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Kid-Friendly Places in Westwood, NJ

10+ kid-friendly spots in Westwood

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Appletree Playhouse

Westwood · Indoor Play · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Appletree Playhouse in Westwood is an indoor play space for ages 0-6 with interactive stations, open play, and hosted classes and events led by visiting instructors.

Reservations are required; walk-ins are not accepted when at capacity.

Art Creation Pottery Studio

Westwood · Art & Maker Studios · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Art Creation Pottery Studio in Westwood offers drop-in and scheduled painting and pottery classes for kids and families, including pottery painting from a selection of over 1,000 pieces, canvas painting, glass fusion, mosaics, and glass painting.

Kids Canvas class runs on Sundays; check the website or call for current schedule and age requirements.

DP Martial Arts Krav Maga Academy

Westwood · Sports & Swim · Indoor

DP Martial Arts Krav Maga Academy in Westwood teaches Krav Maga, Tae Kwon Do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, and sword training (Haedong Gumdo) for kids, teens, and adults, with programs emphasizing character development, discipline, and self-defense alongside physical fitness.

Kids and teen classes are structured separately from adult classes and focus on age-appropriate training and character development.

Gritman Park

Free · Westwood · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

Gritman Park in Westwood offers walking trails through wooded areas with a pond, picnic spots, and fishing access.

The park has a pond; supervise young children near water.

Jake Voorhis Park

Free · Westwood · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

Jake Voorhis Park in Westwood has a playground, basketball court, large open grass field, and walking path, plus a small picnic area for groups.

Groups of 10 or more need a permit for the picnic area; check the town website or call ahead.

Pascack Brook County Park

Free · Westwood · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

This 79-acre Westwood park offers a mix of active and passive recreation: a playground, basketball court, baseball and softball fields, and biking or walking paths, plus catch-and-release fishing and picnic pavilions.

Tennis and pickleball courts are currently closed for renovation; check the website before planning.

Perpetual Motion Dance Studio

Westwood · Dance & Theater · Indoor

Perpetual Motion Dance Studio trains dancers ages 3 through adult in ballet, jazz, and other styles at its Westwood location, with options for recreational or competitive tracks.

Small class sizes mean individual attention for each dancer, whether attending once weekly or multiple times per week.

Westwood Music Studios

Westwood · Music

HOME - Westwood Music Studios 201-666-2539 is a kid-friendly arts & creativity spot in Westwood.

Westwood Public Library

Free · Westwood · Libraries

Westwood Public Library in Westwood offers free access to books, digital resources, and children's programming including storytimes, crafts, coding clubs, and cooking classes for kids and teens.

Register in advance for children's programs; many meet weekly and require sign-up for all dates you plan to attend.

Yellow Door Art Studio

Westwood · Art & Maker Studios · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Yellow Door Art Studio in Westwood teaches art foundations through experimental play and messy creative projects, helping kids develop their own artistic voice and self-expression.

Parties are drop-and-go with only 2 adults permitted to stay; bring your own food, cake, drinks, and paper goods.