Messy Play in Basking Ridge
2026-01-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-16 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | 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!

Play&Swim - Mom's Group at Five Star Swim School - Eatontown NJ
2026-01-15 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.

Live Music at Eddie V's at MarketFair
2026-01-15 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-16 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-17 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-18 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.

WinterFest Ice Skating
2026-01-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 | NJ
Is there anything better than lacing up some skates and hitting the ice with the family? Bundle up for the cold winter weather and spend the day enjoying gliding across the ice.
Cost: Skate rentals and rink admission prices vary
Copper River Park, Cuthbert Boulevard and Park Avenue, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Wild Con
2026-01-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ, 08260, United States
Come out and join us as we bring in 2026 with what is guaranteed to be a Wild time as we hold our first show of the year. WILD-CON will certainly be Wild!! We have a great guest line up for 2026 as well as Artists and Vendors. Our Vendors will have a huge variety of items Comic Books, Toys, Manga, Anime, Crafts, NON-sport Cards, Pokemon, Funko Pops, Lego, Art, Collectibles and so much MORE!!!
Meet actor Glenn Taranto from TV’s “The New Addams Family and animator Jeff Brennan (Courage the Cowardly Dog).
We’ll have Hot Wheels Die Cast Car Races for the kids (even the big ones), Interactive Performances, Trivia and some great photo ops with our Cosplayers and Cosplay Groups.
We will have a professional photographer on hand as well to take Professional Cosplay photos and photos with our guests, etc..
We will also have a Cosplay Contest at 3pm so be sure to come out dressed as your favorite super hero, comic book character, Anime character or movie character for a chance to win some great prizes.

2026 Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood
2026-01-17 10:00 - 17:00 | NJ
Support the Special Olympics New Jersey at this fun event. This event is more than just a cold dip into the ocean—it’s a way to bond as a family, all for a fantastic cause.
Cost: $25 per person
Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260

Wildwood Comic Con
2026-01-17 10:00 - 17:00 | NJ
Kicking off the Comic Con season, this event features comic books, guest appearances, vendors, artists, and so much more.
Cost: $10; children 12 and under are free with a paying adult.
Wildwood Convention Center, Wildwood, NJ 08260

LADACIN Plunge 2026
2026-01-17 10:30 - 17:00 | NJ
Get ready to jump into the freezing ocean—all for a good cause. Bring the entire family and take a dip to support this organization that supports people with disabilities. Then, head to Leggett’s Sand Bar and Restaurant for the after-party, which includes prizes, food, and drinks for the adults. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Cost: $25 per person
Leggett’s Sand Bar and Restaurant, 217 First Avenue, Manasquan, NJ 08736

Edible Engineering
2026-01-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Table & Banter Market, 300 Connell Drive, Level 2, Berkeley Heights, NJ, 07922, United States
Get ready to build, design, and compete at our STEM Edible Engineering Challenge! Kids will work in teams of up to 3 to create the strongest bridge they can using only spaghetti and marshmellows. Once the building time is up, each bridge will be put to the test to see how much weight it can hold! With exciting prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, this hands-on competition is the perfect mix of creativity, teamwork, and friendly challenge. It’s messy, it’s imaginative, and it’s a whole lot of fun—may the best pasta bridge win!
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Date & Time:
Saturday, January 17th, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Venue: ‍
Table and Banter Market
300 Connell Drive, Second Floor
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Located at The Park (formerly Connell Corporate Park)
Price:
$15 plus tax
Contact: events@theparkatnj.com

Edible Engineering
2026-01-17 12:00 - 17:00 | NJ
Bring your thinking caps and your creative side for a fun-filled afternoon of engineering. You will have the chance to build, design, and compete at this STEM Edible Engineering Challenge. Kids will work in groups to build a bridge from spaghetti and marshmallows.
Cost: $15 + tax per person
Table and Banter Market, 300 Connell Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Pier Village Ice Carving Competition
2026-01-17 12:00 - 17:00 | NJ
Celebrate winter at this fun and exciting ice-carving contest. Then, head to the shopping, a delicious meal, fire pits, and hot cocoa. Rain date is January 18.
Cost: Free
Pier Village, 110 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-18 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.

