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Kid-Friendly Places in Allendale, NJ

9 kid-friendly spots in Allendale

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Bozza Yoga Studios

Allendale · Sports & Swim · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Bozza Yoga Studios in Allendale offers yoga classes for children ages 3 and up, teens, and families, with age-specific programs from playful movement classes for littles to athletic yoga for high school athletes.

Teen Sport classes are held in a climate-controlled warm room and focus on athletic recovery and injury prevention for serious athletes.

Crestwood Lake

Allendale · Beaches & Pools · Outdoor · Hosts birthdays

Crestwood Lake is a private, membership-only lake in Allendale with three beaches and swimming facilities including diving boards and rafts.

Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult 18+; kids 13+ can swim unsupervised if they can demonstrate swimming ability to the Lake Director.

Fox Run Acres

Allendale · Farms & Animals · Outdoor · Hosts birthdays

Fox Run Acres in Allendale is a family-run petting farm with horses, ponies, goats, sheep, ducks, chickens, and a llama, offering animal interactions, pony rides, and a bounce house park.

Bring bug spray; horseflies can be present on the property.

John Fell House

Allendale · Museums & History · Indoor & outdoor

A 22-room Colonial Revival mansion built in phases from the 1760s through 1915, set on 2.8 acres in Allendale with a Gothic Revival barn, wetlands, and old-growth trees; home of Revolutionary War patriot John Fell, who was captured by Loyalists and later ratified the Constitution.

The property sits across from Celery Farm Bird Sanctuary, which is open year-round for walking and offers nature access without visiting the house.

Lee Memorial Library

Allendale · Libraries

Lee Memorial Library is a kid-friendly learning & education spot in Allendale.

Saddle River Youth Theatre - Broadway Workshops

Allendale · Dance & Theater · Indoor

Saddle River Youth Theatre in Allendale offers acting classes, Broadway workshops, and performance opportunities for students in grades 1-12, with both youth and teen programs led by professional instructors.

No prior theater experience required; the organization welcomes all students regardless of background.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Allendale · Games & Amusements · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Sky Zone in Allendale is an indoor trampoline park with wall-to-wall courts, a foam zone, dodgeball arena, and SkySlam basketball game where kids jump, flip and play across multiple attractions.

SkySocks are required to jump; they're sold in the park and can be reused on future visits if kept in good condition.

The Celery Farm

Free · Allendale · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

The Celery Farm in Allendale is a 107-acre freshwater wetland open to the public during daylight hours year-round, with a 1.1-mile main trail around Lake Appert, three viewing platforms, benches, and multiple named bridges for exploring. Over 248 bird species have been recorded here along with mammals, fish, reptiles and insects, making it a destination for birdwatchers, photographers, and families interested in nature observation.

The main trail loop is 1.1 miles with 17 benches spaced along it; manageable for families with younger walkers or those who need rest stops.

United Black Belt Academy

Allendale · Sports & Swim · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Taekwondo academy in Allendale offering age-specific martial arts programs from Tiny Tigers (ages 3-5) through adult classes, with a focus on life skills like goal-setting, self-control, and confidence alongside technique training.

Parents can watch from a dedicated seating area while kids train on matted floors in a climate-controlled room.