Sayen Botanical Gardens welcome you to this magnificent display of more than 250,000 flowering bulbs, dogwoods, azaleas, and rhododendron. Enjoy the landscaped walking paths, fountains, bridges, lakes, gazebos, and breathtaking scenery. READ MORE

The annual Creative Arts & Music Festival features artists selling offerings such as mixed-media pieces, paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, and more. READ MORE

Get a jump-start on summer with an early trip to the Jersey Shore. Ocean Grove holds this annual celebration with vendors, artisans, music, and more.  READ MORE

Festival season has arrived in Bridgewater with boardwalk games, bounce houses, face painting, live music, and food trucks galore.  READ MORE

Celebrate National Public Gardens Day in a historic garden. Special presentations, scavenger hunts, and art activities are all part of the fun. READ MORE

Bring the whole family to this all-day party that takes place right on the field. The spring festival features more than 20 food trucks, upwards of 100 craft beers, music, games, sports on the big screen, shopping, and more. READ MORE

Swing by Rabkin Park for a busy afternoon of inflatables, food trucks, live entertainment, a beer garden, and more.  READ MORE

Shop til you drop on Mother’s Day weekend at this Asbury Park’s Spring Bazaar. Enjoy vendors, crafts, music, food, photo-ops, and children’s activities.  READ MORE

Join a park naturalist for a 40-year Ocean County tradition. Discover the fascinating and diverse wonders of the natural world. No registration is required. READ MORE

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Alstede Farms with a special brunch. In addition to the meal, enjoy a tractor-drawn wagon ride around the farm, see the farm animals, take a self-guided museum tour, and listen to live music. READ MORE

iPlay America honors Mother’s Day with free rides for mom all day long. Download the unlimited ride band and enjoy Go Karts, Reverse Time, and more for free.  READ MORE

Take a hike with mom on Mother’s Day at the Tenafly Nature Center. A naturalist leads the scenic walk, and pretty backdrops for a family photo are guaranteed.

Give mom a day of thrills with free rides at Playland’s Castaway Cove. Moms ride free all day on the Wild Waves Coaster, Alien Abduction, and more. READ MORE

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a guided hike through the woodlands, and learn about some of the wildflowers that grow in the spring. Ice tea and sweet treats await after the hike. READ MORE

Head to the shore with Mom on Sunday for free admission to the fun at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, including mini golf, the Adventure Lookout Ropes Course, and rides with a paying child. READ MORE

Treat the kids to an animal adventure at NJ’s amazing zoos, aquariums, and preserves. READ MORE

Get your fill of cuteness with the furry residents of these NJ farms. READ MORE

Enjoy the simple pleasure of a family picnic at these scenic spots in northern NJ. READ MORE

Put on some comfy shoes and pack some snacks, then tackle these trails. READ MORE

Celebrate the spring season with these family day trips in New Jersey. READ MORE

Pick a bouquet of beautiful blooms this summer at these 14 NJ farms. READ MORE