All Northern NJ Fun with Kids in NJ

Want to hang out with lizards, snakes and other creatures? Welcome to Rizzo's Wildlife World! Their 4,700 square foot facility houses over 100 animals. Meet Butterscotch the albino Burmese Python, Rico the chinchilla, Spike the alligator snapping turtle and all of Rizzo's animal friends at this wildlife and nature center. Their... Read More

Fun Force is North Jersey's newest indoor roller skating rink. Friday, Saturday and Sunday bring the whole family for an afternoon of roller skating at their brand new, indoor rink and enjoy no entrance fees! Visit their website themed skating session schedules.The laser tag arena is open to the public every Friday,... Read More

Looking for a fun, challenging and exciting place to try indoor rock climbing? The New Jersey Rock Gym is an awesome rock gym with over 12,000 square feet of fantastic climbing terrain. Several ways to get started climbing include a belay class (ages 15 and up) where you learn how to hold and manage the ropes and use... Read More

Kidz Village is an enchanting indoor play center designed for children 10 years and under and adults are always free. Kidz Village is filled with imaginary businesses where children pretend to work and play, a huge multi-level indoor playground, ball-launching castle, arcade and restaurant. Children are learning in their... Read More

Visit Glassworks Studio, where everyone is a glass artist. The studio is a creative space dedicated to the art of glass fusing. For over a decade, they have prided themselves on giving people of all ages and abilities the chance to experience the glass fusing process. During your visit to Glassworks, your experience... Read More

Open year-round, Abmas Farm has been Bergen County's only produce and poultry farm for four generations! More than anything, Abma's is about family - theirs and yours - and sharing the experience of living and working on a farm with you and your children. Visit the farm for fresh homegrown produce, artfully grown plants, and... Read More

Kidz Village is an enchanting indoor play center designed for children 10 years and under and adults are always free. Filled with imaginary businesses where children pretend to work and play, a huge multi-level indoor playground, ball-launching castle, arcade and restaurant. Children are learning in the edu-tainment rooms (diner,... Read More

Just Bead Yourself offers unique, creative, jewelry workshops and gemstone energy jewelry workshops for all ages. Visit Just Bead Yourself, where both kids and adults can design their own jewelry pieces! They have a wide variety of beads that appeal to boys and girls, men and women. No beading experience is necessary. They have... Read More

Arts & Creations Pottery Studio is a modern art studio that offers hundreds of creative options for all ages. Their walls are lined with thousands of ready-to-paint bisque pieces with options for all levels of artists, from beginner to professional. Arts & Creations Pottery Studio also offers various family-friendly... Read More

You'll be amazed at what lives in the Hudson River estuary. See enormous fish swimming in huge tanks, listen for the thumping sound made by drum fish and check out other local inhabitants. Go eye to eye with puffer fish, terrapins and other salt marsh dwellers as you learn the importance of this ecosystem. Hands-on... Read More

The Funplex East Hanover is over 100,000 sq. ft. of fun! An award-winning family entertainment center that offers everything from Go Karts and Arcade to an exhilarating Waterpark and more, making The Funplex the go-to venue for corporate events, parties or simply a day of family fun. Widely-popular indoor attractions include a... Read More

You know the excitement and fun of the Boardwalks on the Jersey Shore? That's just the kind of fun you are sure to find at the Funplex Arcade. This arcade features an exciting collection of games of skill and family fun with games for visitors of all ages. The Funplex has more... Read More

RTSP is the premier indoor shooting range, firearms retailer, and training facility in Northern NJ. Their 35,000 square foot facility holds 21 ports, a Dojo, a 2,000 square foot simunitions shoot house and a training facility complete with a Digital Simulator. Training courses are held in private classrooms and guests can choose... Read More

Pencilworks Studio has been in business for more than 15 years. The studio offers art classes in painting and drawing for ages 5-8, pencil drawing for children ages 8 to adult, BYOB Paint Nights and Team Building events. What makes Pencilworks Studio's BYOB Nights extraordinary is that they are the only paint studio... Read More

Just Bead Yourself is a walk-in workshop studio to create your own jewelry. Kids and adults use their artistic style to design one-of-a-kind jewelry. All ages welcome. No jewelry skills required. The helpful bead specialists are available to assist you with the design and finish of your piece. Just Bead Yourself... Read More

Fire Me Up Studio! is downtown Cranford NJ’s Contemporary Art Studio! They offer canvas painting, paint your own pottery, glass fusing and clay hand building! It's the ideal place to celebrate your child's birthday party, enjoy a ladies night out or have a perfect date! Come as a group or on your own, whether you are a novice... Read More

