Things To Do With Kids This Weekend in New Jersey January 13-15: PJ Party, Winter Carnival and a FUN-Raiser!

1/12/12 - By jen

Don't forget about MLK Day coming up! But before we get to Monday, there's a whole weekend of good times to be had. Between a pajama party, a winter carnival, some Fuzzy Lemons and a musical celebrating the Big Red Dog, there's a lot to celebrate the next few days.  Stay warm indoors and catch a movie at the Y or take a walk on the wild side and see how the animals do winter.

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Friday Night Live (Summit)

Friday Night Live is a safe place for teens to hang out on Friday nights where they can enjoy games, music, snacks and more (best suited for kids in Grades 6 to 8). FREE. The Summit YMCA Youth Center. January, 13, 7:30-9:00 p.m.  For more information: 908-273-3330.

Dinner and a Movie (Berkeley Heights)

Hang out at the Berkeley Heights YMCA, where the whole crew can watch a movie while scarfing down pizza and popcorn.  January 13, 6:30 p.m. $5/member families, $10/non-member families. For more information: 908-464-8873.

Kidtoons January: Dino Dan  (Westfield)

Follow the adventures of that famous paleontologist-in-training Dan Henderson, aka Dino Dan, as he imagines dinosaurs into the real world. January 14, 11:00 a.m. Digiplex Rialto Westfield.  $3.50 for tickets. For more information: 908-396-1360

Animal Signs in Winter Hike (Montville)

Is everybody hibernating or are some animals spending the winter on Pyramid Mountain? Learn to look for clues that tell you which animal is doing what. This is a moderate hike. January 14, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Registration required. For more information: 973-334-3130.

Dragon Tales Pajama Party (Madison)

Head to the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts in your jammies, make some dragon crafts, and meet a dragon puppet named Hermione as she recites some of her favorite dragon stories. January 14, 4:00-5:00 p.m. $3/participants, regular admission for others. For more information: 973-377-2982x12.

Winter Carnival (Summit)

What could be more fun than a winter carnival? (well, besides a summer one). At the Summit Y kids can play Wii Winter Sports, conquer the climb wall, and more. January 14, 6:00-8:00 p.m.  FREE. For more information: 908-273-3330.

TRUE Mentors Winter FUN-raiser (Hoboken)

Get ready to rock out for a good cause as TRUE Mentors and The Fuzzy Lemons help to raise funds aimed to give Hoboken's youth a brighter future. January 15, 3:00-4:30 p.m., Rue Building. $10 (max $30/family) For more information: 201-355-9167.

Hungry Birds! (Chatham)

Well, at least they’re not Angry. Learn about bird migration, search for birds at the swamp, and discover how you can help feed these winter residents. Stroll the trails, and make a bird feeder to take home. January 15, 1:00-3:00 p.m. $5/person. for more information: 973-635-6629.

Clifford The Big Red Dog Live (Morristown)

Can you believe the Big Red guy is 50? Join Clifford and his friends Emily Elizabeth, Cleo, and T-Bone for an adventure and a musical celebrating Clifford’s 50th anniversary. With songs and choreography and a big red dog--what's not to love? January 15, 1:30 p.m.  $20-30, Mayo PAC.

Whale of a Tail (Basking Ridge)

Learn about the largest mammal on earth at the Environmental Education Center and explore what it's like to have baleen and blubber. Origami and poems will round out this whale of an event. January 15, 2:00-3:00 p.m. $10/person, $5/each additional child. For more information: 908-766-2489.