Halloween is here and there are lots of ways to celebrate this weekend. Head to a Diwali party, a star-gazing walk and more!
WEEKEND
Dia de Muertos Altars
New Brunswick
Thursday – Friday
Various locations in the city will have beautiful altars set up to mark Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead). If you visit two or more and get your passport stamped, you will be entered into a raffle.
The Count’s Spooktacular
Sesame Place Philadelphia, Langhorne, PA
Thursday; then Saturday and Sunday
The theme park will be transformed for Halloween. Activities include Halloween-themed shows and parades, the Trick-or-Treat Trail, and pumpkin decorating with Abby Cadabby.
Glow! The Spooky Speedway
Glow!, Sicklerville
Thursday – Saturday
Drive along an illuminated version of Route 66 – look for the glowing pumpkins, friendly ghosts and whimsical witches that are brought to life by thousands of synchronized lights in a non-jump scare environment.
Disney on Ice
Prudential Center, Newark
Thursday – Sunday
This season’s show features an all-star cast from “Frozen 2,” “The Lion King,” “The Little Mermaid” or “Moana” and the newer movie “Wish.” Fan faves Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy will serve as DJs throughout the show, remixing your favorite Disney songs.
Newark Restaurant Week
Newark
Thursday – Sunday
This is the week to visit your faves or try out new spots. If you visit 10 or more restaurants around the city during the week, scan the special QR Code at each restaurant and you could win a prize.
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium, Camden
Thursday – Sunday
During this fall festival, look for carved pumpkins that glow on land or in the water. New this year is a nearly 10-foot underwater octopus shaped out of pumpkins, and a snorkeling scarecrow that’s overlooking an underwater pumpkin patch. There will be seasonal sensory tables set up, with pumpkin slime and other hands-on sensory experiences. You can pay to paint a pumpkin, or buy pumpkin-themed souvenirs from the gift shop. You can also tune into the aquarium’s “What Goes Bump in the Midnight Zone” show, which focuses on animals that live in the depths of the ocean.
Fright Fest Extreme
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
Thursday – Sunday
There will be haunted houses, scare zones, rides in the dark and special shows specially tailored for Halloween inside the theme park. Themes include Stranger Things, The Conjuring, SAW’s 20th anniversary, Army of the Dead and Texas Chain Saw.
Fall Fest at LSC
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
Thursday – Sunday
Stop by daily for trick-or-treating, Halloween dance parties, the new Haunted Universe planetarium show, a Potions Lab and spooky science demos. On fall weekends, there is more added: a petting zoo, a 3D spooky movie double feature, the Terror Lab walk-through haunted house and Boo! A Halloween Laser Show.
We All Scream For Ice Cream
Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May
Thursday – Sunday
Learn about the history of ice cream dating back to the Victorian era. It started as an elite and expensive dish but by the end of the 1800s came in simpler flavors and was used in cones, sundaes and banana splits. You’ll see an authentic ice cream maker and other equipment, plus a Victorian ice cream wagon.
Peddler’s Village Scarecrow Season
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA
Thursday – Sunday
The next few months, celebrate everything Fall with various dates for the scarecrow display and festival, pet photo contest, Food Truck Thursdays, a murder mystery dinner, an outdoor screening of “The Wizard of Oz,” a wedding show, a Peddler’s Village Book Club, a terrarium-making workshop, the annual OctoberFeast weekend, Halloween parties, and the Peddler’s Village Apple Festival.
Middlesex County Fall Harvest Festival
East Jersey Old Town Village, Piscataway
Friday – Sunday
Autumn activities for the whole family include hot cider, wagon rides, seasonal crafts, pumpkin picking, and live performances by the Young American Serenaders and Robert Mouland. There will be an expanded General Store with extended hours, offering pies, cider, donuts, homemade jelly, and more.
