Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: Dino Day, Superhero Sunday & Tea Parties April 11-12

4/8/15 - By Laurie Rein

Springtime temperatures are on the rise, and so are outdoor festivals and fun. Family-friendly fests are popping up throughout the state. Celebrate creatures from the past and present at Camden Children’s Garden's Dino Day & Bug Bonanza Festival or have a ball at TD Bank Ballpark's Somerset Patriots Fan Fest. If you have a child who loves tea parties, you've got three to choose from this weekend: Liberty Hall’s Fancy Farm Girl Tea Party, a Teddy Bear Tea or Alice in Wonderland’s Post-Performance Tea Party. For even more weekend fun, check out our Event Calendar.

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Dino Day & Bug Bonanza Festival (Camden, NJ)
Do your kids love dinosaurs and bugs? Spend the weekend celebrating both at the Camden Children’s Garden, where young explorers can dig for fossils in the Dino Garden, do a planting project and take part in themed crafts.

Saturday, April 11th

Somerset Patriots Fan Fest (Bridgewater, NJ)
Play ball! Commemorate the season’s opening of the TD Bank Ballpark with entertainment that includes face painting, a visit from Sparkee and Slider, clowns and running the bases. FREE

The Girls of Liberty Hall: A Fancy Farm Girl Tea Party (Union, NJ)
Step back in time, and attend an old-fashioned tea party, early-20th century style. Dine on scones, finger sandwiches, sweet treats and beverages while watching an historic children’s fashion show. Other activities include dress up, games and prizes. Recommended for girls ages 5-12.

Summit Saturdays Nature Club (Titusville, NJ)
Explore the great outdoors at Baldpate Mountain with scavenger hunts, crafts and hikes, led by a naturalist from the Mercer County Park Commission.

Alice in Wonderland & Post-Performance Tea Party (South Orange, NJ)
What can be better than a musical performance of Alice in Wonderland? How about a post-show tea party with the cast? Enjoy an imaginative production of the classic story, with colorful characters, creative sets and fun music. Then, join the characters for cupcakes and lemonade.

Greater Newark Mini Maker Faire (Newark,NJ)
Check out the original and creative projects of local makers, including woodworkers, beekeepers, robotic engineers and 3-D printing artists.

Sunday, April 12th

Teddy Bear Tea (Middletown, NJ)
It’s tea time for teddies! Bring your favorite cuddly bear to the Navesink County Club for a formal afternoon tea. Dine on sandwiches and sweets, plus take part in a raffle, games and conversation. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Backpacking for Beginners (Closter, NJ)
Take in the beautiful scenery while learning outdoor backpacking skills at Palisades Interstate Park. Participants will take a short, guided hike at the highest point on the Palisades while learning proper hiking skills and techniques. FREE

Superhero Sunday (Warren, NJ)
Put on your cape and hop on over to The Bounce Factory for an event that includes bounce time, pizza and dessert. Look for your favorite superhero characters to make an appearance. Reservations required.

The Lizard of Oz (Wayne, NJ)
We’re off to see the Lizard at the Shea Center for Performing Arts’ production of The Lizard of Oz. This interactive show features musical numbers with balloon creations and sculptural costumes.

Check out our GO NJ List, with our top picks of awesome things to do for kids in the upcoming month! 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 visit the New York City Mommy Poppins events calendar to get the latest on all the fun to be had NYC-style.