Things to Do with the Kids

Guide to Not So Scary Halloween Events for Kids in NJ

Guide to Halloween: Scary Attractions and Haunted Houses in NJ

Wander around endless October festivals. Here's Our Guide to The Best Festivals and Fairs.

 

The Vampire Circus

Oct 23

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Disney’s Fantasia in Concert

New Jersey Symphony

at the Movies - Oct 23-26 LINK

Fall Apple and Pumpkin Picking at NJ Farms, U Pick, Fall Festivals and more LINK

From our calendars:


Fall Family Fun Festival Weekends @ Terhune Orchards Sept 25 - Nov 2


The Great Pumpkin Festival at Heaven Hill Farm Sept 25 - Nov 2


Friday Field Trips at Island Water Park AC


Kids FunTime Parent Night Out Thursdays


"Tricks & Treats" with the New Jersey Wind Symphony


American Repertory Ballet presents GISELLE at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center


South Orange Downtown Fashion Show at Spiotta Park


Irish Festival


Somerset County Journey Through the Past


Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical


Milk & Cookies: mr. RAY at State Theatre New Jersey


Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert


Annual LBI Kite Festival 2025


Witches Paddle For A Cause


Howl-O-Ween at Turtle Back Zoo


Gazillion Bubble Show SENSORY SATURDAY

 

Announcements:

Open Houses, Mini Camps, Fall Enrichment

MLC STEM Mini Camps


🎃 Fall Minicamps – Spots Still Open!

School might be closed—but the fun doesn’t stop! Kids ages 3-11 can spend the day immersed in hands-on STEM. Half-day and full-day options plus extended care. Upcoming dates: Oct 13, 20, Nov 4, 6, 7. Kids explore coding, robotics, science experiments, Minecraft, and themed adventures like space, dinos, and potions.
Plus New Mommy and Me STEAM classes too!


Bloomfield, NJ

973.744.7464

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Holiday Mini Camp @ Parteaz


When school's out, Parteaz Mini Camp is in session!! Crafts, games and a tea party hot lunch! 9am-2pm with extended day options available. Great for boys and girls ages 3-12 (must be potty trained). Upcoming dates include 10/13 (Columbus Day), 10/14, 10/15, 10/20 (Diwali), 11/4 (Election Day), 11/6, 11/7 (Teacher's Convention).


East Hanover, NJ

973.447.0616

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Fall Baseball Training



Professional Baseball Instruction offers a variety of top-level training programs during the year specially designed to help take your player to the top of their game.


Squirts Program (3-5 year olds)

7U Training Programs (6-7 years)

10U Training Programs (8-10 years)

12U Training Programs (11-12 years)

14U Training Programs (13-14 years)

High School Training Programs


Ramsey, NJ

201.760.8720

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Robot Revolution


Join the Revolution, NJ's largest and most flexible robotics program. Registering for FALL classes. Intro to robotics for 3rd graders or join a Robotics Team (4-12 grade). Robotics encompasses many skills, including coding, engineering, teamwork, and creative problem solving. Robot Revolution teaches in a unique manner that encourages creative problem solving and learning through play. 


Summit, NJ

908.608.8896

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TuniTuni (Kids Gym)

Plamu (Kids Art)


TuniTuni blends movement, creativity, and exciting weekly storytelling themes to keep kids active and engaged in the most fun way possible!

Plamu explores a new famous artwork each week, letting kids dive into their imagination through painting, coloring, crafting, and more.


Whether your little one wants to burn off some energy or get artsy,

TuniTuni and Plamu are where the real adventures begin!


Fort Lee, NJ

201.306.7877

https://www.instagram.com/tunituni_us/

https://www.instagram.com/plamu_us/

Wardlaw + Hartridge School

Open House: Oct 18, Oct 23


The Wardlaw+Hartridge School is a top private and college prep school which provides an independent, pioneering educational experience at the early childhood, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school levels. Join an upcoming Admission Information Session to learn more about Middlesex County’s top-ranked independent school. Get an overview of programs and student life. Meet faculty and current families. Ask questions in real time.


Admission Information Sessions: 

Saturday, Oct 18 @ 9am

Thursday Oct 23 @ 7pm (for int'l students) 


Edison, NJ

908.754.1882

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Leonardo Da Vinci Preschool

2.5 yrs - Kindergarten


Our approach is structured around five key pillars: Music & Movement, World Language, STEAM, Cooking Up Creativity, and Outdoor Education. These pillars guide everything we do, inspiring curiosity, creativity, physical coordination, and a strong connection with nature. Through engaging activities rooted in these principles, we foster holistic development and a lifelong love of learning. Extended child care and backup child care services, available from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm daily. Serving Montclair, Glen Ridge and Bloomfield.


Bloomfield, NJ

973.533.8312

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Dwight-Englewood School

Open House Oct 22, 7-8pm: Upper School Curriculum (virtual)


Admissions Season has begun! Tour our 45+ acre campus just moments from the GW Bridge, and hear from our admissions team, students, new Head of School, faculty and principals across Lower, Middle and Upper Schools. (Grades Preschool 3 - Grade 12).


Visit d-e.org/admissions or click to register.


Englewood, NJ

201.569.9500

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NJ KIDS On The Go OCT 2025


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We will be giving out tickets to our favorite family fun spots.


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A winner will be announced at the end of the day on Fridays (after 9pm). More tickets along the way so keep checking back with us at www.njkidsonline.com/win 

 

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