Welcome to New Jersey's
Guide to
Places and Events for Children & Families
The
Winter/Spring Kids' Guide
featuring the 2008 Camp & School Directory
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June.
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most up-to-date information on exhibitions, events and activities. Email
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TRAVEL! 
2008-09 SEASON CALENDARS
ANNOUNCED
Paper Mill Playhouse,
Brookside Drive, Millburn, 973-376-4343.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center,
One Center St., Newark, 888-GO-NJPAC.
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey,
36 Madison Ave., Madison, 973-408-5600.
Union County Performing Arts Center,
1601 Irving St., Rahway, 732-499-8226.
Updates to the Kids' Guide Calendar
& Highlights from the Winter/Spring Kids' Guide
Recent Openings | New Events | Ongoing
Events | Open for Registration
RECENT
OPENINGS
Now Open
Feather Ridge
Adventure Aquarium,
1 Riverside Dr., Camden, 866-451-AQUA. New interactive exhibit located
within the West African River Experience offers guests an opportunity to
purchase bird food and feed a variety of West African birds at select times
throughout the day.
Crafting Cures
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts,
Main St. at Green Village Rd., 973-377-2982. New exhibit explains remedies,
medicines, instruments and tools commonly used in the practice of medicine
during the 18th and 19th centuries.
New Uris Center for Education Opens
The Metropolitan Museum of
Art, 1000 Fifth Ave., New York, 212-535-7710. New Education center includes
an art study room, studio facilities, lecture hall, classrooms and seminar
rooms, and greatly expanced library for teachers, students and Museum visitors,
with a special areas dedicated to families.
Anne & Bernard Spitzer Hall of Human Origins
American Museum of Natural History,
Central Park W. at 79th St. 212-769-5100. The opening of a new permanent
exhibition presents the history of human evolution from our earliest ancestors
millions of years ago to modern Homo sapiens, and combines for the first
time the most up-to-date discoveries in the fossil record with the latest
in genomic science.
Trailside Nature & Science Center
Trailside Nature & Science
Center, 452 New Providence Rd., Mountainside, 908-789-3670. 12-5pm.
Free. Newly renovated center includes Night Theater, a seven-minute multi-dimensional
presentation taking you on a walk through the woods at night, and Please
Touch exhibits illustrating the natural wonders of the 2000-acre Watchung
Reservation.
New Greek & Roman Galleries
The Metropolitan Museum of
Art, 1000 Fifth Ave., New York, 212-535-7710. After more than five years
of construction, the opening of the new Greek and Roman Galleries concludes
a 15-year project for the complete redesign and reinstallation of the Museum's
collection of classical art. A "museum-within-the-museum" displays
an extraordinary collection of Hellenistic, Etruscan, South Italian, and
Roman art.
New Galleries for Oceanic Art & Art of Native
North America
The Metropolitan Museum of
Art, 1000 Fifth Ave., New York, 212-535-7710. After a three year renovation,
new galleries open.
Dinosaurs Alive!
American Museum of Natural History,
Central Park W. at 79th St. 212-769-5100. Large-format film follows
past and present American Museum of Natural History paleontologists as they
hunt for dinosaur remains in the vast Gobi Desert of Mongolia and among
the towering red sandstone buttes and rock chimneys in New Mexico. Narrated
by actor Michael Douglas
1784 One-Room Schoolhouse
Newark Museum, 49
Washington St., Newark, 973-596-6550. The 1784 one-room schoolhouse, the
oldest in Newark, has been fully restored and rededicated.
Musical Machines & Living Dolls
Morris Museum, 6 Normandy
Heights Rd., Morristown, 973-971-3700. Permanent installation of the Murtogh
D. Guinness collection of mechanical musical instruments and automata opens
in new wing featuring immersive environments, interactive components and
extensive video and audio recordings.
Nineteenth-Century European Paintings &
Sculpture Galleries Reopen
The Metropolitan Museum of
Art, 1000 Fifth Ave., New York, 212-535-7710. Newly refurbished galleries,
including an additional 8,000 square feet of exhibition space, showcase
European paintings from the Museum's world-renowned collection, dating from
1800 through the early 20th century.
Thru Apr 30
Smart Bugs: Insect Societies
Newark Museum, 49
Washington St., Newark, 973-596-6550. Exhibit examines the social aspectsof
bees, ants, and termites, whose colonies are often referred to as "SuperOrganisms."
