Guide to Not So Scary Halloween Events for Kids in NJ ... LINK

Guide to Not So Scary Halloween Events for Kids in NJ ... LINK

 
 

My Hero Academia @ NJ PAC - Oct 18

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PA Outdoor Adventure Pass for 4th and 5th Graders

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From the calendars:


Historic Germantown 250th Stamp Rally


Funtober at The Funplex Mount Laurel


Funtober at The Funplex East Hanover


Pumpkin Train at Black River & Western Railroad


Pumpkin Paint with Monsters at Monster Mini Golf - Fairfield, NJ


Pumpkin Paint with Monsters at Monster Mini Golf Paramus, NJ


Pumpkin Paint with Monsters at Monster Mini Golf in Edison, NJ


Boo at the Zoo @ The Bronx Zoo


Sunflower & Fall Festival at The Red Barn Farm


Skylands Stadium Jack-O'-Lantern Experience


Fall Harvest Festival at East Jersey Old Town Village


NIght of Frights at Allaire Village


Pokemon Meet and Greet @ Kids FunTime


Edison's Fall Family Spectacular Street Fair & Food Truck Fest


Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Open House 2026


International Archaeology Day at NJ State Museum


Storybook Land Trick or Treat Weekends


Boo at the Boardwalk - Jenkinson's Boardwalk


Halloween Half Marathon and Relay


Art City Festival, Downtown New Brunswick


 

Spotlights: Parties, After School, Getaways

Island Waterpark at Showboat



Experience adventure at this tropical oasis of fun! With 11 thrilling waterslides, 4 fantastic restaurants, 3 lively bars, and access to the world's largest arcade, your water park adventure is just a splash away! Escape this fall! LINK

 

Five Star Swim School Pumpkin Plunge 2026


Join Five Star Swim School for a fun-filled family event where you can swim with REAL pumpkins, decorate your own pumpkin, enjoy tasty snacks, play fun games, and spend time with friends! $20 per child! Register!


Locations: Deptford, East Hanover, Eatontown, Galloway, Oakland, Princeton, Lehigh Valley, PA

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Kids' Night Out at Sunburst Gymnastics - Oct 24, 5-9pm


Drop the kids off for Gymnastics, Food, Games and More! Ages 5 and Up. What's included: pizza, drinks, gymnastics, free play, spaceball, hide n seek and more! Members register via parent portal. Non members register here. Also registering for Fall Session 2! Beginner to advanced, boys and girls ages 18 mths to 18 yrs. Union, NJ 908.810.1300. info@sunburstnj.com.

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Spring Academy Montessori School OPEN HOUSE
Oct 24, 10am-12pm


Learn about our Infant/Toddler Care, Primary Classes for ages 3-5 and full day Kindergarten Program. Hands-on learning catering to each student's individual level. Join us at our open house and take home a pumpkin!

Westfield, NJ. LINK

Discover What's Within: Girl Scouts Invites Families to Join This Fall


Serving more than 13,000 youth and 8,700 adult volunteers across Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Somerset, Union, Southern Warren, and parts of Middlesex counties, GSHNJ offers year-round opportunities that help young people explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and make a difference in their communities. From camping and outdoor adventures to STEM, entrepreneurship, the arts, travel, and community service, Girl Scouts provides experiences that encourage members to try new things, embrace challenges, and discover what's possible. LINK



Monster Mini Golf Parties


The coolest, indoor, glow in the dark, mini golf course on the planet, Monster Mini Golf offers 18 holes of Mini Golf, surrounded by creatively designed, fun for all ages, animated monsters. Beaming blacklights bring to life witty, comical and relatable pop culture artwork belonging to the town and state. Retro hit music pours out of their own radio station, immersing the golfers in a full sensory experience. Monster Mini Golf features two, very posh private party rooms, perfect for any celebration. It's climate controlled and frightfully fun for all ages! Fairfield, Paramus, Edison

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Kids Funtime NJ Birthday Parties


At Kids Funtime, it's more than just a party. Choose from Messy Paint Room, Sand Art, So Chic Hair Salon, Dance Floor & Karaoke, and Pretend Play. Loads of hands-on fun activities will leave your guest with big smiles and unforgettable memories. Everything you need for an easy celebration including private party venue, dedicated party host, pizza & drinks, setup and cleanup - we handle all the details while you enjoy. See our party packages and themes online. Customize your party with us. 973-339-5966. Totowa, NJ. LINK


Team Makers Birthday Parties


Did you ever wish you could have a birthday party for your child that was fun, exciting, active, and even educational?

Team Makers birthday parties include large format games, props and a professionally trained entertainer to children ages 4-16. Kids collaborate to overcome a number of obstacles. Pick your theme and challenges. They provide everything, even the party favors for everyone.

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My Gym Parties



Leave The Birthday Planning To Us!

Pick A Date & Time, We Will Do The Rest. Your child will be the star of the show! Our amazing celebrations for ages 1-10 include games, relays, and activities to make their birthday fun and memorable. Our party specialists handle all the details from set-up to clean-up while you sit back and enjoy the moments that matter.  

We can take care of every detail including:

🎈 paper goods  (themes available)

🎉 party favors   

🍕 food             

🥳 setup/clean-up


Westfield, New Providence, Glen Rock

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Featured Field Trips

 

Indoor Rock Climbing & Group Adventures at NJ Rock Gym 


Take your next field trip to new heights at NJ Rock Gym, where students can challenge themselves, conquer climbing walls, and discover what they're capable of accomplishing! NJ Rock Gym has been introducing New Jersey climbers to indoor rock climbing since 1995. With more than 13,000 square feet of climbing surface, this trip provides school and camp groups a fantastic combination of physical activity, problem-solving, and personal achievement, making climbing a memorable experience with educational benefits. Fairfield, NJ. LINK

 

Fire Me Up


This creative arts destination offers a fun change of pace for school groups, scouts, camps, and youth organizations looking for a hands-on experience. Kids can tap into their imaginations while creating art, learning new techniques, and expressing their individual style in a welcoming studio environment. Westfield, NJ.

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Imagine That!!!


Designed especially for young children, this indoor destination transforms play into hands-on learning through interactive exhibits involving STEM, building, art, dramatic play, sensory exploration, and creativity. Students can experiment, construct, pretend, problem-solve, and collaborate while developing important cognitive and social skills. Florham Park, NJ. LINK


 

Kids Fun Time School Trips


Groups can enjoy hands-on projects and activities such as slime making, tie-dye, canvas painting, sand art, and imaginative play. Experiences can be customized around the group's ages and interests, making Kids FunTime especially appealing to preschools, elementary schools, camps, scouts, homeschoolers, and recreation programs. Totowa, NJ LINK

 

Latest Issues

 

NJ KIDS On the Go! October Issue


On the Cover: Island Waterpark at Showboat. Learn more about this tropical oasis of fun!


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Flip the latest Field Trip Guide 2026/2027


On the Cover: PA OUTDOOR Adventure Pass. Learn more about the Fundraiser Program here.


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Winners will be chosen at the end of the month.


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