Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: National Trails Day, Pirate Fest, Superhero Breakfast, June 6-7
The end of the school year is near and summer fun is heating up. This weekend, get a dose of maidens and minstrels at the popular New Jersey Renaissance Fair or take your little swashbuckler to the annual Privateer & Pirates Fest at the Tuckerton Seaport. For some indoor amusements, enjoy a page-to-stage adaptation of the popular children’s book Miss Nelson Is Missing at the Paper Mill Playhouse or don your cape for a Superhero Breakfast at the Imagine That! Children’s Museum.
Whatever you decide to do this weekend, we hope you enjoy the wonderful weather with family and friends. For even more activity options, check out our Event Calendar.
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New Jersey Renaissance Fair (Bordentown, NJ)
If you're a fan of maidens, minstrels and giant turkey legs (and really, who isn't?), this is a smaller, more intimate version of the Renaissance craze. Bring the whole family and be dazzled by authentic costumes, kid’s shows, sword-fighting performers and more.
Saturday, June 6
Circus Dance Festival (Hillsborough, NJ)
What is "circus dance", you ask? How about face painting, plate spinning, juggling and tight-rope walking, plus a performance by professional circus performers? Sound like fun? Then check out the performance at Ann Van Middlesworth Park on Saturday.
Privateers & Pirates Fest (Tuckerton, NJ)
What's the difference between privateers and pirates? Find out at this fun family event at the Tuckerton Seaport. Learn about pirate history and let the kiddos enjoy a treasure scavenger hunt, costume contest and pirate craft activities.
Family Concert: A Hero’s Journey (Newark, NJ)
How would music about heroes sound? Imagine your own heroes at NJPAC as you listen to pieces inspired by famous heroes in Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, Verdi’s Nabucco Overture and Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony.
Superhero Breakfast (Florham Park, NJ)
Little caped crusaders are invited to a Superhero Breakfast at Imagine That! Children's Museum. Wear your costume and meet your favorite superheroes while you nosh on juice and bagels. Then stay and play all day at the museum!
National Trails Day (Berkeley Heights, NJ)
Celebrate National Trails Day in the beautiful Watchung Reservation. Take a guided nature hike along the trails and enjoy late spring blooms and wildlife. Afterwards, roll your sleeves up for a trail work project to keep the grounds looking great for summer.
Miss Nelson is Missing (Millburn, NJ)
Paper Mill Playhouse presents Miss Nelson is Missing, a lighthearted musical based on the popular children's book about the worst-behaved class in school, a sweet teacher and an evil substitute. This fun and educational performance is filled with audience participation and adventure.
Sunday, June 7
World Oceans Day (West Orange, NJ)
Celebrate World Oceans Day with a trip to Turtle Back Zoo. Learn about the Earth's oceans and the wildlife that call the oceans home - and how we can protect this valuable resource. All activities free with zoo admission.
Miller-Cory House Summer Crafts & Tours (Westfield, NJ)
The historic Miller-Cory House Museum will be featuring tours, open-hearth cooking and a summertime craft for children. Take a stroll around the gardens, learn about local history, smell the delicious aromas from the cookhouse and enjoy crafty fun.
Somerset Patriots vs. Camden Riversharks (Bridgewater, NJ)
Nothing says the beginning of summer like baseball! Gather the gang to cheer on the Somerset Patriots or the Camden Riversharks at TD Bank Ballpark. Logo baseballs will be given away to the first 1,500 fans.
Check out our NJ GoList featuring our top picks for the entire month of May. 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.
