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Veterans Day Weekend 2024 in New Jersey: Best Things To Do with Kids

The Bergen County Zoo's holiday lantern show,
The Bergen County Zoo's holiday lantern show, "Let It Glow," opens this week. Photo courtesy of the zoo
11/8/24 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

With Veterans Day and the NJEA Convention falling on the same weekend, many New Jersey students have lots to look forward to on this 4-day weekend, and we've got plenty of ideas for how to keep kids busy. 

The holiday season is off to a bright and early start with the kickoff of Let It Glow-A Holiday Lantern Spectacular, with larger-than-life glowing animals throughout the Bergen County Zoo. Santa's even beginning to make the rounds this weekend, including via firetruck at Rockaway Townsquare.

With the holiday season starting to gear up, check our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events. 

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Let It Glow: A Holiday Lantern Spectacular

Paramus
Select dates from Thursday, November 7-Sunday, January 12, 2025
The Bergen County Zoo is illuminated with holiday cheer in the evening all season long. Larger-than-life glowing lanterns have been installed, creating 30+ glowing scenes. See animals real and imagined laid out throughout the zoo. READ MORE

Digging Dinosaurs Family Tour at Morris Museum

Morristown
Thursday, November 7-Friday, November 8
Come explore the Morris Museum’s Digging Dinosaur Exhibition. Touch a real dinosaur egg and walk alongside dinosaur tracks as you imagine what the earth looked like 65 million years ago when these massive reptiles roamed the earth. READ MORE

Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops

Atlantic City – FREE
Daily through Tuesday, December 25
Bass Pro Shops welcomes visitors to make a holiday shopping trip more fun by adding a Santa visit to your outing. Pose for a free photo with Santa in-store. Reservations must be made online. READ MORE

Santa's Arrival at Rockaway Townsquare

Rockaway–FREE
Friday, November 8
Santa Claus is coming to Rockaway Townsquare, escorted by the fire department. The fun includes performances by student musicians, caroling from the Girl Scouts, balloon creations for Santa's Elves, a hot cocoa bar courtesy of P.F. Chang's and more. READ MORE

Dark Skies at Cape May Convention Hall

Cape May – FREE
Friday, November 8
Cape May Convention Hall hosts this free event to learn about the stars. Experience telescope viewings and other interactive activities. READ MORE

Big Santa Lighting and Spectacular Drone Show at Westfield Garden State Plaza

Paramus – FREE
Saturday, November 9
Join Westfield Garden State Plaza for the 7th annual lighting of its iconic Big Santa statue. The celebration features the addition of a choreographed 200-drone show lighting up the sky and set to holiday music. READ MORE

Taco & Empanada Festival in Bound Brook

Bound Brook
Saturday, November 9
Rejoice in two delicious delicacies at The Taco & Empanada Festival, featuring food, music and fun. Enjoy gourmet food trucks, a beer garden and kids activities that include pony rides, inflatables, sand art, face painting, mini golf and more. READ MORE

Celebrating Indigenous Art & Culture at Newark Museum of Art

Newark – FREE
Saturday, November 9
Newark Museum of Art honors Indigenous Heritage Month with a celebration of the rich heritage of the First Nations through dance, drums, hands-on activities, and more.  READ MORE

Frosty & Rudolph

Lambertville
Saturdays, November 9-23
Get ready for the holiday season with Frosty the Snowman on his adventure to the North Pole, as he strives to reunite Rudolph with his reindeer friends. Along the way, join all the reindeer, Mrs. Claus, and some razzle-dazzle penguins. READ MORE

Old-Fashioned Fun & Games at Historic Walnford

Freehold – FREE
Sunday, November 10
Stop by Historic Walnford and take part in a variety of historically-themed games to delight and challenge the whole family. READ MORE

Fall Jersey Shore Comic Book Show

Toms River
Sunday, November 10
The Jersey Shore Comic Book Show returns, spotlighting artists, writers, costume groups, and crafts. Meet artist Neil Vokes from DC comics. Kids can interact with characters from the Star Wars 501st Legion. READ MORE

Cape May Veteran's Day Ceremony

Cape May – FREE
Monday, November 11
Come and honor those who have served our country at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony. READ MORE

Veterans Day Procession & Ceremony in Montgomery

Montgomery – FREE
Monday, November 11
Montgomery Township honors its veterans on Veterans Day with a procession to Montgomery Veterans Park on Harlingen Road, followed by a brief ceremony starting at 4pm at the Veterans Memorial. READ MORE

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