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Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Fit4Kids, Read & Pick, Carnival, June 15-19
The countdown is on for summer break! Before all of our brains go on a collective vacation, take advantage of the many fun and educational events happening this week. Immerse yourself in cherry picking at Terhune Orchards' Read & Pick Program and be a nature lover at Tenafly Nature Center’s Afternoon Explorers. Check out free library programs like a Fit4Kids Healthy Sports Show. And keep those creative juices flowing at an After-School Art Class and a Messy Artist’s Drop In & Play session. Don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!
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Monday, June 15
Central NJ:
St. Gregory the Great Family Carnival (Hamilton Square)
You know it’s almost summer when the week kicks off with a carnival. Enjoy rides, games and food at this fun festival, which runs through Saturday. Admission is FREE.
Northern NJ:
Afternoon Explorers (Tenafly)
Bring your 4-7 year olds to the Tenafly Nature Center to explore plants and animals on a nature hike. This is a drop-off program, and pre-registration is required.
Tuesday, June 16
Central NJ:
Read & Pick Program (Princeton)
Cherries are the fruit of the week at Terhune Orchards’ story time and farm activity. Children will have the opportunity to pick their own cherries during the event. Pre-registration is required.
Northern NJ:
After-School Art Class (Berkeley Heights)
Get creative after school at Kayla’s Creative Art Studio where children ages 6+ are welcome to take part in painting and drawing projects. Art supplies are provided, and kids may bring a snack.
Wednesday, June 17
Northern NJ:
Drop In & Play at The Messy Artist (East Hanover)
Kids under 6 are invited to explore and experiment with unique creative stations, including a sensory box, play dough, and messy play at The Messy Artist.
Central NJ:
A Father's Day Thank You Storytime (East Brunswick)
Father's Day is just around the corner. Stop by Barnes & Noble for the sharing of a story about Harvey the Bear and his Daddy. FREE
Thursday, June 18
Jersey Shore:
Fit4Kids Healthy Sports Show (Oceanport)
The kids will enjoy this interactive healthy sports show at the Oceanport Public Library, featuring Muscle Man Mike and his puppet, Hopper Hoops. Pre-registration is required. FREE
Friday, June 19
Northern NJ:
New Jersey State Fair (East Rutherford)
The ginormous annual festival, held in the Meadowlands Fairgrounds, is jam-packed with activities, including the largest Kiddieland in the state, food, animals, acrobats, shows and much, much more. Fair runs through July 5th.
Jersey Shore:
Space Explorers Planetarium Show (Lincroft)
Come see the stars at this Monmouth Museum planetarium event. Kids will be in awe of the night sky and constellations during this 30 minute program.
