Top Picks in North Central New Jersey

12 events

Sun, Apr 12 · 11:00 AM

Storybook Brunch

Freehold, NJ

Ages 0-12brunch

Storybook Brunch Event Experience | Family Events Sunday, April 12 • 11 AM–2 PM Brunch with the Jumping Tiger, Cute Pig,...

Sun, Apr 12 · 4:00 AM

Storybook Brunch

iPlay America

Freehold, NJ

FreeAges 0-12family, kids

Don’t miss iPlay America’s Character Brunch on November 16. Dine, play, and meet beloved characters in a fun, family-fri...

Sun, Apr 12 · 1:30 PM

Family Open Play: Luau

Kaplen JCC on the Palisades

Tenafly, NJ

Ages 0-99membership

Come celebrate that summer is almost here at the JCC! Enjoy a morning of family fun with a bounce house, luau-themed art...

Sat, Apr 11 · 4:00 AM

Easter at CC Is a Big Deal

Felician University

Rutherford, NJ

FreeAges 0-99family

Celebrate Easter weekend with services and events across campuses including special services and family activities.

Sat, Apr 18 · 1:00 PM

Visions and Pathways Annual 5K Run & Walk – For Our Youth’s Future

Duke Island Park

Bridgewater, NJ

Ages 0-99community

Join Visions and Pathways for a fun-filled morning at their Annual 5K Run & Walk! Lace up for a 5K run or enjoy a relaxi...

Sat, Apr 11 · 2:00 PM

Outdoor Adventures - Arbor Day Everyday

Van Vleck House & Gardens

Montclair, NJ

FreeAges 2-12family, nature

Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world with a nature-related theme incl...

Fri, Apr 17 · 7:30 PM

Parent Social & Park Play (Ely Park)

Ely Park

Lambertville, NJ

FreeAges 0-10family

Thu, Apr 16 · 9:30 PM

Berkeley: 4th Grade vs. Parents

Berkeley School

Westwood, NJ

FreeAges 9-65family

Sat, Apr 11 · 10:00 PM

Kids' Night Out - Bingo Night for Grades K-7

Jewish Community Center of Central New Jersey

Scotch Plains, NJ

FreeAges 5-13youth and teen

It’s time to shout BINGO! Join us for a super fun Children’s Bingo Night packed with games, laughter, and awesome prizes...

Sun, Apr 12 · 4:00 AM

Italian Heritage Festival

16th Street Park

Bayonne, NJ

FreeAges 0-99cultural, family, food

Honor Saint Vitus of Sicily and Italian heritage at this family-friendly event with food vendors, live music, a beer gar...

Wed, Apr 15 · 4:00 AM

TI @ TI Multicultural Fair

Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools

Wayne, NJ

FreeAges 0-99cultural, festival

Sat, Apr 18 · 4:00 AM

Tulip Festival Weekends at Von Thun Farms

Von Thun Farms

Washington, NJ

FreeAges 0-80festival

Saturday, April 18, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026 Saturday, April 25, 2026 to Sunday, April 26, 2026 Saturday, May 2, 2...

Cooking & Baking

Mon, Apr 13 · 6:20 PM

HealthBarn Culinary Creations 2.0 (Grades 1-4)

St. John's Academy

Hillsdale, NJ

FreeAges 6-10enrichment

Sat, Apr 18 · 10:30 AM

Mommy and Me Baking + Pilates

son cubano

West New York, NJ

$85Ages 5+spring festivals

Spring Glow: Bake, Breathe & Bloom A Parent and Me Wellness Experience Join Blue’s Baking Bash and Evoq Wellness for a b...

Sat, Apr 11 · 2:00 PM

Spring Slime Madness Party – Boonton Studio

All Children’s Art Center

Bound Brook, NJ

$20Ages 4-12spring festivals

Spring Slime Madness Party – Boonton Studio Saturday, April 11⋅4:30 – 6:00pm Pricing: $20 per participant | $15 for addi...

Fri, Apr 17 · 7:30 PM

Friday Treat and Book Check Out Craft

Grand Street Branch

Hoboken, NJ

FreeAges 3-12craft

On Fridays, check out a book and enjoy a sweet treat!

Wed, Apr 15 · 9:45 PM

STEAM/STEM Class for Grades 4-5

Main Library

Hoboken, NJ

FreeAges 9-11education

Students in Grades 4-5 are encouraged to register and can expect to play mathematical games, solve puzzles, and do hands...

Magic & Shows

Sat, Apr 11 · 4:00 AM

The Elementary Spacetime Show

Kasser Theater

Montclair, NJ

Ages 5-11theater

Sat, Apr 11 · 11:30 PM

Comedy Night

Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce

Manahawkin, NJ

Ages 13-99comedy

The funniest comedians from far and wide. Comedians to be announced at a later date.

Fri, Apr 17 · 4:00 AM

Senior Dance Show

Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools

Wayne, NJ

FreeAges 16-80performing arts, dance

Wed, Apr 15 · 11:00 PM

MMS Musical

Point Pleasant School District

Point Pleasant, NJ

FreeAges 11-65music/theater

Sat, Apr 18 · 4:00 AM

Mike Messer

Community & Family Programs

Bound Brook, NJ

Ages 0-12family

Milk & Cookies Series featuring Mike Messer with engaging musical performance for families and children.

