Things To Do With Kids This Weekend Near Secaucus, March 1-3

SECAUCUS, NJ — Busy moms and dads, here's your weekend round-up from Patch! If you know of an event not listed or want a local event added to this list, email carly.baldwin@patch.com.

Friday, March 1:

1. Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration at the North Bergen Library

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Join us for the North Bergen Public Library’s “Dr. Seuss Celebration” on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Main Library, at 4:30 p.m. The festivities will include a Magic Show, Story Time with special guest Mayor Sacco, cotton candy and goodie bags to take home. 8411 Bergenline Ave, North Bergen, New Jersey 07047

2. Kids' Night In at Secaucus Rec Center (“Parents Night Out”)

Friday, March 1 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Open to children ages 5-12 Movie & Pizza
Bring your favorite blanket and relax while watching "Big Hero 6"

Secaucus Recreation Center 1200 Koelle Boulevard $5.00 per child Sign up through Community Pass

Saturday, March 2:

1. Kids Club Painted Rock Friends at Secaucus Michael's craft store

10 a.m. -12 p.m. $2 per project, ages 3+ (supplies included) Learn more: https://www.michaels.com/class...

2. Make a Clock Tray at the Secaucus Home Depot

9 a.m. to 12 noon

Spark a conversation about one of the oldest inventions—hands down—in our hands-on workshop. Together you and your timekeeper can build a freestanding clock with easy-to-read numbers, movable hands and a storage tray to house reminders or important trinkets. Use as a learning clock to make telling time fun or as a tool to encourage the value of time. Once your clock is built, your child can customize it with paint and stickers. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin. More: https://www.homedepot.com/work...

3. MAKEbreak Charming Birdhouses at Secaucus Michael's craft store

1-3 p.m. Parents, buy the birdhouse and the supplies to decorate will be included in this fun craft activity. Learn more: https://www.michaels.com/class...

4. Beauty and the Beast at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)

Showtime is only Saturday, March 2 at 2 p.m. Show runs for an hour, performance is good for kids 4-10 Tickets start at $20

In the beloved story of Beauty & the Beast, the beautiful Belle finds herself in a spell-bound castle held captive by a beast…does she fall in love with the Beast before the last petal falls from the enchanted rose? Or will the Beast’s selfishness cost him the world he once knew and the hand of the girl that has melted his heart? Filled with the wonderful ingredients you have come to expect from The Panto Company USA; lots of laughter, stunning costumes, music and plenty of magic. Learn more: https://www.sopacnow.org/event...

5. Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday at Princeton University

March is Dr. Seuss' birthday, and we will be celebrating with a stupendous miniature golf course that is build as you go! There will be a plethora of supplies on hand to build the wackiest of wickets, plus special holes designed by Princeton University student artists. Complimentary clubs and balls are provided for you to customize, as well. Come play a few ridiculous rounds!
Saturday, March 2 Frist Campus Center, Lower Level Multipurpose Rooms on the Princeton University campus
No registration required, free of charge 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to all ages Learn more: https://cotsen.princeton.edu/y...

6. Fayla Princess Ball at the Hilton Garden Inn in Springfield

12 - 3 p.m. Saturday, March 2

Join BELLE, CINDERELLA, ARIEL, MOANA, TINKERBELL and MYSTERY PRINCESS GUESTS at
FAYLA'S 2nd ANNUAL PRINCESS BALL. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, GAMES, PRINCESS MEET & GREETS, MAKE-OVERS, FACE PAINTING, PRINCESS CROWNING, PRIZES AND MORE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Princess Meet & Greet, Photos, Princess Crownings, and so much more!!! PRINCESS HUNT FOR ALL CHILDREN WHO ATTEND!
Printed photos, crowns, and makeovers will be sold at event.
$5 per person who attends ($10 at the door). Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/f...

Sunday, March 3:

1. 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

2. Welcome in Year of the Pig at the New Brunswick Public Library

An afternoon of crafts and performances on Sunday, March 3, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Confucius Institute of Rutgers University, this festive program will feature Chinese calligraphy, Chinese painting, colorful folk dancing, Kung Fu, Chinese Yo-Yo and instrumental performances led by the students and teachers from the Edison Chinese School, Murray Hill Chinese School, Joe Yung Dance Group and other community groups devoting in promoting Chinese culture.

Bring the whole family to learn about Chinese culture and celebrate the New Year with us. Delicious food will also be served. Learn more: https://patch.com/new-jersey/n...

3. 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.)