Family Fun Calendar of Events in NJ

EcoSystems at Risk: Threatened and Endangered in NJ at New Jersey State Museum

The New Jersey State Museum is pleased to present a new exhibition, “Ecosystems at Risk: Threatened and Endangered in New Jersey,” from April 19,...

205 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08625-0530

Nov 17, 2025 to Mar 15, 2026, 9am-4:45pm

1776-1976: From Democracy to Disco Exhibition at the Orangetown Museum

Exhibition for all ages at the DePew House! Visit us on Tuesdays & Fridays 10am-2pm or Sundays 1-4pm to learn and celebrate local history! In 1976...

196 Chief Bill Harris Way, Orangeburg, NY, USA

Every Sunday and Saturday from Nov 17, 2025 to Jul 31, 2026, 1pm-4pm

Thomas H. Kean Theatre Factory Tour

Take a tour of one of the most unique, behind-the-scenes workspaces in the American theatre. STNJ’s Thomas H. Kean Theatre Factory houses all of the...

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey - Thomas H. Kean Theatre Factory, Vreeland Road, Florham Park, NJ, USA

Nov 22, 2025, 11am-11am

Friday Field Trips at Island Water Park AC

Make a splash with field trip fridays at Island Waterpark!  If you have a group of 10 or more, take advantage of exclusive perk like discounted...

showboat atlantic city

Every Friday from Nov 17, 2025 to May 29, 2026, all day

Family Sundays at Tulpehaking Nature Center

Naturalist-guided program geared towards families every Sunday. No registration required. First Sunday: Nature Bingo - Search for plants, animals and...

157 Westcott Avenue, Trenton, NJ, USA

Every Sunday from Nov 17, 2025 to Nov 23, 2025, 1:30pm-2:30pm

Kids Night Out at Sunburst Gymanstics in Union

Treat your kids to a NIGHT OUT at Sunburst Gymnastics (and take some time for yourself!!) 5 pm - 9 pm for kids ages 5 and up.  Pizza, drinks,...

565 Rahway Ave, Union, New Jersey

Nov 22, 2025 and Dec 13, 2025, 12am-12am

Friday Game Night at Tulpehaking Nature Center

Visit the Tulpehaking Nature Center for an evening of family fun with board games, bingo, turtle time and light refreshments! This is a Mercer County...

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Nov 21, 2025, 6pm-8pm

Kids FunTime Parent Night Out Thursdays

Join us every Thursday for 2.5hrs of fun… Drop the kiddos off and take a few hours to yourselves for an evening full of fun: painting, sand art,...

265 Rt 46 West, Totowa

Every Thursday from Nov 17, 2025 to Dec 18, 2025, 5:30pm-7pm

Tully's Tales at Tulpehaking Nature Center

Bring your little ones to our nature-themed story & play time, Tully’s Tales! We’ll read nature stories and participate in a fun craft or game, all...

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton, NJ, USA

Nov 21, 2025, 10:30am-11:30am

Play&Swim - Mom's Group at Five Star Swim School - Eatontown NJ

Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly morning filled with swimming, play, and bonding. Our heated indoor pool and padded play area make it the perfect...

Five Star Swim School Eatontown, Corbett Way, Eatontown, NJ, USA

Every Thursday from Nov 17, 2025 to May 31, 2026, 10am-12pm

Field Trip Fridays at Island Waterpark at Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City

Make a splash with Field Trip Fridays at Island Waterpark!  Groups of 10 or more can take advantage of exclusive perks like:  discounted admission,...

801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Every Friday from Nov 17, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025, all day

The Village at Anne Ellen, at Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm

The Village at Anne Ellen 📍 114 Daum Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726 Step into the holiday season at The Village at Anne Ellen, a one-of-a-kind outdoor...

114 Daum Road, Manalapan Township, NJ, USA

Nov 17, 2025 to Dec 30, 2025, 5pm-9pm

Mickey's Birthday and Thanksgiving @ Kids Fun Time

It’s Mickey’s birthday week and he will be visiting Kids FunTime to meet, greet and blow out the candles ! Thanksgiving crafts, play time, music and...

265 Rt 46 West, Totowa

Nov 21, 2025. 5:30pm-7pm

Abbott Amblers Community Walk at Roebling Park, Spring Lake Parking Lot

Wondering what the trails in the Abbott Marshlands are like?  Want to get outside in nature more often?  Trying to find a group of people to walk...

500 Sewell Avenue, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Nov 21, 2025. 2pm-3:30pm

New Member Day

Looking to see if swim lessons are the right fit for your little one? New Member Day is for new students ages 4 months to 12 years old. Students...

Goldfish Swim School - Mount Laurel, Briggs Road, Mount Laurel Township, NJ, USA

Nov 21, 2025. 10:30am-6:30pm

Aspire PAC Presents Frozen Jr. at Fair Lawn Community Center

Fair Lawn Community Center, 20th Street, Fair Lawn, NJ, USA

Nov 21, 2025 to Nov 23, 2025, all day

Nature under the Microscope at Tulpehaking Nature Center

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Nov 22, 2025. 10:30am-12pm

PANTO’s The Little Mermaid at SOPAC

Dive into a sea of magic, music, and merriment with Panto’s The Little Mermaid, the award-winning family production from the internationally...

SOPAC Way, South Orange Village, NJ, USA

Nov 22, 2025. 1pm-3pm

Santa Arrival Event-Coat Drive

Kick off the holiday season at MarketFair Princeton with a gingerbread-themed celebration to welcome Santa! Donate a coat and enjoy a festive morning...

market fair princeton

Nov 22, 2025. 10:30am-1pm

Wicked Sing-A-Long at State Theatre New Jersey

Sing-a-long with your friends and family to the hit movie version of the classic Broadway show! Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars...

15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, USA

Nov 23, 2025. 1pm-3pm

Swedish Christmas Fair

Enjoy the 40th Annual Traditional Swedish Fair featuring handcrafted Christmas decorations, home baked goods, traditional food market, and a Lucia...

The Commonwealth Club, Northview Avenue, Montclair, NJ, USA

Nov 23, 2025. 10am-3pm

Retreat to Victory at Historic New Bridge Landing

Join the Bergen County Historical Society as they host the 249th Anniversary of the Retreat to Victory on Sunday, November 23rd 10 am-4 pm at...

Historic New Bridge Landing, Main Street, River Edge, NJ, USA

Nov 23, 2025. 10am-4pm