The architecture, elaborate systems of chemical communication,and division
of labor of these colonies is revealed through displays anddemonstrations
using examples from the collection, live insects and a varietyof interactive
activities.
Thru May 4
Jasper Johns: Gray
The Metropolitan Museum of
Art, 1000 Fifth Ave., New York, 212-535-7710. First exhibition to examine
the use of the color gray in the work of American artist Jasper Johns brings
together more than 120 paintings, relief, drawings, prints and sculptures.
4 May-Sept 1
Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy
The Metropolitan Museum of
Art, 1000 Fifth Ave., New York, 212-535-7710. The Costume Institute
at The Metropolitan Museum of Art explores the symbolic and metaphorical
associations between these fictional characters and fashion. 60 ensembles
include movie costumes, avant-garde haute couture, and high-performance
sportswear.
Thru May 26
The Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies
Alive in Winter
American Museum of Natural History,
Central Park W. at 79th St. 212-769-5100. Annual exhibition features
up to 500 live, free-flying tropical butterflies in a vivarium that approximates
their natural habitat.
Water: H2O = Life
American Museum of Natural History,
Central Park W. at 79th St. 212-769-5100. Exhibition illuminates one
of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century: humanity's sustainable
management and use of the life-giving, but finite, resource--water. Presentations
include live fishes and frogs, images projected on a curtain of fog, a six-foot
globe displaying satellite images of Earth, immersive dioramas, and interactive
exhibits that will allow visitors to experience firsthand the power of water.
Thru Jul 27
From Here to the Horizon: American Landscape
Prints from Whistler to Celmins
The Jane Voorhees
Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University, George & Hamilton Sts.,
New Brunswick, 732-932-7237.
Thru Jul 20
Ways and Means: How Illustrators Plan a Picture
Book
The Jane Voorhees
Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University, George & Hamilton Sts.,
New Brunswick, 732-932-7237.
Thru Jul 31
New Narratives: Contemporary Art from India
The Jane Voorhees
Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University, George & Hamilton Sts.,
New Brunswick, 732-932-7237.
May thru Dec 2008
The Pleasure of Your Company: The Politics and
Power of Victorian Dining
Liberty Hall Museum,
1003 Morris Ave., Union, 908-527-0400. New exhibit explores the life of
Lucinetta (Lucy) Halsted Kean, one of the most powerful women in Washington
D.D. during the early 20th century.
Thru Jan. 4, 2009
The Horse
American Museum of Natural History,
Central Park W. at 79th St. 212-769-5100. Comprehensive exhibition covers
fifty million years of the evolution of the horse and how it transformed
our art, culture and civilization. The exhibit showcases fossils and cultural
objects from around the world, features interactive stations including videos,
comuter interactives, hands-on activities and touchable casts.
Thru Jun 15, 2009
Archaeology Zone: Discovering Treasures from
Playgrounds to Palaces
The Jewish Museum,
1109 Fifth Ave., New York, 212-423-3200. Children become archaeologists
as they search for clues about ancient and modern objects. Visitors will
discover what happens after archaeologists unearth artifacts and bring them
back to their labs for in-depth analysis. Designed for visitors ages 3 through
10.
Thru July, 2009
Blast Off! A Space Journey
Monmouth Museum, Brookdale
Community College Campus, Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, 732-747-2266. Tues.-Fri.
2-4:30pm; Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 1-5. Admission $6 per person, $7 with a Starlab
Planetarium show. Explore the past, present and future of space. Walk through
the Hall of Ancient Astronomy, explore the solar system through interactive
presentations on the sun, the planets and the Milky Way, explore the nigh
sky in a StarLab Planetarium show, learn about NASA and the life of an astronaut.
NEW EVENTS
April
Spring Break Workshops
Morris Museum, 6 Normandy
Heights Rd., Morristown, 973-971-3700. 2-3pm. $5/child plus museum admission
for non-members, $4/child for members. Ages 4 & up. Adults must accompany
children.
Apr 22 Sand Art Necklaces.
Apr 24 Earth Day, create a sculpture out
of recycled materials.
25-4 Apr-May
James & the Giant Peach
Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, 732-224-2411.
April 25 and May 2 at 8pm; April 26, May 3 at 2 & 7pm; April 27 &
May 4 at 2pm. General admission $10, BCC students with ID $5.
