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Best NYE Family Celebration!
2025-12-31 19:00 - 2026-01-01 01:00 UTC | iPlayAmerica, 110 Schanck Rd, Freehold, NJ, NJ, 07728, United States
Join us New Year’s Eve from 7PM – 1AM
Looking to ring in the New Year in style? Join us for the Ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration from 7PM to 1AM and enjoy a night of rides, games, party favors, DJ, giveaways, and more!
New Year’s Eve Party
• DJ & Party Favors
• Prizes and Giveaways all night long
• Watch the ball drop on XL screens and projectors

Messy Play in Basking Ridge
2026-01-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-02 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-08 09:30 - 10:30 | Covenant Chapel, 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, United States
Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful play stations, designed by an early childhood educator, foster your child’s natural curiosity while building cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Children can play where they want, when they want, how they want. There’s no wrong way to play!

Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience
2026-01-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Crayola Experience, 30 Centre Sq Cir, Easton, PA, 18042, United States
Deck the halls with tons of COLOR and enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Craft handmade gifts from the heart, complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-ops, and more! All this is in addition to our 20+ hands-on attractions!
Whether you’re visiting the Lehigh Valley area or a local looking for holiday fun close to home, Crayola Experience Easton is the #1 family destination for colorful, hands-on fun!

Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
2026-01-01 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-02 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-03 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-04 12:00 - 20:00 | Mulberry Commons, Mulberry Common Parks, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
November 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Downtown Newark & Mulberry Commons Park
Opening Day 4–8 p.m. | Wednesday, Thursday: 4-6 p.m. | Weekends 12–8 p.m.
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Newark’s most magical season is back! :snowflake::sparkles: From ice skating and go-karts to festive shopping and cozy igloos, the Newark Winter Village returns to Mulberry Commons Park as part of Downtown Newark for the Holidays—a citywide celebration filled with music, markets, and merry moments for all ages.
Browse the expanded Winter Marketplace with dozens of local vendors, sip seasonal cocktails, take a spin on the ice, or catch live performances from local artists and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Wednesdays are Community Days with special deals for Newark residents, plus Santa visits, “Learn to Skate” sessions, and twinkling décor that brings the magic of the season to life.
Beyond the Winter Village, explore festive programming across the Arts & Education District—like NJPAC’s Kwanzaa Fest, the Small Business Shopping Trail, and the Holiday Passport Challenge—all designed to showcase Newark’s creative energy and small business community.
Admission is free; tickets required for skating, go-karts, and igloos.

Bronx Zoo's Holiday Lights
2026-01-01 16:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-02 16:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-03 16:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-04 16:30 - 21:00 | Bronx Zoo, Bronx River Gate Entrance | Intersection of Bronx River Parkway and Boston Road, Bronx, NY, 10460, United States
The Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights is back for another enchanting season of family-friendly fun. Featuring millions of lights, hundreds of wildlife lanterns, and an array of new and returning activities, the beloved winter festival welcomes visitors of all ages to make lasting memories at the Bronx Zoo. Guests will enjoy:
❄️ NEW Freeze Zone: A thrilling snow tube slide, epic illuminated ice-themed throne, snowmen photo ops, and virtual snowball throwing
🦚 Lantern Safaris: Stroll among more than 400 glowing wildlife lanterns spread across six geographically themed lantern trails.
🪼Enchanted Sea: The undersea world comes to life with interactive projections, a jellyfish celebration in lights, and NEW captivating puppetry.
🎄Light Show Experiences: Including a towering holiday tree with synchronized musical light performances and a dazzling walk-through Light Tunnel.
🚂 Holiday Train: The family-favorite kids’ ride returns for 2025.
🧊 Ice Carving: Witness expert artists craft wildlife art from giant ice blocks.
🪩 Illuminated Performers: Encounter and pose for photos with animal-themed illuminated performers.
🎭 Wildlife Theater: The Bronx Zoo’s own theater company leads puppet adventures and wildlife trivia.
☕️ Seasonal Treats: Warm up with hot cocoa, adult beverages, roasted s’mores, churros, pretzels, and more for purchase at in-house refreshment stations
Holiday Lights will run on select dates from November 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026. Tickets are required and must be reserved in advance. Visit BronxZoo.com/holiday-lights/tickets to view available dates and times or book an Any-Night ticket for the flexibility to visit when it works best for you.

Live Music at Eddie V's at MarketFair
2026-01-01 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-02 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-03 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-04 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-05 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-06 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-07 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-08 18:30 - 21:30 | MarketFair, 3535 US Highway 1, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Live music at Eddie V’s at MarketFair from 6:30-9:00 PM sets the tone for an unforgettable evening. Nothing accompanies the experience quite like the perfect blend of a live music trio, sophisticated cocktails, and you. At the V Lounge, you’re not just a guest – you’re the final piece that brings everything to live.

IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
2026-01-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Jersey City History, located at the historic Apple Tree House, 298 Academy Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
Step into history with, IN HER FOOTSTEPS, a fun, family-friendly, immersive theatrical experience that brings great women from the past to life through dynamic performances, multimedia displays, and hands-on activities.
IN HER FOOTSTEPS will be on Saturdays and Sundays in March 2025 at 1 PM and 4 PM at the Museum of Jersey City History, located at the historic Apple Tree House, 298 Academy Street, Jersey City, NJ. For more information, www.speranzatheatre.org.

Play&Swim - Mom's Group at Five Star Swim School - Eatontown NJ
2026-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Five Star Swim School – Eatontown NJ, 1 Corbett Way 07724, Eatontown, NJ, 07724, United States
Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly morning filled with swimming, play, and bonding. Our heated indoor pool and padded play area make it the perfect spot for parents, caregivers, and children to spend quality time together while having fun and socializing with other families!
Join us every Thursday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with swimming from 10 to 11 and playtime until noon. Homeschool groups are always welcome!
Price: $15 per child, and one parent or caregiver swims free. Additional parents are $5, and extra children are $10.
Join the fun and make Thursday mornings your family’s favorite time of the week. Starts on October 23rd.

Let It Glow
2026-01-09 08:00 - 17:00 | NJ
Catch the last few days of this light-up spectacular with stunning, larger-than-life lantern displays of animals and nature that will wow you and your littles. You can walk through the exhibits up close, then take a train ride through the zoo.
Cost: $9 and up
Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