Sunshine Pottery is your place for creative entertainment. The place where you can shine, create and celebrate your unique art. Sunshine Pottery puts the art in party everyday with lots of pottery pieces to choose from or try something new. Just stroll in to unleash your inner artist it's easy as 1-2-3: 1.... Read More

Glassworks Studio, the country's first walk-in glass fusing studio, offers a wide variety of glass projects for all ages. The studio is exclusively a glass fusing studio, no paint involved! Walk-ins are welcome any time during their open studio hours, reservations for 5 or more are recommended. Glass fusing projects... Read More

Whether you are looking for a fun party idea, planning a special event, want to make a truly unique gift, or just want to have some fun, no artistic experience necessary – Color Me Mine will help you create your own piece of art! No appointment needed, anyone is welcome to walk-in. How does it work? First:... Read More

Whether you are a beginner or a professional glass artist, this first-class glass studio has something special to offer you! The Glass Underground offers a wide variety of classes; everything from beginner glass fusing to advanced fusing is available at this glass making studio! All classes are hands-on. If you would like a... Read More

Come visit Creatively Yours for the best selection of unique glass fusing projects. The artists at Creatively Yours have the tools and knowledge to help you create your next project. Whether you are creating something for yourself or as a gift, Creatively Yours will help you make beautiful, personalized artwork. In addition to... Read More

Newly remodeled electric go-kart track now available at The Funplex Boardwalk! Hop into an electric go-kart and floor it! Race around Funplex of East Hanover’s amazing indoor track and compete with friends or others on the track for the title of Fastest Racers! All skill levels are welcome! Try your best to traverse the... Read More

The Funplex of East Hanover is one of two Funplex facilities in New Jersey. They have a unique game system where all of the players play on two different teams and play until the time is up for everyone. You get your phaser and an electro vest and enter into the futuristic space maze lit up by colorful space-like lights.... Read More

Enjoy laser tag at your home or party location with Lasertag New Jersey's Mobile Laser Tag! Mobile laser tag is like paintball without the paint! Enjoy the action of a real game of paintball, without the mess or pain of being hit by a paintball. Their laser tag guns track ammunition, game time and lives so you know who you shot and... Read More

A themed immersive experience transports players to the exciting streets of New York City. With the latest laser tag technology and ultra-light weight vests and phasers, up to 16 players can enjoy a game and light up the action and adventure. The experience is enhanced with upbeat music, ramps, fog and an epic New York City... Read More

Looking for something fun to do indoors and out of the weather with your kids? Look no further, your children will have a blast jumping and bouncing with on Jumpnasium’s GIGANTIC inflatables, Trampoline Basketball and fun bounce houses with over 13,000 indoor square feet! Jumpnasium is climate-controlled so you don't need to... Read More

The Funplex is the area's most original amusement center filled with the absolute best in entertainment. So whether it is sunny or raining, you are sure to have a fabulous time. The facility is fully air-conditioned and offers 100,000 square feet of fun with activities for ages 4 and up. The Funplex is able to... Read More

Bring your children to HudsonPlay, where they will rediscover the excitement of play! HudsonPlay is a unique indoor play space with activities to engage children of all ages. Their focus is on interactive entertainment and fitness, with specially designed play areas for toddlers, preschoolers, older children and even adults! The... Read More

The Gagasphere is committed to providing a safe, social and fitness-focused gaga game facility to children of all athletic abilities in the Northern New Jersey area. Gaga Ball is a variant of dodgeball, but only played with one ball, and combines dodging, striking, running and jumping, with the object to be the last person... Read More

Best of Essex gold medal winning FunTime Junction is the best place for all-weather all-day play and family fun!  Featuring a huge multi-level climbscape complete with slides, tubes, web ladders, bouncers, and a jump pillow, FunTime Junction also has an 1800 SF laser tag arena, helicopter carousel ride, and the All-New FunTime... Read More

Rain or shine, Just Bead Yourself is a great place for creative indoor family fun! Use your creativity to design jewelry from their wide selection of beads. Kids and adults are welcome to bring their imagination and Just Bead Yourself will provide the beads and expertise to help you create your jewelry. You do the design and... Read More

Come out to Power Play Gaming for hours of gaming fun! They are a premier indoor gaming center with the largest selection of video games on any game console that is out right now! Come in for a casual afternoon of gaming with your friends and family or compete in one of their many tournaments. They offer hourly play so you can test... Read More

The Morris County School of Glass is a public access glass blowing school, studio and gallery providing access to the art of glassblowing through classes, demonstrations and events. MCSOG aims to enrich the local art and culture scene of Morris County and beyond by fostering an appreciation of glass making in a hands-on, fun and... Read More

