Milk & Cookies – New Brunswick
April 8
Musician Mr. Ray will perform his catchy kids' tunes at the State Theatre New Jersey. You can even take home—you guessed it—a carton of milk and a cookie or two.

Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend – New Brunswick
April 14–16
Help Elmo, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, and the rest of the Sesame Street pals welcome Chamki, Grover's friend from India, in this celebration of friendship and cultural similarities.

Storybook Land Easter Egg Hunt – Egg Harbor Township
April 15–16
Join Mr. and Mrs. Bunny for an Easter egg hunt that's designed especially for under-5 cuties.

Pre-School Walk: Feathered Friends – Chatham Township
April 18
Explore the trails around the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center to learn about local birds and make a craft to take home.

Party for the Planet – West Orange
April 22
Head to Turtle Back Zoo on Earth Day to visit some of the planet's coolest creatures. Animal presentations, games, activities, and live musical performances will help little ones appreciate Mother Earth.

Disney's The Lion King Jr. – Pompton Lakes
April 22, 23, 29, 30, May 6, 7
The African savannah comes to life at the Rhino Theater with Simba, Rafiki, and other beloved characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again.

Peppa Pig's Big Splash – Newark
April 27
Watch out for the muddy puddles as Peppa, George, and all of their friends dance and skip across the stage at NJPAC.

The Laurie Berkner Band Live – Princeton
April 29
Affectionately known as "the Pied Piper of Preschool," the beloved children's musician will perform her greatest hits, plus songs from the new Superhero album.

Sesame Place Opening Day – Langhorne, PA
April 29
Be the first on line at 10 a.m. to enjoy a character celebration followed by red carpet meet-and-greets with all of your preschooler's favorite furry friends.

Luau Party with Moana – Cranford
April 29
Make your Moana fan's dreams come true as Giggles transforms into a tropical paradise with cupcakes, crafts, and a visit from Moana herself.

Sugarsuckle Spring Wreath Workshop – Hoboken
April 30
At this cookie decorating workshop, you can create an edible floral wreath to hang as a decoration or enjoy as a sweet treat.

Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live – New Brunswick
April 30
This prehistoric production at the State Theatre New Jersey brings an array of dinosaurs to life for your little dino lover.

Roxey Ballet Presents Cinderella – Ewing
May 6
Find out if the glass slipper fits at a relaxed, sensory-friendly performance of the classic fairytale just for little ones and kids with sensitivity issues or special needs.

Touch-A-Truck – Paramus
May 7
Truck-obsessed tots can climb on fire trucks, big rigs, and construction vehicles in a parking lot full of big wheels at Garden State Plaza.

Beautiful Butterflies, Birds & Cinco de Mayo Festival – Camden
May 13–14
From fluttering butterflies to lovely local birds, learn about all the flying friends that call the Camden Children's Garden home.

Fairy & Pirate Festival – Budd Lake
May 20
Come dressed in costume to do a fairy dance at Turkey Brook Park during a fun-filled day of all things magical, including face-painting, bouncy slides, and a treasure hunt.

Land of Make Believe Opening Day – New Hope
May 27
Plan a holiday weekend day trip to this amusement park geared toward the littles, with plenty of kiddie rides and a water park included with the price of admission.

Top photo courtesy of Sesame Workshop / State Theatre New Jersey. Dinosaur photo courtesy of C Major Entertainment Marketing