Things to Do with the Kids

Spring is a Season of Exciting Openings and Events. Here is our list of attractions that are opening!


NJ Symphony's Family Concert May 17...Discover Mozart and Bach Family Concert (a Discovery Music Zone performance)

Summer Camp Spotlight week 14

Young Inventor's Lab @ Morris Museum Noon - 4pm

We found these events from our calendars:


Jockey Hollow Camp Open House


Free Guided Garden Tours at NJ Botanical Garden


NJ Audubon’s Cape May Spring Festival


Belmar Sea Food Festival


New Jersey Symphony: Discover Mozart & Bach, a music discovery zone Family Outing


Woodbridge Street Fair & Craft Show


Run Against ALS 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run


Lake Hopatcong Block Party 2025 at the Hopatcong State Park


ArtBender


Vegan Food Festival at Asbury Park


Opening of Hurricane Harbor Six Flags in Jackson


Captain Kidd Pirate Day in Wildwood


Free-Kids Park Day at Ocean County Park


Free-Kids Workshop at Lowes


Sea Turtle Sunrise Event 2025


WALK4FRIENDS 2025


Family Woodland Hike at NJ Botanical Garden


MayFest

Trips, Field Days, Assemblies for all groups

Calling schools, camps and all groups, including families, here are ideas for your next outing!


Fun and Active Outdoor Field Trips for all


Still need an assembly? Here are some ideas to bring Assemblies to Your School, Camp, or Group


Looking for an Indoor Field Trip?


What's Free? Here are some FREE Things to Do with Kids this Month!

SPOTLIGHT ON PARTY IDEAS

Highlighting some unique party ideas in case you have a special celebration coming up. Great for birthdays, group or team celebrations, family gatherings, etc.

Big Snow Play Parties delivers an unforgettable birthday party at their American Dream location. All-inclusive party packages: Snow Day Party package for skiing and snowboarding fun or the Snow Play Party pkg for tubing and snow play, with 3-hr room rentals, dedicated hosts, and a visit from Big the Yeti. Contact groups@bigsnowad.com.

LINK

Seaton Hackney Stables Pony Share parties are perfect for horse lovers of all ages. Pony party package offers 2-hour parties on location, or their ponies come to you. Whether it’s a birthday, family gathering, church fair, or any special occasion, their pony rentals aim to create everlasting memories. Other options: A small horse & attendant for the older children to ride, “Roller Coaster” Hayride around a 30-acre farm (twice throughout the party). Call 973.644.3355 or email wendyseatonhackney@gmail.com LINK

Club SciKidz offers engaging and educational science-themed birthday parties for children. All science parties last for one hour and are for children ages 4-13. Fantastic fun STEM related birthday themes to choose from: Space Academy, Radical Reaction Lab, Grossologist, Dinosaurs, Physics Factory, and Walk the Plank. To book call 862.399.9942. LINK

Kings Cooking Studio Cooking Parties are designed for kids ages 8 and up; 2 ½ hours of birthday celebration fun and food. Hands-on cooking experience where guests get to create delicious treats. Learn more about their premium and ultimate packages. Ask about their cupcake wars for teams.To book call 973.258.4009 or kbcookingstudio@albertsons.com 

LINK

(If you have a party venue that you've like to promote, contact us).

SUMMER CAMP IDEAS

Guide to Traditional Day Camps in and around New Jersey


Guide to STEM Summer Camps in New Jersey, Robotics, Art, Tech and more


Guide to Performing Arts and Music Camps for Kids in NJ


Guide to Academic Camps for Kids in NJ


Special Needs Camps In and Around New Jersey


Sports Camps in New Jersey

LATEST ISSUES

NJ KIDS May/June 2025

click on cover to flip

NJ KIDS Special Needs Guide 2025

click on cover to flip

CAMP GUIDE 2025 - updated

click on cover to flip

FIELD TRIPS & ASSEMBLIES GUIDE Spring 2025 - updated

click on cover to flip

 

NJ KIDS ENTER2WIN

ENTER2Win

Winners will be announced at the end of the day (after 9pm)


Grounds for Sculpture


LINK

Goldfish Swim School is sponsoring an ENTER TO WIN (1) FREE WEEK OF SWIM LESSONS at any of their 11 New Jersey locations! Make it a safe summer! This ends May 17, 2025.

Link

 

Follow NJKIDSONLINE

[www.njkidsonline.com]

Facebook  Instagram