All Weekend

Maple Sugaring at Great Swamp (Chatham, NJ)
The sap is flowing and the sugaring season is underway at the Great Swamp OEC. Experience all the sweet sights and smells at a maple sugaring demonstration as you discover the process from start to finish by identifying and tapping maple trees, collecting sap and seeing syrup made over a wood-fired evaporator. Taste test included!

Saturday, January 24th

The Laurie Berkner Band Hometown Dance Party Concert (Princeton, NJ)
If you like Laurie Berkner and her high energy, kid-friendly dance hits, this will be an enjoyable experience; the lovely McCarter theater + songs from her new album, The Ultimate Laurie Berkner Band Collection = a fun day this Saturday!

Ivy + Bean, The Musical (South Orange, NJ)
Ivy + Bean, The Musical is the story of an unexpected friendship between two very different second graders and is based on the New York Times best-selling children's books series by author Annie Barrows and Illustrator Sophie Blackhall. Families will enjoy the mischief, laughter and of course, life lessons as this sweet story is turned into a musical comedy.

Frozen Ball (Union, NJ)
Liberty Hall Museum has been ‘Frozen’ over by Queen Elsa and her icy powers for a Frozen-themed event that invites kids to make a craft, play games and warm up at a delicious hot chocolate bar packed with sweet treats. A special guest makes an appearance, and kids are encouraged to come dressed as a favorite character.

Backyard Birding for Families (Summit, NJ)
Just because it’s wintertime doesn’t mean the kiddos can’t explore nature! Families are invited to Reeves-Reed Arboretum for a backyard birding adventure this weekend. Create a simple bird feeder to take home and learn all about the different types of birds that may visit in the winter time.

In Search of Owls (Pennington, NJ)
Bundle up and head to the Stony Brook-Millstone Reserve for their 'In Search of Owls' program.  Begin the evening indoors with a presentation that will introduce you to owls, their calls and adaptations. After a Naturalist-led night hike in search of the nocturnal raptors, get cozy inside as you warm up with a hot beverage!  

Sunday, January 25th

Sid the Science Kid Live (Englewood, NJ)
Like your science doled out in manageable bites from a puffy, purple-haired boy? Then run, don't walk, to BPAC on Sunday for the live version of the popular kids' show. Sid and Teacher Susie are along to keep the music flowing as the class explores the world around them with fun audience interaction and problem solving.

Afternoon Tea Party (Westfield, NJ)
Children can bring their favorite doll to Just Bead Yourself for an Afternoon Tea Party. The festivities include iced tea, lemonade and cookies. Bead specialists will help kids design a necklace for themselves and a matching one for their special doll.

Check out our GO NJ List, with our top picks of awesome things to do for kids in the upcoming month; GO JANUARY is full of family fun! 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.