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Looking for something to do with the kids before the holiday rush? Somerset County has a fun run of family events from Saturday, November 14 through Saturday, November 28, 2026, including laser shows under a planetarium dome, a free fall festival, a kids night out and holiday photos with farm cows. Here is the lineup.
Every date and price below was checked with the organizer. Several of these require reservations, so book ahead.
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Family Shows at the RVCC Planetarium
- Town: Branchburg
- Where: Planetarium, Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg
- When: Saturday, November 14, 2026: Cosmic Questions at 3 p.m. and Laser Pop Rock at 4 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2026: Rockin’ Rocket Ride at 3 p.m. and Lasers for Littles at 4 p.m.
- Cost: $11 per person for one show, $20 for two shows back to back
The college planetarium runs Saturday afternoon shows made for kids. Cosmic Questions tackles big mysteries like aliens, black holes and the multiverse, and Laser Pop Rock sends lasers across the dome to sing-along hits like “Shake It Off” and “Livin’ on a Prayer.” A week later, Rockin’ Rocket Ride takes young space travelers to the Moon, Sun and planets, and Lasers for Littles is a laser concert for the youngest audience members with songs like “Baby Shark” and “Fruit Salad.”
Reservations are recommended. Grown-ups can stay for the evening shows, Revolutionary Skies at 7 p.m. and the Redcoats to Rebels laser concert at 8 p.m. on both Saturdays.
TLE Raritan Free Fall Fest
- Town: Raritan
- Where: The Learning Experience Raritan, 121 US 202, Raritan (Somerville Circle)
- When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cost: Free; register on Eventbrite
This free, open to the public festival is built for little ones, with pumpkin fun, face painting, balloon art, games, treats and photo ops. It runs two hours, is open to all ages and has free parking, which makes it an easy Saturday afternoon stop.
Kids Night Out at the JCC
- Town: Bridgewater
- Where: Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater
- When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Cost: $30 JCC members, $35 community members
Kids get a night of fun and parents get a night off. Children ages 5 to 11 spend three supervised hours swimming, playing sports and games in the gym and making a craft, with sweet treats included. Kids can sign up with their school or camp friends. Registration is open to the whole community, not just JCC members.
Moo-ry Christmas Photo Op with Cows at Abma’s Farm
- Town: Hillsborough
- Where: Abma’s Farm, 282 Amwell Road, Hillsborough
- When: Monday, November 23, Tuesday, November 24, Wednesday, November 25, Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28, 2026, select times
The cows at Abma’s Farm dress in their Christmas best for a holiday photo opportunity, with festive garlands and cozy barn decor as the backdrop. It is a fun and different idea for this year’s holiday card. Bring your own phone or camera, and staff can take the photo for you. All ages are welcome, and booking is required online.
Family Outing Tips
- Pair the planetarium with the Fall Fest on November 14. Branchburg and Raritan are a short drive apart.
- Reserve online. Kids Night Out and the farm photo op both require advance booking.
- The cow photo op skips Thanksgiving Day, so plan around Thursday, November 26.
More in Somerset County: see our guides to Santa at Bridgewater Commons, Thanksgiving week things to do and Christmas tree lightings around the county.
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