Family Fun Calendar of Events in NJ

Free Guided Garden Tours at NJ Botanical Garden

Free Guided Garden Tours. Knowledgeable NJBG docents take you on a tour of what’s blooming around the Botanical Garden. These free tours will be...

New Jersey Botanical Garden, Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ, USA

Every Sunday from Oct 17, 2024 to Oct 27, 2024, 2pm-3:30pm

Farmers Market

The South Orange Downtown Farmers Market returns for its 33rd season on Wednesday, June 5th in the Sloan St. Lot (across from the NJ Transit station)...

Sloan Street, South Orange, NJ, USA

Every Wednesday from Oct 17, 2024 to Oct 30, 2024, 2pm-7pm

Centuries of Tomfoolery: Trick Glasses, Pipes, & Whimsical Delights at the WheatonArts Museum of American Glass

For centuries, glassmakers have skillfully crafted ingenious objects for communal entertainment. Whether intricately designed or deceptively simple,...

WheatonArts, 1000 Village Drive, Millville, NJ, USA

Every Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from Oct 17, 2024 to Oct 31, 2024, 11am-4pm

Company Town Walking Tour at Roebling Museum

Join us on a guided walking tour of the company town to discover the stories of workers who lived in the unique houses-- from immigrant laborers to...

Roebling Museum, 2nd Avenue, Roebling, NJ, USA

Every Saturday from Oct 17, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024, 1pm-2pm

The Oakland Outdoor Market

A weekly market that takes place every Saturday in Oakland. Our goal is to support local crafters, musicians, food vendors, and artists. There will...

Oakland Public Library, Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ, USA

Every Saturday from Oct 17, 2024 to Nov 16, 2024, 10am-3pm

Ridgewood Farmers Market (2024)

Where: NJ Transit Railroad Station (Garber Square) When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28 through Oct. 25 Info: 201-445-2600;  Description: Variety...

Garber Square, Ridgewood, NJ, USA

Every Sunday from Oct 17, 2024 to Oct 27, 2024, 9am-3pm

Fall Family Fun Weekends at Terhune Orchards

Come to Terhune Orchards for a day of family fun on the farm!  What better way to celebrate fall than with Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins and Apples!  Choose...

330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, USA

Every Sunday and Saturday from Oct 17, 2024 to Nov 3, 2024, 10am-5pm

At Your Own Pace: A Sensory-Friendly Tour at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum

For families and care partners with neurodiverse children and teens – experience the historic house with plenty to touch and time for questions and...

45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown, NJ, USA

Oct 19, 2024 and Nov 16, 2024, 9:30am-11:30am

Pumpkin Train

Please visit our website for individual departure dates and times. Celebrate Fall with Black River & Western and Everitt Farms at Pumpkin Junction!...

80 Stangl Road, Flemington, NJ, USA

Oct 17, 2024 to Oct 27, 2024, all day

Annual Fall Fun Weekends at Mountain Creek Resort

Fall Fun Weekends: Weekends from October 3rd - November 5th - Celebrate Fall in the Vernon Valley at Mountain Creek Resort and join us for the...

200 NJ-94

Every Sunday and Saturday from Oct 17, 2024 to Nov 3, 2024, all day

Family Sundays at the Nature Center

Free; All ages No registration required! Sunday, October 6 Sunday, November 3 Is your child a budding gardener? Bring your family to help us keep our...

157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Every Sunday from Oct 17, 2024 to Nov 24, 2024, 1:30pm-2:30pm

BOO AT THE ZOO

Brandywine Zoo, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, Delaware, 19802, United States

Oct 18, 2024 to Oct 20, 2024, 10am-3pm

BOO AT THE ZOO at Brandywine Zoo

BOO AT THE ZOO @ BRANDYWINE ZOO FRIDAY, OCT. 18, SATURDAY, OCT.19 AND SUNDAY, OCT. 20, 10AM-3PM Celebrate Halloween at the decorated zoo. All are...

Brandywine Zoo, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, Delaware 19802, United States

Oct 18, 2024 to Oct 20, 2024, 10am-3pm

American Repertory Ballet presents WONDERMENT at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center

WONDERMENT is an innovative program of four diverse dance works. Featured on the bill will be Antony Tudor’s Little Improvisations, a “[depiction of]...

11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, USA

Oct 18, 2024 to Oct 20, 2024, 7pm-9pm

Pumpkin Plunge at Five Star Swim School - Deptford NJ

Join us for a SPOOK-tacular Halloween-themed pool party - Pumpkin Plunge!  Five Star Swim School's Annual Pumpkin Plunge Party has been a tradition...

Five Star Swim School - Deptford, Almonesson Road, Deptford, New Jersey, United States

Oct 18, 2024. 4pm-6pm

Halloween Slime Making

Endless fun for your child and you too! Friday October 18th from 4:00-5:30 pm Join us for a fun-filled Halloween Party. Decorate a spooky container...

265 Rt 46 West, Totowa

Oct 18, 2024. 4pm-5:30pm

Wonderment by American Repertory Ballet

WONDERMENT is an innovative program of four diverse dance works. Featured on the bill will be Antony Tudor’s Little Improvisations, a “[depiction of]...

11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Oct 18, 2024 to Oct 20, 2024, all day

Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance at the 1867 Sanctuary

Iolanthe Opera Company is proud to announce their first fully-staged production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance.    Performance dates...

1867 Sanctuary, Scotch Road, Ewing Township, NJ, USA

Oct 18, 2024 to Oct 20, 2024, 7:30pm-4:30pm

Costume Pet Parade

Oct. 19      Costume Pet Parade Paw Dazzle will host the Annual Costume Pet Parade starting at 1:00 pm. This is by far Historic Smithville’s cutest...

615 East Moss Mill Road, Galloway, NJ, USA

Oct 19, 2024. 1pm-12am

CMS Kids at Lewis Arts Complex

A relaxed performance curated for kids ages 3-6 and their families. Featuring host Rami Vamos and artists from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln...

Lewis Arts Complex, 120 Alexander Street, Princeton, NJ 08540

Oct 19, 2024. 3pm-4pm

CMS Kids Family Concert: A relaxed-format concert presented by Princeton U Concerts

A relaxed performance curated for kids ages 3-6 and their families. Featuring host Rami Vamos and artists from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln...

Lewis Arts Complex, 120 Alexander Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, United States

Oct 19, 2024. 1pm-2pm

mr. RAY’s 30th Anniversary at the Bickford Theatre

Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ, USA

Oct 19, 2024. 12pm-1:30pm

All About Owls with The Raptor Trust at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum

Learn All About Owls with the Raptor Trust at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration requested.

45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown, NJ, USA

Oct 19, 2024. 11am-12pm

Free Pumpkin Palooza at Eagle's Landing Day Camp!

Join us on Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20 from 11 am - 3 pm for our Annual Pumpkin Palooza free open house and see why Eagle's Landing was voted...

74 Davidson's Mill Road, North Brunswick Township, NJ, USA

Oct 19, 2024 to Oct 20, 2024, 11am-3pm