Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: Butterfly Bonanza, Flag Day Festival, Curious George, June 13-14

6/10/15 - By Sasha Muzzarelli

School is winding down and what better way to start your summer than with a fun family outing? Gather up the troops for a day of patriotic entertainment at Somerset County’s Flag Day Festival, get up close and personal with insects during Butterfly Bonanza at Pyramid Mountain or take curious toddlers to the beautiful Grounds for Sculpture for a hands-on Tots on Tour program. Or if you just want to sit back and relax, we’ve got you covered there, too! Catch a musicalization of Curious George at Paper Mill Playhouse or head to iPlay America to rock out to the Laurie Berkner Band.

Whatever you decide to do this weekend, we hope you enjoy the wonderful weather with family and friends. For even more activity options, check out our Event Calendar.

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Fit & Fun at Garden State Discovery Museum (Cherry Hill, NJ)
Celebrate the Garden State Discovery Museum's 21st birthday with a day of family fun. Kids can enjoy special activities with My Gym and Cooper Hospital or visit some of the museum’s mainstay exhibits such as Bubble Trouble and the Turtle Bog.

Saturday, June 13

Flag Day Festival (Somerville, NJ)
Bring the entire family to see historic military vehicles and modern SWAT vehicles at the Somerset County Courthouse. You can also cheer on patriotic local singer/songwriters, enjoy a Bouncy House and carnival games.

Curious George Musical (Millburn, NJ)
Paper Mill Playhouse presents the new musical Curious George, based on the beloved books and PBS television show. Kids will delight in following along with the loveable George on his many adventures. This fun and educational performance features audience participation to keep kids engaged.

Butterfly Bonanza (Montville Township, NJ)
Discover New Jersey’s fabulous butterflies and other pollinators and learn about their contributions to the natural world at this outdoor event. Activities will include bug safaris, a Pollinator Parade, games, crafts and live music.

Tots on Tour (Hamilton, NJ)
Have a little art enthusiast in the house? Then check out this wonderful program at Grounds for Sculpture where kids are invited to listen to a story, become Park Explorers and make art in hands-on workshops designed specifically for 3-5 year olds.

Family Campfire & Evening Hike (Lebanon, NJ)
Nothing says summer like a roaring campfire and sticky marshmallows! Head to Valley Crest Farm and gather round the campfire to roast s’mores before venturing out on to the farm’s trails to explore the world of nocturnal animals.

Sunday, June 14

Zoo Breakfast with the Gibbons (West Orange, NJ)
Meet the Turtle Back Zoo’s white-cheeked gibbons monkeys, Suki and Sovann, and enjoy a healthy breakfast, then stay for fun activities and crafts in the brand new Education Center. Visit the gibbon exhibit, meet the gibbon keepers and help prepare breakfast for the animals too!

Kelly Miller Circus at the YJCC (Washington, NJ)
The Kelly Miller Circus rolls into town this Sunday for two shows at the Bergen County YJCC. This traditional tented circus features an all-new show for 2015, including tigers, camels, ponies, elephants and a cast of international circus stars such as daring aerialists, agile acrobats and cavorting clowns.

The Laurie Berkner Band’s “Greatest Hits” Concert (Freehold, NJ)
Laurie is the uncrowned queen of kids music with her hip “kiddie rock” style. Laurie and her band will perform two shows at iPlay America. Stick around after the show and enjoy iPlay’s indoor theme park with dozens of games and rides.


Check out our NJ GoList featuring our top picks for the entire month of May. And don't forget: We have additional activity listings in our Event Calendar.

And if you are heading into NYC for the weekend, make sure you check out the New York City Mommy Poppins Event Calendar to get the latest on all the fun to be had Big Apple-style.