Jersey City Kids Activities Calendar

38 activities this month

Tuesday, April 14

Story Hour with Miss Sheena

West Bergen Branch

A fun and educational story hour designed to support early learning for young children.

stories Free Up to 5y Jersey City

Baby-Toddler Lego Block Playtime

Marion Branch Library

Babies and toddlers develop cognitive and motor skills by building with large Lego-like blocks.

general Free Up to 5y Jersey City

Early Literacy Workshop

Miller Branch Library

Learn how to support your child's reading journey through phonics and interactive games with the Early Literacy Department.

stories Free Up to 11y Jersey City

Story Time at Pavonia Branch

Pavonia Branch Library

Join the Pavonia Branch for an interactive in-person session featuring stories, songs, books, and fingerplays for children ages 0-5.

stories Free Up to 5y Jersey City

Baby & Me Story Hour

Lafayette Branch Library

Parents and caregivers can enjoy an interactive story hour with their babies or toddlers to build community, early literacy, and share refreshments.

stories Free Up to 5y Jersey City

Wednesday, April 15

Storytelling & Craft Time with Mr. Will

Communipaw Branch

An engaging story time with music followed by fun crafts for babies and toddlers.

stories Free Up to 5y Jersey City

Bedtime PJ Story Time in the Morning

Jersey City Free Public Library

Join Mr. Will for an engaging story time with music and crafts; pajamas are encouraged!

stories Free Up to 5y Jersey City

Craft/Manualidades

PGML-Biblioteca Criolla

A creative workshop celebrating learning and imagination through creative reuse for children ages 6-11.

art Free 6y-11y Jersey City

In-Person Storytime at Main Library

Priscilla Gardner Main Library

Sing, dance, and listen to stories in the Bonetti Room; registration is required 24 hours in advance.

stories Free Up to 11y Jersey City

National Banana Day Activities

Liberty Science Center

Celebrate National Banana Day with special science-themed activities for families.

science Included with admission Jersey City

Thursday, April 16

Little Mover's Storytime

Five Corners Branch

Songs, fingerplays, and books for pre-walkers to bond with caregivers and build early learning skills.

stories Free Up to 5y Jersey City

Hello Spring! Diamond Painting Workshop

Marion Branch

Children ages 5-12 create springtime themed refrigerator magnets using cheerful pastel diamonds.

art Free 5y-12y Jersey City

Friday, April 17

Fun Fridays in Criolla

PGML-Biblioteca Criolla

After-school fun featuring board games, video games, and creative activities for children and teens.

general Free 6y+ Jersey City

Saturday, April 18

Poetry Playground

Miller Library Branch

Discover your inner poet with the Educational Arts Team; includes refreshments and family writing fun.

art Free Jersey City

Celebrate Earth Day at JCFPL

Jersey City Free Public Library

A community celebration for Earth Day at the library featuring family-friendly activities and environmental awareness.

outdoors Free Jersey City

Storytime with Hank

Miller Branch

Enjoy a heartwarming story time with Hank, a Labrador Retriever from The Good Dog Foundation.

animals Free 6y-11y Jersey City

Kids Outdoor Adventure Day

Liberty State Park

An outdoor event with games, nature walks, and family-friendly activities in the park.

outdoors Free Up to 12y Jersey City

Mother Earth Festival

Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs

Celebrate the planet with a day of vibrant cultural expressions, music, and family activities at this city-wide festival.

outdoors Free Jersey City

Monday, April 20

Bilingual Story Hour

PGML-Biblioteca Criolla

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun in both English and Spanish during this interactive session for early childhood learners.

stories Free Up to 5y Jersey City

Family Storytime at the Library

Jersey City Free Public Library

A fun interactive storytime session for young children featuring books, songs, and activities.

stories Free 3y-6y Jersey City

Fortnite + Mental Health Trivia

Glenn D. Cunningham Branch

Test your knowledge of Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft while learning about children's mental health.

general Free 6y+ Jersey City

Tuesday, April 21

Story Time In-Person — April 21

Pavonia Branch Library

Join the library for an engaging session of stories, songs, books, and fingerplays designed for children ages 0-5.

stories Free Up to 5y Jersey City

Draw, Color & Create on Canvas

Miller Branch

Kids use vibrant acrylic markers to design their own canvas masterpieces in this paintbrush-free workshop.