Dancing

Tue, Apr 14 · 6:15 PM

Dance Caravan

St. John's Academy

Hillsdale, NJ

FreeAges 3-14enrichment

Thu, Apr 16 · 7:30 PM

After School Story Time and Movement

Grand Street Branch

Hoboken, NJ

FreeAges 5-11story time

Join us after school for some books, music, and movement!

Tue, Apr 14 · 4:00 AM

2065 Spring - Boxing @ MS# 7 Ages 7-11 (Tue/Thu)

Recdesk Jcrec

Jersey City, NJ

Ages 7-11boxing

Boxing program for ages 7-11 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at MS# 7.

Mon, Apr 13 · 4:00 AM

2026 Spring - Fundamentals of Drumming, Bucket Drumming (Mon)

Recdesk Jcrec

Jersey City, NJ

FreeAges 7-14music

Drumming fundamentals and bucket drumming for ages 7-14 on Mondays.

Wed, Apr 15 · 7:15 PM

Girls on the Run 3rd & 4th Gr - Apr 15

South Hunterdon Regional School District

South Hunterdon Regional, NJ

FreeAges 8-10fitness

Sports

Sat, Apr 11 · 2:00 PM

Phillips @ Staub FTBL Complex - Majors (Lower)

FTBL Baseball Complex

Somerset, NJ

FreeAges 9-12baseball game

Mon, Apr 13 · 4:00 AM

2026 Spring - Basketball @ Bayside Park Ages 9 - 11 (Mon/Wed)

Recdesk Jcrec

Jersey City, NJ

FreeAges 9-11basketball

Basketball program for ages 9-11 on Mondays and Wednesdays at Bayside Park.

Mon, Apr 13 · 4:00 AM

2026 Spring Sports - SOCCER (Ages 7-14)

City of Passaic Recreation

Passaic, NJ

FreeAges 7-14sports

Spring sports program for children ages 7 to 14 focused on soccer skills and activities.

Mon, Apr 13 · 4:00 AM

2026 Spring - Basketball @ Bayside Park Ages 12 - 14 (Mon/Wed)

Recdesk Jcrec

Jersey City, NJ

Ages 12-14basketball

Basketball program for ages 12-14 on Mondays and Wednesdays at Bayside Park.

Thu, Apr 16 · 4:00 AM

2026 Spring Sports - Basketball Skills Camp (Ages 7-14)

Passaic, NJ

FreeAges 7-14sports

Camp focused on basketball skill development for children ages 7 to 14.

Theater & Drama

Sun, Apr 12 · 6:00 PM

Sleeping Beauty - Sensory Friendly Theatre

Union County Performing Arts Center

Rahway, NJ

$8Ages 0-99theater

A sensory-friendly performance of the classic ballet presented by New Jersey Ballet, adapted for audiences with autism a...

Fri, Apr 17 · 4:00 AM

Wild Kratts Live 2.0: Activate Creature Power!

Community & Family Programs

Bound Brook, NJ

Ages 3-10family

Live stage adventure based on the popular children's show Wild Kratts with extremely limited availability.

Sat, Apr 11 · 3:30 PM

Rehearsal for OCIA Teen Confirmation

Narthex

Springfield, NJ

FreeAges 13-18religious education

Sat, Apr 11 · 1:00 PM

IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history

Museum of Jersey City History, located at the historic Apple Tree House

Jersey City, NJ

$5Ages 4-99art

Step into history with, IN HER FOOTSTEPS, a fun, family-friendly, immersive theatrical experience that brings great wome...

Yoga & Mindfulness

Thu, Apr 16 · 8:00 PM

Stress Less Youth Therapy Group (Ages 11-14)

Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties

Somerville, NJ

FreeAges 11-14therapy

Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00 PMApril 16, 23, and 30May 7, 14, and 21Feeling overwhelmed by the news? Stress Less is a small gro...

Thu, Apr 16 · 9:30 PM

NJ4S De- Escalation and emotional regulation

Palisades Family Success Center

Union City, NJ

Ages 3-18nj4s hub

It is a state initiative dedicated to improving students’ well-being and academic success through Tier 1, Tier 2, and Ti...

Sun, Apr 12 · 4:30 PM

Sensory Friendly Swim Hour

Ocean County YMCA

Toms River, NJ

FreeAges 0-99family

Join us for an hour of sensory friendly family swim. Registration Required.

Sat, Apr 11 · 2:00 PM

Chess Club for Kids

Wayne Public Library

Wayne, NJ

FreeAges 6-10games

Come play, watch, and learn the game of chess! Open to Wayne children in 1st - 4th grade.

Wed, Apr 15 · 9:00 PM

Girls on the Run at E-Port

Elizabethport Community Center

Elizabeth, NJ

Ages 8-13nj4s hub

Join us for a program that inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experienced-based curriculum...

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Top Picks in North Central New Jersey

Cooking & Baking

Magic & Shows

Dancing

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Theater & Drama

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