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Built and staffed by the NJ Youth Corps, the Jersey Explorer Children’s Museum allows children to “live” history and “play” science through a variety of excellent interactive exhibitions and attractions. The minute you and your kids walk through the door, everyone becomes an explorer! Search for an ancient mummy, journey through a distant galaxy, travel back to the Underground Railroad and much, much more!

All ages are welcome at the Branch Brook Roller Skating Center, a state-run roller-skating rink in the park. Come for a skating lesson, watch the Garden State Rollergirls practice or just enjoy some fun public skating. Perfect for parties and themed events, this skating rink is open seven days a week during the daytime and evenings, as well as several late night events each week just for the adults.

Come by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center for an unforgettable performance! The NJPAC, one of the largest performing arts centers in the country, has played a vital role in revitalizing downtown Newark. This enormous entertainment complex features four prominent performance halls and theaters–Prudential Hall, Victoria Hall, The Chase Room, and Horizon Theater.