# Things to do with kids in NJ, NJ

> 3 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in NJ, NJ (Union 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 Wed, Nov 11.

Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about
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## Events ahead

- [NJ BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER – A SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/nj-ballet-s-the-nutcracker-a-sensory-friendly-performance--listing-bf0be5772943c0b1ae8b17fa) — Sun, Nov 29 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · UCPAC Main Stage, NJ · sensory-friendly · checked Nov 3. <p>NJ Ballet\'s "The Nutcracker" - A Sensory Friendly Performance is specially adapted for children and adults with autism and other sensory sensitivities. </p>\n
- [Winter Wonder Lights](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/winter-wonder-lights--listing-f89f1f5a2b836a265a7152b2) — Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Planetarium, NJ · checked Nov 3. <p>Listen to holiday hits such as “Wizards in Winter,” “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree” and “Dominic the Donkey” while lasers “dance” on the dome overhead.</p>\n
- [GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERT – ELEVATION & NEW JERSEY YOUTH SYMPHONY](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/gospel-music-festival-concert-elevation-and-new-jersey-youth-symphony--listing-b54bebd6dc1c65aa310a14d9) — Sat, Dec 12 · 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM · UCPAC Main Stage, NJ · checked Nov 3. <p>Join Wharton Arts for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, hope, and celebration at the Gospel Music Festival, featuring Elevation, New Jersey Youth Symphony, and…

## Recently ended

- [Swamps: Spooky or Spectacular? — Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/swamps-spooky-or-spectacular-great-swamp-outdoor-education-center--listing-fb7b3f4a68b348fbefed5f89) — ended Sun, Oct 18

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in Union County, NJ](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/counties/union-county-nj) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/counties/union-county-nj.md)
- Other towns in Union County, NJ: [Summit, NJ](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/towns/summit-nj) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/towns/summit-nj.md), [Rahway, NJ](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/towns/rahway-nj) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/towns/rahway-nj.md)
- [Things to do with kids in New York](https://grassyknees.com/new-york) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/new-york.md)
- [This weekend in New York](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/this-weekend.md)

Town pages are listed once a town has 3 current listings, county pages at 10.