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March brings the seasonal opening of Diggerland, where kids can get hands-on with real construction equipment. Photo courtesy of the park
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2/26/23 - By Laurie Rein

March comes in like a lion with celebrations for Easter, St. Patrick's Day, and other early-spring activities. 

Give a (hopefully) warm welcome to the change of seasons in March with the celebration of springtime holidays at events like Kids' St. Patrick's Celebration, DiDonato's Easter EGGspress, and Purim Carnival. Festivals round out a merry March, with The Chocolate Expo 2023 and the 2023 Millburn Lunar New Year Festival.

Find tons more March fun in our Spring Guide. 

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A boring afternoon turns into an amazing adventure when the Cat in the Hat comes calling at MAYO. Photo courtesy of MAYO
A boring afternoon turns into an amazing adventure when the Cat in the Hat comes calling at MAYO. Photo courtesy of MAYO

Top Things To Do in New Jersey With Kids this March

The Chocolate Expo 2023

Edison
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Indulge in everything chocolate at The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center. Local and regional vendors offer tastings and sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, ice cream, cheeses, wines, and more.  READ MORE

Purim Carnival

Edison–FREE
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Games, prizes and a bounce house are all part of the fun at this community Purim Carnival. Food is available for purchase, and tickets are available for a puppy show. READ MORE

The Cat in the Hat

Morristown
Sunday, March 5, 2023
A boring, rainy afternoon turns into an amazing, mischievous and hilarious adventure when The Cat in the Hat comes calling at MAYO. READ MORE

2023 Millburn Lunar New Year Festival

Millburn–FREE
Sunday, March 5, 2023
The Millburn Short Hills Chinese Association (MSHCA) and the Millburn Institute of Talent (MIOT) invite you to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at a lively street fair in downtown Millburn. READ MORE

Kids' St. Patrick's Celebration

Clifton and Ramsey–FREE
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Bring the kids to either location of The Shannon Rose for St. Patrick's Day festivities. Bagpipers, step dancers, and a treasure hunt are on tap, plus live music and a costume contest.  READ MORE

Workhorse Rides

Lambertville–FREE
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Saddle up at Howell Living History Farm for a historical program about workhorses. Participants learn the differences between draft, saddle, and carriage horses when they climb aboard a fully harnessed workhorse for a ride down the lane. READ MORE

Stone Soup and Other Stories

South Orange
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Pushcart Players presents story favorites from Africa, India, Eastern Europe, and the United States, filled with music, color, fantasy, and fun. The stories highlight the spirit and customs of different cultures. READ MORE

METC St. Patrick's Day Dance Exhibition

Madison
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Everyone's favorite Irish holiday has come for 2023. Come to the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts Annex to celebrate Irish culture with Niall O’Leary and friends. The fun includes dancing, singing, and live music. READ MORE

Diggerland Season Opening

West Berlin
Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12, 2023
The construction-themed adventure park reopens for the season. Parents and even kids can drive, ride, and operate heavy machinery in a gigantic sandpit. READ MORE

Maple Sugaring Living History Program

Flemington–FREE
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Kids are invited for a first-hand demonstration of the North American tradition of maple sugaring. Take a trip through time to experience the art of the sugaring process. READ MORE

DiDonato's Easter EGGspress

Hammonton
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, March 18-Saturday, April 8, 2023
Take a ride on this festive train all decked out for Easter. Your ticket includes a meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, Easter prizes, the Spring Hedge Maze, an inflatable obstacle course, and more. READ MORE

Muse Cirque Flip Fabrique

New Brunswick
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
This dazzling eclectic group of cirque performers choose between a football uniform or ballet costume, challenge themselves to accomplish death-defying acts, and celebrate all that inspires them to go beyond what they ever thought was possible. READ MORE

Strolling Spring Bunny

Princeton–FREE
Saturdays and Sundays, from Saturday, March 25-Saturday, April 8, 2023
Catch the Spring Bunny as he hops throughout the Square. Photo-ops are encouraged.  READ MORE

Baby Expo

Voorhees
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Head over to Voorhees Town Center for a day filled with fun giveaways, education and raffles. Check out loads of vendors, products and service providers as well as a giveaway from each vendor. READ MORE

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Laurie R
Laurie Rein is thrilled to have made a career of digging up activities (especially free ones!) for her twin daughters. Prior to working with Mommy Poppins NJ, Laurie wore many hats in the television industry including gigs as an NBC page, NBC copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show and research manager for CBS. She is currently the Events Editor for Mommy Poppins NJ and can be reached at njevents@mommypoppins.com
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