Family events in Bridgeton, NJ

Things to do with kids around Bridgeton this week, each one checked against where it was posted.

20 this weekChecked Monday, October 26

Family events this week

20 picks that work with kids in tow. All events →

Tuesday, October 27

1 event

  • 5am

    Retro Fitness Grand Reopening

    Philadelphia · Retro Fitness Spring Garden, 1500 Spring Garden St

    Free

    Retro Fitness Spring Garden is marking its grand reopening with a celebration of $1 million in renovations and upgrades. Guests can enjoy complimentary food and smoothie tastings, a Halloween costume contest, giveaways, raffles, and limited-time membership offers. The festivities also feature live music from Philly DJ Tyler May. This event is free and open to everyone.

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Wednesday, October 28

1 event

  • 10:30am

    Feelings Rock

    Dover · Dover Public Library, 35 Loockerman Plz

    Ms. Taylor leads a Feelings Rock class created for children from newborn to age five with their caregivers. Through upbeat songs, playful movement, and guided activities, little learners practice noticing, naming, and handling emotions while staying active and building healthy habits. The session features hands-on fun with rhythm sticks, shaker eggs, simple sign language, puppets, stories, a variety of instruments, and plenty of dancing.

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Thursday, October 29

3 events

  • 10:30am

    中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)

    Philadelphia · Walnut Street West Library, 3948 Walnut St

    Enjoy a Chinese-language storytime that welcomes everyone to take part. Read together, sing songs, and learn in a session presented entirely in Chinese.

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  • 11am

    Biggs HomeSchool Day

    Dover · Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 Federal St

    Free

    Designed for homeschool families, this monthly Homeschool Day at the Biggs Museum offers changing themes with fresh activities and learning experiences each time. Explore rotating topics through live demonstrations and guided tours. Engage with interactive stations that feature hands-on work, STEM challenges, and creative projects. Take-home curriculum guides help continue the learning afterward. It is also a welcoming setting to meet other homeschooling families and share ideas. Admission is free, and advance registration by email is strongly encouraged.

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  • 11:30am

    Monroe Township Public Library's 6th Annual Halloween Parade

    Williamstown · The Free Public Library of Monroe Township, 713 Marsha Ave

    Free

    Families can take part in the sixth annual Halloween parade at the Free Public Library of Monroe Township. Children and their caregivers can come in costume to collect treats and more. Registration is not required.

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Friday, October 30

6 events

  • 10am

    Infant and Toddler Storytime and Playgroup

    Philadelphia · Fumo Family Library, 2416 S Broad St

    Mr. John leads a mix of story sharing, music, and fingerplay activities, followed by a playgroup. The program starts with time for tales and songs, then transitions into group play.

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  • 10am

    Clark Park Storytime

    Philadelphia · Clark Park

    Free

    Pack a blanket and a snack for a relaxed storytime at Clark Park in Philadelphia, set up near the playground with stories, songs, and bubbles. If rain arrives, activities move to Walnut Street West Library, and day-of updates will be posted on social media. Open to all ages.

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  • 3pm

    Builder Club: For Kids of All Ages

    Philadelphia · Walnut Street West Library, 3948 Walnut St

    A creative building club invites makers of every age to dream up and construct imaginative projects. Explore LEGOs, blocks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs, and other buildable materials as you design your own structures. All ages are welcome. Toddlers have a dedicated area with age-appropriate blocks so they can play and create comfortably alongside older builders.

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  • 4pm

    Trick or Treat

    Philadelphia · Roosevelt Mall, 2329 Cottman Ave

    Free

    Celebrate Halloween at Roosevelt Mall with a family-friendly trick-or-treat event. Guests of all ages can stroll through the mall and collect candy from participating businesses, including Bath & Body Works, Insomnia Cookies, Panda Express, and Wendy’s. Costumes are encouraged, and Oak Street Health will participate for a limited portion of the event.

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  • 5pm

    Art after Dark: Halloween

    Philadelphia · Manayunk-Roxborough Art Center, 419 Green Lane

    Celebrate Halloween with an evening of spooky festivities and creative activities. Explore a themed art walk, enjoy a dramatic reading, take photos at the photo booth, and make art projects with artist volunteers. Gourmet pops will be available for purchase, children will receive candy-free goody bags, and there will be surprises for grownups. All ages are welcome. Admission is $10 per person, with free entry for children two and under.

