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Visit Froberg's Farm for fall festival fun, a pumpkin patch, and more. Photo courtesy the fall
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Free alligator education at Brazos Bend State Park. Photo by Sarah Banks.
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From pumpkins to corn mazes, there's loads of seasonal fun at local farms. Photo courtesy of P6 Farms
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Houston Fall festivals that are fun for the whole family. Photo by Jessica Stautberg
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Visit the Hall of Paleontology at the Museum of Natural Science. Photo courtesy of Visit Sugar Land.
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Our favorite gymnastics gyms in Houston. Photo courtesy of Canva
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Ready Go Amusement Arcade photo by author Elizabeth R.
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See aquatic life without a fee at Sea Center Texas. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife
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Our top picks for your Houston bar/bat mitzvah. Photo by Juliano ASTC, courtesy of Pexels.
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These Houston ice cream shops have the best treats for kids. Photo by Kelly Patino, courtesy of Mommy Poppins.
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Pick your own flowers at one of these Houston farms. Photo courtesy Summer Skye Gardens
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Go for a nature walk in on of Houston's huge parks. Photo by Anthony Rathbun, courtesy of the Houston Arboretum.
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Discovery Green hosts free events like Arte en el Parque, where kids learn Spanish while making art. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green
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Levy Park in Houston has one of our favorite playgrounds. Photo courtesy of OJB Landscape Architecture
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NASA's Space Center is one of Houston's best science museums for kids. Photo by Pierce Ingram, courtesy of Travel Texas
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Firetruck Park in West University. Photo by Jessica Stautberg
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See animals up close at some of these farms near Houston. Photo courtesy of Dewberry Farm
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Children's Museum Houston is free every Thursday evening. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum Houston
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City Park Skate Park near Houston. Photo courtesy of the Sugarland Texas Govt.
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John P. McGovern's state-of-the art playground is perfect for both younger and older children. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green.
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Stop at Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo for some cool photos on your roadtrip to the Texas Panhandle.
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Baywatch Dolphin Tours are a fun, kid-friendly tour near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
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Make dining out with kids more fun at one of Houston's themed restaurants. Photo courtesy of Rock N Roll Sushi
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Houston's Walking Stick Brewing Company has plenty of outdoor space. Photo courtesy of the Walking Stick Brewing Company
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New to fishing? Try a Galveston fishing boat tour.
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St. Patrick's Day 2022 in New Jersey: Parades and Family-Friendly Activities

Get your green gear ready for the Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 13. Photo courtesy of the All Aboard Meeting Group
Get your green gear ready for the Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 13. Photo courtesy of the All Aboard Meeting Group
3/4/22 - By Laurie Rein

If your days of rowdy reveling and guzzling green beer are a distant memory, you might find yourself wondering: Are there any kid-friendly St. Patrick's Day activities in NJ? You bet your lucky charms there are! Grab the kids and march on over to one of these great St. Patrick's Day celebrations in New Jersey. Our picks include a slew of FREE parades and St. Patrick's Day celebrations guaranteed to make you feel a wee bit Irish—at least for this month.

Looking for more fun things to do? Be sure to bookmark our Family Activity Calendar, which is filled with family-friendly picks no matter the date.

Be sure to click through to our event listings for all the details, including times and recommended ages, and please check with each venue before stepping out for any COVID protocols.

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Head to the Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 6. Photo courtesy of the the Official Belmar Lake Como St. Patrick's Day Parade
Head to the Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 6. Photo courtesy of the the Official Belmar Lake Como St. Patrick's Day Parade

St. Patrick's Day Events in New Jersey

Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade

Belmar–FREE
Sunday, March 6
Head down to the shore for Belmar's 52nd annual parade featuring thousands of marchers, several bands, and festive floats. The parade takes place on Main Street.  READ MORE

Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Seaside Heights–FREE
Saturday, March 12
The Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches down the Boulevard in Seaside Heights. The parade includes floats, local bands, and more.  READ MORE

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration

Sea Isle City–FREE
Saturday, March 12
​Sea Isle City celebrates its rich Irish heritage with the resort’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade along Landis Avenue.   READ MORE

METC St. Patrick's Day Dance Exhibition

Madison
Saturday, March 12
Everyone's favorite Irish holiday has come for 2023. Come to the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts Annex to celebrate Irish culture with Niall O’Leary and friends. The fun includes dancing, singing, and live music. READ MORE

Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade

Rumson–FREE
Sunday, March 13
The 12th annual Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade features bagpipe bands, floats, marching bands, Irish step dancers, classic cars, veteran groups, scouting organizations, nonprofit clubs and organizations, schools, novelty acts, and local business and civic groups. READ MORE

Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Woodbridge–FREE
Sunday, March 13
Paint the town green at the Woodbridge St. Patrick's Day Parade, which starts at Woodbridge High School and ends at Woodbridge Town Hall.  READ MORE

Somerville St. Patrick's Day Parade

Somerville–FREE
Sunday, March 13
The 29th annual parade runs along West Main Street. Marching in the parade are local troops, rescue squads, fire departments, and more.  READ MORE

Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Bergenfield–FREE
Sunday, March 13
The 43rd annual Bergen County St. Patrick's Day Parade begins with a flag-raising ceremony before marching up Washington Avenue. Irish step dancers and bagpipers add to the festive atmosphere. READ MORE

The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 7th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

Clinton–FREE
Sunday, March 13
This annual St. Patrick's Day Parade kicks off at 3pm on Main Street in beautiful downtown Clinton, home of the historic Red Mill. The parade has more than 40 marching units, which includes the NJ State Police Pipes and Drums of the Blue and Gold. READ MORE

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Terhune Orchards

Princeton
Sunday, March 13
Toast St. Patrick’s Day at Terhune with Irish tunes of Bill O’Neal and Andy Knootz. All ages can have fun with s’mores and hot cocoa kits, plus light fare of cheese plates, and chips and salsa baskets.  READ MORE

West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade

West Orange–FREE
Sunday, March 13
St. Patrick's Day comes to West Orange with this festive promenade through town. The parade marches down Main Street.  READ MORE

20th Annual Highlands St. Patrick's Day Parade

Highlands–FREE
Saturday, March 19
This fun and festive afternoon parade features 100 marching units that include bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, and beautifully decorated floats. READ MORE

Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Morristown–FREE
Saturday, March 19
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and Irish pride with this festive parade, which kicks of at the Morristown Municipal Building.  READ MORE

Hamilton St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Hamilton–FREE
Saturday, March 19
The 39th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hamilton begins at the Nottingham Firehouse and makes its way down Nottingham Way.   READ MORE

Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Union–FREE
Saturday, March 26
The Midway Reviewing Stand serves as the centerpiece of the Union County St. Patrick's Day Parade, with pre-march festivities including food trucks, live music, and more entertainment before the parade steps off. READ MORE

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Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.
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