Here are some (mostly) FREE activities for your kids and families this weekend, June 4-5:
Animal Artifacts
Get a close up look at some unique animal artifacts during this hour-long exploration in Eat and Be Eaten. Examine snake sheds, turtle shells, skeletons, preserved animal specimens -- and even a fossil megalodon tooth! A Liberty Science Center Animal Specialist will be on hand to answer all of your questions.
WHERE: Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
WHEN: Saturday, June 4, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHO: Anyone
HOW: Free with paid admission in the Eat and Be Eaten exhibition.
COST: Free with paid admission in the Eat and Be Eaten exhibition.
Science Activity: Bubbles & Balloons
Explore the smallest frontiers of NanoScience and discover how the world changes when you look at it on a very small scale.
WHERE: Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark
WHEN: Saturday, June 4, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
WHO: Ages 10+
HOW: No registration required
COST: Free with suggested admission
For more info: www.newarkmuseum.org
Art Activity: Victorian Games
Stop by for a family-friendly art activity.
WHERE: Newark Museum
WHEN: Saturday, June 4, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Saturdays & Sundays)
WHO: Families
HOW: Visit www.newarkmuseum.org for more info
COST: Included in regular admission
Game Day
Drop by between 10 AM and 4 PM to participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh tournament and play other games.
WHERE: Bound Brook Library, Hamilton Street, Bound Brook
WHEN: Saturday, June 4, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WHO: Kids
HOW: No registration required
COST: free
Saturday Make & Take Craft
Stop by between 10 AM and 4 PM and make a simple craft or art project.
WHERE: Bound Brook Library
WHEN: Saturday, June 4, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WHO: Ages 4+
HOW: No registration required
COST: Free
Free First Sundays at Zimmerli Art Museum
The first Sunday of every month at the Zimmerli becomes a free day of activities, tours, and fun for the whole family. Scavenger hunts are offered in English and Spanish between 12:30 and 4 PM. Tours for children and adults are available at 1 PM and 2 PM.
WHERE: Zimmerli Art Museum, New Brunswick
WHEN: Sunday, June 5, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
WHO: Families
HOW: No registration required
COST: Free
Colonial Craze!
Join a Naturalist on this fun adventure through the trails of Colonial Park. In celebration of spring, kids will engage in imaginary games, go on a nature scavenger hunt, and revel in springtime happenings. Afterward, take advantage of this great park and head to the innovative playground for more shenanigans!
WHERE: Colonial Park, Somerset
WHEN: Sunday, June 5, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
WHO: Ages 4 to 6
HOW: Call 908.766.2489 to register
COST: $10/pair
Thanks to Allison @ Macaroni Kids of Hillsborough Branchburg & Somerville
