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Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Puppetonia, Hiking Adventures, Kids Art, May 4-8
May is officially underway, and this first full week of the month is packed with outdoor fun and indoor creativity. Enjoy springtime weather at Pay the Temp Tuesday, National Public Gardens Day and Hiking Adventures in Tatum Park. Or head inside for Puppetonia and Uptown Storytime. Mix it up a bit and explore nature indoors at Paramus Park Mall’s Mobile Butterfly Experience. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more family fun.
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Monday, May 4th
Northern NJ:
Mobile Butterfly Experience (Paramus)
Butterflies have taken over the Paramus Park Mall! Check out over 200 live butterflies in this traveling exhibit housed within the shopping center. Visitors will have the opportunity to feed and interact with the colorful creatures. Exhibit runs every day through May 23rd.
Jersey Shore:
Building Star Wars Ships with Kerbal Contest (Cape May)
Star Wars fans will have the opportunity to build their own spaceships in the Kerbal EDU Space Program. The event, held at the Cape May County Library, ends with a best ship contest. FREE
Tuesday, May 5th
Northern NJ:
Growing in the Garden Preschool Program (Morristown)
Macculloch Hall’s garden is the perfect spot for a springtime afternoon activity. Preschoolers are welcome to take part in storytime, a walk and a project. Pre-registration is required.
Central NJ:
Pay the Temp Tuesdays (Medford)
Kids can chow down on hot dogs or ice cream at Johnson’s Corner Farm every Tuesday evening . The cost? The current temperature in cents! Let’s hope for a warm night (but not a scorcher). Enjoy the farm at half price admission after 5 as well.
Wednesday, May 6th
Jersey Shore:
Kids Art Hour (Lincroft)
Get creative with recycled materials at Monmouth Museum’s Green Arts Studio. A new project is presented every week. Free with paid museum admission.
Northern NJ:
Puppetonia: Land of Music and Puppets (Hoboken)
Swing by the Symposia Bookstore for an enjoyable and educational puppet show, featuring rhythm, community themes and bedtime stories. Music, verbal instructions and bubbles are all part of the fun.
Thursday, May 7th
Jersey Shore:
Hiking Adventures in Tatum Park (Middletown)
Toddlers are invited for an outdoor adventure on the trails of Tatum Park. A short walk is followed by fun activities and a park keepsake. Bring a snack and beverage along.
Northern NJ:
Uptown Storytime at the Museum (Hoboken)
Hoboken Historical Museum is the setting for this storytime session for ages 2-5. Check out some of the great exhibits while you’re there. Storytime is FREE.
Friday, May 8th
Jersey Shore:
National Public Gardens Day (Middletown)
Celebrate National Public Gardens Day at Deep Cut Gardens, with festivities that include garden tours, a scavenger hunt and gardening tips. Plus, pick up some seeds to take home. FREE
Northern NJ:
Crafty Kids Workshops (Maplewood)
Preschoolers can end the week on a creative note at Crafty Kids Workshops, where a new project is explored each week. Kids will love experimenting with paint, clay and glue for their art work.
