Free Activities for Kids in March 2025: 40 Top Things To Do in New Jersey

Jakes Branch County Park Nature Center hosts an up-close look at the park's inhabitants each Sunday. Photo courtesy of the center
Jakes Branch County Park Nature Center hosts an up-close look at the park's inhabitants each Sunday. Photo courtesy of the center
2/25/25 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for FREE things to do this March in New Jersey? Check out dozens of great options below. 

As the season transitions from winter to spring, March is filled with events that don't cost a thing! It's a lucky month for freebies, with St. Patrick's Day parades in Morris County and Belmar, among many others. As the spring season blossoms, spend time outdoors at free events like Downtown Cranford Fire & Ice and Workhorse Rides at Howell Living History Farm.

These are just some of our favorite free things to do in New Jersey in March–we're adding more to our New Jersey Events Calendar every day. 

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Cotsen Children's Library at Princeton University Library

Hackensack 's Johnson Public Library

Cotsen Library at Princeton University

Jake Branch County Park Nature Center

Downtown Cranford

Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site

Various Home Depot stores

Jake Branch County Park Nature Center

Sussex County St. Patrick's Day Parade

Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University

Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice

various Lowes stores

Monmouth County Library Headquarters

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.