26-27 Apr
Lambertville Shad Festival
Downtown Lambertville. 25th annual celebration on the Delaware includes
a juried arts show and auction, food festivals and non-stop shad activities.
Penguin Palooza
Adventure Aquarium,
Adults $17.95, ages 2-12 $14.95. 10am-4pm. Two-day celebration of the Aquarium's
black-footed African penguins. The Aquarium will be transformed into a circus
showground, with jugglers, festive decorations and a Penguin Ring Master.
Live shows, penguin feedings, penguin singing contests, carnival games and
prizes, arts & crafts activities, giveaway for children under 10, mascot
appearances. Penguin parade at 1pm.
PSEG Global Green Expo
Liberty State Park, Jersey City, www.pseg,com/ggexpo.
Learn what you can do to make a difference in the battle against climate
change. Showcase of environmentally friendly products, programs and services
available to consumers, businesses and communities. Activities for the entire
family include interactive workshops, presentations by environmental leaders,
entertainment and healthy food.
27 Apr
Westfield Spring Fling
Downtown Westfield. More than 300 vendors, juried arts and crafts show,
non-stop music, KidsZone and culinary delights.
Annual Sheep-to-Shawl Festival
Miller-Cory House Museum, 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield, 908-232-1776.
1-4pm. Rain or shine.
Summit Street Fair
Downtown Summit,908-654-1400. 11am-5pm. Free. Food vendors, crafters, live
music and kids rides.
3 May
NJ Intergenerational Orchestra Spring
Concert
Cranford High School, 201 West End Place, Cranford, 908-522-0100. 7:30pm.
Free. Light classical music by orchestra composed of musicians of all ages,
from elementary students to senior citizens. Pre-concert talk about the
music by conductor Joe Gluck at 6:45pm.
2008 Hoop-A-Thon
Hoop Heaven Basketball Center, 125 Algonquin Parkway, Whippany, 973-784-4965.
Free throw basketball competition for shooters of all ages. Sponsors, signed
up in advance, pledge a specific amount of money for every basket the sponsored
shooter sinks. Money raised benefits New Jersey Huntington's Disease Society.
16th Annual Plant & Landscape Auction
New Jersey Museum
of Agriculture, Cook Campus of Rutgers, College Farm Rd., North Brunswick,
732-249-2077. Doors open at 8am, auction 10am-5pm. All auction items are
donated and all proceeds benefit the New Jersey Museum of Agriculture in
its mission to educate children and families of the role the Garden State
has in the growth and development of agriculture in New Jersey. Wide selection
of quality flowers, trees and shrubs.
Spring Family Festival
Morris Museum, 6 Normandy
Heights Rd., Morristown, 973-971-3700. 12-4pm. Adult $8, child $10, adult
members $5, child members $6. Rain or shine. Explore the exhibition The
Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture & Design and
participate in a variety of fun and arth friendly workshops and activities.
See & touch live animals, recycled arts & crafts workshops, dance
performances, balloon sculptor, food vendor.
4 May
29th Annual Pet Fair
Trailside Nature & Science Center, Mountainside, 908-. 12-5pm.
Morris Conservatory's Symphonic Chorus and Orchestra
Spring Concert
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 246 Woodport Rd., Sparta,
973-402-2004. 4pm. Adults $25, students $17.50. The Conservatory's Mountain
Lakes Advanced Youth Chorus will make a special appearance.
Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem (Kids Folk)
South Orange Performing Arts
Center, One SOPAC Way, South Orange, 973-313-ARTS. 3pm. $18. An energetic
and participatory musical adventure through American musical history starting
with an instrument making workshop (beginning at 2pm).
13th Annual Hoboken Arts & Music Festival
Washington St.-Observer Highway to 7th St., Hoboken. 11am-6pm.
Free. Over 300 artists, sculptors, photographers and craftspeople, 3 stages
of live performance. 12:00-Sensational Soul Cruisers; 1:10pm-The Fave; 2:10pm-Krystal;
3:10pm-The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn; 4:30pm-Micky Dolenz of the Monkees.
Kids Stage 12-5pm.
Dinosaur Day
Newark Museum, 49
Washington St., Newark, 973-596-6550. 10am-4pm. Staffed exhibits, live presentations
and hands-on activities. Life-size dinosaur fossils, touch-table with dinosaur
specimens, geo-science demonstrations, fossil and mineral dig, visit by
world-famous paleontologist Dr. Paul Olsen.
