New York–Newark–Jersey City area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Essex County, NJ
20 upcoming family events and 0 places and programs in Essex County, NJ. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Newark Museum Community Day: Autumn Fling
The Newark Museum of Art
Free
Oct25SunArts & craftsSun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Newark Museum October Family Drop-In
The Newark Museum of Art
With admission
Oct25SunArts & craftsSun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Sunday Studio: Upcycled Paper Weaving with Emily Kenselaar
Montclair Art Museum
With admission
Oct30FriPumpkins and patchesFri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
Halloween Harvest Night at NJPAC
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) — Chambers Plaza
All ages
Oct31SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PM
Turtle Back Zoo Howl-O-Ween
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
From $5
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM
Halloween HullaBOO! — Montclair Public Library
Montclair Public Library — Main Library
Free
Nov1SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM
Sunday Studio: Paper Structures, An Engineering Challenge with Anna Muñiz
Montclair Art Museum
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM
Family First Saturdays — The Newark Museum of Art
The Newark Museum of Art — South Wing
With admission
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 8 · 11:30 AM
Turtle Back Zoo Tots (Ages 2–3 with a Caregiver) — November Session
Berson Learning Center, Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
From $30Ages 2–3
Nov14SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM
WBGO Kids Jazz Concert with Catherine Russell
The Newark Museum of Art
- Arts & crafts
Through Jan 3
Mary Poppins at Paper Mill Playhouse
Paper Mill Playhouse
Paid
Nov20FriLight displaysThrough Dec 31
Holiday Lights 2026 — Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
FreeAll ages
Nov21SatSports & playSat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Two Towns Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Fun Run
South Mountain Reservation, Lollipop Loop on Crest Drive (near the Wildflower Sculpture Park and dog run)
From $10
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM
Brick City Run Club Turkey Trot
Brick City Run Club meeting point
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
December Family Drop-In: Cultural Heritage — The Newark Museum of Art
The Newark Museum of Art
With admission
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
Community Day: Winter Wonderland — The Newark Museum of Art
The Newark Museum of Art
FreeAll ages
Dec13SunNutcracker and showsSun, Dec 13 · 3:00 PM
The Nutcracker — State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine at NJPAC
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) — Prudential Hall
Paid
Dec26SatCommunitySat, Dec 26 · 4:00 PM
Cirque Dreams Holidaze at NJPAC
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) — Prudential Hall
Paid
Dec31ThuNew Year’s EveThu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve Party — Nutley Free Public Library
Nutley Free Public Library
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Jan 17 · 3:00 PM
Cinderella — State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine at NJPAC, Newark
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) — Prudential Hall
PaidAll ages
Recently ended
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 1:00 PM
Sunday Studio: Lari Tassels with Anna Muñiz
Montclair Art Museum
With admission
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 11:00 AM
Family Fun Day: Dodge Poetry Festival at NJPAC
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) — Chambers Plaza
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 11:00 AM
Teen Open Studio at Montclair Art Museum
Montclair Art Museum
From $15Ages 13+
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 4:00 PM
Studio Samplers: Mini Makers Workshop Drop-In
Montclair Art Museum
From $40Ages 6–8
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