MLK Unity Run
2026-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 | NJ
Bundle up and get moving in memory and to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr, at this 5k event. After the run, there will be complimentary coffee and tea at the Sankofa Cafe. Bring personal care donations for a toiletries collection at Nishuane Park between 8 AM and 9 AM.
Cost: Free
151 Harrison Place, Montclair, NJ 07042

Winter Clean-Up: MLK Day of Service
2026-01-18 09:00 - 17:00 | NJ
This day of service is an excellent opportunity to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by picking up litter and removing invasive shrubs and plants in the woods. They will provide work gloves, hand warmers, and tools. Make sure you dress for the weather and pack a snack and a drink.
Cost: Free
250 MacArthur Boulevard, Haddon Township, NJ 08033

Winter Market by Grow It Green Morristown
2026-01-18 09:30 - 17:00 | NJ
This Sunday morning market is a partnership with Grow It Green Morristown. Each week, you’ll find a revolving list of local vendors who offer a great assortment of cheeses, produce, prepared foods, and baked goods.
Convent Train Station, Convent Road, Morris Township, NJ 07960

Bernardsville Farmers Market
2026-01-18 10:00 - 17:00 | NJ
At this annual outdoor Winter Market, vendors sell homemade bakery goods, soup, nuts, coffee, and produce. Many of these items are also sold at the popular summer one.
Route 202 and Claremont Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924

Sap to Syrup at Tenafly Nature Center
2026-01-18 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-18 13:00 - 14:00 | NJ
Interested in learning more about how maple syrup is made from tapping trees? Head to this fun event for the whole family, where you will head outdoors to identify tree species, learn how sap flows, and practice using tapping tools.
Cost: Children 2 and under are free
Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly, NJ 07670

Swan Lake at Union County Performing Arts Center
2026-01-18 15:00 - 19:00 | NJ
Step into the world of Swan Lake that the whole family can enjoy. The performance is a timeless masterpiece that tells the story of love, betrayal, and redemption through the beauty of ballet.
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ 07065

Stockton University MLK Day of Service
2026-01-19 09:00 - 17:00 | NJ
This event brings together over 500 students and community members to honor the legacy of Dr. King with a day of service. It encompasses 15 projects on- and off-campus in Galloway, Hammonton, Atlantic City, and Woodbine. Activities include clean-ups, food donations, card making, assembling crafts for nursing homes and hospitals, and more.
Cost: Free
Various locations in Atlantic County

Volunteer Center of Burlington County’s 20th Annual MLK Day Challenge
2026-01-19 10:00 - 17:00 | NJ
Burlington County residents can join hundreds of thousands of Americans nationwide in remembering and memorializing Dr. King by participating in activities such as collecting food for the Oaks Integrated Food Pantry, collecting animal supplies for the Burlington County Animal Shelter, and more.
Cost: Free
Burlington County Library, 5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08036

A Day of Service In Nature
2026-01-19 10:00 - 17:00 | NJ
Friends of Princeton Open Space, a nonprofit dedicated to land preservation, is hosting a Day of Service in Nature in honor of Dr. King at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton. Have the whole family join (a parent must accompany kids under 16) to help restore native habitat for birds and other wildlife and make space for future native plantings.
Cost: Free; complete a waiver form
Mountain Lake House Parking lot: 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540. Then, walk as a group to the project site.

Special MLK Day Open Swim at Five Star Swim School - Deptford
2026-01-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Five Star Swim School – Deptford NJ, 1500 Almonesson Rd, Deptford, NJ, 08096, United States
Celebrate MLK Day with Family Fun in the Pool!
Join us on January 19 from 1 PM to 2 PM for a fun and relaxing afternoon in the pool with family and friends. This event is perfect for spending quality time together while enjoying open swim in a safe and welcoming environment.
Our facility is fully equipped for your comfort, including lockers and hair dryers, and a lifeguard will be on duty for the duration of the event.
$10 per person, and children 3 years old and under swim free. No registration needed!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you in the pool!
