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The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Marriott Boston Quincy - 9:30 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Grove Hall Branch Boston Public Library - 10:30 AM
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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
Hanover Middle School - 7:30 AM
Peabody Essex Museum - 8:00 AM
Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse - 9:00 AM
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Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Frog Jamboree, Disney's Beauty, Spring Fling April 6-10
For many New Jersey kids, this first full week of April is spring break. That means no school and a lot of free time on your hands. Whether you’re on break or just looking for springtime fun, we’ve got plenty to fill your calendar this week. Outdoor adventures await at the Growing in the Garden Preschool Program and Spring Fling Mini-Camp. Or relax indoors at theatrical productions of Pinocchio and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Finish up the week with amusement park fun at the iPlay After Dark Special. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options.
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Monday, April 6
Central NJ:
The Bigger Easter Egg Hunt (Warren)
Easter isn’t over yet. Hunt for eggs full of treats and prizes at Kids Blvd during open play hours, plus explore the climbing wall, monkey bars and zipline.
Northern NJ:
Frog Jamboree (Chatham)
Ribbit! Learn about frogs as you listen to them “perform” from their forest pools at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center. Pre-registration is required.
Tuesday, April 7
Northern NJ:
Growing in the Garden Preschool Program (Morristown)
Head over to the Macculloch Hall Historical Museum for garden fun, including story time, a walk and project. Pre-registration is required.
Southern NJ:
Pinocchio (Cherry Hill)
Enjoy the classic story of a puppet who becomes a real boy at the Garden State Discovery Museum’s theater. Performances take place select dates through April 11.
Wednesday, April 8
Central NJ:
Toddler Bounce Session (Warren)
Burn some spring break energy at this open bounce session for the 5 and under crowd at The Bounce Factory. The two rooms of inflatable fun will keep everyone busy. Reservations required.
Northern NJ:
Park Bench at MAM (Montclair)
Stop by the Montclair Art Museum on the second Wednesday of every month for a special program geared towards young artists. Children will work on projects, hear stories and learn more about the museum. April’s theme is “Faces.”
Thursday, April 9
Northern NJ:
Little Adventures at Oak Knoll (Summit)
Get moving in a free interactive class for 3-5 year olds that uses creative play, songs and games to strengthen muscles and motor skills. Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes is this week’s theme. Pre-registration is required. FREE
Central NJ:
Spring Fling Mini-Camp (Pennington)
Spend spring break in the great outdoors at the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association. Explore trails, build shelters and snack on roasted marshmallows, all led by a teacher-naturalist. Camp runs Monday through Friday, and pre-registration is required for individual days or the whole week.
Friday, April 10
Jersey Shore:
iPlay After Dark Special (Freehold)
Top off spring break with rides and games in the dark at iPlay America. The “Dark Pass” includes unlimited rides, go karts, laser tag, a game card, plus a live DJ.
Northern NJ:
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Morristown)
Be a guest at this spectacular performance of the Disney classic, with elaborate sets, costumes, characters and musical performances, held at the Mayo Performing Arts Center.
