Free (& Nearly Free) Family Activities in New Jersey
Check out our article on Free Family Fun in NJ
Halloween, Chanukah, Christmas and Other Holiday Events
There are lots of free holiday events throughout NJ. For Chanukah and Christmas, find events by type or view our holiday calendar
FREE or almost free Halloween events in NJ - created by Jersey Family Fun Historic Sites
Walt Whitman House (Camden, Camden County) - free admission for everyone
James and Ann Whithall House (National Park, Gloucester County) - Located in the historic Red Bank Battlefield Park is the James and Ann Whitall House (1748), which served as the hospital after the Battle of Red Bank during the Revolutionary War; free admission Hunter-Lawrence-Jessup House (Woodbury) - hosts a collection of artifacts relating to the history of the area; admission is free to members and to children under 6 |
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Movies (nearly free)
Summer Movie Express - Regal Entertainment Group offers $1 movies (G and PG rated) at 10 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; check their website for participating Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres
Summer Movies - During the summer, previously released movies will be shown at the Dunellen Theater on Wednesdays at 10am; tickets for adults and children are $3.00 at the door
Kidtoons - Showcase Cinemas offers $3.50 tickets for G-rated movies shown on the 2nd Saturday and Sunday of each month; FREE admission for kids who bring a book report 10 am Wednesday mornings from July 11 - August 8 to the select Bookworm Wednesdays movie(check website for details and participating locations)
Summer Movies - During the summer, previously released movies will be shown at the Dunellen Theater on Wednesdays at 10am; tickets for adults and children are $3.00 at the door
Kidtoons - Showcase Cinemas offers $3.50 tickets for G-rated movies shown on the 2nd Saturday and Sunday of each month; FREE admission for kids who bring a book report 10 am Wednesday mornings from July 11 - August 8 to the select Bookworm Wednesdays movie(check website for details and participating locations)
Museums
Smithsonian Museum Day - held each year for free admission; for 2012 a patron and a guest can get free admission at participating museums throughout the country; find NJ museums
Museum Pass program - several libraries around the state offer library card holders free admission to select museums; Check Jersey Family Fun's list of libraries
Montclair Art Museum (Montclair) - admission is free for Members and children under 12; Museum galleries are free for everyone the First Friday of every month
Morris Museum (Morristown) - Morris Museum and Noyes Museum members and children under 3 are free anytime; free admission for everyone on Thursdays from 5 pm to 8 pm
Newark Museum (Newark) - Museum members and Newark residents, among others, receive free museum admission
Zimmerli Art Museum (New Brunswick) - Museum members, children under 18, Rutgers University students, faculty and staff with a valid I.D. enjoy free admission; free admission for all visitors on the first Sunday of every month
Noyes Museum (Oceanville) - museum members, Stockton College students and children under 6 are free
New Jersey State Museum (Trenton) - free 2nd Saturday programs offered at 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm and include various performances and programs
Museum Pass program - several libraries around the state offer library card holders free admission to select museums; Check Jersey Family Fun's list of libraries
Montclair Art Museum (Montclair) - admission is free for Members and children under 12; Museum galleries are free for everyone the First Friday of every month
Morris Museum (Morristown) - Morris Museum and Noyes Museum members and children under 3 are free anytime; free admission for everyone on Thursdays from 5 pm to 8 pm
Newark Museum (Newark) - Museum members and Newark residents, among others, receive free museum admission
Zimmerli Art Museum (New Brunswick) - Museum members, children under 18, Rutgers University students, faculty and staff with a valid I.D. enjoy free admission; free admission for all visitors on the first Sunday of every month
Noyes Museum (Oceanville) - museum members, Stockton College students and children under 6 are free
New Jersey State Museum (Trenton) - free 2nd Saturday programs offered at 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm and include various performances and programs
Recreation
Kids Skate Free - find participating skating rinks that allow kids to skate free in New Jersey and around the country
Kids Bowl Free - bowling centers in NJ that offer free bowling for kids; see site for details; Jersey Family Fun also explains how to get started
Kids Bowl Free - bowling centers in NJ that offer free bowling for kids; see site for details; Jersey Family Fun also explains how to get started
Story Times
The Messy Artist (East Hanover) - Free story times during their regular session offerings
Free foreign language storytimes (Montclair) - free Spanish and French storytimes for children ages 2 to 6 years old
Storytime at Barnes and Noble - check their website for special events and storytimes at the location nearest you
Pottery Barn Kids Story Times - every Tuesday from 11 to 11:30 am (confirm with your local store) kids of all ages can participate; first-timers get an official Book Club Passport and those who attend five story times get a special prize
The Messy Artist (East Hanover) - Free story times during their regular session offerings
Free foreign language storytimes (Montclair) - free Spanish and French storytimes for children ages 2 to 6 years old
Storytime at Barnes and Noble - check their website for special events and storytimes at the location nearest you
Pottery Barn Kids Story Times - every Tuesday from 11 to 11:30 am (confirm with your local store) kids of all ages can participate; first-timers get an official Book Club Passport and those who attend five story times get a special prize
Theaters & Performances
State Theatre (New Brunswick) - free Milk and Cookies programs for families Storytimes
State Theatre (New Brunswick) - free Milk and Cookies programs for families Storytimes
Zoos & Other Animal Attractions
The Cape May Zoo (Cape May Courthouse) - admission is always free
Bergen County Zoological Park () - children under 3 and active military gain free admission
Butterfly House at the EARTH Center (South Brunswick) - families can visit the Butterfly House for free every Saturday in June, July and August from 10 am to noon
Other Fun
Family Day (Paramus) - every Sunday for ages 1-6 years at Brook Academy
Free Crafts for Kids - every Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm at Lakeshore Learning Center (NJ locations in Cherry Hill, East Brunswick & Hackensack; check with a local store for more information
Family Fun Days (Oceanport) - every Sunday & holiday from Memorial Day to Labor Day from noon to 4 pm at Monmouth Park; activities include pony rides, face painters, clowns, a bounce house & live music; activities are free with Grandstand admission, which is $3 for anyone over 12 years old; children 12 and under are always admitted free
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