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For other themes: Animal & Nature Lovers, Dinosaurs, Junior History Detectives,
Knights & Dragons, Mad About Science, Outer Space & Astronomy,
Planes, Trains, Autos & Ships, Princesses & Fairies, and Superheroes
Check out ParenthoodNJ's Crafty Corner
For other themes: Animal & Nature Lovers, Dinosaurs, Junior History Detectives,
Knights & Dragons, Mad About Science, Outer Space & Astronomy,
Planes, Trains, Autos & Ships, Princesses & Fairies, and Superheroes
Upcoming Artsy Events for Kids
Theatres & Shows - theatres offering performances for kids listed by county; if your child is interested in specific types of shows, such as princesses, then check our other theme pages; our events calendar also features holiday shows for kids
New! Family Concert Series- 4 pm Feb. 26 at Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown New!Mommy and Me Tea & Craft Workshop at Liberty Hall Museum in Union on May 5; for kids 7 to 12 20th Annual Children's Environmental Art Exhibit (Basking Ridge) - Nature Through a Child's Eye runs every day (except major holidays) from 9 am to 4:30 pm through Feb. 27; admission is free Guide for the spring and summer youth programs (including several art workshops) at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg is available State Theatre's Family Day (New Brunswick) on February 21 Milk & Cookies Stories & Songs (New Brunswick) - free events including Spooky Handy on Jan 21 and African Tales on March 17; see site for details Drop-In Art & Science Activities (Newark) - Saturdays & Sundays at the Newark Museum throughout the year |
Ongoing Artsy Events
Open Art Workshops - at Morris Museum in Morristown; select Thursdays from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm; appropriate for all ages; $2 per child (members), $3 per child (non-members); next ones scheduled:
none for January Art Storytime - at the Plainsboro Library; see site for details of upcoming times and dates Family Arts & Creativity Workshops -at the NJ State Museum; workshops that bring parents, children, and artists together to participate in fun-filled arts activities; ages 7-10 years; pre-registration required. Dates & times: February 11, 18, 25, 2012: 10 am & 12:30 pm March 3, 10, 2012: 10 am & 12:30 pm Kreative Kids Art & Music Academy - Open Create program every Saturday 11 am to 1 pm; pre-reg required; $15 per kid Lowe's Build & Grow Clinics - different projects; 10 am on Saturdays; free; check website for details & to register Kids' Workshops at the Home Depot - held the first Saturday of the month from 9 am to noon; free; for ages 5 to 12; check website for details & to register February 4 - keepsake box Drop-in Craft Time - various days and times at the Warren Library, for ages 3 & up; free Saturday Make & Take Crafts - at the Bound Brook Library; ages 4 & up; free Crafty Kids - at the Dunellen Public Library Michael's In-Store Events - various workshops offered for different age groups; check site regularly or subscribe to email newsletter Art Museums & Art Centers
Clifton Arts Center (Clifton) - a sculpture garden containing the works of more than 30 contemporary sculptures & various art exhibits
Grounds for Sculpture (Hamilton) - 35-acre public sculpture park; educational programs including workshops for adults and children, artist residencies and lectures, tours for adults, schoolchildren, toddlers, as well as touch tours for the blind |
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The Arts at Home
On the Internet
Crafty Corner - our blog for fun & easy at-home craft projects
Crafty Websites - our listing of websites offering educational activities as well as craft ideas and projects NickJR- lots of crafts & activities for your kids' favorite characters DLTK's Growing Together - lots of crafts, coloring pages & activities organized by theme Books
Big Book of Playtime Activities
 (this book includes coloring, drawing and other arts & crafts
| Art Programs on the Computer
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