Legends & Lore Halloween Boat Tours
Tuckerton Seaport, Tuckerton
Friday – Sunday
The special Halloween-themed and family-friendly boat rides along the Tuckerton Creek are fully narrated, so you’ll hear stories about the legends and lores of the Jersey Shore and the Pinelands. You may even see Mrs. Leed’s 13th child (aka The Jersey Devil).
The Red Barn Farm Sunflower & Fall Festival
The Red Barn Farm, Hammonton
Friday – Sunday
Take a hayride to the sunflower fields for photo memories and a sunflower each. Get lost in nearly 10 acres of the giant corn maze, this year dedicated to country music star Luke Bryan. When you escape, head to the fairgrounds and bounce around on the Jumbo Air Pillow, try your hand at lassoing the bull targets and other activities at the fairgrounds.
Diwali Celebration
Meximodo Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar, Metuchen
Friday – Sunday
The evenings will be filled with joy, light, and a unique menu collab with Aarzu that features a blend of Mexican and Indian dishes for the holiday.
Fall Foliage Rambler
Woodstown Central Railroad, Woodstown
Saturday – Sunday
Climb aboard a 2-hour, 32-mile roundtrip adventure that takes you through the picturesque landscapes of Woodstown, Swedesboro and Salem. Along the way, you’ll pass through charming small towns, forests, and farmland, offering views of the beautiful changing leaves.
Studio Tour SOMA
South Orange
Saturday – Sunday
Formerly called the Artists’ Studio Tour, as you go around town you’ll see the works of more than 90 visual artists. For the first time, this year’s tour will feature five up-and-coming artists from SOMA’s Columbia High School.
Jack ‘O Lantern Experience
Skylands Stadium, Augusta
Saturday – Sunday
Festival-like activities include seasonal food and drinks, outdoor games, pumpkin picking and painting, a beer garden, live music, and a 45-minute stroll through over 6,000 hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns.
Jacks & Lights
Saturday – Sunday
Select dates, through November 3; plus Monday, October 14
Aside from the fall festival activities at Argos Farm, you can return at night for Jacks & Lights. The main hit is a quarter-mile walking trail of thousands of carved jack-o-lanterns. There is also a lighted pumpkin trail, pumpkin patch, flashlight maze, Spook-Easy, and tons of photo ops.
Kids Boo Fest
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
Saturday – Sunday
The daytime Halloween event is family-friendly, with trick-or-treating, unique fall festivities, fun character photo opportunities and treats.
Great Adventure’s Oktoberfest Food Festival
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
Saturday – Sunday
Explore German-inspired cuisine, brews and desserts all around the theme park.
Fall Family Fun Weekends
Terhune Orchards, Princeton
Saturday – Sunday
Family fun on the farm includes pumpkin painting, apple picking, pony rides, a corn stalk and hay bale maze, the Adventure Story Barn, farm animals, the sunflower trail, a scavenger hunt and live music.
Fall Fun Weekends
Mountain Creek Resort, Vernon Twp.
Saturday – Sunday
Take in the breathtaking fall foliage on a sky ride in the mountains, race down the Mountain Coaster, enjoy live music, and bring the kids to bounce houses, a hay maze and lawn games.
Happy Day Farm Fall Festival
Happy Day Farm, Manalapan
Saturday – Sunday
Activities include the sunflower field, Pumpkinville, corn maze, pig races, tractor rides, fun slide, feeding zoo and more – there are over 35 activities included with admission.
The Great Pumpkin Festival
Heaven Hill Farm, Vernon
Saturday – Sunday
Included with admission are 35+ family fun outdoor activities, including hayrides to the pumpkin patch, “The Big Top” themed corn maze, farm animals, pig races, Canine Dog Show, pedal cars, touring cars, giant slingshot, giant straw pyramid, boo barn, Baseball Speed Throw, and more activities for the entire family. For an additional fee, there are carnival rides, apple cannon, paintball range, gem mining, wine tasting, food vendors, kettle corn, apple cider donuts, pumpkins and gourds, and mums.
