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 Jun 30, 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 Jun 30, 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 Jun 30, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026, 2pm-3pm

Character Meet & Greets + Face Painting

800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ, USA

Every Monday from Jun 30, 2026 to Aug 31, 2026, 2pm-4pm

Summer Barn Buddies for Ages 3 - 6

639 County Route 513, Pittstown, NJ, USA

Jun 30, 2026, Jul 1, 2026 and Jul 2, 2026, 10am-12am

Read & Pick: Blueberries at Terhune Orchards

330 Cold Soil Rd.

Jun 30, 2026. 9:30am-12pm

America's 250th Birthday at Casino Pier

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with a star-spangled evening of family fun on July 1st at Casino Pier! Join us for a patriotic celebration filled...

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

Jul 1, 2026. 5pm-7pm

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 Jul 1, 2026 to Aug 12, 2026, 12pm-1pm

1776 The Classic Movie Musical

Step into the founding of a nation with a special screening of 1776 at State Theatre New Jersey, part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of...

New Brunswick

Jul 3, 2026. 7pm-9:30pm

4th of July Parade

The parade will start at 9 a.m. with an expected 10,000 people to line the parade route.  If you are interested in participating in the Fourth of...

615 East Moss Mill Road, Galloway, NJ, USA

Jul 4, 2026. 9am-12pm

A Revolutionary Celebration: Independence Day on the Raritan at East Jersey Old Town Village

Join General George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette, and Baron von Steuben for a commemoration of the feu de joie (fire of joy) that took place...

East Jersey Old Town Village, River Road, Piscataway, NJ, USA

Jul 4, 2026. 10am-4pm

Annual Free Fourth of July Festival at Morven Museum & Garden

It’s the 250th anniversary of the Fourth of July! Come celebrate community and reflect on America’s past at Morven Museum & Garden (home of Richard...

55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, USA

Jul 4, 2026. 12pm-3pm

Stars & Stripes Low-Sensory Movie Night at Cedar Run

The 4th of July can be stressful, for humans and animals alike! Fireworks displays can be overstimulating and have a negative impact on wildlife. If...

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, Sawmill Road, Medford, NJ, USA

Jul 4, 2026. 6pm-9pm

Family Sundays: Feed the Animals

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Jul 5, 2026 and Aug 2, 2026, 1:30pm-2:30pm

Eco Cruise Aboard the Lake Hopatcong Foundation Floating Classroom

Hopatcong State Park, Lakeside Blvd

Every Monday from Jul 6, 2026 to Aug 31, 2026, 11am-12am

Güttengarden Art Camp

Güttengarden Art Camp is a four week long Summer Camp for grade school children held at Guttenberg Arts' Community Garden this July. Campers will...

Guttenberg Arts, Jackson Street, Guttenberg, NJ, USA

Jul 6, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026, 12am-12am

Abbott Amblers Community Wak - Watson Woods

Enjoy summertime in nature on this friendly, guided walk through Watson Woods. Register at www.abbottmarshlands.org.

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Jul 6, 2026. 8:30am-9:30am

Monarchs, Swallowtails and Honeybees – Oh My!

Read & Pick is an innovative program that combines a hands-on activity with your young child and an educational program including stories...

330 Cold Soil Rd.

Jul 7, 2026. 9:30am-12pm

A Minecraft Movie at the State Theatre New Jersey

For the 6:30pm movie, come early at 5:30pm for FREE movie-themed arts and crafts for the kids! The arts and crafts will take place in our upstairs...

State Theatre New Jersey, Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, USA

Jul 7, 2026. 10:30am-6:30pm