Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: Treasure Hunt, Electronic Board Game Tournament, January 9-10
After the wonderful but hectic rush of the holiday season, January can feel like a breath of fresh air. As we ease back into school and work schedules, it’s also a great time to enjoy some laid-back weekend activities together as a family. The cold air has finally arrived in New Jersey, so bundle up for the Family Photo Scavenger Hunt at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, explore the outdoors during a Trail Treasure Hunt at Great Swamp or bring your binoculars for a Winter Waterfowl Walk at Liberty State Park. And for more January fun, check out the exciting Electronic Board Game Tournament, expose your little ones to art during Tots on Tour at Grounds for Sculpture or book tickets to see The Berenstain Bears Live: Family Matters. Whatever you decide to do this weekend, we hope you enjoy it with family and friends. For additional activity options, check out our Event Calendar.
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Family Photo Scavenger Hunt (Morristown, NJ)
Enjoy a great day outdoors with the family at Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Stop by the Haggerty Education Center for January’s nature Photo Scavenger Hunt. Bring your camera and take a photo of every item to earn a prize.
Saturday, January 9th
Electronic Board Game Tournament (Maplewood, NJ)
Compete to win the presidency, a cool trophy and global bragging rights. Election is a game of campaign strategy for the whole family. Plan your campaign, win votes and battle for victory in each State as you play to see who will become the next President of the United States.
Tots on Tour (Hamilton, NJ)
Visit the Grounds for Sculpture this Saturday for some winter fun with your little ones! Kids are invited to listen to a story, become Park Explorers and make art in interactive workshops designed specifically for 3-5 year olds.
Recycle, Reuse & Regift (Pennington, NJ)
Re-gifting has never looked so good! Spend the morning at the Watershed Center giving your holiday cards a second life. Get creative as you learn to make origami boxes, gift tags and spherical ornaments. Light refreshments provided.
I’ll Never Let You Go Storytime (Holmdel, NJ)
Children are invited to warm up indoors during a story time event at the Barnes & Noble in Holmdel. In this Picture Book of the Month, I'll Never Let You Go, celebrate the beauty of unconditional love. Kids will enjoy special activities to following storytime.
Winter Waterfowl Walk (Jersey City, NJ)
Get your binoculars ready to spot the many species of waterfowls that call Liberty State Park home in the winter. Enjoy a guided walk along the river that meanders past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island as you spot wildlife with a nature guide.
Sunday, January 10th
The Berenstain Bears Live: Family Matters (South Orange, NJ)
Based on the classic children’s book series by Stan and Jan Berenstain, The Berenstain Bears Live! in Family Matters, the Musical brings everyone’s favorite bear family to life in an exciting show that will teach kids about healthy eating, problem solving and most of all, sticking together as a family.
Trail Treasure Hunt (Chatham, NJ)
Calling all treasure hunters! Head to Great Swamp for a seasonal nature scavenger hunt. Families will work together to follow clues and find the answers to nature riddles along the trails.
Science of Fingerprints (Howell, NJ)
Families are invited to a free nature program at Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center. Discover what shape your fingerprints are and then make a picture to take home using your unique prints.
Check out our NJ GoList featuring our top picks for the entire month of January. 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.
Image: Grounds for Sculpture