Basket Making Demonstration
Miller-Cory House Museum, 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield, 908-232-1776.
2-4pm.
Cranford Street Fair
Downtown Cranford, 908-654-1400. 11am-5pm. Free. Food vendors, crafters,
live music and kids rides.
8 May
60th Birthday Celebration, Yom-Ha'atzmaut
YM-YWHA, 501 Green Lane, Union, 908-289-8112. 6pm. Free. Schlock
Rock, food, crafts and games.
Family Stargazing Night
Morris Museum, 6 Normandy
Heights Rd., Morristown, 973-971-3700. 7:30-9pm. Free. Drop in after hours
and join members of the Morris Museum Astronomical Society (MMAS) in a family-friendly
lecture on astronomy, followed by nighttime sky gazing with telescopes (weather
permitting.), Cookies and juice will be provided.
10 May
Family Fun Day
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts,
Main St. at Green Village Rd., 973-377-2982. 1-3pm. Create a Mother's
Day-themed craft. Advance registration recommended.
Patriotic Kids Craft
Liberty Hall Museum,
1003 Morris Ave., Union, 908-527-0400. 10am-noon. $4 per child, reservations
required. Children will hear tales of Liberty Hall residents who fought
for our nation and create a patriotic craft in honor of Memorial Day veterans.
Springfield Street Fair
Downtown Springfield, 908-654-1400. 11am-5pm. Free. Food vendors, crafters,
live music and kids rides.
11 May
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Liberty Hall Museum,
1003 Morris Ave., Union, 908-527-0400. 12-2pm. $40, $27 members. Reservations
required. Explore the world of Victorian dining and enjoy the Lucy Kean
exhibit honoring her years as Kean family host.
17 May
Mega-MOM Yard Sale
Trinity Christian Chapel, 269 Greentree Rd., Sewell, 856-692-MOMS
or email adrienne@southjerseymom.com. 9am-1pm. Tons of various baby equipment
(cribs, high chairs, strollers, pack-n-plays, furniture, etc.), clothing,
toys, videos/DVDs, books, shoes and maternity clothes all at garage sale
prices. Adult admission $1 (cash only), kids free.
Walk 'n Roll & KidsAbilities
Carnival
Johnson Park, River Rd, Piscataway, 908-301-5415. 9am check-in, 10am, Walk
'n Roll start, 10am-1pm Kohl's KidsAbilities Carnival, 11:30am Celebration.
Course is 1, 2.5 and 5 miles on flat course, wheelchair accessible with
water along the way. Benefits Children's Specialized Hospital.
Annual New Jersey State
Chili & Salsa Cook-Off
Washington St., Toms River, 732-341-8738. 11am-5pm, rain or shine. Dozens
of child and salsa contestants from all over the tri-state area compete
for prize money in New Jersey's only International Chili Society (ICS) sanctioned
state competition. Live entertainment, children's rides and games, vendors
and crafters. Tasting kits available for a small fee.
Woodbridge Street Fair
Downtown Woodbridge, 908-654-1400. 11am-5pm. Free. Food vendors, crafters,
live music and kids rides.
17-18 May
Super Science Weekend XXVIII
New Jersey
State Museum Plaza, 205 W. State St., Trenton, 609-292-6464, 609-292-6308.
11am-4pm. Free, modest fees for some programs. Family exposition of sciences
brings together scientists, educators and performers for a two-day celebration
of discovery. Demonstration, lectures and activities will be held. The Museum's
own scientists emerge from their laboratories to tell of their work, joining
with many others from New Jersey and the region. Special appearance by Billy
B, The Science Song & Dance Man.
18 May
Morris Conservatory's Youth Division Combined
Choruses Spring Concert
Church of the Messiah, 50 Rt. 24W, Chester, 973-402-2004. 7:30pm.
Adults $12, students $6. The Youth Division Jefferson Township and Chester/Long
Valley choruses, both grades 3-8, present a spring concert of American music,
both traditional and contemporary. The Conservatory's Mountain Lakes Advanced
Youth Chorus and Adult Chamber Choir will make special appearances.
"Better Not to Get Sick..." 18th Century
Medicine
Miller-Cory House Museum, 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield, 908-232-1776.
2-4pm.
24-25 May
Wildwoods International
Kite Festival
17th annual Memorial Day weekend competition features some of the world's
biggest kites flying high over the Wildwood Boardwalk.
