Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: Children's Book Festival, Autumn Campfire, Sept 19-20
This weekend is the perfect opportunity to bridge the gap between summer and fall. Take advantage of the warm days and slightly cooler evenings with some early autumn outdoor fun: check out the Classic Car & Truck Show at the Tuckerton Seaport, lace up up your boots for a Night Campfire & Hike at Tenafly Nature Center or pick some juicy ripe apples and take a hay ride during Alstede Farms Fall Family Days. For more late September activities to keep the gang busy, head to an early Oktoberfest at Crystal Springs Resort or the much-loved Princeton Children’s Book Festival hosted by the Princeton Library. Whatever you decide to do this weekend, we hope you enjoy it with family and friends. For even more activity options, check out our Event Calendar .
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Crystal Springs Resort Oktoberfest (Hamburg, NJ)
Bring the whole gang out to the 30th anniversary of Crystal Springs Resort's Oktoberfest. Enjoy lots of carnival rides & games, wacky contests and kids activities such as face painting, sand art and a petting zoo. Grown ups can feast on knockwurst paired with authentic German beer.
Alstede Farms Fall Family Days (Chester, NJ)
Nothing says the coming of fall like a day on the farm! Alstede Farms is a Mommy Poppins favorite, so round up the troops and take your pick of activities, from apple picking to wagon rides to the giant hay pyramid climb. Don’t forget fresh pie from the farm store!
Saturday, September 19th
The Zombie Mud Run at Morey's Piers (Wildwood, NJ)
Eat or be eaten in this challenging 5K race for supper or survival. Run for dear life as zombies hunt you, or get infected and chase down your dinner in the Zombie Mud Run. This year’s race will also feature Zombie Mud Run Junior, a specialty themed wave for kids 12 and under along with their parents.
Princeton Children’s Book Festival (Princeton, NJ)
The Princeton Children’s Book Festival is a celebration of the library and the books inside. This much-loved event continues to grow yearly and promises something for everyone: meet your favorite author or illustrator and listen to them discuss their work, have a book autographed or take part in special crafts and kid-themed presentations.
Grease Sing-a-Long (Rahway, NJ)
Don your poodle skirts and slick back your hair! This fully interactive screening of Grease at Union County Performing Arts Center is the perfect Saturday night activity for movie musical fans. The host will lead a vocal warm up, judge a costume competition and show you how to use your free magic moments fun packs.
Classic and Antique Car & Truck Show (Tuckerton, NJ)
Head to Tuckerton Seaport for the annual Classic and Antique Car & Truck Show, featuring over 100 cars and trucks on display. Admission includes access to the Seaport’s 40 acres of family fun, featuring maritime activities, historic and recreated buildings, live animals, a boardwalk and a miniature golf course.
Autumn Campfire & Night Hike (Tenafly, NJ)
Enjoy the first cool autumn breezes as you gather ‘round the campfire at Tenafly Nature Center. Listen to stories, roast marshmallows for s'mores and then take a nighttime hike. An Environmental Educator will lead participants on a short walk along the trails to develop night vision, play games and listen for animals.
Sunday, September 20th
23rd Annual NJ Storytelling Festival (Hamilton, NJ)
The perfect antidote to staring at video screens! Visit the beautiful Grounds For Sculpture to hear stories straight from master storytellers all day long. Stay for the day and wander the grounds of this 42-acre sculpture park.
Fall Family Fun Day (Hoboken, NJ)
All are invited to the Hoboken Historical Museum's Fall Family Fun Day, an afternoon of hands-on activities for kids and their families. Keep the kiddos engaged with interactive activities, including make your own crafts, imaginative games and free refreshments, plus a fun "Twist 'n' Shout" dance party.
Check out our NJ GoList featuring our top picks for the entire month of September. And don't forget: We have additional activity listings in our Event Calendar.
And if you are heading into NYC for the weekend, make sure you check out the New York City Mommy Poppins Event Calendar to get the latest on all the fun to be had Big Apple-style.
