What: The Hungry, Hungry Games: A Parody
Why: Funny spoof on Hunger Games that your tween will not roll their eyes at.
When: Saturday, October 12th; 3pm or 8pm, tickets start at $45
Where: NJ PAC, 1 Center St., Newark
What: Jim Hensen’s Dinosaur Train Live
Why: Dino and/or train lovin’ tots will be dancing in the aisles at this fun interactive show.
When: Sunday, October 27th, 2pm, tickets start at $29
Where: Bergen PAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Jazz House Kidz Day of Swing
Why: Great intro for kids ages 2 and up into creative music-making with a class in little-bopping and rhythm and the Let’s Build a Jazz House Workshop.
When: Saturday, November 9th, 10am, FREE!
Where: NJ PAC, 1 Center St., Newark
What: Peter & the Wolf
Why: NYC’s Pushcart Players bring this tale to life to music- child interaction encouraged!
When: Sunday, November 17th, 2pm, tickets start at $12
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
What: Aladdin & Other Enchanting Tales
Why: Masks, mimes and magic tell these classic tales of genies, princesses and wizards.
When: Saturday, November 23rd, 2pm, tickets start at $13
Where: NJ PAC, 1 Center St., Newark
What: Pinkalicious, The Musical
Why: Engaging, sweet and fun for your lover of pink things.
When: Sunday, November 24th, 1pm, tickets start at $29
Where: Bergen PAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Cirque Eloize
Why: Not your grandma’s acrobats: a place where dance, circus and theater meet.
When: Friday, December 13th, 8pm , tickets start at $25
Where: NJ PAC, 1 Center St., Newark
What: Henry and Mudge – The Musical
Why: They loved the book, now see it come to life set to music
When: Sunday, February 2nd, 2pm, tickets start at $12
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, Tenafly
If you’re heading to the city….
What: Matilda The Musical on Broadway
Why: The London-based show has thankfully made it to this side of the pond, with top notch acting, singing and performances even adults will love.
Where: Shubert Theatre, Manhattan
What: Fancy Nancy, The Musical
Why: Your little fashionista, diva, or princess will definitely relate.
When: Now playing, tickets start at $39.50
Where: McGinn/Cazale Theatre, 2162 Broadway at 76th St., NYC
What: Gazillion Bubble Show
Why: Bubbles = guaranteed fun for little ones (and big ones) and this show doesn’t disappoint.
Where: 340 West 50th St., New York