25 May
West Orange Street Fair
Downtown West Orange, 908-654-1400. 11am-5pm. Free. Food vendors, crafters,
live music and kids rides.
30 May-Jun 1
22nd Annual Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival
Marine Park, Red Bank, www.redbankfestival.com.
Fri. 5-10pm, Sat. 12-10pm, Sun. 12-6pm. Free. Three full days and nights
of jazz, blues, food, crafts and family fun produced by the Jersey Shore
Jazz and Blues Foundation. For a complete listing of performers and festival
information, visit website.
31 May
A Village at Play
Millbrook Village, Old
Mine Rd. & County Rt. 602N, Hardwick Twp. 10am-4pm. A leisurely day
in the historic village with old time fun and games for all ages. Play jacks,
checkers, nine pins, badminton, horseshoes, quoits, pick-up sticks and an
assortment of not so familiar games and activities.
Annual Aunt Carrie's Attic Sale
Miller-Cory House Museum, 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield, 908-232-1776.
9am-noon. Rain or shine.
1 Jun
An Afternoon with Mistress Sabra Miller
Miller-Cory House Museum, 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield, 908-232-1776.
2-4pm.
Metuchen Street Fair
Downtown Metuchen, 908-654-1400. 11am-5pm. Free. Food vendors, crafters,
live music and kids rides.
7 Jun
Kids Kingdom Traveling
Jubilee & Rhythm & Blues by the Brook
Cedar Brook Park, Plainfield, 908-527-4900. 12-7pm. Free. National acts
from the world of rhythm and blues headline a full day of music, food and
Kids Kingdom featuring rides, activities, education and entertainment for
kids.
Father's Day Kids Craft
Liberty Hall Museum,
1003 Morris Ave., Union, 908-527-0400. 10am-noon. $4 per child, reservations
required. Children get to see some of the unique gadgets and gizmos dads
enjoyed throughout history, including radios from the 1940s and televisions
from the 1950s. Children can also make a craft to take home and give to
Dad, Grandpa or Uncle Joe.
Westfield Street Fair
Downtown Westfield, 908-654-1400. 11am-5pm. Free. Food vendors, crafters,
live music and kids rides.
7-8 Jun
Trenton Heritage Days
New Jersey
State Museum Plaza, 205 W. State St., Trenton, 609-292-6464, 609-292-6308.
Celebration of the history and cultural diversity of Trenton and its surrounding
communities features two days of music on four stages, dance performances,
walking acts, ethnic foods and cultural craft vendors and a wide variety
of activities for families and children.
8 Jun
There's Something in the Air!...18th Century
Odors
Miller-Cory House Museum, 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield, 908-232-1776.
2-4pm.
Fanwood Street Fair
Downtown Fanwood, 908-654-1400. 11am-5pm. Free. Food vendors, crafters,
live music and kids rides.
14 Jun
Family Fun Day
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts,
Main St. at Green Village Rd., 973-377-2982. 1-3pm. Make a Father-s
Day themed craft. Advance registration recommended.
Victorian Fair
Emlen Physick Estate,
1048 Washington St., Cape May, 609-884-5405, 800-275-4278. 10am-4pm. Free
admission and parking. Free trolley shuttle from the Washington Street Mall.
Traditional Victorian fair features live musical performances, crafts, collectibles,
living history characters, children's activities and refreshments.
A Day in the 18th Century-Union Township Bicentennial
Event
Liberty Hall Museum,
1003 Morris Ave., Union, 908-527-0400. 10am-4pm. Free. Liberty Hall brings
the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries to life featuring historical re-enactors,
interactive activities, displays and talks on special aspects of Union's
rich history.
21 Jun
Pig Tales
New Jersey Museum
of Agriculture, Cook Campus of Rutgers, College Farm Rd., North Brunswick,
732-249-2077. 12-3pm. Learn what pigs eat as you grind corn into feed. Test
your sens of smell at teh "snout sniffing" station. Visit that
animals at the Cook Campus Farm including the sows and piglets at the farrowing
house.
29 Jun
25th Anniversary Giralda Lawn Concert
Giralda Farms Corporate Park, Dodge Dr. and Madison Ave., Madison,
973-285-5115 ext. 14. Adults $15, children $5, preferred seating areas $25.
No mail orders accepted after June 13. Gates open for picnics (no pets,
no BBQs) 4pm, concert starts 6pm. Annual concert by New Jersey Symphony
benefits programs and services of Arts Council of the Morris Area. Roving
picnic judges, prizes, 50/50 raffle. Rainsite: Madison High School, Ridgedale
Ave., Madison.
