Northwest New Jersey is full of small town magic, park days, ice cream stops, and kid approved adventures. This corner of Explore NWNJ is where families can find fun ideas, local shout outs, and free printables to enjoy together.

No logins, no email walls, no strings attached – just simple, local fun you can grab and go.

Bookmark this page and check back often. New printables and ideas are added as inspiration strikes around Warren, Sussex, and Morris County.

Free Local Printables

Enjoy these free downloads created with NWNJ families in mind. Click, print, and you are ready to go.

NWNJ Family Adventure Printable
A simple, family friendly printable to help you explore, play, and make memories around Warren, Sussex, and Morris County. It works great for weekends, school breaks, or any day you want a screen free idea.
Explore NWNJ Winter Coloring Book
Cozy up with our printable coloring book featuring a winter scene inspired by Hackettstown and the famous Christmas Star on the hill. Print as many copies as you like for your kids, grandkids, students, or neighbors. It is perfect for snow days, hot cocoa nights, and holiday break boredom busters.
My First Money Workbook For Kids
A kid friendly money printable that helps children think about earning, saving, giving, and spending with purpose. Use it as a simple at home “workshop” to start conversations about money, goal setting, and smart choices in a way that feels fun and age appropriate.

You can add buttons or links here for each download, such as “Download now,” “Print the coloring book,” or “Start the money workshop.”

New This Month

This corner will grow over time. Watch for:

Seasonal coloring pages inspired by real spots around NWNJ.
Holiday scavenger hunts you can do while driving or walking around town.
Simple checklists for “rainy day,” “snow day,” and “park day” ideas.

If you visit again and see something new, that means another NWNJ idea made its way from the notebook to the website.

How To Use This Corner

Here are a few fun ways to put this page to work.

Print and keep the pages in a family binder or on the fridge.
Use them as quiet time activities between practices or appointments.
Pack a few copies when you head to a local coffee shop or diner.
Bring a stack to share at playdates, classrooms, or community events.
Snap a photo of your kids using a printable at a local spot and tag the business and use the hashtag #ExploreNWNJ on socials.

Local Shout Outs & Kid Features

This corner is powered by NWNJ families and the local businesses that welcome them.

Have a favorite playground, kid friendly cafe, ice cream shop, rainy day spot, or local event you love? Tell us about it.

You can:

Suggest a family friendly business or hidden gem for the directory.
Share a photo of your family enjoying an NWNJ spot.
Recommend ideas for future printables, money activities, or coloring pages.

From time to time, we may feature:

A “Kid Approved” local highlight suggested by families.
A mini gallery of finished coloring pages or activity sheets (shared with permission).
New page updates so you know what was added most recently.

Together, we can make it even easier for families to live, play, and explore right here in Northwest New Jersey.