Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Seafood Fest, Tot Tours, Storytimes, June 8-12

6/8/15 - By Laurie Rein

June is proving to be a busy month with lots of cultural events and delicious eats. This week, activities for little ones include the Montclair Art Museum’s Park Bench and the Morris Museum’s Tot Tours. For food-centric fun, bring your appetites to the New Jersey Seafood Festival and Dollar Dog Night. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

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Monday, June 8

Jersey Shore:
Kool-Aid Painting (Marlboro)
Kool-Aid isn’t just for drinking. Kids can create art work using the beverage as paint at the Marlboro Library. FREE

Northern NJ:
Barnes & Noble Storytime (Springfield)
The free storytimes at Barnes & Noble are a great way to spend the morning. After the story, let the kids explore the children’s department, and don’t forget to grab yourself a cup of coffee. FREE

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Tuesday, June 9

Various Locations:
Storytime at Pottery Barn Kids (Short Hills, Hackensack, Shrewsbury, Marlton and Princeton)
Bring the little ones to Pottery Barn Kids every Tuesday for a fun weekly tale. Your child will receive a book club passport on the first visit and a special gift after attending five sessions. FREE

Northern NJ:
Crafty Kids Workshops (Maplewood)
Preschoolers are encouraged to get crafty with paint, clay and glue at Express Yourself Studios. New projects are created each week.

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Wednesday, June 10

Northern NJ:
MAM Park Bench (Montclair)
Introduce your 2-5 year olds to museum culture and art at this Montclair Art Museum monthly event. A museum tour, story time and art project are included in the experience.

Central NJ:
Sing & Shake Music Class (Manville)
Get ready to dance and sing at this lively music class held at Main Street Dance & Music. The musical fun is followed by a chance for parents and children to mingle and play.

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Thursday, June 11

Northern NJ:
Reading & Beading: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Westfield)
Kids will have a ball making their own bracelet or key chain based on letters from the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom at Just Bead Yourself. Preregistration is required.

Central NJ:
Dollar Dog Night (Medford)
Treat the kids to dollar hotdogs every Thursday night at Johnson’s Corner Farm. While you’re there, check out the Discovery Barn at half price and other farm activities.

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Friday, June 12

Northern NJ:
Tot Tours (Morristown)
Tots will have the fun opportunity to experience the Morris Museum through story time, a gallery program and art project. This week’s theme is hocus-pocus. Preregistration is required.

Jersey Shore:
New Jersey Seafood Festival (Belmar)
There’s no shortage of delectable Jersey Shore seafood at this 3 day festival in Silver Lake Park. There will be over 40+ seafood vendors, plus children’s activities, music and fireworks. FREE

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