New Jersey
Things to Do with Kids in New Jersey This Weekend
Whatever the weather is doing, New Jersey has options. We track 145 places to take kids across the area, including family entertainment centers (43), indoor playgrounds (23) and trampoline parks (21).
Find kid-friendly places to play, learn and explore in and around New Jersey. Browse by category below, or jump to a few popular spots families visit.
Last updated 21 September 2026. Hours and prices come from each business.
Things to do in New Jersey this weekend
Weekends are when most families actually get out, so start here. 12 of these places are outdoors and 83 are indoors, which matters more than usual when the forecast turns.
Indoor activities for kids in New Jersey
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 83 indoor places to choose from. Museums and indoor playgrounds are the usual answer, and both work at short notice.
Free things to do with kids in New Jersey
A good share of what is on this page costs nothing. 18 of the places we list are free to visit, which makes a short trip perfectly reasonable when attention spans are short.
Best places by age in New Jersey
Splash pads, wading pools and indoor play areas suit toddlers, because they are shallow, close by and easy to leave early. Older children get more out of the hands-on museums and the bigger play structures.
Browse by category in New Jersey
9 categories, 145 places. Counts change as businesses add listings.
Popular places in New Jersey
8 of 145, ordered by distance from Newark.
Black River & Western Railroad
Black River & Western Railroad is a heritage railroad in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, offering scenic train excursions from its historic Ringoes and Flemington…
The Newark Museum of Art
Accepts NARMThe Newark Museum of Art offers homeschool virtual programs that connect students to art and culture through the museum's collections and educational resources…
Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center
Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center is a roller skating venue located in Newark, New Jersey, offering families a place to enjoy skating activities together. It…
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company is a Jersey City-based dance troupe blending Chinese and contemporary movement traditions, offering performances, educational…
Stephen R. Gregg Park
Stephen R. Gregg Park is a public park located in Bayonne, New Jersey, offering local families outdoor space for recreation and leisure. It serves as a community…
Liberty Hall Museum
Liberty Hall Museum is a historic estate in Union, New Jersey, built in 1772 and home to seven generations of the Livingston and Kean families. Families can tour…
Catch Air Jersey City
Catch Air Jersey City is an indoor playground serving families in Jersey City, New Jersey, with activities aimed at ages 1 to 12. The site offers soft-play…
The Montclair History Center
Accepts NARMThe Montclair History Center (MHC), a private, nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization, promotes the preservation, study, and appreciation of local history. We are…
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Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in New Jersey?
We list 145 kid-friendly places in New Jersey, led by family entertainment centers (43) and indoor playgrounds (23). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
What can you do with kids in New Jersey for free?
18 of the places we list in New Jersey are free to visit, including playgrounds, splash pads and several outdoor spaces.
Where can you take kids in New Jersey when it is raining?
There are 83 indoor places in New Jersey, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.