Fall Festival
Argos Farm, Forked River
Saturday – Sunday
Walk through the Snoopy-shaped corn maze, take photos in the pumpkin field and listen to live music. There are tons of fun activities such as the Pumpkin Bounce Pad, Hayrides, Double Hay Slide, Gauntlet Obstacle Course, Bee Zip Line and Cow Train. There’s also a quarter-mile walking trail of thousands of carved pumpkins called Jacks & Lights.
Peddler’s Village Apple Festival
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA
Saturday – Sunday
The 49th annual festival will include live entertainment and bands, axe throwing, lawn games, sand art, face painting, bounce houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, mural painting, fresh apples and apple baked goods, and lots of vendor and village shopping.
Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
Hunterdon Art Museum, Clinton
Montclair Art Museum, Montclair
Morris Museum, Morristown
The Newark Museum of Art, Newark
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, Millville
Saturday – Sunday
Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders receive free general admission to six cultural attractions on the first full weekend of each month.
THURSDAY: Halloween
Not-Too-Spooky Halloween Party
Sesame Place Philadelphia, Langhorne, PA
Trick-or-treat along the iconic Sesame Street Neighborhood. Certain rides and attractions will be open. Sing and dance at the Monster Mash.
Haunted Hall: Trunk or Treat
Newark Symphony Hall, Newark
Inside, the hallways will be haunted, so as you trick-or-treat, look around every corner for spooky surprises – plus candy. Outside, trunk-or-treat around the parking lot for even more candy. There will be a costume contest.
Trick-or-Treat
Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May
Some spooky characters will be inside, waiting for good little ghosts and goblins, pirates, and princesses to come in for their Halloween treats.
Toms River’s Halloween Parade
Toms River Shopping Center / Highland Parkway, Toms River
Hosted by Toms River Fire Co. No. 1, this annual parade is one of the biggest in the state.
Albert Einstein Halloween Performance
Albert Einstein’s former residence, 112 Mercer St., Princeton
Legend has it that Princeton resident Albert Einstein was not familiar with the trick-or-treating tradition, and serenaded kids with his violin. Every year, members of the Institute for Advanced Study recreate the scene on Halloween night.
Trick-or-Treat
Village of Ridgewood
Start at Village Hall and make your way to the library, Ridgewood Water, The Stable and the fire department for candy, costumes, music and more.
Stone Harbor Business District Trick-or-Treat
96th St. Business District, Stone Harbor
Dress in costume and walk through the downtown to visit the stores for candy.
Trunk-or-Treat
Unity Square, New Brunswick
Bring your baskets for some treats, and maybe a couple tricks.
Clean & Scream
Hopewell Valley Car Wash, Pennington
The Ghostbusters of NJ will try to take down some of the ghosts lurking around the car wash.
Halloween Party
Marcus Live! Bar & Grille, American Dream, East Rutherford
Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s signature deviled eggs will get a spooky twist—served green eggs & ham-style for a fun and eerie makeover. You can also order the special Ghoul’s Bliss, which offers a haunted twist on the classic lychee martini. Candy for trick-or-treaters will be available.
Halloween Light Show
Demarest Farms, Hillsdale
Pack everyone into your car for a guided tour through 32 acres of Halloween light displays. There will be farm fresh goodies in the retail farm market, fire pits, make-your-own s’mores, and hot cocoa.
Kids Eat Free
Chevys Fresh Mex, Clifton and Linden
Kids under 12 will get a free meal of the kids’ menu when they come to eat in the restaurant in costume, and when their adult orders an entree.
Kids Eat Free
The Shannon Rose, Clifton and Ramsey
Kids 12 and younger who come to the restaurant dressed up for Halloween can order a free meal off the kids’ menu.
Halloween at Dave & Buster’s
Dave & Buster’s, Wayne
At “Dave & Boo-ster’s,” each ticket includes video game play, a costume contest, a candy scavenger hunt and crafts.
