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March Madness, here comes Spring... ...here comes the tulips, and here comes our spring fun things to do and places to go with the kids and family. From Women’s Day (3/8), plant a flower day (3/12), National PI Day (3/14), to St Patty’s Day (3/17) and Earth Day (3/20), our calendars offer so many ways to celebrate the coming of Spring. Go tap a tree for syrup, plant seeds, grow vegetables, and admire budding flowers. Go discover magnificent indoor/outdoor flower exhibitions around the tri state area with educational displays. Hike through the woodlands or walk through beautiful gardens, be on the lookout for colorful blooms. Connect with nature and teach kids to love and appreciate the earth!

Our camp issues online and in this print edition will help you explore a variety of camp options. Many will lead you into the woods, into the water, to the beach and be engaged with like minded kids. We have also borrowed ideas from our annual Field Trip edition to help with entertaining day trip ideas for the family.

Spring means sports, nature, hikes, biking, and of course flowers. Ready, set, start your gardens, and bloom away!

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FUNTIME ALL-DAY PLAY AT FUNTIME JUNCTION Tues-Sun Non-stop fun in one of Essex County’s best indoor children’s entertainment center. FunCade, vestless laser tag, a helicopter carousel ride, toddler playground, Beam floor projection game, LiteZilla (Giant Lite Brite), and a multi-level climbscape and jump pillow. 400 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield, 973.882.9777, funtimejunction.com

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PERFORMANCES AT MAYO PAC 100 South Street, Morristown, 973.539.8008, mayoarts.org Finding Neverland - musical story of Peter Pan Fri, Mar 6, 7:30PM; Sat, Mar 7, 2 & 7:30PM The Cat in the Hat - amazing and hilarious adven-

tures of Cat in the Hat. Mar 16th, 4PM, ages 3-8 Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure - family adventure & discover the mystery of the dinosaurs of the deep. Sun,Mar 22, 1:30 & 4:30PM, ages 4-12 MINIGOLF AT MONSTER MINI GOLF Daily Swing your way to non-stop fun. Unique mini golf experience with 18 holes of glow-in-the-dark mini golf. Play in a state-of-the-art-arcade and enjoy a laser maze. Fairfield 973.244.0026, Paramus 201.261.0032, monsterminigolf.com BUILDING MONTCLAIR IN LEGO AT MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM Sun, Mar 8th, 2 Sessions 2PM-4PM or 5PM-7PM Families with children ages 5-14 will work with architect Stephen W. Schwartz to build Montclair buildings, using over 60,000 Legos, to be placed on a scaled map of the city. Extra fee. Families must register. 3 South Mountain Ave, Montclair, 973.746.5555, montclairartmuseum.org CREATIVE PLAY AT NEWARK MUSEUM Sat, Mar, 10AM-11AM In March, for kids ages 3-5, explore the Museum’s art and science collections through Storytelling: Once upon a time...through words and pictures.

Children will be encouraged to create stories based on the works of art in the Museum’s comprehensive collection. 49 Washington St, Newark, 973.596.6550, newarkmuseumart.org FAMILY BACK PACK AT NEWARK MUSEUM Sat & Sun, 11AM-2PM Family fun for all ages. Tour the Newark Museum.

A fun self-guided tour for the entire family! Utilize a spy glass, a timer and more. 49 Washington St, Newark, 973.596.6550, newarkmuseumart.org MAKERSPACE DROP IN AT NEWARK MUSEUM Sat, Mar, 1PM-4PM In March, featuring Women’s History Month, get inspired by Mikalene Thomas and use innovative technology (STEM/STEAM) to tell your story. Children ages 6-12 can make a selfie into a laser-cut portrait. 49 Washington St, Newark, 973.596.6550, newarkmuseumart.org

MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE AT NJPAC Tues, Mar 10th, 7PM MasterChef Junior Live! cooks up all the delicious excitement of the kids’ TV competition show, live on stage! Culinary demonstrations and fun cooking challenges. 1 Center St, Newark, 888.

