This year Presidents’ Day falls one day after Valentine’s Day on February 15^th, which is all the more reason to celebrate with some fantastic activities in NJ! With the kids off from school, why not fill up the day with learning about historic New Jersey, enjoying nature and remembering America’s forefathers with your New Jersey community.

American Pride

Celebrate President’s Day and the spirit of American innovation, discovery, and exploration with the American Pride Laser Spectacular in Morristown. The exciting musical and laser extravaganza by Prismatic Magic, Inc. touches on several U.S. historical highlights and features pop/rock and patriotic music.

Where: Morris Museum

Show Times: 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM

Website: http://www.morrismuseum.org/childrens-theater/

Address: 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960

Presidents’ Day Camp

School's out, but the fun is just beginning! Children ages two through seven are invited to Montclair to enjoy a day full of learning, fun and laughter! Counselors supervise as children work on their creativity by making arts & crafts, stay fit and healthy at gym time, explore movement and instrument play, listen to educational stories at group story time and more!

Where: Kidville Montclair

When: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Website: http://www.kidville.com/montclair

Address: 516 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07043

Birds-n-Brunch

What better way to enjoy your day off than by joining teacher-naturalists for bird watching and brunch at the Great Backyard Bird Count. Bundle up for a trek outdoors in Pennington where you’ll visit tapped maple trees at the 'evaporation station.'  Afterwards, head inside for a delicious pancake lunch served with homemade maple syrup.  Don’t forget your winter gear and waterproof boots!

Where: The Watershed Center

When: 10:00AM to 02:00PM

Website: http://thewatershed.org/news-and-events/

Address: 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington, NJ 08534

Annual Wreath-Laying

Jersey City’s wreath-laying ceremony takes place every year on Presidents’ Day at the historic Apple Tree House on Academy Street. The building is famous for being the meeting place of George Washington and French General Marquis de Lafayette during the Revolutionary War. Join Mayor Steven Fulop and many other Jersey City officials as they commemorate the occasion.

Where: Apple Tree House

When: 11AM

Address: 298 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Snakes & Turtles of NJ

Spend your day in Mountainside meeting live snakes and turtles from Trailside Nature Science Center’s reptile collection. During the local event in NJ you’ll find out what turtles and snakes have in common, where they go during the winter months and the different kinds of snakes and turtles living in New Jersey. 

Where: Trailside Nature Science Center

When: 1:00 – 2:00 PM             

Website: http://ucnj.org/parks-recreation/trailside-nature-science-center/

Address: 452 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092

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