Outdoor Activities Guide for New Jersey Kids

Families can enjoy New Jersey's great outdoors all year round, with outdoor adventures and activities from hiking to drive-in movies, camping to swimming.

Outdoor Adventures for NJ Families
The Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival is full of springtime family fun. Video by Andre Sala
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New Jersey's Essex Cherry Blossom Festival is a Must-See Spring Event
The Great Divide prides itself on its beautifully maintained facilities.
17 Best Family Campgrounds in New Jersey
Watch the skies above for colorful hot air balloons, or drop in to the Warren County Farmers Fair Balloon Fest to take a tethered ride. Photo by Giulia Grotenhuis
Hot Air Balloons near New Jersey: Hot Air Balloon Festivals and Rides
Lewes is a beautiful beach town near Jellystone Park.
Experience the Joy of Glamping at Jellystone Park Delaware Beaches
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Rail Explorers offers a variety of rail trail experiences to bike in New York state.
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From local parking lot patches to farms near Los Angeles, here's where to find your perfect pumpkin.
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Ready to pick a peck of pumpkins?
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Head over to the Snow-line Orchard in Oak Glen to pick apples and see fall foliage. Photo by Don Graham/Flickr
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Enjoy crisp air, autumn scenery, and amazing fall leaves— surprisingly close to home.
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Are you brave enough for some of these spooky ghost stories?
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Nothing says fall like apple picking, and believe it or not, there's great apple picking near LA!
Apple Picking near Los Angeles: Best Orchards for Apple Picking with Kids
Because picking your own apples is as American as apple pie.
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Claim your spot in grill in nature at one of LA's parks.
16 Great Barbecue Grills and Pits in LA Parks for Cooking Out with Family
Local parks are standing by with grills and pits, ready to satisfy your family's craving for BBQ.
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Afternoons are splashtastic! Sigler Park Splash Pad photo courtesy of the City of Westminster.
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Where to cool off in the OC.
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