National Financial Awareness Month, Keep America Beautiful Month, National Garden Month, National Inventors Month, National Jazz Appreciation Month, National Poetry Month, National Volunteer Month
International Children’s Book Day (April 2), National Haiku Poetry Day (April 17), Earth Day (April 22), Arbor Day (April 24), William Shakespeare’s Birthday (April 23), Louisiana Purchase Anniversary (April 30)
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Fairview Lake YMCA’s 600 acres of unspoiled woodlands, 110-acre lake, running streams, and open fields merge with modern cabins, meeting rooms, an outdoor amphitheater, outdoor sports complex, and excellent food service to create an unparalleled site for fun and learning. Newton, NJ.
Plan a visit to The Funplex in Mount Laurel where there’s weatherproof fun all year long! Splash and soar in the sun from Memorial Day to Labor Day at the Splashplex Water Park and outdoor attractions including the all-new High Velocity ride. During the cooler seasons, head indoors for even more fun! Mount Laurel, NJ.
Plan a visit to The Funplex in East Hanover where there is weatherproof fun all year long! Splash in the sun from Memorial Day to Labor Day at the Splashplex Water Park, then head indoors during the cooler seasons for even more fun-filled activities! Indoor rides and attractions include the new Reverse Time, all-new Drop N Twist, three-story interactive Foam Frenzy, arcade and more. East Hanover, NJ.
Enjoy a hayride to the Secor Farms pumpkin patch and corn maze. Hayride takes you on a scenic tour of the farm where visitors can pass by the pond, willow trees, and fall decorations. Feel free to explore the corn maze, pick a pumpkin, and relax under the rustic pergola. Afterwards, visit and feed the animals at the petting zoo. Conveniently located only 24 miles from New York City. Mahwah, NJ.
Children’s literature and fairytale heroes come to life through fun rides and themed exhibits at Storybook Land! The Fricano family’s uniquely educational amusement park has kept the spirit of children’s literature alive since 1955 with attractions centered on <i>Snow White</i>, the <i>Three Little Pigs</i>, and other classics. Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
Located on 240 acres of Stokes State Forest, Montclair State University’s New Jersey School of Conservation offers groups a place to learn about the environmental sciences, social sciences, outdoor pursuits and much more. Day trips and overnight experiences allow students to participate in field activities such as water ecology, ornithology, hiking, survival, orienteering, herpetology, fish ecology, and canoeing on Lake Wapalanne. Branchville, NJ.
Woodbridge Community Center (WCC) is an impressive 115,000 square-foot family entertainment and sports center. The WCC boasts a spacious roller skating rink, an NHL size ice-skating rink, a 25-yard, 6-lane swimming pool, a full court gymnasium, and an indoor walking/running track. Roller and ice skating lessons are available. Woodbridge, NJ.
The Old Barracks Museum is one of the colonial barracks constructed in New Jersey during the 18th century, and is the only restored military structure in the state associated with the Colonial Wars. Visitors can experience this period in history as they interact with historical interpreters. Trenton, NJ.
Fun and learning come together at Jenkinson’s Aquarium & Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach at the New Jersey Shore. Jenkinson’s Boardwalk offers group packages and rates for all its facilities, including miniature golf, funhouse, ropes course, and amusement park rides. The Aquarium is a place for discovery. Sharks, seals, penguins, and tropical birds are all found in their own habitats. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.
Buehler Challenger & Science Center in New Jersey provides groups with the opportunity to “fly” simulated space missions using applied STEM and inquiry-based learning in a state-of-the-art simulators. Field trip programs, which focus on topics such as earth science, robotics, physics, and chemistry, are available for students in elementary, middle, and high school. Paramus, NJ.
Experience gaga—at The Gagasphere! Known at camps and schools as “the playground equalizer”, gaga is fun for all players regardless of athletic ability. The 3,100-square-foot facility is the first of its kind in New Jersey. Groups will have a blast while getting great exercise in the facility’s three gaga pits. Waldwick, NJ.
Schiff Natural Lands Trust has four separate nature preserves, and approximately 768 acres, under management. Schiff Nature Preserve in Mendham comprises 502 acres of forest, streams, and meadows, including the Great Meadow, Look Out Point, and 711 (highest elevation). Mendham, NJ.
