Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: County Fairs, Lasermania, Maker Space, July 6-July 10

7/6/15 - By Laurie Rein

July is officially underway, and so is county fair season! Family-fun fairs take place this week in Cumberland County and Ocean County, along with the Freedom Fest State Fair in Monmouth County. Heading to the shore? Stop by the Kiddie Beach Show in Point Pleasant or Wildwood’s New Jersey State Barbecue Championship. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

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Monday, July 6th

Northern NJ:
Awesome Animal Artists (Chatham)
Bring your little artists to the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center to discover and draw one of the Garden State’s animals. The program is held both outdoors and indoors, and pre-registration is required.

Jersey Shore:
Kiddie Beach Show (Point Pleasant Beach)
Jenkinson’s Beach is the place to be every Monday night, with live, kid-friendly entertainment right on the beach. Shows feature music, comedy and other special events. FREE

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Tuesday, July 7th

Northern NJ:
A Child’s View of History (Union)
Take a step back in time, and explore Liberty Hall Museum through the eyes of its young occupants from over 200 years ago. The tour features hands-on learning, outdoor games and refreshments. Pre-registration is required.

Southern NJ:
Cumberland County Fair (Millville)
New Jersey’s oldest county fair offers old-fashioned family fun, including pie and watermelon-eating contests, 4-H exhibits, rides, food and entertainment.

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Wednesday, July 8th

Jersey Shore:
Freedom Fest State Fair (Allentown)
You won’t be bored at this extensive state fair, held at The Horse Park of New Jersey. Activities include agriculture and craft exhibits, a dog competition, an antique car show, rides and live entertainment.

Central NJ:
Maker Space Program (Trenton)
Get your creative juices flowing every Wednesday at the New Jersey State Museum, where kids are invited to produce projects from various building materials. FREE

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Thursday, July 9th

Northern NJ:
Lasermania (Morristown)
Head over to the Morris Museum for a spectacular laser show, set to today’s popular music. Be sure to check out the museum’s eclectic exhibits while you’re there.

Jersey Shore:
Ocean County Fair (Berkeley Township)
Rides, food, 4-H shows and entertainment are all part of the fun at this five day festival down the shore, held at Robert J. Miller Park.

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Friday, July 10th

Jersey Shore:
New Jersey State Barbecue Championship (North Wildwood)
Are you hungry for barbecue? Bring your appetites to Wildwood for this 3-day competition, featuring delicious food, cooking demonstrations and special displays. FREE

Northern NJ:
Brick Fest Live (Secaucus)
LEGO fans won’t want to miss this LEGO extravaganza, with super models, unique merchandise, plus Brick Golf and LEGO video games. Festival is held at the Meadowlands Expo Center.

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