# Things to do with kids in Franklin Lakes, NJ

> 10 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Franklin Lakes, NJ (Bergen County, NJ), in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Pumpkin Fairy Cottage Workshop - Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/pumpkin-fairy-cottage-workshop-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-dad18a1659dd9875ef54ff68) — Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM · NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · From $45 · checked Oct 15. Hands-on workshop transforming a real pumpkin into a whimsical fairy house with doors, windows, mossy roofs and natural materials, guided by an instructor. All materials…
- [Awesome Autumn Sundays - Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/awesome-autumn-sundays-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-bba0eab82b69d4ef0bf4e385) — Sun, Oct 25 (+4 more dates) · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · From $5 · checked Oct 15. Drop-in Sunday-morning family programs with art projects and nature walks, led by a teacher naturalist. Topics: Oct 25 Brilliant Bats, Nov 1 Pumpkins, Nov 8 Cozy Morning Story…
- [After School Nature Club (Ages 4–7) — Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/after-school-nature-club-ages-4-7-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-619397893e908e30010c2848) — Wed, Oct 28 (+3 more dates) · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · Ages 4–7 · From $11 · checked Oct 16. An hour-long Wednesday afternoon nature club for children 4 to 7 at NJ Audubon's Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes, meant as the next step after the Tiny Tots program. Each…
- [Spooky Family Night Hike - Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/spooky-family-night-hike-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-1c56e8498807369167aa0e14) — Wed, Oct 28 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · Ages 4+ · Free · checked Oct 15. Guided night hike about nocturnal creatures with a fire; s'mores kits available for purchase. Costumes encouraged. Not a drop-off program.
- [Junior Naturalists Club (Ages 8–12) — Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/junior-naturalists-club-ages-8-12-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-03fa9ece8275c3854a1e1dc5) — Thu, Oct 29 (+3 more dates) · 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM · Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · Ages 8–12 · From $11 · checked Oct 16. An hour-long Thursday after-school club for kids 8 to 12 at NJ Audubon's Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes, following on from the sanctuary's program for younger children…
- [Tiny Tots Fall Series — Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/tiny-tots-fall-series-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-870e578585eed99ae8890c71) — Thu, Oct 29 (+3 more dates) · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM · Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · From $9 · checked Oct 16. A grown-up-and-me nature program at NJ Audubon's Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes for toddlers 18 months to about 3.5 years. Each 45-minute Thursday morning session has story…
- [Trick or Treat at the Library - Franklin Lakes](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/trick-or-treat-at-the-library-franklin-lakes--listing-cb764519030be06fceb79a13) — Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Franklin Lakes Public Library · Free · checked Oct 15. Visit the library between 10 AM and 4 PM in costume to trick-or-treat. Family program, no registration.
- [Morning Pumpkin Paint and Sip - Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/morning-pumpkin-paint-and-sip-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-f6c4fd81e6043d4ba700f46c) — Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM · NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · All ages · From $10 · checked Oct 15. Paint a pumpkin over a cup of coffee, led by a teacher naturalist and artist. All supplies provided. All-ages event, not drop-off; children under 16 need an adult. Outdoors under…
- [Fall Break Fun (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) - Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/fall-break-fun-kindergarten-3rd-grade-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-11de7c9fd089b1d9f54ab998) — Thu, Nov 5 (+1 more date) · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · From $100 · checked Oct 15. Onsite 9am-1pm drop-off fall-break program with hiking, nature crafts and games led by environmental educators. Thursday Nov 5: Wilderness Skills; Friday Nov 6: Camp Favorites…
- [Nature Center PJ Party: Parents' Night Out - Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/nature-center-pj-party-parents-night-out-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-439eb108199716b6dd5b5e9f) — Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · Ages 4–12 · From $60 · checked Oct 15. Drop-off evening for kids in pajamas: sunset trail hike, up-close animal visits, pizza dinner (2 slices each), s'mores around the fire and a nature movie. Children must be…

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