Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Sandcastle Contest, Outdoor Movies, July 13-July 17

7/13/15 - By Laurie Rein

The summer’s heating up, and creatures of all kinds are taking the stage this week. Slither on over to Turtle Back Zoo for World Snake Day, celebrate everything crabby at Crabulous Crab Day or catch the buzz at  Great Swamp’s All About Bees. It’s a big week for free movies at Jets Movie Night and the State Theatre’s Free Summer Movie. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

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Monday, July 13th

Northern NJ:
Jets Movie Night (East Rutherford)
Calling all Jets fans! Bring the family to MetLife Stadium for an outdoor showing of the movie Home on the Field, along with locker room tours, face painting and Jets interactive rides. Must reserve tickets, which are FREE.

Jersey Shore:
Decorate a Rocket Ship (Marlboro)
Blast off at the Marlboro Library when kids design and decorate their own rocket ships. Pre-registration is required. FREE

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Tuesday, July 14th

Central NJ:
Free Summer Movie: Penguins of Madagascar (New Brunswick)
Cool off at the State Theatre with a free showing of the DreamWorks hit The Penguins of Madagascar. There is a morning and evening viewing, and no reservations are required. FREE

Northern NJ:
All About Bees (Chatham)
It’s hard to dodge bees in the summer, so why not learn more about them? Kids are invited to the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center to explore the lives of honeybees in a hands-on program. Pre-registration is required.

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Wednesday, July 15th

Jersey Shore:
New Jersey Sandcastle Contest (Belmar)
Can you build an amazing sandcastle? Check out all kinds of fantastic sand sculptures at this fun-filled day of prizes, music, food and giveaways. FREE

Northern NJ:
Morris County 4-H Fair (Chester)
Animal shows, crafts, food, music and rides are all part of the excitement at this fair in Chubb Park. Special events include a petting zoo, pony ride, tricky tray and dress-a-pet contest. Admission is FREE.

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Thursday, July 16th

Northern NJ:
World Snake Day (West Orange)
Discover the world of snakes at Turtle Back Zoo with snake-themed lessons, crafts and games in the snake pit.

Central NJ:
Burlington County Farm Fair (Springfield Township)
This busy county fair features animal exhibits, pony rides, clowns, live entertainment, a scavenger hunt and a scarecrow recycling contest.

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Friday, July 17th

Jersey Shore:
Crabulous Crab Day (Stone Harbor)
There’s nothing crabby about this Wetlands Institute festival. Activities include Crabby Crafts, Fiddler Crab Racing, Crab Cornhole and Crab Dash. Earn Krabby Dollars for prizes.

Northern NJ:
Big Apple Circus: Fun 2C (Morristown)
The circus is in town! See jugglers, clowns, acrobats and much more at the Big Apple Circus in Mayo Performing Arts Center. Shows are Friday and Saturday.

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