January 29, 2021
Happy weekend! Let’s have some fun as we bid farewell to January! Whether you want to get outside into nature, stay in for some virtual fun, or try out some at-home and offline activities, we’ve rounded up a bunch for you to choose from. Check ‘em out!
This Saturday from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, Liberty State Park (200 Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City) will host Winter Evergreen Trees as part of their January Nature Programs Series. Visit Liberty State Park for an evergreen investigation. Learn how to identify different types of evergreens and the valuable role these trees play in nature. This program is for children age 5 and up and an adult must be present. The program is outside, so dress for the weather. Preregistration is required.
January 22, 2021
Happy weekend! It’s time to have some fun, family style! We rounded up activities everyone can enjoy. Have a look!
On Saturday, Morris County Park Commission will host Maple Sugaring Demonstrations at Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center (247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township). Learn how to identify and tap maple trees, collect sap, and make syrup over a wood-fired evaporator. This year, the program will be held entirely outdoors. 1-hour sessions will begin at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM. Cost is $5 per person age 3 and up. Children under 3 are free. Preregistration is required.
The Newark Museum of Art will host a Virtual Family Drop-In: Pocket Solar Systems. This fun, hands-on activity will be held on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and is recommended for children ages 5-10. Our solar system is home to the Sun, several major planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. But how far apart is everything? Build a simple scale model of the distances between the planets, th