NJ Happenings: Butterfly Bonanza & more!

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Butterfly Bonanza 6-14-14

What’s Happening in NJ this Weekend

What’s happening in NJ this weekend ? Here are some great free or inexpensive activities to do with your family over the weekend! It’s always nice to have a plan!

Saturday 6/14/14:

Butterfly Bonanza!

Cost:  $4 per adult, $3 per child 3 and older
Description:  Discover New Jersey’s fabulous butterflies and how they contribute to the natural environment. Games, crafts, live music, activities, bug safaris, and so much more!
Location: Pyramid Mountain, 124 Boonton Ave, Montville, NJ
Time:  noon – 4 pm
More Info: Butterfly Bonanza!

Tri-County Fair 2014

Cost:  FREE
Description: The excitement of carnival attractions including rides, games, music and more is coming to the Morris County area at the sprawling 107 acre site of Christ Church. Come out and enjoy classic rides such as the Ferris Wheel, kiddie rides and the Zipper, games of chance, great fair foods such as cotton candy, ice cream, fried Oreo’s and delicious homemade lemonade! The Tri-County Fair will also feature family friendly music, a spectacular fireworks show and a complimentary musical showcase where local bands will display their talents and entertain fair-goers.
Location: Christ Church, 140 Green Pond Road, Rockaway, NJ
Time: 3 pm – 11 pm
More Info: Tri-County Fair 2014

Sunday 6/8/14:

Skimmer Festival

Cost:  FREE
Description: On Saturday craft and food vendors, live music, childrens activities, sand sculpting contest from 9 am – 4 pm. There will also be a Saturday evening concert at Excursion Park band shell from 8 – 10 pm featuring The Chatterband. On Sunday History-buffs and auto enthusiasts will flock to display and admire scores of vintage vehicles while enjoying live music at the Auto Antique Car show on the promenade. Also on Sunday, Historical Trolley Tours will be led by members of the Sea Isle City Historical Society, who will point-out notable landmarks and explain how Sea Isle has grown over the years.
Location: Along the Promenade, JFK Blvd., Sea Isle City, NJ
Time:  see website for schedule for Saturday and Sunday
More Info: Skimmer Festival

Nutley’s Fathers Day Street Fair and Craft Show

Cost: FREE
Description:  Celebrate your dad this year by heading to Franklin Ave. for crafters, merchandise vendors, festival foods, live entertainment, games, rides, a climbing wall, sand art, temporary tattos, and face painting.
Location: Franklin Avenue, Nutley, NJ
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
More Info: Nutley’s Fathers Day Street Fair and Craft Show

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 🙂 I would love to know what you’re doing!