GO.NJPAC, njpac.org SHOWS AT RVCC PLANETARIUM Saturdays in March Sit back and take a trip to outer space. See day and night skies from Earth. Watch stars and planets visible in tonight’s sky. Age appropriate shows for preschoolers to adults. March 2020 Shows: Perfect Little Planet, Laser Pop Rock, The Sky Above, Astronomy Tonight, Storybooks in Space, From Earth to the Universe and more! Check website for dates and times. 118 Lamington Road Branchburg, 908.526.1200, raritanval.edu INDOOR WATER PARK AT SAHARA SAMS Thurs-Sun (March) Come and play at Sahara Sams. Admission ticket allows access to all attractions, water rides, The Congo Bongo lazy river, Flow Rider, slides, obstacle courses and more! Special Lizard Lagoon toddler water area for little ones. Also home to Sam’s Arcade, an indoor area filled with fun arcade games. 535 North Route 73, West Berlin, 856.767.7580, saharasams.com DR. SEUSS FAMILY FUN DAY AT MORRIS MUSEUM Sat, Mar 7th, 11AM-4PM Early access families with disabilities 10AM Meet Cat in the Hat, photo station, Dr. Seuss arts & crafts, access family friendly exhibits such as Aerosol: Graffiti, Mega Model Trains, Dinosaur Den and more!

6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, morrismuseum.org TRANSIT MUSEUM DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN Tues-Sun Special Exhibit starting Feb 13th - Streetscapes & Subways: Photographs by Pierre P. and Granville W. Pullis provides a view of “old New York” and early subway construction. The Transit Museum is housed in an authentic 1936 subway station. It showcases vintage cars, vintage buses, stories of mass transportation, exhibits and more!

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March Calendar

Log onto www.njkidsonline.com for a full calendar listing. Got fun events? Submit them to web@njkidsonline.com.

1 Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show at NJ Convention and Expo Center. 10AM-4PM. All aboard! Kids 11 and under free and do NOT need a ticket. 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison. trainshow.com 1 Reeves-Reed Arboretum - Maple Sugaring Fest.

1-4PM. Learn how early settlers tapped maple trees and turned the sap into delicious maple syrup! Family scavenger hunt, sample maple syrup. 908-2738787x1515 orj.kondel@reeves-reedarboretum.org.

165 Hobart Ave, Summit, 908-273-8787.

1 - 8 Philadelphia Flower Show at Pennsylvania Convention Center. 908-273-8787x1515. kondel@ reeves-reedarboretum.org. 1101 Arch St, PA 1 Ship Safety at Intrepid Museum - Access Family Program. 11AM-1PM. Discover how Intrepid’s crew kept this ship running smoothly! Families will visit various areas of the ship to learn how sailors kept safe at sea, forming connections to their own lives along the way. Pier 86, W 46th St, NYC. 3 Mary Poppins Jr. at Count Basie Theatre. 7-9PM. DOORS 6PM 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank.

4 - 5 Finding Neverland at Count Basie Theatre. 7:309:30PM. 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank.

5 - 7 Culture Crawl Dance Series Presents: Unbound. Bringing together dancers of many genres: Bellydance, Afro-fusion, Hip Hop, Step, StepContemporary Fusion, Contemporary, Salsa, Street Jazz, Serbian Folk and more! Workshops offered to the public on Saturday. Union County Performing Arts Center, Hamilton St, Rahway. 732-540-1075. culturecrawl.org 5 Susan G Komen Pink Power Party at iPlay America.

6-9PM. Ultimate ladies night out event full of fun and support the fight against breast cancer! Amazing swag bags will be given to the first 250 guests! iplayamerica.com/event/pink-power-party. Schanck Rd, Freehold Township. 732-577-8200.

6,7,13 Sleepover at Adventure Aquarium - Camden, NJ. 6-9PM. Riverside Drive, Camden. 856-361-1025. aquaticsciences.org/education/deep_sleep.html 6 - 8 Sugarloaf Craft Festival at NJ Convention and Expo Center. 10AM-5PM. Lovers of fine crafts and art will find more than 250 top artisans. Kids 12 and Under Free. 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison. njexpocenter.

7 A Cappella Live! at State Theatre New Jersey. See four of the nation’s greatest a cappella acts. A highenergy musical celebration of contemporary a cappella. Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. 732-246-7469.

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7 Dr. Seuss Family Fun Day at the Morris Museum.

11AM-4PM. Celebrate the 115th birthday. Early Access for Families with Disabilities at 10AM. Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown.973.971.3700.

7 Kids Night out at Sunburst Gymnastics. 5-9PM. Drop your kids off for dinner, gymnastics, recreational games, & movie time! Games include Spaceball, Trampoline Basketball, Jump the Sock, Relay races, Hide & Go Seek, Gymnastics, Rope Swing (Tarzan), Rock Wall, Cargo Net. MUST be 5 years of age or older. 565 Rahway Ave, Union. 908-810-1300.

7, 14, 21 Perfect Little Planet, 3-3:45PM. Laser Pop Rock, 4-4:45PM. For ages 6-12. Reservations recommended. RVCC Planetarium. 118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg. 908-231-8805.

