7 Day Trips For Presidents’ Day
Live, learn and laugh on these family-friendly excursions, each one close to home!
Presidents’ Day is the perfect excuse to turn a long winter weekend into a mini adventure. With school out and many parents off work on Monday, it’s an ideal time for families to explore beyond their usual routine—without having to plan a full vacation or travel too far from home.
From easy day trips packed with hands-on learning to fun-filled outings that let kids burn off energy, there are plenty of destinations within reach that feel special yet stress-free. Whether you’re in the mood for history, nature or just a change of scenery, these attractions and quick trips offer a chance to make the most of the extra day together.
Ski lessons at Big Snow American Dream. If it’s too cold to brave the outdoors at Campgaw, you’ll find the perfect setting at the Camp Big Ski Program at Big Snow American Dream.
*1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, 973.864.6600
Mini zoo camp at Bergen County Zoo. Designed for kids ages 6 to 8, the Presidents’ Day session, titled “Fur, Feather and Frozen Fields,” teaches how different animals use their unique skills to survive in winter conditions. If you can’t make it to the Monday session, sign up for the zoo camp on Feb. 17.
*216 Forest Ave., Paramus, 201.634.3110
STEM lessons at Liberty Science Center. The Jersey City destination makes learning fun, with exhibitions like “Extreme Machines” and “Sue: The T.Rex Experience” wowing visitors of all ages!
*222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City, 201.200.1000
Animal exhibit at Newark Museum of Art. This art museum has a super kid-friendly Animal Kingdom exhibit, among other displays, where you can walk among moving fish art in a digital aquarium and create a masterpiece to take home.
*49 Washington St., Newark, 973.596.6550
Sea life at Adventure Aquarium. Get up close and personal with sharks, turtles, caimans, penguins, hippos and much more at this aquarium, named one of the top 10 best in the U.S. by Newsweek, Conde Nast Traveler and U.S. News & World Report.
*1 Riverside Dr., Camden, 844.474.FISH
Dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History. Let your or your kids’ imaginations come to life by going through the halls and exhibits, including “Apex Stegosaurus” and “Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs.”
*200 Central Park West, Manhattan, 212.769.5100
Mid-winter break at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. Presidents’ Day programming includes arts and crafts inspired by our power to vote. (Kids will be able to campaign and vote for their favorite breakfast platter!)
*212 W. 83rd St., Manhattan, 212.721.1223
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