Earth Day & Ecosystems Family Event at New Jersey State Museum
New Jersey State Museum - 10:30 AM Pick
New Jersey State Museum - 10:30 AM Pick
Live Animal Talks at Jakes Branch County Park
Jake Branch County Park Nature Center - 1:30 AM
Jake Branch County Park Nature Center - 1:30 AM
Barnes & Noble Storytime in Bridgewater
Barnes & Noble of Bridgewater - 10:00 AM
Barnes & Noble of Bridgewater - 10:00 AM
Bubble Bash at Adventure Aquarium
Adventure Aquarium - 10:00 AM
Adventure Aquarium - 10:00 AM
Parents' Night Out - Swiftie Night at Bach to Rock Wyckoff
Bach to Rock Wyckoff - 5:30 PM
Bach to Rock Wyckoff - 5:30 PM
Star Light Star Bright Installation in Hoboken
Pier A Park - various times
Pier A Park - various times
Barnes & Noble Storytime in Livingston
Barnes & Noble Livingston - 10:00 AM
Barnes & Noble Livingston - 10:00 AM
Music & Movement at Johnson Public Library
Johnson Public Library - 10:00 AM
Johnson Public Library - 10:00 AM
Bubble Bash at Adventure Aquarium
Adventure Aquarium - 10:00 AM
Adventure Aquarium - 10:00 AM
Star Light Star Bright Installation in Hoboken
Pier A Park - various times
Pier A Park - various times
DreamWorks Water Park at American Dream Mall
DreamWorks Water Park - various times
DreamWorks Water Park - various times
Play Cafe at Ramsey Free Public Library
Ramsey Free Public Library - 10:30 AM
Ramsey Free Public Library - 10:30 AM
Bubble Bash at Adventure Aquarium
Adventure Aquarium - 10:00 AM
Adventure Aquarium - 10:00 AM
Barnes & Noble Storytime in Brick
Barnes & Noble - 11:00 AM
Barnes & Noble - 11:00 AM
Star Light Star Bright Installation in Hoboken
Pier A Park - various times
Pier A Park - various times
DreamWorks Water Park at American Dream Mall
DreamWorks Water Park - various times
DreamWorks Water Park - various times
Barnes & Noble Storytime in Livingston
Barnes & Noble Livingston - 10:00 AM
Barnes & Noble Livingston - 10:00 AM
Baby Lap Time at Johnson Public Library
Hackensack 's Johnson Public Library - 10:00 AM
Hackensack 's Johnson Public Library - 10:00 AM
Bubble Bash at Adventure Aquarium
Adventure Aquarium - 10:00 AM
Adventure Aquarium - 10:00 AM
Star Light Star Bright Installation in Hoboken
Pier A Park - various times
Pier A Park - various times
Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience
Westfield Garden State Plaza - various times
Westfield Garden State Plaza - various times
Bubble Bash at Adventure Aquarium
Adventure Aquarium - 10:00 AM
Adventure Aquarium - 10:00 AM
L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival at Xscape Theatres Howell 14
Xscape Theatres Howell 14 - 5:00 PM
Xscape Theatres Howell 14 - 5:00 PM
Star Light Star Bright Installation in Hoboken
Pier A Park - various times
Pier A Park - various times

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Cooking Classes in NJ for Kids

Learn to cook farm-to-table cuisines from around the world at the Montclair Culinary Academy. Photo courtesy of the academy
8/22/23
- By Laurie Rein
Michelle's Healthy Cooking
A fun, hands-on cooking class close to home in New Jersey is something to consider whether you have an aspiring Julia Child or are just looking for something different to do with the kids. These NJ cooking classes for kids cater to all ages. Cooking classes teach culinary techniques and are also a great way to encourage kids to try new foods, master hand-eye coordination, and gain essential life skills.
You can find more cooking classes for kids or book a class online in our directory of classes and listings. Check our New Jersey Classes for Kids Guide for more kids’ activities and classes for all ages and interests.
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About the Author
Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.
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