ONGOING EVENTS
www.testpedition.com
Free test prep information for those who need to pass college entrance and
professional exams.
www.testprepreview.com/
ACT/SAT practice tests for no charge.
www.scholarshiphelp.org
Free website designed to educate students about scholarship access and the
necessary requirements for achieving maximum financial aid.
Star Shows & Laser Concerts
Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium, Rt. 28 & Lamington
Rd., North Branch, 908-231-8805. $5 per person per show. $9 per person for
two shows in one day. Reservations recommended.
Morris Museum Drop-In Art Workshops
Morris Museum, 6 Normandy
Heights Rd., Morristown, 973-971-3700. Pre-registration is not required.
Adults must accompany children.
Saturday Family Workshops
12-2pm. $5/child plus museum admission for non-members, $4/child for members.
Ages 4 & up.
May 10 Fresh Paintings.
May 24 Dinos Rock!
June 14 Totem Poles.
Open Art Workshops
Thursdays during the school year 4-7pm. $5 per child for non-members,
$4 per child members. All ages. Join Morristown High School Art Honor Society
students each Thursday to create your own craft.
May 1 Mosaic Candleholder.
May 15 Canvas Paintings.
May 22 Beautiful Birdfeeder.
June 5 Sand Painting.
June 12 Seashell Mobile.
Tour the World Tuesdays
Tuesdays 3-4pm. Free with museum admission. All ages. Join museum educators
in the galleries and interact with a variety of objects, drop in anytime
to participate.
Apr 29 Chinese Voyage.
May 6 Mad for Mexico.
May 20 Russian Adventure.
June 3 Bonjour France.
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION/TICKETS
26 Apr
Video Games Live
Beacon Theatre, 74th & Broadway, New York, 212-307-7171,
www.ticketmaster.com. Featuring
an immersive concert experience, Video Games Live celebrates music from
the most popular video games performed by orchestras and choirs, combining
video footage and music arrangements with synchronized lighting, solo performers,
special FX, electronic percussionists and interactive segments. Pre-show
festival includes games demonstrations and competitions.
8 May to June 8
Little Red Riding Hood
Luna Stage, 695 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973-744-3309. Presented
by Running Rabbit Family Theatre.
Ongoing
Homeschool Afternoons at Jersey City Museum
Jersey City Museum,
350 Montgomery St. at Monmouth, Jersey City, 201-413-0303. 1-3pm selected
Fridays January to June. $4 per student, adults free. Reservations required.
Monthly program invites homeschool families in groups of 8 or more for special
tours and workshops. Each program introduces a concept that defines a moment
in art and features tour, hands-on art making sessions in the museum's studio
classrooms.
Apr 25 Swirl.
May 23 Fact or Fantasy.
Jun 27 Printmaking: Creating Multiples.
Robocamp & More
Storming Robots,
3322 Rt. 22W, Suite 402, Branchburg Commons, 908-595-1010. 9-4. Visit website
and see the printed version of the Kids' Guide for information on workshops,
Robocamps, summer programs and birthday parties.
Glassworks Adult & Youth Classes
Glassworks Studio Inc.,
151 South St., Morristown, 973-656-0800. Daytime and evening classes
in making glass creations begin including Lunch-n-Learn, Mommy-n-Me, Mom's
Morning Out, Masters in Glass.
Preschooler & Mom-Infant Walks
Great Swamp Outdoor
Education Center 247 Southern Blvd., Chatham Twp., 973-635-6629.
Preschooler walks are 45-min. walks for preschooler with adult at various
park locations. Reservations required beginning two weeks prior to date
of walk. $5. Mom-Infant walks are free. Bring backpack for infant; no siblings
or strollers. Call for upcoming dates.
Kids' Club
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts,
9 Main St., Madison, 973-377-2982. 3:30pm. Monthly after-school program
for children ages 7-11. Pre-registrationis required. Sessions are $13 for
members, $15 for non-members.
Sept-Jun
May 7 Bring May Flowers, plan and plant a special
Kids Club Herb Garden.
Jun 11 Grand Old Flag, learn about the origins
of our American Flag, make a flag to display.
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Please call ahead or use the convenient website links to get the latest
information prior to your visit.
LAST UPDATE 04/22/08
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