Looking for a Day Trip Outing?

Here are some ways to bring imagination and indoor fun for all. Whether you are a scout troop, camp, recreational group or a family looking for unique fun, here are some ideas for the fall and winter season. We are sharing these ideas from our latest Field Trip Guide. These destinations make great party ideas too! For school groups, reserve for the upcoming spring and summer! Stay tuned for history and culture well as assembly programs that come to you.

Monster Mini Golf

Indoor Glow in the Dark Mini Golf

At Monster Mini Golf®, our product is Guest Experience. Miniature Golf just happens to be the vehicle used to deliver it! We provide a wide variety of affordable age-appropriate experiences in a fun, family-friendly, alcohol-free atmosphere. Our interactive team members will cater to your group and help fill your day with adventure, games, prizes, smiles and loads of laughs! Monster Mini Golf provides a physically and mentally stimulating experience. Wheelchair accessible, climate controlled, all on one level.

Edison, Fairfield, Paramus

monsterminigolf.com

Arcade and Rollerskating Open for Group Outings

Woodbridge Community Center (WCC) Roller Skating Rink offers the latest arcade games, and is sure to please people of all ages. For a great day of fun with friends and family, come join us at WCC Roller Skating Rink. Check website for open public skate sessions.

Woodbridge, NJ

njwcc.com/roller-skating/

Kids FunTime Private Parties and Celebrations

2,000 sq ft of private space and multiple themes to customize your celebration. Choose from Glow in the Dark, Messy Paint Room, Art Slime, Sand Art, Tie Dye Shirts, Paint A Bear, Art Canvas, Salon and more. Accommodating groups up to 40. Inviting Scout Troops (fun badge included), Class Trip Celebrations and Mom Groups. Mickey's Birthday and special Thanksgiving craft event on Nov 22nd. Also offering party package special (2 extra guests and bubbles at no extra cost).

Totowa, NJ

kidsfuntimenj.com

Fire Me Up Studio

Come in for a creative experience. Pottery studio is for individuals, kids, families, groups including school, camp, scouts, sports teams.Enjoy pottery wheel, pottery painting, clay hand building, glass fusing, canvas painting. Perfect for field trips with groups up to 50+!

Cranford, NJ

www.firemeupstudio.com

Gravity Vault Indoor Rock Gym

We provide a fun, welcoming environment for all levels and abilities, where climbers can learn, train and enjoy climbing together. It's a perfect activity for ages 5+. Offering private climbing sessions, group classes, field trips, team building, scout badges, etc. Build confidence and friendships as you climb. Wall feature include: Arêtes, Arches, Key Holes, Chimneys, Cracks, Overhangs, and more!

Chatham, Hoboken, Montclair, Upper Saddle River locations

gravityvault.com

Bounce U Paramus

Come in to our inflatable filled arenas. Perfect for individuals, day care, school field trips, school PTA events, youth groups, summer camps, or anyone who just wants to bounce! We will work with you to provide the optimal group experience that includes: Open Jump time, Pizza and drink, Giant Inflatables, Games & Fun Crafts. Private, clean and safe. Privately held for your group and supervised by trained and friendly staff. Whether your group is 20 kids or 100+, we have a program to fit your budget.

Paramus, NJ

bounce.com/paramus

Morristown Game Vault

Morristown Game Vault is a premier destination for gaming so plan your next trip now. Explore over 100 games that span over 40 years of video game history. Experience and play the original Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Asteroids, Space Invaders, Frogger, NES, Nintendo 64, and more!Perfect for Field Trips, Team Building, Parties, Family Nights, Date Nights, Scouts, and more!

Morristown, NJ

morristowngamevault.com

Astronomy Shows @ RVCC Planetarium

Spend the day at Raritan Valley Community College for an outstanding trip featuring astronomy shows, laser concerts and sensory-friendly shows. Link to Field trips and private shows which also include a live introduction to what stars and constellations we can see in tonight’s sky. Link to their public shows. Check out monthly schedule.

Branchburg, NJ

RaritanVal.edu/Planetarium

Imagine That!!!

Provides a learning experience in a NJ children's discovery museum environment that's fun and exciting where children are encouraged to touch, discover, learn and explore in a 16,000 square foot hands-on museum featuring 35 unique exhibits. With 2 jungle gyms, pirate ship, fire truck, grocery store, diner, arts & crafts, music room, blue blocks building, and puppet shows, plus private lunch rooms to accommodate your group. They specialize in birthday parties, field trips, school class trips, and play groups.

Florham Park, NJ

imaginethatmuseum.com

Big Kahuna Indoor Waterpark

Opened year round and boasts an impressive 70,000 sq ft of indoor water park fun under a retractable roof. Features fun pool activities for all ages, including raft and tube sliders, mat racers, body slides, plus a full service cafe, arcade. Now a designated certified autism center. Welcoming school trips, camps and youth groups.

Friday Family Fun Night $35/pp!

West Berlin, NJ

bigkahunas.com

Big Snow American Dream

Everyday is a snow day! Get your snow pass. Bring your group to North America’s first and only indoor, year-round snow dome and enjoy Sno-Go Bikes, Snow Play and Tubing. We offer great deals on skiing and snowboarding for groups of 20 or more. Book your group at groups@bigsnowad.com.

Rutherford, NJ

bigsnowamericandream.com/

2024 Annual Holiday Train Show

Nov 29, 30

December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15

Once a year, the Model Railroad Club holds its Annual Holiday Train Show and Open House. It is an event enjoyed by thousands of guests every year. A great family attraction and a model train show like no other!

Union, NJ

themodelrailroadclub.org



School Time Performances @ RVCC Arts

For K-Grades 8, RVCC Arts offers 5  exciting productions that make up our School-Time Performances 2024-2025 Season! Check out their upcoming schedule. Only $8 per person plus free chaperone with every 15 tickets purchased.

Branchburg, NJ

rvccarts.org/school-time/

Performing Arts Experiences at NJ PAC

Bring your school trip to the theater! Upcoming performances:

• Nov 6: A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure
• Nov 19: I Am A Man
• Feb 6 & 7: Ladies of Hip Hop
• Apr 3: Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny

Newark, NJ

njpac.org/schooltime

Party Maniacs NJ

An entertainer for all occasions. They'll bring balloon sculpting, face painting, fasts paced musical games and more. Ask about their famous toilet paper game. Call 973.376.2211 or email partymaniacsnj@comcast.net

for your school events, or group celebrations.

LINK to video

partymaniacsnj.com

Team Makers Parties

Team Makers is an exciting and interactive birthday party where all participants will engage, have fun, learn about one another and leave with a Loot Locker or Puzzle Pal game. We bring the party to you with no mess and nothing to clean up. They also specialize in School Assemblies with their STEM stations.

teammakersnorthjersey.com