7 Astronomy Tonight at RVCC Planetarium. 7-7:45PM. For ages 8-adult. Reservations recommended. 118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg. 908-231-8805. raritanval. edu/planetarium 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 Family Drop-In Programs at the Newark Museum. 11AM-2PM. Drop in and experiment with the tools and materials of artists.

Get messy with clay and paint and found materials.

Get creative with blocks and digital and computer tools. Stay as long as you like. MARCH theme -- Women’s History Month. 49 Washington St, Newark, 973.596.6550. newarkmuseum.org 8 National dance institute: voices of change at NJPAC. 4-6PM. Kids dancing for kids. At 3:30pm, children of all ages, ability and dance experience can join us on stage for some fun, high-energy choreography. 1 Center Street, Newark. 888-466-5722. njpac.org 8, 10 MasterChef Junior Live! at State Theatre New Jersey. 7-9PM. Something tasty is heading to New Brunswick! Family-friendly stage show will feature head-to-head cooking demonstrations, Q&A sessions, and fun (sometimes messy!) 732-246-7469. stnj.org/event/masterchef-junior-live 12 The Boy Who Grew Flowers at RVCC Theatre.

118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg. 908-725-3420. rvccarts.org 12 Access-ABILITY Art Exhibition Opening Reception at the Morris Museum. 6-8PM. Showcases the talents of children and adults in our community who live and thrive with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Exhibition on view from 3/12-15. 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown.

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6 Baby and Hike.

9-11AM. Baby and 4-6PM. 60 Chapin Rd, Pine Brook. 973-396Hike. Cost: $2 per adult. Preregistration re4001. quired. 973.635.6629. Jockey Hollow National 13 - 15 Mother and Daughter Art Retreat at Appel 21 Explore The Fun of Science at iPlay America.

Park, Harding.

973.635.6629. morrisparks.net 14 NMBFF Film Festival at the Newark Farm Music and Arts Center. Guests will sleep in 11AM-1PM. Thunderstruck recreates the spirit and Museum. 1-3PM.Youth Film Festival Series, 6 National Night Out at Mennen Sports Arena. our cozy, dorm-style bunks, fully equipped energy of an AC/DC WednesdaysAdmission: FREE. Annieconcert, 49 Wash-the way you rememFREE food, heated FREE entertainment, FREE ice with bunk beds and modern bathroom 457 Ave, Newark. ber it. 110 Schanck Rd, Freehold. 732-577-8200.

Newark 973.596.6672. skating, and giveaways!

161 Hanover Ave, facilities.ington Shirley Rd, 973-326-7654.

Elmer. 856-358-2472. appelfarm.org iplayamerica.com/kids-club-event/explore-the-funMorristown.

14 - 16 Family Gallery Programs at the Newark Museumof-science/ - Our Cultural Community!.

7,1414,Open 21, 28House Lunch at with the Librarian atWestfield MacSpring Academy. loca10-11AM. Threefive-year-olds andWeekend their culloch Hall Historical Museum.

Pre-school tion: 10am-12pm; Warren location 2-4PM. Open 21 - 22toBrain Awareness Drop-In at Americaregivers enjoy a special time before the Muchildren and their caregivers are invited to Registration for 2020 Summer Camp and Fall school can Museum of Natural History. seum opens to the public. 1-4PM. Come and bring lunch and enjoy stories.FREE. 45 Macyear programs!

Come 973-538-2404. to our Open House to discover the different aspects of our commuculloch Ave, Morristown.

21, 28 Laser Ladies at RVCC Planetarium. 8-8:45PM. understand more of our program offerings andnity! to From our families to the beauty and the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun is our theme tonight!

7 - 9 Creative Play at the Newark Museum. take advantage of on-site registration discount!structures Call that surround us! 49 Washington 10-11AM. 3-5 year-olds and their caregivThis show features female artists like Aretha FrankAve, Newark. 973.596.6672.

908-301-6168 to RSVP. 115 E. Grove St, Westfield. ers enjoy a special time before the Museum lin, Madonna, Gloria Estefan, Shakira, and Rhianna.

10 North Rd, Warren. springacademyus.com 18 Storytime Reservations at 2 at Macculloch Hall Historical opens to the public. Family Gallery Programs recommended.

118 Lamington Rd, Museum. Celebrate American Artist Appreciaat the Newark Museum Multiples and 14 Girls in Science and -Engineering Day at Intrepid Branchburg.

908-231-8805. tion Month with a story and art project. FREE Monoprints, Printmaking. 1PM-4PM. Theme: Museum. All encouraged to attend this museumwith museum Pre-register (973) Rabbit at WheaPrintmaking bridges across time and culture.

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Stages Festival The Velveteen wide program.

