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Enjoy Disney on Ice's "Frozen" this Veterans Day weekend. Photo courtesy of Disney
11/9/22 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

With Veterans Day and the NJEA Convention falling on the same weekend, many New Jersey students have plenty to look forward to on this four-day weekend and we've got plenty of ideas for how to keep kids busy during the school holidays! Honor Veterans Day with a ceremony at New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Meanwhile, theatrical productions to take in over the long weekend include The Illusionists- Magic of the Holidays, Disney On Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto, and a production of Stone Soup at Family Folktale Day.

With the holiday season coming up, check our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events, which includes our big list of the best holiday lights drive-thrus and Christmas Lights shows nearby. If that's not enough, be sure to bookmark our Family Activity Calendar for more great things to do in New Jersey with kids.

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Be sure to click through to each listing for all the details, including recommended ages and times. Check with each venue for its COVID guidelines before heading out to any event.

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Paramus
Opens Thursday, November 10
The Bergen County Zoo is illuminated with holiday cheer in the evening all season long. Larger-than-life glowing lanterns have been installed, creating 30+ glowing scenes. See animals real and imagined laid out throughout the zoo. READ MORE

Disney On Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto

Atlantic City
Thursday, November 10-Sunday, November 13
For the first time, Disney On Ice invites families to step inside the magical adventures of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen and Disney Animation’s Encanto as they come to life like never before. READ MORE

Veterans Day Ceremony 2022

Holmdel–FREE
Friday, November 11
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, hosts New Jersey’s official Veterans Day Ceremony at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial located in Holmdel. READ MORE

Family Folktale Day

Morristown
Friday, November 11
Kick off your long weekend with an exciting day of art, performance, and invention. Family Folktale Day begins with a feature presentation of Stone Soup performed by the Pushcart Player in the Bickford Theatre. Continue the day exploring the galleries.  READ MORE

The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays

Morristown
Friday, November 11-Saturday, November 12
Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing showcase featuring jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. READ MORE

Family Skate Fest

Montclair
Friday, November 11
Come join family and friends at Montclair's Clary Anderson Arena for skating, DJ music and snacks. Parents may skate or observe. Meet up with your parent friend groups and chill out while your kiddos have a blast on the ice. READ MORE

Art Fair 14C

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Friday, November 11-Sunday, November 13
View and buy art from hundreds of artists in the Jersey City Armory. READ MORE

STEM Saturday with John the Science Guy

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Saturday, November 12
Spend a STEM day at Oakland Public Library, featuring John the Science Guy conducting three experiments. Soak up some great knowledge, have fun and nibble on some snacks. READ MORE

Christmas at the Farm

Chester–FREE
Saturday, November 12
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Holiday Crafts and Drafts at Jersey Girl Brewing

Hackettstown–FREE
Saturday, November 12
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Turkey Kids Family Fun Day

Princeton
Saturday, November 12
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Tree Bingo

Trenton–FREE
Sunday, November 13
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Forest Bathing for Families

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Sunday, November 13
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About the Author

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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