If you’ve been thinking about ways to give back, why not sign up for a charity event this March, where the whole family can get in on the action? Lace up your running shoes and participate in the 2025 Run on the Reservoir: New Beginnings Charity Run in West Orange, bowl for a good cause at the Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake in different spots in Central NJ or swing a club at an indoor golf course at March Madness 4 The Kids in West Long Branch. Want to know more about NJ charities that will put you in the giving spirit? Find one near you with our charity guide. (Featured photo credit:Istock/ABBPhoto)
(Note: It’s always best to check ahead for in-person events)
Charity Hockey Game
March 2 at 3:30 PM
Love hockey and support a great cause? Head to this fun game between the New Jersey Warriors and the West Orange Fire and Police Departments.
Cost: $15 per person at the door; kids 10 and under are free
Codey Arena, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake
March 7-9
Lace up those shoes and get to the lanes: This annual family-friendly event is about having fun to help kids and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern NJ. Make a team and raise funds with friends and family—your money supports their one-on-one mentoring programs.
Neptune City- Friday, March 7th @ Shore Lanes from 6-8 PM
Hazlet– Saturday, March 8th @ Bowlero Hazlet from 1-3 PM
Toms River– Sunday, March 9th @ Playdrome from 1-3 PM
Cost: Varies per fundraising goal
Carney’s St Paddy’s Plunge & 5K
March 14-15
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and do some good, too: Take the plunge, run the 5K, or cheer on the participants in this rousing morning that benefits the Cape May Food Closet. Right after, spend the rest of the day celebrating at Carney’s, which will have a ton of Irish-themed family fun, including bagpipe players, face painters, balloonists, magicians, live bands, a DJ and all the St. Paddy’s Day food you can eat.
411 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
Cost: $30 – $60
40th Annual Norma & Ralph Lamo Daisy Breakfast
March 16 at 8 AM
Get the crew up early and head to this annual breakfast featuring a DJ, 50/50 raffle, games, and lots of yummy breakfast foods. All proceeds benefit the Daisy Foundation, which provides recreational programming for children and young adults with special needs.
Hilton East Brunswick Hotel
3 Tower Center Blvd, East Brunswick, NJ
Cost: $20 adults, $5 Kids
2025 Run on the Reservoir: New Beginnings Charity Run
March 22 at 9 AM
Lace up those running shoes and participate in this event, which will help support those in our state who need financial assistance. Registration opens at 8:30 AM, and the race will begin at 9 AM.
Cost: $25 until March 14, then increases to $35
The Waterfront, South Mountain Recreation Complex, Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052
March Madness 4 The Kids
March 27 at 6 PM
It might still be a bit chilly outside, but this indoor golf event is the perfect way to get your swings in and stay warm. This fundraiser will support the Embrace Kids Foundation in New Brunswick and help children and their families in the NJ and NY area battling cancer, sickle cell, or other serious health challenges.
Cost: $80 per person
Tee 2 Green, 185 Rt. 36, Bldg. D, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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