Leapin' lizards!! Is it your child's first Leap Day? Is it her second or third? Since this extra day only comes once every four years, she only has a handful of Leap Days to be a kid. So encourage her to get silly, leap like a frog, decorate froggy cupcakes, and have a blast at one of these NJ events!
Wetland Habitats
Trailside Nature and Science CenterMountainside, NJ
Saturday, February 25
Investigate Trailside’s state-of-the-art exhibits to learn all about vernal pools, rivers, lakes, and ponds. Discover some of the animals that live in these important areas and meet live turtles from Trailside’s reptile collection.
Family Fun Night
The Silver DinerCherry Hill, NJ
Tuesday, February 28
Every Tuesday the Silver Diner hosts Family Fun Night, each night with a different theme, featuring entertainment, contests, games, activities, and more. On the 28th, the theme is "Leaping Lizards and Frogs." Learn about these amazing creatures, play fun games, and leap for prizes.
Let's Leap
Environmental Education CenterBasking Ridge, NJ
Tuesday, February 28
Join a Naturalist one day early and spend the afternoon learning about a wide variety of animals in search of ones who can leap.
Leap Day Party
Uptown PlayaroundKendall Park, NJ
Wednesday, February 29
Leap Year only happens once every four years, so Uptown is celebrating with a day of fun starting with a relay race for prizes. Kids create "Leapy" frog food-art made from cookies. Guests also enjoy games, prizes, crafts, pizza, dessert, and surprise visits.
Leaping into Leap Day
Museum of Early Trades and CraftsMadison, NJ
Wednesday, February 29
The museum wants to celebrate! Children are invited to leap over for an afternoon of Leap Year-themed activities and crafts they won’t want to miss.