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  • 6:30pm

    Flashlight Corn Maze

    Elmer · Coombs Barnyard, 20 Pole Tavern Rd

    Explore a corn maze after dark in a non-scary setting. Bring a flashlight to help navigate the maze, which takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete. Food and pumpkins will be available for purchase, and tickets can be bought online or at the door. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

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Saturday, October 31

3 events

  • 10am

    Delaware Renaissance Faire 2026

    Townsend · Firebase Lloyd, 375 Saw Mill Branch Road

    The Delaware Renaissance Faire returns to Firebase Lloyd in Townsend, Delaware for three weekends of family-friendly autumn adventure. Explore a bustling realm of live performances, lively music, tasty food, and a marketplace of unique vendors. Each weekend offers its own theme. Halloweekend brings Halloween fun for all ages, including trick-or-treating at vendor booths. Celtic Weekend celebrates the sounds and spirit of Celtic culture. Fantasy Weekend closes the run with a celebration of imagination and mythical whimsy. Online tickets are available to help speed up entry.

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  • 10am

    Harvest Fest

    Philadelphia · Christian Stronghold Church, 4701 Lancaster Ave

    Celebrate the season with a family friendly gathering in the Christian Stronghold Church parking lot. Enjoy an inflatable bounce attraction, face painting, hands-on arts and crafts, the chance to make your own caramel apple, apple cider donuts, a variety of games, and pumpkin painting. A warm, community-focused outing with plenty of autumn fun.

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  • 11am

    Fall Fest Community Event

    Vineland · Faith Bible Church, 3139 E Chestnut Ave

    Free

    Celebrate the season at a free, community-wide fall festival hosted by Faith Bible Church in Vineland. Enjoy a day of fun with trunk-or-treating, bounce houses, face painting, music from a live DJ, giveaways, exhibitors, and more. Parking is available at the Vineland High School lot, followed by a short walk to the venue.

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Sunday, November 1

6 events

  • 10am

    Princess Parties

    Elmer · Coombs Barnyard, 20 Pole Tavern Rd

    Enjoy a princess-themed experience at the barn. Kids can sing along, hear a story, make a craft, and take photos with their favorite princess. A light snack is included for all guests. Pricing is $30 per child and $10 per adult, and capacity is limited to 25 children to allow ample princess time. The event takes place in a heated barn.

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  • 10am

    PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Generational Exchange

    Philadelphia · Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy

    Free

    This Free First Sunday Family Day spotlights Cambodian heritage and how traditions are shared across generations. KPAC Khmer Performing Arts and Culture, led by founder and artistic director Lisa Koung, presents classical and folk dance that reflects a dedication to sustaining Cambodian culture through traditional dance, music, and the Khmer language. Music, movement, and traditional attire come together in a vivid expression of Khmer identity, resilience, and cultural connection. Families can also enjoy hands-on art making, a family scavenger hunt, and storytime hosted by Leslie D. Hamilton. Art activities and storytelling are suitable for ages 2 and up. Complimentary access is offered to the Barnes collection as well as the exhibition Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America. Admission is free with registration required. PECO supports Free First Sunday Family Day.

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  • 10am

    Stray Cat Scurry 2026

    Philadelphia · FDR PARK Boat House, 1800 Pattison Ave

    The 5th annual Stray Cat Scurry is a community walk supporting homeless, sick, and abandoned cats. Attendees can enjoy music from a live DJ, browse vendor booths, and take part in raffles and a 50/50. Participants may launch a pledge fundraiser that covers the registration fee, and fundraisers can be shared to Facebook when they are created. The event has been shifted to accommodate the Eagles schedule.

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  • 12pm

    Peco First Sunday Family Day

    Philadelphia · Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy

    Free

    PECO First Sunday Family Day at the Barnes Foundation features Cambodian classical and folk dance performed by Khmer Performing Arts and Culture (KPAC) and Cambodian American Heritage Inc (CAHI). The program showcases Khmer music, dance, and traditional instruments. Admission is free, but space is limited. Registration will be available for a brief window.

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  • 12pm

    Family Day

    Philadelphia · Barcade, 1114 Frankford Ave

    Family Day in Fishtown offers tasty food, classic arcade action, and family friendly fun. Children must attend with a parent or legal guardian. Barcade is donating a portion of 2026 Family Day token proceeds to Gamers Outreach, a charity organization that brings recreation to children in hospitals through video games and the gaming community.

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  • 5:30pm

    Faith Fest 2026

    Dover · 3C USA Church , 514 Jefferic Blvd

    Faith Fest 2026 offers an evening of family-focused fall fun with a chili cook-off, face painting, cornhole, an inflatable, opportunities for fall photos, and a cookie bake-off.

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