Things to Do with the Kids

What's Free? Here's our Guide to Free Things to Do with Kids This Month


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

We found these Free Halloween Events in NJ.


Disney’s Fantasia in Concert

New Jersey Symphony

at the Movies - Oct 23-26 LINK

NEW Field Trip Fridays @ Island WaterPark Showboat. If you have a group of 10 or more, get discounted admissions, meals, and arcade. christi.carey@showboathotelac.com

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

We spotted some outdoors things to do this FALL and beyond - with your group! LINK

From our calendars:


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


Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert @ NJPAC Oct 3 @ 7:30pm


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


Friday Field Trips at Island Water Park AC


Family Sundays at Tulpehaking Nature Center


Ability School Open House Tour plus Free Crafts for Kids


Scarecrow Festival – A Community Tradition!


Oktoberfest @ Historic Smithville


12th Annual Longmeadow Farm Harvest Festival


Ridgefield Park Music Fest Street Fair


Hamm-O-Ween – A Night of Art & Mischief!


Pawprints Petfest and 5k


Charlotte Joy Touch-A-Truck Festival


Asbury Park Zombie Walk


"Tricks & Treats" with the New Jersey Wind Symphony

 

New Announcements:

Fall Programs, Open House + Halloween

ABILITY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Next One: Saturday, Oct 4

Join us for an open house. Come enjoy a fun free craft for the kiddos! Tour our classes and talk with experienced educators about our approach to learning! Ability School's Pre-K through 8th grade offers a unique learning experience with small classes and a self paced, 100% proficiency-based curriculum - focusing on literacy.


Sat, Oct 4th 10am-12pm

Wed, Oct 8th 3-5pm

Sat, Nov 1st 10am-12pm


75 Knickerbocker Road, Englewood NJ 201.871.8808

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PA Outdoor Adventure


Choose Adventure. Own the Year! 🍂 Perfect for 4th & 5th graders ready to explore Pennsylvania's best outdoor experiences. One pass unlocks 100+ adventures across the state.

Adventure on your terms, all year long!


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Sensory Saturday @ Gazillion Bubble Show - Next: Oct 18


A Bubble Show for all abilities. Sensory Saturday is a specially designed show where guests with sensory needs can enjoy the magic of Gazillion Bubble Show in a calm, inclusive setting.


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OPEN Class for Musical Theater and Salsa at New Jersey Ballet School


Registering now for 💃🏼 Salsa: Saturdays, 3:00–4:00pm and 🎭 Musical Theater: Mondays, 8:30–9:30pm and Saturdays, 2–3pm. Plus, there is still time to join this season—registration remains open for a full schedule of ballet classes at every level, and a variety of OPEN CLASSES designed to inspire and challenge dancers of all ages. Whether you’re looking to expand your technique, try something new, or simply find joy in movement, NJB School has a class!


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BIG SNOW Where Every Day is a Snow Day


At Big Snow, we know how to make a first date spicier, how to bring family fun to new levels, and we’ve got the secret for cranking those birthday-party sugar highs to 11. How do we know these things? Because we are in the business of serious fun, and not taking skiing too seriously. Book your Snow Pass, Snow Day Package, Slope Access Tickets, Snow Play & Tubing, Sno-Go Bikes, Birthday Parties or Group Trips.


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Pumpkin Patch & Halloween Fun at

October 26, 10AM-12PM

Spring Academy (plus Open House)


Sunday, October 26, 10AM–12PM

Each child will take home a pumpkin, enjoy games and treats, and enter our costume contest. Families, friends, and prospective parents are all welcome!


Plus attend our Open House during the event to learn more about Spring Academy and our new Infant & Toddler offerings! 👉 RSVP here: https://linktr.ee/springacademy


115 E. Grove Street, Westfield, NJ

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Kids FunTime SPOOK-tacular Party

October 24, 5:30-7pm


Dress to impress; pumpkin decorating; spooky snacks; mummy wrap; glow party and music. Drop the kiddos off and take a few hours to yourselves for an evening full of fun


Call to register 973-339-5966

265 Route 46 #105, Totowa, NJ


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Annual Pumpkin Plunge Event at Five Star Swim Schools!


Join for a splashing good time at their Halloween celebration! Swim alongside floating 10-pound pumpkins, decorate your own pumpkin to take home, enjoy tasty snacks, and make memories with family and friends. Price: $20 per child! ($10 per adult if swimming too) 

👻 Costumes encouraged after swimming!  Dates & Times vary by location, check @fivestarswimschools

Reserve today through the link in their bio @fivestarswimschools! Spots fill up!


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The Vampire Circus - Oct 23

 

NJ KIDS ENTER2WIN

ENTER2WIN


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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