NJ Happenings: Scavenger Hunt, Winter Carnival and more!

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For New Jersey Residents:  Here are some free and/or inexpensive family activities for this weekend.

  • Saturday and Sunday, 1/14 – 1/15: Family Photo Scavenger Hunt at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Whippany.  From 9am – 4:30pm, grab a camera and participate in this month’s nature scavenger hunt.  Take a picture of every item and win a prize! $10/family. Click here for more information.
  • Saturday, 1/14: Winter Carnival at the Summit YMCA. Play Wii Winter Sports, create a winter wonderland, conquer the climb wall and more. 6:00-8:00pm. This event is free. Click here to find out more.
  • Saturday, 1/14: Dragon Tales Pajama Party at the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts in Madison. Come in your PJs, make some dragon crafts and listen to dragon stories. $3/participants. 4:00 – 5:00pm. Click here to find out more.

Be sure to check out NJ Family for even more Family Friendly activities.

Feel free to add more events below to share with others.  I love to see what’s happening in your neck of the woods 🙂