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2-3:30PM. Watch as the Pushcart Players org. 45 Macculloch Ave,Velveteen Morristown. newarkmuseum.org 15 Dinosaur World Live at State Theatre New Jersey. bring The Rabbit to life in the Wheaton18 Family Woodland Hike Center. at New Jersey 8, 15, Rockin’ Rocket Ride-Planetarium/ 15 22 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. stnj.org/event/ Arts Event FREE and open to the public.

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1-2PM. \Free.

New Jersey RVCC. 2-3PM. Put on your space suit and dinosaur-world-live Appropriate for children in PreK-5th grade. 1501 Botanical Garden, Morris Rd, Ringwood.

973blast-off into outer space to visit the Moon, Glasstown Rd, Millville. 856-825-6800. wheatonarts.

19 OPEN HOUSE at Midland School. 10-11:30AM. 962-9534. njbg.org Sun, and planets. (ages 3-8)Reservations recorg/21 Golden Oldies Spectacular at State Theatre ommended.

Rd, Branchburg.

Join us for 118 ourLamington Open House.

Check out our facility, 19 Sky Zone Sensory Hours in Mount Livingston Olive New Jersey.

7-8:30PM. Ave, New Bruns908-231-8805. raritanval.edu/planetarium meet our faculty, learn about our curriculum. 94NJ. 4-6PM. 61 International Drive South, Budd wick. 732-246-7469. stnj.org/event/golden_oldReadington Rd,inNthe Branch.

908-722-8222 skyzone.com/mountolive 9 Music & Movies Park. 7-10PM. FREE x 109.Lake. 973-527-7000. ies_spectacular Turkey Brook Park. 30 Flanders Rd, Budd 21, 28 Science Wednesdays: BASF’s Kids Lab 19 Open House at Camp Ruach at the JCC in BridgeLake. 973-426-7262.

22 Sunday Mystery Walk at Duke Farms. 1-3PM. at the water. 5:30-7PM. Come learn about Camp Ruach at Morris Museum. 1-2PM. 6 Normandy 2-hour exploration of Duke Farms on foot. The Heights Rd, Morristown.

973.971.3700. mor9, 23 Concerts at New Jersey Botani- savings! theSummer JCC. Register early and get maximum theme of each walk will be seasonal in nature but rismuseum.org/special-programs-families cal Garden. Bring a lawn chair; no alcohol Save $200. 775 Talamini Rd, Bridgewater. 908-443permitted on state property. $5 donation as Making. the name implies, the mystery walk won’t be 22 Peach Muffin 11AM-2PM. 908-8799026. jcccampruach.org requested.

2 Morris Rd, Ringwood. njbg.org revealed until you get here!

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10 11 Jr. Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show at New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center.

7:30-9PM. A hilarious, coming-of-age musical about 24 Morristown and Truck Festival.

11AM28 -Food 29 Nick Jr. Live! at Hulu Theater at Madison 10AM-4PM. aboard!

Kids 11 and under discoveringAll that cool is sometimes where we least 7PM. Gintny Square Field. 49Garden.

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97 Sunfield Ave, Edison. trainshow.com expect it. Hamilton Stage, Hamilton St, Rahway.

31 Labor Day Lobsterfest. Free event! 6 bands 28 - 29 Special Olympics NJ Spring Basketball Finals.

10 Chester Music Festival FREE. 11am-5pm.

20 2020 Mercer Green Fest at Rider University. and emcee/DJ playing requests. Over 180 Featuring English Rock Band of the 70’s, 80’s 10AM-6PM. More than 1,000 Special Olympics craft and specialty vendors.

Great oceanfront 11AM-4PM. Local eco-vendors will inform visitors (250 State Rte 24, Chester, NJ) Bring your athletesactivities from across NJ. 6water locations throughout the location. Children’s including about healthy & clean water, electric vehicles, new lawn chairs and shades! Downtown Chester.

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20 Artrageous at RVCC Theatre. 7-9PM. Part art studio, part rock group, part creation lab, Artrageous takes audiences on a uniquely entertaining visual journey and high-energy ride of inspiration, creativity and engagement, paying tribute to a variety of art forms, icons and musical genres. Culminates in a gallery of fabulous finished paintings. 118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg. 908-725-3420. rvccarts.org

28 Somerville High School Indoor Color Guard Show at Branchburg Central Middle School. 3-8PM. Approximately 40 competing winter guard teams will attend, with a concluding performance by the two-time world champion. Performing their show The Deep and the Somerville High School Scholastic Regional A Winter Guard team performing their show Into the Light. 220 Baird Rd, Branchburg. shsmbanj.com/winter-guard-show

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