Trick-or-Treat Around Bell Works
Bell Works, Holmdel
Kids are welcome to dress in costume and visit the various retailers for lots and lots of candy. Note: after you drop the kids at home, come back for Spooky Karaoke at Bar Bella.
Halloween Celebration & Pet Costume Contest
Readington Brewery & Hop Farm, Neshanic Station
Bring your furry friends dressed up for a night of craft beer and spooky fun. The contest for humans will be judged before the pet costume contest.
Monsterville
Merchantville
Bring the kids downtown for trick-or-treating, either at businesses or residences.
Kids Eat Free
Doherty’s owned Applebee’s locations
Bring your kid dressed in costume and they’ll get a free meal if you order an adult entree.
Kids Eat Free
Brothers Smokehouse BBQ & Soul, Ramsey
Kids 10 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Kids in costume will get a goodie bag.
Kids Eat Free
Byrd Restaurant, Hoboken
Kids under 10 who dine in costume will eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.
FRIDAY
First Fridays Series
Monument Square Park, New Brunswick
On the first Friday of the month, indulge in the arts and culture of Middlesex County with free food, live music and performances, games and activities, and arts and crafts.
The Great Pumpkin Sail
Union County’s Echo Lake Park, Mountainside
Bring your carved jack-o-lantern to The Great Pumpkin Sail and watch as it’s put on a board and floats on Echo Lake.
“The Raven” Reading & Campfire
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, Bedminster
New Jersey Audubon is hosting a reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic poem while you sit around a fire roasting marshmallows, drinking hot chocolate, and enjoying the crisp autumn air. This program is suitable for families, adults, and children.
Star Gazing & Night Walk
Plainsboro Preserve, Cranbury
You will use a telescope to view a variety of celestial objects, including looking for Jupiter, Saturn and Venus. There will be a short night hike program you can partake in, which will allow you to get a chance to view of the Preserve at night in a way you may have not experienced before.
Harvest Moon Nights
Alstede Farm, Chester
After conquering the corn maze, relax on a leisurely hayride through the starlit fields, warm up by the cozy bonfires, and listen to local music. Try locally crafted hard ciders, apple cider donut ice cream or pumpkin ice cream, or food from the food trucks in the FarmHouse District.
SATURDAY
5 Mile Beach Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Boardwalk, from Wildwood Crest to North Wildwood
Runners will pace themselves along a flat and scenic route.
Multicultural Folk Dance Gathering
Hungarian American Athletic Club, New Brunswick
Different ethnic groups from New Jersey will perform folk dances while wearing their traditional costumes. After, people in the audience will be taught the dance steps.
Caribbean Food Fest
Veterans Memorial Park, Parsippany
Live performances include Chucho ElDeLaBarbaRosita and Random Test Reggae Band. There will be food vendors, local crafters, a bounce house, an ATV course, henna tattoos and sand art.
Makerspace
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, Madison
Kids ages 5-12 can use the 3D printer, build with LEGOs, make jewelry, experiment with a marble run and operate coding robots. A dog-themed craft and coloring pages will be available in honor of Rose City Dog Day. Also, visit the “Best in Show” photo op on the lawn of the museum with your pup.
Lenape Native American Kids’ Games
Hightstown Memorial Branch Library, Hightstown
Kids will about the Lenape Native Americans through the eyes of a Lenape child. They will play three games from the pre-colonial and colonial era and learn how these games have changed over time. Best for kids ages 6-12.
Cow Parade
Cherry Grove Farm, Lawrenceville
The annual Cow Parade is based on a Swiss tradition of bringing cows down from the mountain, where they’ve grazed all summer. At Cherry Grove, it’s a celebration to honor the cows that provide fresh milk daily, that’s used to make all their farmstead cheeses. The cows wear garlands, flowers and bells; and after their afternoon milking they parade around the pastures. Before the parade, there are hay rides, face painting, kids’ games, food, music, beer, local artisanal vendors and more.