Shooters Paintball & Airsoft offers one of the best paintball field experiences in the state. Head to the fields for paintball games, paintball camp, paintball tournaments and airsoft games. Paintball and Airsoft games are by reservation only, call 908-616-2985 to book your preferred day and time. If you do not have enough... Read More

NJ Paintball club specializes in private paintball parties for groups of 10 or more. They do not mix strangers in with your private event, even upon request! There’s plenty of room for multiple paintball parties taking place at the same time with 11 private courses that cover 100 acres of Woodland in West Milford, NJ. All... Read More

Voted #1 for Favorite Adult Class and Favorite Art Camp in the 2015 Discover Jersey Arts People’s Choice Awards!\nThe Ceramics Studio is the only resource of its kind in New Jersey offered at a museum and adds significantly to the range of courses that MAM’s Yard School of Art provides.... Read More

Fire Me Up! Studio is downtown Cranford NJ’s Contemporary Ceramics Studio! They offer paint your own pottery, glass fusing and clay hand building! It's the ideal place to celebrate your child's birthday party, enjoy a ladies night out or have a perfect date! Come as a group or on your own, whether you are a novice or an... Read More

Creatively Yours is a paint your own ceramics and glass fusion studio. They offer an extensive selection of ceramic pieces including plates, mugs, bowls and vases, as well as kid related items like banks, boxes and figurines. They offer a great value and an excellent service. The studio brims with all of the tools... Read More

Sunshine Pottery is your place for creative entertainment. The place where you can shine, create and celebrate your art. Sunshine Pottery puts the art in party everyday with lots of pottery pieces to choose from or try something new. Just stroll in to unleash your inner artist, it's easy as 1-2-3: 1. Choose... Read More

With locations in both Morganville and Freehold, NJ, Around the Corner Art Center makes sure that every child is given the opportunity to paint and create their own ceramic masterpiece. The children’s clay and ceramics class makes this art and pottery studio stand out. Children will not simply choose an already molded figure... Read More

Whether you are looking for a fun party idea, planning a special event, want to make a truly unique gift, or just want to have some fun, no artistic experience necessary – Color Me Mine Summit is here to help you create your own piece of art! No appointment needed, anyone is welcome to walk-in. How does it... Read More

Kidz Village is an enchanting indoor play center designed for children 10 years and under and adults are always free. Filled with imaginary businesses where children pretend to work and play, a huge multi-level indoor playground, ball-launching castle, arcade and restaurant. Children are learning in the edu-tainment rooms (diner,... Read More

Looking for something fun to do indoors with your kids? Look no further, your children will have a blast jumping and bouncing with on their GIGANTIC inflatables, Trampoline Basketball and fun bounce houses with over 13,000 indoor square feet! Click here to... Read More

My Gym has developed an extraordinary program and facility devised to help children six weeks through thirteen years of age develop physically, cognitively and emotionally. They have hundreds of locations in more than 30 countries offering structured, age-appropriate, weekly classes that incorporate music, dance, relays, games,... Read More

Team Makers is a creative field trip idea for preschoolers and elementary school students. Their programs are designed to teach problem solving skills, cooperation, respect and leadership skills through fun, interactive games. Children will play together without even realizing they are learning! Their high-energy, themed games... Read More

Adventure lives at Rizzo's Wildlife World. Come see over 100 animals at their facility on your next class trip. Students will be inspired to explore the natural world. Their educators provide hands-on programs that make students learn and laugh. Animal interaction, interactive exhibits and a super cool sound system give students a... Read More

Tranquility Farms is home to a diverse 3rd generation family-run agriculture business. They have farm fun for the whole family. Their activities are available during their fall festival, from the last weekend in September through October, including Columbus Day! This is a great family-friendly farm with activities for all ages!... Read More

Wagner Farm Arboretum sits on 96.6 beautiful acres of farmland in the heart of Somerset County. Their farmers, volunteers and members seek to enrich, educate and inspire the community by increasing environmental awareness and recreational opportunities. Come out for their Brite Nites Halloween festival, or tour the land, take an... Read More

Mountainside Stables has been providing excellent entertainment services for events throughout the Tri-State Area for 20 years! They provide traveling petting farms, pony rides and horse and carriage rides for events large or small. The traveling farm is a unique addition to any party that all of your guests will love! They bring... Read More

Peaceful Retreat Surrounded by Nature's Beauty Explore this 28-acre garden gem where you will find a formal Italianate garden and delightful examples of Arts & Crafts era ornaments and architecture nestled among long allées of majestic trees, wildflower meadows, ponds, cultivated woodlands--all... Read More