Things To Do With Kids This Weekend Near Secaucus: Feb. 23/24

SECAUCUS, NJ — Looking to get out of the house with your little ones? Here's Patch's new weekly round-up of fun things to do this weekend, Feb. 23/24 in and around Secaucus.

Saturday, Feb. 23:

1. Ages 3+ Kids' Club: Making Fingerprint Bugs at Michael's craft store in Edgewater 10 a.m. to noon Saturday morning Good for: Preschoolers/no registration needed. $2 per project, ages 3+, supplies included. They craft, you shop! Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project. Sign up in store or online, or just drop in. Parent or guardian must remain on premises during the event. 465 River Road (Edgewater Commons) Edgewater, NJ 07020

2. MAKEbreak Crunchy Spring Slime at Michael's craft store in Secaucus 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon Open to all ages, from pre-schoolers to teens.

Mix in colorful pony beads and glitter for a satisfying crunch when you play! They provide the supplies and pre-made slime. 400 Mill Creek Drive, Secaucus 07094

2. Learn all about trains at the old train terminal in Liberty State Park, Jersey City. All Aboard! As part of Blue Comet Day at Liberty State Park, the park presents a children’s program that will include a discussion about trains, and a craft to make and take home. The program will take place inside the CRRNJ Terminal and is appropriate for ages 5 to 10 years old. Pre-registration is required. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Free. Liberty State Park CRRNJ Terminal 1 Audrey Zapp Drive Jersey City, NJ 07305 201-915-3400 x202

3. "Cinderella or the Story of Bigfoot," presented at the Studio Playhouse in Upper Montclair. Show is Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23/24 and March 2/3. Showtimes at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. In this retelling of the classic Cinderella story, Ella Le Grand not only has to contend with her evil stepmother, but she also has to deal with her feet. They aren’t dainty princess feet; they’re huge! All’s well that ends well as our tale shows that true beauty comes from within, and that it’s not just okay to be yourself, in fact it’s the only way to be. Call 973-744-9752. Tickets are $10 each.

4. Free kids' movie at North Bergen Public Library: "The House with a Clock in Its Walls"

Screening is 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Saturday All ages, free. A young orphan named Lewis Barnavelt aids his magical uncle in locating a clock with the power to bring about the end of the world. Free admission and snacks. 8411 Bergenline Avenue, North Bergen 07047

5. Free kids' expo at the Westfield YMCA: Inflatables, sports class stations, dance academy, camp open house, carnival games and arts & crafts. 1-4 p.m. at the Westfield Area YMCA 220 Clark Street, Westfield, NJ

6. Both days: Kids' week at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City $24-33 (included with admission) The Intrepid has workshops and hands-on demos tailored just for kids this week and weekend only. Puppetry, face painting, experiments, model rocket building and more.

Sunday, Feb. 24:

1. Storytime at the Hoboken Fire Department Museum. Offered every Sunday from 1:30-2 p.m. through May 12. Good for preschoolers. We invite children between the ages of 2 and 5 years to join us downtown every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Special guest readers from the Hoboken Public Library join us on the first Sunday of each month. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No reservation required, but it is recommended to arrive early to secure a good spot. 213 Bloomfield St. in Hoboken.

2. Maple Sugaring at the Tenafly Nature Center: Every Sunday through March 24 Two demos: 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Learn how to identify a maple tree. Discover the history of syrup making and how technology has changed the way sap has been gathered over the centuries. We’ll check Tenafly Nature Center’s tapped tree and observe how sap is boiled down to make fresh maple syrup, a sweet treat for all to taste! Cost: Members - $5 / Non-Members - $10 Family Max - $15 / Family Max - $30 Tenafly Nature Center 313 Hudson Avenue Tenafly, NJ

3. Family Afternoon at the Met Cloisters in Upper Manhatttan: Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. The Met Cloisters 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, New York, New York 10040 (in Fort Tryon Park) How did craftsmen of the Middle Ages make stained glass windows with sand, metal, and fire? Design your own window inspired by stories and symbols from The Met collection! For families with children ages 3–11. Free with Museum admission. Admission is free for children under 12 with an adult. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/event...

4. Birds of Prey lecture by NJ Batman in Garfield. The Wildlife Education and Conservation Center in Garfield See live raptor birds. $10 per person. Good for ages 5 and up. Buy tickets here or at the door: http://www.njbatman.com/

5. Kids Night at the Secaucus Rec Center 5-8 p.m. Open basketball court and open pool for all Secaucus residents. Come on by!

(Note: The Secaucus Tot Center is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)