Healthy HeARTS Festival & 5K Run
Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, Elmer
The event kicks off with a 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk, and is followed by live music, local food vendors, a health and wellness resource fair, and family-friendly art-making activities.
Sparta Special Olympics Fall Vendor & Craft Show
Sparta High School, Sparta
Start your holiday shopping from 60+ vendors of all types, including food trucks. Support the Sparta Special Olympics and Special Olympics NJ Area 3 as you spread the word of inclusion. Meet the Athletes of Determination and wish them luck for the 2024-25 season.
The Meadows Miler
Rosedale Park, Pennington
This family-friendly event is open to runners of all ages and fitness levels who want to run or walk in the 5K, 10K, or 1-mile race. There’s a Vendor Village and post-race party.
Touch-a-Truck
Deer Path Park, Flemington
There will be dump trucks, fire trucks, ambulances, police cars, military Jeeps and about 25 vehicles all in one place—parked so kids of all ages can get a close-up look. “Hold the Horn,” from 11 am to 12 pm, is a special hour of quiet—no horns, flashing lights, or sirens – for those with sensitivities.
Holiday Craft Market
Steinert High School, Hamilton Twp.
Support local artisans and shop owners by starting your gift-giving search early.
Children’s Peace Festival
Chatham Summit Quaker Meeting House, Chatham
Teen Anna Whitely wants children to know how important peace is for the world, so she planned her second annual festival, this year with the theme “Peace Begins With Me.” There will be art projects, cooperative games, peace-building activities, music, meditation and introspective forest walks.
Spirits of the Past: A Family Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Heartwarming stories will share the special ways we remember our deceased loved ones. Performers will take the stage, and kids will sing along to songs from films like “Coco” and “The Book of Life.” There will be a costume character meet-and-greet and photo ops.
Cider Making
Howell Living History Farm, Hopewell Twp.
Kids will help crank the cider press to peel the apples and make fresh juice, and then get to sample it. Stop by the farmhouse for lunch. The craft of the day is to make apple heads.
Lenape Native American Kids’ Games
Hightstown Memorial Branch Library, Hightstown
Learn about the Lenape Native Americans through the eyes of a Lenape child. Kids ages 6-12 will learn three games they would have played in the pre-colonial and colonial era and how these games have changed over time.
Jersey City Mac & Cheese Festival
Jersey City
Join this food crawl to try mac & cheese varieties – from comfort dishes to pizza to vegan options.
Holiday Craft Fair
The Villages Association Clubhouse, Freehold
More than 35 vendors will offer baked goods, jarred goods, mini Christmas trees, jewelry, wreaths, chocolates, personalized ornaments, candles, pocketbooks and wallets, children’s toys, quilts, baby bib sets, ceramics, tumblers, pens, and more.
Day of the Dead Community Celebration
Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton
This outdoor festival will teach you about this culturally rich holiday with Mariachi, dance, food and hands-on projects inspired by traditional folk art.
Haddon Square Harvest Market
Haddon Square, Haddon Twp.
The open-air market of local vendors also features live music. There will also be a beer garden.
Day of The Dead Night Market
Haddon Square, Haddon Twp.
Festive vendors, live music, and food and drinks, will complement the spiritual connection you’ll get from various readers and healers.
Dia De Los Muertos
Boardwalk, Asbury Park
Start at Convention Hall and make your way to the Casino area for Mariachi music, ofrendas (celebration altars) and prizes for the most creative costumes. The event is family- and dog-friendly.
Experience the Magic – Live Children’s Show
Wallkill Valley Regional High School, Hardyston
Princesses and costumed characters will perform on stage, singing beloved Disney songs, from classics to the new generation of movies. There will be a meet-and-greet one hour before each showtime, where you can ask for photos and autographs.
