8 kid-friendly spots in East Rutherford
East Rutherford · Art & Maker Studios · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Bee's Arts and Crafts Studio operates at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, offering walk-in plaster painting, slime-making, canvas painting, tie-dye, jewelry making, and other craft activities for kids, plus themed birthday parties.
Studio is located on the first floor of American Dream Mall, making it easy to find and accessible during mall visits.
East Rutherford · Games & Amusements · Indoor
Blacklight Mini Golf at American Dream in East Rutherford is an 18-hole glow-in-the-dark course with neon alien and space themes, featuring interactive 3D sculptures and vibrant UV lighting throughout.
Located inside American Dream mall with access to dining, shopping, and other attractions before or after your round.
East Rutherford · Sports & Swim · Outdoor
East Rutherford Youth Soccer League runs in-town recreational and travel soccer divisions for children ages 4-13 in East Rutherford, with separate programs for younger players (U6-U8) and older kids (U10-U14).
Registration for younger divisions (U6 and U8) closes September 5; older divisions (U10-U14) close July 12.
East Rutherford · Parks & Playgrounds
Joseph W. Sesselman Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in East Rutherford.
East Rutherford · Sports & Swim · Indoor
KidStrong East Rutherford in East Rutherford offers science-based development classes for kids from crawling through age 11, combining movement, cognitive challenges, and character coaching in 45-minute weekly sessions.
Parents join classes on the floor with kids under 4 years old.
East Rutherford · Sports & Swim · Indoor & outdoor
Meadowlands YMCA in East Rutherford offers swim classes, sports leagues, and summer day camps for kids ranging from preschool through elementary ages, with options like traditional camp, travel camp, and specialized programs like Camp Brainiacs that blend STEM learning with sports and field trips.
Summer camp registration closes at noon on Thursdays for the following week, so plan ahead if you want a specific week.
East Rutherford · Farms & Animals
Petting-Zoo is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in East Rutherford.
East Rutherford · Dance & Theater · Indoor
Starz Performing Arts Academy in East Rutherford runs dance classes for ages 2-21 across four spacious studios, with instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical, acrobatics, and creative movement. The studio also offers competitive dance teams and two annual performance opportunities: a Holiday Spectacular and end-of-year recital.
Preschool programs start at age 2 with Tiny Dancers Ballet and Tiny Tumblers classes.