KIDS ACTIVITIES AND FAMILY FUN IN NEW BRUNSWICK,
NJ, AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS

Discover some of the best Central Jersey kids’ activities in the area. Whether you’re looking for a way to help the little ones burn off some of that endless energy this weekend or in search of fun, new experiences to share next summer, the area is home to a wide variety of places that cater to the young and young at heart. At Central Jersey Convention & Visitors Bureau, we can help you locate family-friendly venues in New Brunswick, NJ, and the surrounding areas.

Activities for the Little Ones

Are you looking for a place where the younger ones can let loose? From bounce houses and arcade games to indoor play facilities, there are plenty of areas for them to explore. Some locations even offer private group packages for parents looking for a special venue to host family and other elementary school friends. Here are a few recommendations from Central Jersey Convention & Visitors Bureau:

• Pump It Up
• Supercharged Entertainment
• BounceU
• The Jumping Jungle
• Chuck E. Cheese

Fun for the Whole Family

If you’re planning a day trip or weekend excursion for the entire family, there are several ways to make memories together. You can splash around at the local water park, grab day passes from Six Flags, or battle it out with your siblings on the laser tag field. Check out these local venues and attractions from Central Jersey Convention & Visitors Bureau for full-on family fun:

• Six Flags Great Adventure
• Supercharged Entertainment 
• Crystal Springs Family Waterpark
• iPlay America
• Bowlero North Brunswick
• Majestic Lanes
• South Amboy Arena Rollermagic

Outdoor and Educational Activities

Parents seeking a more relaxing or educational outing that will spark their kids’ imaginations can find it in New Brunswick, NJ, and beyond. Enjoy the scenery while paddle boating, peruse scenic gardens, or stop for a picnic by the playground. There’s even a whole galaxy to explore at a local community college. Find additional information about these particular locations below:

• Colonial Park
• Children’s Museum of Somerset County
• Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) Planetarium
• RVCC 3M Observatory

Many of these venues have a rotating calendar of events – visit their websites or social media pages to see what’s happening while you’re in the area. Group tours also run through Central Jersey, as well as New York City, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Ellis Island, and other locations. Additionally, an array of historical sites and tours are available to explore.

Attractions for Sports Enthusiasts

There are many ways for families to stay active and enjoy the sports they love throughout NJ. Sign the little ones up for camps that have all the activities they enjoy or treat the hockey, baseball, or lacrosse player in your life to a sports clinic where they can learn the skills they need to become better players. During baseball season, you can even catch a game at TD Bank Ballpark as a family when the Somerset Patriots are in town. Here are some of the areas that offer athletic entertainment and activities:

• MiLB Somerset Patriots
• BB Grandslam
• Bridgewater Sports Arena home of the Rockets Hockey Club
• Tara Greens Family Golf Center
• Woodbridge Community Center (WCC)
• Head Over Heels Gymnastics, Dance & Cheer Center (formerly Middlesex Gymnastics Academy)

Venues for Your Family’s Special Event

Are you planning something special? Many of the venues listed above accommodate birthday parties, weddings, business events, and other occasions. Plus, you can capture all the fun through TapSnap, a photo booth rental company that caters to party hosts throughout the area. No matter what’s on the agenda throughout the year, Central Jersey Convention & Visitors Bureau can help you find the ideal venue, hotels for out-of-town guests, and much more.

Find Other Central Jersey Kids Activities

Sports arenas, bounce houses, arcades, museums, and amusement parks – a variety of attractions are available for kids of all ages in New Brunswick, NJ, and surrounding areas. Let Central Jersey Convention & Visitors Bureau be your guide to some of the most unique venue locations in the region. Whether you’re an NJ resident or visiting from out of state, we can help you find fun things to do for the entire family. For more information about some of the most popular Central Jersey kids’ activities, contact us today.

• Head Over Heels Gymnastics, Dance & Ninja Center – East Brunswick
• Supercharged Entertainment – Edison
• Six Flags – Jackson
• Chuck E Cheese – Edison
• Bounce U – Bridgewater
• The Jumping Jungle – East Brunswick
• iPlay America – Freehold
• BB Grand Slam – South Plainfield
• Laser Park – Princeton
• Somerset Patriots Baseball Club – Bridgewater
• Pump It Up – Piscataway
• Bridgewater Sports Arena – Bridgewater

• Bowlero – North Brunswick
• Majestic Lanes – Perth Amboy
• South Amboy Arena – South Amboy
• Woodbridge Community Center – Woodbridge
• Crystal Springs Water Park – East Brunswick
• Colonial Park – Putting Greens and Paddle boating – Somerset
• Tara Greens Golf Center – Mini Golf – Somerset
• Children’s Museum of Somerset County – Bridgewater
• Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium – North Branch
• TapSnap, Photo Booth Rental Company – Hillsborough