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
Syriac Community Hall, Paramus
Maestro Yoon Sang Timothy Cho kicks off the 89th season with a performance featuring local “Rach” sensation, pianist Ron Levy.
Hayrides & Pumpkin Picking
Abma’s Farm in Wyckoff and Hillsborough
Visit the farms to hop on a hayride through the scenic fields, pick the perfect pumpkin to take home, and meet the friendly barnyard animals. There’s a corn maze at the Hillsborough location.
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Meximodo Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar, Metuchen
Calling all spooky, scary skeletons – the restaurant will be decorated with vibrant decorations, offer traditional dishes and drinks, and honor our deceased loved ones. There will be live entertainment and real-life Catrinas walking around for spooky selfies.
SUNDAY
Running With the Devils 5K Run & Wellness Walk
Essex County South Mountain Reservation Complex, West Orange
RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils team up every year for the run and walk along Cherry Lane and the scenic reservoir. All registered runners and walkers get free entry to Essex County’s Turtle Back Zoo on event day, with a lineup of family-friendly activities planned at the zoo post-race. There’s a virtual option as well.
Hamilton Township Public Library’s Vendors & Crafters Fair
Hamilton Twp. Public Library, Hamilton Twp.
The vendors will be set up inside while The Wurst Wagon food truck will be parked outside.
Map Compass Introduction
Echo Hill Park, Flemington
Tweens and teens can go on a journey of discovery as they explore hidden trails of the forest. They will sharpen their map-reading abilities and decision-making skills using a compass. Along the way they’ll have to decode a secret message.
ONGOING
Feed at Reed’s
Reed’s Farm, Egg Harbor Twp.
Every Saturday
Every Saturday at 1 pm, you can help feed the animals on the farm, plus learn about the behavior and care of chickens, pigs, sheep and more, plus their roles on a regenerative farm.
Tours of Crane House & Historic YWCA
Crane House & Historic YWCA, Montclair
Every Sunday
Take a self-guided tour to learn about the women of the Historic YWCA and the Crane family at your own pace. Take some time to walk through the gardens and meadow on site.
Vegan in NJ Monthly Market
American Legion Post 346, Neptune
First Sunday of every month
More than 20 vegan vendors will be set up indoors and outdoors, selling food, sweets and retail items.
Main Street Pops Artisan Market
Under the 14th Street Viaduct, Hoboken
Select Sundays, through December
Local makers and creators from the area sell their unique handmade creations, ranging from fashion and jewelry to art and photography to home decor and vintage finds to artisanal foods and pet products to kids stuff. There is also live music and outdoor games. Special holiday markets are planned for December 8, 15 and 22.
“Fiddler on the Roof”
Axelrod Performing Arts Center, Deal
November 1-24
Set in a village in Ukraine in 1905 on the eve of the Russian Revolution, “Fiddler” tells the story of Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman with five daughters, who struggles against poverty, anti-Semitism, Russian aggression and sweeping change.
Creative Women’s Showcase
The Center for Contemporary Art, Bedminster
November 1 – December 8
Exhibiting artists from the Somerset County area will showcase their work in mixed media, pastels, acrylic, photography, and more.
Free Coffee
Quick Chek, Multiple locations
Fridays, November 1 – December 27
Every Friday in December, all you have to do is spend $1 as a QC Rewards member and you can get any sized coffee, hot or cold, for free.
A Haunted and Hilarious Dinosaur Halloween
Field Station: Dinosaurs, Leonia
Weekends, through November 10
The dino theme park puts a haunted Halloween spin on paleontology with ghostly and funny versions of dinosaur-themed shows, games and activities, along with the return of Dinosaurs After Dark, the popular spooky nighttime adventure.
Bear Mountain Fall Cruise
Pier 83, New York, NY
Saturdays-Sundays, through November 10
The Floating Oktoberfest Cruise travels 50 miles through the fall foliage of the Hudson River Valley. On board you’ll eat pork schnitzel, bratwursts and Bavarian pretzels and drink Warsteiner and Spaten beer. When you get to Bear Mountain you’ll have at least two hours to explore trails, the lake, the zoo, the Merry-Go-Round and more before heading back to Manhattan.
