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State Theatre New Jersey
At State Theatre New Jersey’s annual Family Day festival, families can spend the school-day holiday enjoying performances, workshops, and hands on activities, plus costumed characters, face painting, balloon animals, games, a photo booth, food, and more. The day-long festival spreads across The State and other local venues, bringing downtown New Brunswick alive with nonstop activity!
State Theatre New Jersey
The Heldrich Hotel
On Livingston Avenue
Family Day Supported by
Family Series Lead Sponsor
10am-11am
12:30pm-1:30pm
3pm-4pm
America’s favorite zookeeper, Jack Hanna, shares stories and video footage of his worldwide adventures (from brushing a hippo’s teeth to eating with wombats), and introduces the audience to an array of wild animals—live and “in person”!
10:30am-11:15am
12pm-12:45pm
FREE but tickets are required—Details to follow
Wielding cello, guitars, and melodious three-part harmony (not to mention some really neat toys), Bandits on the Run give a folksy, funky, fun-filled twist on everybody’s favorite songs. Join in the fun with Roy Dodger, Bonanza Jellyfish, and “Clarissa,” a whimsical trio of music and mischief makers from Brooklyn. They’ll charm the socks off of folks young, old, and everywhere in between!
1:30pm-2:15pm
2:45pm-3:30pm
FREE but tickets are required—Details to follow
Hopalong Andrew sings clever and whimsical cowboy songs about city life performed in the great tradition of the American West. His mission is to celebrate all aspects of city life and nature, while paying homage to the singing cowboys and folk singers of yesteryear. His high-spirited music is meant for the whole family to enjoy, city-slickers and tenderfoots alike!
10am-3pm | FREE
Stop by our photo booth, grab some fun props, and take home a memory of your Family Day adventure!
10am-3:30pm | $3—Everyone's a Winner!
10am-3:30pm | FREE
Show your Family Day spirit by showing off your “cheek art,” courtesy of our fabulous face painters. (for kids only)
10am-3:30pm | FREE
Our talented twisters create amazing animals and other shapes, right before your very eyes.
10am-3:30pm | FREE
Stop by our craft stations and make a plastic-spoon penguin puppet or glittery tiara. (for kids only)
10am-3:30pm | $4-$10
Kids can get creative by making their own sand-art masterpiece.
10am-3:30pm | FREE
Take a break at the coloring station, supplied with crayons and coloring pages.
These fun, hands-on FREE workshops invite children to explore both their physical and creative sides.
No advance registration is required, but space is limited. Participants will be admitted to workshops on a first-come, first-served basis. Workshops are for kids only (with the exception of “Hand in Hand” and “Zumbini,” which require a participating adult for each child).
10am-10:45am (ages 3-4; an adult needs to participate along with each child) | FREE
Led by Princeton Ballet School
A first dance class for young children! This workshop will focus on discovering the world of rhythm and dance through gentle exercises—"hand in hand" with parents or caregivers.
10:30am-11:15am | FREE
Led by Garden of Healing Yoga & Wellness Center
Lots of giggles are in store, as we make up silly sentences using yoga poses instead of words!
11am-11:45am (ages 3-5) | FREE
Led by coLAB Arts
Everybody loves stories. What are some of your favorites? Let’s create one together!
11:30am-12:15pm (ages 0-4; an adult needs to participate along with each child) | FREE
Led by Garden of Healing Yoga & Wellness Center
Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers will delight in this gentle workshop, which uses music and movement to build children’s confidence and develop their social, motor, and cognitive skills.
12pm-12:45pm (ages 6-8) | FREE
Led by Princeton Ballet School
This workshop offers young dancers an exciting introduction to the world of ballet.
12:30pm-1:15pm | FREE
Led by Garden of Healing Yoga & Wellness Center
1pm-1:45pm (ages 3-5) | FREE
Led by coLAB Arts
Jack Hanna’s favorite animals include sloths, great horned owls, and the African serval. What are your favorite animals? Let’s transform into animals together!
1:30pm-2:15pm (ages 7-11) | FREE
Led by Garden of Healing Yoga & Wellness Center
Come shake it up to the music, rhythms, and beats of Zumba. Jump, dance, shake, and swing your hips as we make fitness fun!
2pm-2:45pm (ages 9 and up) | FREE
Led by Princeton Ballet School
This dance workshop invites children to discover the magic of Broadway...and all that jazz!
2:30pm-3:15pm (ages 9 and up) | FREE
Led by coLAB Arts
Jack Hanna is an American zookeeper that has gone all over the world to learn more about animals. Using improv and theater games, we’ll set off on an adventure into the wild!
11:15am-12:15pm
1:45pm-2:45pm
FREE
Watch a master artist turn a block of ice into a gorgeous sculpture…using a chainsaw!
10am-3pm
Outside, kids can sit behind the wheel of a real fire truck or police ATV, and get their pictures taken with Olaf, Elmo, and the Minions!
