Free Family Activities in New Jersey
Chanukah, Christmas and Other Holiday Events
There are lots of free holiday events throughout NJ. Find events by type or view our holiday calendar
Dining Out
Kids Eat Free - offered by Mom2MomNJ with eateries offering free kids' meals; the site focuses on Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer and Monmouth counties but some of the restaurants participate throughout NJ
Museums
Montclair Art Museum (Montclair) - admission is free for Members and children under 12; Museum galleries are free for everyone the First Friday of every month
Morris Museum (Morristown) - Morris Museum and Noyes Museum members and children under 3 are free anytime; free admission for everyone on Thursdays from 5 pm to 8 pm
Newark Museum (Newark) - Museum members and Newark residents, among others, receive free museum admission
Zimmerli Art Museum (New Brunswick) - Museum members, children under 18, Rutgers University students, faculty and staff with a valid I.D. enjoy free admission; free admission for all visitors on the first Sunday of every month
Noyes Museum (Oceanville) - museum members, Stockton College students and children under 6 are free
New Jersey State Museum (Trenton) - free 2nd Saturday programs offered at 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm and include various performances and programs
Historic Sites
Walt Whitman House (Camden, Camden County) - free admission for everyone
James and Ann Whithall House (National Park, Gloucester County) - Located in the historic Red Bank Battlefield Park is the James and Ann Whitall House (1748), which served as the hospital after the Battle of Red Bank during the Revolutionary War; free admission
Hunter-Lawrence-Jessup House (Woodbury) - hosts a collection of artifacts relating to the history of the area; admission is free to members and to children under 6
James and Ann Whithall House (National Park, Gloucester County) - Located in the historic Red Bank Battlefield Park is the James and Ann Whitall House (1748), which served as the hospital after the Battle of Red Bank during the Revolutionary War; free admission
Hunter-Lawrence-Jessup House (Woodbury) - hosts a collection of artifacts relating to the history of the area; admission is free to members and to children under 6
Theaters & Performances
Zoos & Other Animal Attractions
The Cape May Zoo (Cape May Courthouse) - admission is always free
Bergen County Zoological Park () - children under 3 and active military gain free admission
Other Fun
Free foreign language storytimes (Montclair) - free Spanish and French storytimes for children ages 2 to 6 years old
Storytime at Barnes and Noble - check their website for special events and storytimes at the location nearest you
Storytime at Barnes and Noble - check their website for special events and storytimes at the location nearest you
