Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: Honey Festival, Summer Concerts, Scavenger Hunt, August 29-30
Take advantage of these balmy, glorious summer days while you still can, Jersey! The return of school and schedules will soon be upon us, so make some warm weather memories with the family this weekend: for big family fun check out the Honey Festival at Oasis Farm or the Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival. For a dose of nature in the great outdoors, round up the troops for a Family Photo Scavenger Hunt at the Haggerty Education Center, the Cape May Family Birding Cruise or Discovery Saturday at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum. 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 and our Summer Fun Guide.
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Honey Festival (Robbinsville, NJ)
Head to Oasis Family Farm for a fun late August adventure. Kids can visit the live bee observation hives, enjoy delicious honey treats, do the silly bee dance, hop on wagon rides and more.
Beaver Creek Red Festival (Belvidere, NJ)
Bring a blanket, listen to some music and relax while enjoying a day on the farm. Four Sisters Winery’s festival will feature great food for all, wine for the grown ups and a non-alcoholic "Beaver Creek Punch" made especially for kids!
Family Photo Scavenger Hunt (Morristown, NJ)
Lace up your sneakers and bring your camera (or phone) to the Haggerty Education Center for a photo scavenger hunt sure to keep everyone in the family engaged and active. Explore the arboretum grounds on foot and snap photos on your list. Prizes for all!
Saturday, August 29th
Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival (Long Branch, NJ)
Join the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation for this family-friendly event featuring live performances by talented jazz and blues musicians. Also check out delicious local eats, crafter and sponsor exhibits and a firework show to top off the night.
Discovery Saturdays (Summit, NJ)
Families are invited to drop by the Reeves-Reed Arboretum this Saturday to enjoy an interactive exploration of nature. Borrow an Arboretum backpack loaded with binoculars, field guides, a magnifying glass and everything else needed for an outdoor Arboretum adventure.
“And the Beat Goes On” Summer Concert Series (Princeton, NJ)
Celebrate the end of summer at Princeton’s Nassau Park Pavilion with a FREE outdoor concert. This Saturday marks the last show of the series and features the Minas Trio’s Brazilian Jazz music. Pack blankets and a picnic dinner!
Sunday, August 30th
Cape May Family Birding Cruise (Cape May, NJ)
Bring your binoculars for an close-up look at ospreys, egrets and bald eagles of the coastal salt marsh aboard a fun family birding cruise. See Osprey chicks being fed, visit colonies of nesting gulls and get a close look at crabs, fish and other sea life.
Poking Around Our Ponds (Basking Ridge, NJ)
Can you guess what’s hiding just under the water’s surface? Kids are invited to explore the many ponds at Lord Stirling Park. They'll venture to a pond habitat and search for creatures of all shapes and sizes.
Check out our NJ GoList featuring our top picks for the entire month of August. 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.
