

THE GREAT OUTDOORS – GUIDE to Parks, Nature, Trails, and Gardens

Guide to Easter Events and Easter Egg Hunts in NJ

Best Cherry Blossom Festivals in NJ and Beyond

A Parent’s Guide to Choosing the Right NJ Summer Camp: Why Liberty Lake Day Camp Checks So Many...

Things to Do for Children with Special Needs

Kids Summer Events in NJ happening 22 May to 29 May

Pop-Up Nature Center at Mercer County Park Marina

Captain Kidd's Pirate Day at Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

Red, White & Blue-tiful Family Swim

Spring Wildflower Walk at NJ Botanical Garden

Audubon: Nature Walk at NJ Botanical Garden

The Ridgewood Run

Bring a Friend - Turning Pointe Dance Center

Turning Pointe Dance Center BRING A FRIEND FREE TRIAL CLASS WEEK Union, NJ

Turning Pointe Dance Center BRING A FRIEND FREE TRIAL CLASS WEEK Springfield

Planetarium Community Night

Kids Summer Events in NJ happening 22 May to 29 May