9 Minutes from Manhattan
90 million years back in time

 

OPEN
SAT/SUN
10a - 6p

 Open only to groups
with reservations
on weekdays


6/22 - 6/23
BALLOON WEEKEND
It's a celebration
of balloons
at the Field Station!

Beginning June 27
Open 7 Days






 
 

MAKE YOUR BIRTHDAY 
DINO-MITE!



Celebrate in an outdoor Paleozoic world of mystery, learning and unforgettable thrills!

  RESERVe

 

Science has never been this fun, this scary, or this BIG!


Plan your perfect field trip today!

973.748.4317

reserve


JUST TWEETED
RT @4KidsinNJ: @jerseysaurus Field Station: Dinosaurs has Balloon Weekend on June 22-23. Its a festival of balloons, with a... http://t.co…

So cute! RT @TheMommysGuide: My Sons reaction when we told him we were going to @Jerseysaurus Link”

@92Y thanks for the shout-out!

Upcoming Events

Jun 22

Up, up and away with tethered balloon rides, the return of "Balloon Dinosaurs from Around the Globe" and a thirty-foot T-Rex balloon sculpture.
  

Jun 22

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the Paramus Library on Saturday, June 22 at 11a. Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a 15' juvenile T-Rex!
  

Jun 23

Up, up and away with tethered balloon rides, the return of "Balloon Dinosaurs from Around the Globe" and a thirty-foot T-Rex balloon sculpture.

Jun 24

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the Kinnelon Public Library on Monday, June 24 at 3p. Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a 15' juvenile T-Rex!
  

Jun 24

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the Fanwood Memorial Library on Monday, June 24 at 7p. Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a 15' juvenile T-Rex!
  

Jun 25

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the Glen Ridge Public Library on Tuesday, June 25 at 2:00 . Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a 15' juvenile T-Rex!

Jun 26

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the New Providence Memorial Library on June 26 at 10:30a. Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a 15' juvenile T-Rex!
  

Jun 26

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the Hoboken Public Library on Wednesday, June 26 at 3p. Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a 15' juvenile T-Rex!
  

Jun 26

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the Elmora Branch Library in Elizabeth on Wed., June 26 at 7p. Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a T-Rex!

Jul 8

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the Jefferson Township Public Library on Mon., July 8 at 4p. Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a 15' juvenile T-Rex!
  

Jul 10

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the Princeton Public Library on Wed., July 10 at 11a. Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a 15' juvenile T-Rex!
  

Jul 10

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the Madison Public Library on Wed., July 10 at 4p. Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a 15' juvenile T-Rex!

Jul 12

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the Millburn Public Library on Fri., July 12 at 2p. Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a 15' juvenile T-Rex!
  

Jul 15

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the Morristown Library on Mon., July 15 at 11a. Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a 15' juvenile T-Rex!
  

Jul 15

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the West Orange Public Library on Mon., July 15 at 4:30p. Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a 15' juvenile T-Rex!

Jul 17

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the Newark Public Library on Wed., July 17 at 10:30a. Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a 15' juvenile T-Rex!
  

Jul 18

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the Jersey City Library on Thurs., July 18 at 11a. Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a 15' juvenile T-Rex!
  

Jul 18

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the Middletown Library on Thurs., July 18 at 3:30p. Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a 15' juvenile T-Rex!

Jul 20

We celebrate museums this weekend, with booths and showcases from New Jersey's museums set up around the Field Station. Plus FSD's first Kid Museum, where kids get their items cataloged and displayed.
  

Jul 21

We celebrate museums this weekend, with booths and showcases from New Jersey's museums set up around the Field Station. Plus FSD's first Kid Museum, where kids get their items cataloged and displayed.
  

Jul 24

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the North Edison Library on Wed., July 24 at 1:30p. Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a 15' juvenile T-Rex!

Aug 3

Inspired by Chris Gall's books, we've combined the excitement of dinosaurs with the thrill of giant trucks. Kids are invited to climb on board trucks and earth movers both big and small (but mostly big!).
  

Aug 4

Inspired by Chris Gall's books, we've combined the excitement of dinosaurs with the thrill of giant trucks. Kids are invited to climb on board trucks and earth movers both big and small (but mostly big!).
  

Aug 10

Enjoy s'mores and other campfire favorites this weekend to celebrate National S'mores Day, FSD-style

Aug 17

Paleo-art depicts subjects related to paleontology. We've got step-by-step instructions on how to draw dinosaurs and create a colossal mural. Get your hands dirty learning what it means to be a dig site sketcher.
 

Aug 18

Paleo-art depicts subjects related to paleontology. We've got step-by-step instructions on how to draw dinosaurs and create a colossal mural. Get your hands dirty learning what it means to be a dig site sketcher.
 

Aug 19

We're in your neighborhood! The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex visit the Manasquan Public Library on Mon., August 19 at 3:30p. Stop by for a Paleozoic story time, sing-a-long and dance party. Then meet a 15' juvenile T-Rex!

Aug 24

We explore the cinema this weekend with an in-depth movie workshop, while the kids make claymation dinosaur movies! Stay the day an enjoy an evening showing of the biggest dinosaur movie of all time, Jurassic Park.
  

Sep 7

At FSD, there is no greater hero than a scientist. We celebrate them every day, and especially this weekend, when we welcome scientists of all types to talk about their work.
  

Sep 14

Join renowned puppeteer Noel MacNeal and FSD puppeteers for a weekend behind the scenes. Explore puppet making, puppeteering and FSD's own dinosaur puppets.

Sep 15

Join renowned puppeteer Noel MacNeal and FSD puppeteers for a weekend behind the scenes. Explore puppet making, puppeteering and FSD's own dinosaur puppets.
  

Sep 21

Scouts save on Scout Day! Come with your family or come with your troop. Meet the experts on topics ranging from bugs to robots to lizards. Earn a commemorative patch!
  

Sep 28

Hudson County - named for explorer Henry Hudson - is home to cities and parks, businesses and schools, transportation hubs and historical landmarks. Discount for Hudson County residents.

Subscribe To Our Newsletter