art Free 6y-11y Jersey City

Baby & Me Story Hour — April 21

Lafayette Branch Library

Parents and caregivers can enjoy an interactive story hour with their babies or toddlers to build community and early literacy.

stories Free Up to 5y Jersey City

Tiny Travelers

Lafayette Branch

An adventure-themed program where children learn about different parts of the world.

general Free Up to 11y Jersey City

Wednesday, April 22

Children's Storytime — April 22

Heights Branch

A weekly story time at the Heights Branch featuring books, songs, and toys for children up to age 5.

stories Free Up to 5y Jersey City

Earth Day Seed Packet Giveaway

Liberty Science Center

Celebrate Earth Day at the science center and take home a packet of seeds to start your own garden.

science Included with admission Jersey City

Jersey City Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration

City Hall Plaza

The official city celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day featuring community gatherings and environmental activities.

outdoors Free Jersey City

Spring Story Time — April 22

Earl Morgan Branch

Enjoy stories brought to life with music, silly songs, dancing, and a creative craft to take home.

stories Free Up to 5y Jersey City

Friday, April 24

Fun Fridays — April 24

Communipaw Branch

Join the Communipaw Branch for games, creativity, and light refreshments on select Fridays.

general Free 6y+ Jersey City

Saturday, April 25

JCFamilies' School, Summer Camp & Daycare Fair

City Hall Plaza

Explore over 60 summer camps and schools while kids enjoy music, dance performances, magic shows, and bubbles. Big family-friendly fair to talk with camp/school/daycare reps to help you plan summer options.

general Free Up to 12y Jersey City

Celebrate Uniqueness! Sensory Day

Lafayette Branch

A hands-on session to create sensory bottles and rice bins at the Lafayette Branch.

art Free Up to 11y Jersey City

Fun Under The Sun in Jersey City

City Hall Plaza

Free outdoor family event with kid-friendly music/performances plus bubbles, crafts, yoga, and a magic show while parents can browse nearby fair booths.

outdoors Free Up to 12y Jersey City

Member Only Tea Party

Liberty Science Center

A fancy hat-themed afternoon where science meets sweetness for LSC members.

science Member ticket required Jersey City

Young Artists Workshop

Mana Contemporary

A hands-on art workshop for children to create and explore various art techniques.

art $10 per child 5y-10y Jersey City

Sunday, April 26

Fun Under The Sun in Jersey City

City Hall Plaza

Free outdoor family event with kid-friendly music/performances plus bubbles, crafts, yoga, and a magic show while parents can browse nearby fair booths.

outdoors Free Up to 12y Jersey City

Monday, April 27

Fun Under The Sun in Jersey City

City Hall Plaza

Free outdoor family event with kid-friendly music/performances plus bubbles, crafts, yoga, and a magic show while parents can browse nearby fair booths.

outdoors Free Up to 12y Jersey City

Bilingual Story Hour — April 27

PGML-Biblioteca Criolla

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun in both English and Spanish during this interactive session for early childhood learners.

stories Free Up to 5y Jersey City

Tuesday, April 28

Fun Under The Sun in Jersey City

City Hall Plaza

Free outdoor family event with kid-friendly music/performances plus bubbles, crafts, yoga, and a magic show while parents can browse nearby fair booths.

outdoors Free Up to 12y Jersey City

Born 2 Move

PGML-Biblioteca Criolla

A dance and movement session for toddlers and their guardians to enjoy together.

music Free Up to 5y Jersey City

Lego-Like Block Building at Biblioteca Criolla

PGML-Biblioteca Criolla

Bilingual-friendly block building session for babies and toddlers to develop motor skills.

general Free Up to 5y Jersey City

Wednesday, April 29

Fun Under The Sun in Jersey City

City Hall Plaza

Free outdoor family event with kid-friendly music/performances plus bubbles, crafts, yoga, and a magic show while parents can browse nearby fair booths.

outdoors Free Up to 12y Jersey City

Thursday, April 30

Fun Under The Sun in Jersey City

City Hall Plaza

Free outdoor family event with kid-friendly music/performances plus bubbles, crafts, yoga, and a magic show while parents can browse nearby fair booths.

outdoors Free Up to 12y Jersey City

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