Winter Activities Guide for New Jersey Kids
Sure, you might want to hibernate with your TV remote and soup, but once you check out all the incredible indoor and outdoor activities to be enjoyed in NJ, you may just change your mind. So switch off the tube, put the chicken noodle in a thermos, slap some long underwear on the kids, and head out to shake off the winter blues with our guide to Winter Fun in NJ for families. We give you the scoop on the best things to do and places to go this winter with babies, toddlers, kids and teens.
Start with our bucket list of the more than 40 FREE kids' activities and things to do in winter in NJ for some great inspiration.
If snow is forecast, we show you some great family-friendly ski and snowboarding spots in New Jersey as well as where to take the kids snow-tubing. No snow? You can still enjoy some seasonal sport at the best outdoor ice skating rinks as well as NJ's best indoor ice skating rinks.
Think outside the box on your next snow day with our list of great snow games and outdoor winter activities for kids beyond sledding and our our mega list of snow day boredom busters for kids to avoid cabin fever if you're at home.
If you fancy staying cosy indoors, there are still plenty of ways to expand your horizons. Check out the best kid-friendly museums in Northern New Jersey, find unique and free indoor spots to explore with kids in NJ, and FREE indoor play spaces, or try something new like an indoor obstacle course, ninja training or aerial arts for kids.
If you're looking for a quick break over the winter, we have some great ideas on family getaways from New Jersey, too. See our favorite winter family day trips from New Jersey, check out the state's indoor water parks for NJ families, and much more.
Phew - with all of this fun, the winter won't seem long enough