Morning Walks
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, Bernardsville
Saturdays, through November 23
Enjoy a quiet morning walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. You’ll learn about the birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles and amphibians that are natural wonders of the area.
Nature-Infused Yoga
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, Bernardsville; or virtual
Saturdays, through November 23
Teens and adults can join a 75-minute yoga practice that will help you relax and stretch while immersed in nature.
Frank V. Marina Flea Market
Frank A. Vincent Marina, Kearny
Second Sunday of every month, through December
There will be more than 100 vendors selling everything at bargain prices.
Main Memorial Park Flea Market
Memorial Park, Clifton
Second Saturday of every month, through December
There will be more than 100 vendors selling everything at bargain prices.
Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed
Monmouth Museum, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft
Tuesdays – Sundays, through January 2, 2025
This interactive exhibit explores the bones and fossils of the giant creatures that once roamed the Earth. See full-size T-Rex and velociraptor models, footprints and eggs. Special events will be announced during the duration of the exhibit, including guided tours, a special museum fundraiser, a Christmas tree lighting and Noon Year’s Eve.
New Jersey Arts Annual: Exploring Our Connections
Montclair Art Museum, Montclair
Through January 5, 2025
The exhibition showcases contemporary art from across the Garden State, based on the themes of family, community, and belonging, expressed through different mediums of art.
Blue Whale: The World’s Biggest Animal
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
Through January 5, 2025
The exhibition tells the story of the 60-ton whale that washed ashore in Trout River, Newfoundland, in 2014. You’ll see the enormous skeleton of a recovered blue whale and discover how whales evolved, the size of their heart, how they communicate, their decline, what’s being done to protect them, and how scientists are using DNA to unlock some of the secrets of these elusive creatures.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
The Duke Theater at New 42 Studios, New York, NY
Through January 5, 2025
The show returns to NYC to celebrate its 10th anniversary. This production will feature two tales from Eric Carle: The Artist That Painted a Blue Horse and Mr. Seahorse. You will also see The Very Lonely Firefly and The Very Hungry Caterpillar during the 50-minute show. During the holiday season, Dream Snow will be added to the story rotation for the first time in New York City.
New Jersey/New Sculpture
Morris Museum, Morristown
Wednesdays – Sundays, through February 2, 2025
Eleven sculptors who worked with malleable aluminum, cold-worked glass, and industrial robotics join the more traditional media of ceramics, forged iron, and steel in this exhibit that showcases 40 works based on The Garden State.
Morven Revealed: Untold Stories From New Jersey’s Most Historic Home
Morven Museum & Garden, Princeton
Wednesdays – Sundays, through March 2, 2025
This special exhibit is part of Morven’s 20th-anniversary celebration and will shed light on lesser-known stories of this historic home and its residents. You’ll see rarely-seen objects and newly discovered photos about American life: childhood, hosting guests, pets, fashion, and more.
Slow Motion
Grounds For Sculpture, Hamilton
Through September 1, 2025
Five artists from Monument Lab in Philadelphia created gigantic, creative, introspective monuments that will be on display for their beauty, but also to address political, cultural and social issues.
Hometown Pride: The Power of Sports in Middlesex County
Cornelius Low House Museum, Piscataway
Select dates, through December 31, 2025
Middlesex County’s sports connections include the first-ever college football game played between Rutgers University and Princeton University and professional athletes and Olympians, Paralympians, and Special Olympians. The exhibit features items from Rutgers University, Middlesex College, several high schools, and individuals. You will see high school trophies from the 1930s to the present, NFL golden footballs for pro athletes, balls from the highest-scoring high school athletes, uniforms from the 1930s to the present,and more.
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