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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026, 2pm-3pm

Character Meet & Greets + Face Painting

800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ, USA

Every Monday from Aug 5, 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 5, 2026 to Aug 12, 2026, 12pm-1pm

Eco Cruise Aboard the Lake Hopatcong Foundation Floating Classroom

Hopatcong State Park, Lakeside Blvd

Every Monday from Aug 5, 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 5, 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

Maltby and Shire's: Closer Than Ever at the Sitnik Theatre

A look into the private song vault of Richard Maltby Jr., and David Shire, Closer Than Ever is filled to the brim with the brilliance for which these...

715 Grand Ave

Aug 5, 2026 to Aug 9, 2026, 7pm-9pm

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 5, 2026 to Aug 29, 2026, 10am-2pm

Peter Pan at Wilkins Theatre

1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083, USA

Aug 5, 2026. 10:30am-11:30am

A Day Out With Thomas

38 Market Street, Phillipsburg, NJ, USA

Aug 7, 2026. 9am-6pm

A Day Out With Thomas

Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to The Delaware River Railroad Excursions! Hop on board for a real train ride...

38 Market Street, Phillipsburg, NJ, USA

Aug 7, 2026 to Aug 9, 2026, 9am-5pm

New Brunswick Heart Festival at the State Theatre New Jersey

This annual FREE outdoor family-friendly festival celebrates the arts, culture, and history of New Brunswick and Middlesex County. The festival...

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

Aug 8, 2026. 2pm-6pm

Cicada Mania at Tulpehaking Nature Center

The insect world is all around us. Cicadas can be seen and heard all throughout the marsh!  Let’s search for cicada exoskeletons while learning about...

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Aug 8, 2026. 2pm-3:30pm

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 9, 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