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 12/13/14:
Turtle Back Zoo’s Holiday Lights
Cost: FREE – Canned good, pet food and toy donations requested.
Description: The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo’s Holiday Lights program is returning this winter. Visitors will be granted free admission. In-kind donations of canned goods, toys, and pet food are encouraged. Holiday Lights takes place from 5pm to 9pm
Location: Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm
More Info: Turtle Back Zoo’s Holiday Lights
Casino Pier Holiday Party
Cost: FREE
Description: Celebrate the holidays at Casino Pier Arcade. Some of the activities will include: Ugly Sweater Contest, Create a Holiday Card for a Solider, Reindeer & Snowmen Crafts, Coloring pages & puzzles, Candy Cane Toss, Build a Snowman Contest, Pin the Nose on Rudolph, Candy Cane Limbo Pictures with Slider and a Visit from Santa!
Location: Casino Pier, 800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ
Time: noon – 3 pm
More Info: Casino Pier Holiday Party
Sunday 12/14/14:
37th Festival Of Trees
Cost: FREE
Description: December is the time to visit the Environmental Education Center and get into the holiday spirit. The Festival of Trees is an indoor exhibit of decorated trees by various community groups and individuals. Come and enjoy live holiday music on select Saturdays and Sundays.
Location: Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
More Info: 37th Festival Of Trees
Hanukkah Storytelling For Young Children
Cost: FREE
Description: The Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County Presents, “Sundays @ Schechter”, a family-friendly Hanukkah event for 2-7 year olds, featuring Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, a musical storytelling performance by Play Me a Story.
Location: The Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County, 275 McKinley Avenue, New Milford, NJ
Time: 10 – 11:30 am
More Info: Hanukkah Storytelling For Young Children
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!