# Things to do with kids in Middlesex County, NJ

> 11 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Middlesex County, NJ, in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Mon, Nov 2.

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## Events ahead

- [Family Movie Night: Elf — Acacia Youth Center, Woodbridge](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/family-movie-night-elf-acacia-youth-center-woodbridge--listing-e6e35493fe6a782a11e4bbef) — Sun, Nov 8 · 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Acacia Youth Center, Woodbridge · checked Oct 27. Woodbridge Township hosts a Family Movie Night featuring the holiday comedy Elf on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the Acacia Youth Center, 95 Port Reading…
- [CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE! — State Theatre New Jersey](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/cocomelon-sing-a-long-live-state-theatre-new-jersey--listing-f89ffd353d344badfaa0e1be) — Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM · State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick · All ages · From $34 · checked Oct 24. A touring live show built around CoComelon characters Ms. Appleberry, JJ, Cody, Nina and Cece. Families are invited to sing, dance and play along with songs such as "Wheels on…
- [The Hip Hop Nutcracker — State Theatre New Jersey](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/the-hip-hop-nutcracker-state-theatre-new-jersey--listing-5006f7a04f5c8abb7699679b) — Sun, Nov 15 · 6:30 PM · State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick · Ages 5+ · From $58 · checked Oct 16. A hip hop retelling of The Nutcracker set to Tchaikovsky's music, directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber. A dozen dancers, a DJ and a violinist perform, and MC Kurtis Blow…
- [A Christmas Story: The Musical — State Theatre New Jersey](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/a-christmas-story-the-musical-state-theatre-new-jersey--listing-7c399fd9abfc510e9d4c989f) — Fri, Nov 20 (+2 more dates) · 7:30 PM · State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick · Ages 5+ · From $52 · checked Oct 16. The stage musical of the 1983 film A Christmas Story plays four performances at State Theatre New Jersey as part of its Broadway Series. In 1940s Indiana, young Ralphie Parker…
- [Constable Elementary PTO Turkey Trot: 5K, Half-Mile & 50-Yard Dash](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/constable-elementary-pto-turkey-trot-5k-half-mile-and-50-yard-dash--listing-be0e3387f999c85843b39a57) — Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM · Constable Elementary School, Kendall Park · All ages · From $5 · checked Oct 21. The Constable Elementary PTO in Kendall Park (South Brunswick) runs a pre-Thanksgiving race morning built around young children. Families can arrive at 8:00 a.m. for games on the…
- [A Magical Cirque Christmas — State Theatre New Jersey](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/a-magical-cirque-christmas-state-theatre-new-jersey--listing-f9175861ad2a181c47dc8b0f) — Fri, Nov 27 · 4:30 PM · State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick · Ages 5+ · From $48 · checked Oct 16. A holiday cirque show with acrobatics, displays of strength and agility, comedy and magic, set to a soundtrack of modern holiday hits. The State Theatre describes it as a show…
- [The Irish Tenors: A Family Christmas — State Theatre New Jersey](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/the-irish-tenors-a-family-christmas-state-theatre-new-jersey--listing-f31f8d43537c1ca894fef437) — Sun, Nov 29 · 7:00 PM · State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick · Ages 12+ · From $46 · checked Oct 16. The Irish Tenors trio of Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan and Patrick Hyland sings Christmas classics together with Irish favorites, including songs from their Christmas album We…
- [Milk & Cookies: Joanie Leeds — State Theatre New Jersey](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/milk-and-cookies-joanie-leeds-state-theatre-new-jersey--listing-a63e72f15364cad291f5b948) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM · State Theatre New Jersey — State Theatre Studio, New Brunswick · Ages 3–8 · From $5 · checked Oct 16. Grammy-winning children's singer-songwriter Joanie Leeds plays a December concert of her children's music in the State Theatre's Studio, with singing and dancing along. It is…
- [Milk & Cookies: The B-Side Band Holiday Jam — State Theatre New Jersey](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/milk-and-cookies-the-b-side-band-holiday-jam-state-theatre-new-jersey--listing-9f34edb91987a252b5965797) — Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM · State Theatre New Jersey — State Theatre Studio, New Brunswick · Ages 3–8 · From $5 · checked Oct 16. The party band The B-Side Band plays a family-friendly set of pop, soul and holiday favorites in the State Theatre's Studio. It is part of the Milk & Cookies series, the…
- [The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra — American Repertory Ballet at State Theatre New Jersey](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/the-nutcracker-with-live-orchestra-american-repertory-ballet-at-state--listing-f2c347f8b116335c416ef489) — Thu, Dec 17 (+3 more dates) · 7:00 PM · State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick · Paid · checked Oct 16. American Repertory Ballet brings its Nutcracker, a New Jersey holiday tradition for more than 60 years, to State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick for six performances…
- [Jurassic Quest Edison, NJ 2026 Dec 30 - Jan 3](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/jurassic-quest-edison-nj-2026-dec-30-jan-3--d420591f-2119-4c21-aa93-6a234a9ce700) — Dec 30 – Jan 3 · 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM · New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, Edison · Ages 2–10 · $35. 🦖 EDISON, GET READY TO ROAR! JURASSIC QUEST IS COMING! 🦕 Join us December 30, 2026–January 3, 2027, at New Jersey Convention & Expo Center for a prehistoric family adventure!…

## Recently ended

- [Woodbridge Trunk or Treat on Main Street](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/woodbridge-trunk-or-treat-on-main-street--listing-930a0b36ce983c2e3d02fe94) — ended Wed, Oct 28

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