Upcoming Events
Saturday, July 19
Marc Rogoff
Join Marc Rogoff as he portrays Joseph Leidy, known as “The Last Man Who Knew Everything”. He was a surgeon, paleontologist, parasitologist, geologist, and forensic scientist. Considered the “Father of American Paleontology”, he named and described the first nearly complete dinosaur ever uncovered, the Hadrosaurus, which is the Official State Dinosaur of NJ. Free with Day Pass Admission.
Saturday, July 26
Super Science for Kids
Get Ready for Dan “The Science Man’s” highly engaging Chemical Wizardry Show. Dan is a presidential award-winning science teacher from the Hampton Township School District. His Chemical Wizardry show will present exciting chemical demonstrations that are guaranteed to knock your socks off! Demonstrations include Yellow-Blue Switcheroo, The Mushroom Monster, Elephant Toothpaste and more! Free with Day Pass Admission.
Saturday, August 2
Mad Science
Children will be dazzled and entertained as they interact with our Mad Scientists! Foggy dry ice storms, meteor drops, and even a special Mad Science Volcanic eruption! Join us in this awesome show with a prehistoric twist! Free with Day Pass Admission.
Saturday, August 9
Cretaceous Campout
Sleep Among Giants! An Overnight Adventure!
The dinosaurs come alive at night! The thrill of adventure awaits as you set out on the ultimate cretaceous campout. Before you head to sleep under the stars, explore the lantern-lit dinosaur trails, participate in games and activities, enjoy a snack before bed, and other surprises along the way. You’ll start the next day with a light breakfast at 6:15am. Advance reservations are required. Click here for more information (link to the Campout webpage).
Saturday, August 16
Cretaceous Campout
Sleep Among Giants! An Overnight Adventure!
The dinosaurs come alive at night! The thrill of adventure awaits as you set out on the ultimate cretaceous campout. Before you head to sleep under the stars, explore the lantern-lit dinosaur trails, participate in games and activities, enjoy a snack before bed, and other surprises along the way. You’ll start the next day with a light breakfast at 6:15am. Advance reservations are required. Click here for more information (link to the Campout webpage).
Saturday, August 23
Cretaceous Campout
Sleep Among Giants! An Overnight Adventure!
The dinosaurs come alive at night! The thrill of adventure awaits as you set out on the ultimate cretaceous campout. Before you head to sleep under the stars, explore the lantern-lit dinosaur trails, participate in games and activities, enjoy a snack before bed, and other surprises along the way. You’ll start the next day with a light breakfast at 6:15am. Advance reservations are required. Click here for more information (link to the Campout webpage).
Saturday, August 23
Chris Palmeri
FSD Lead Puppeteer and Lucky Duck Puppets
Come and learn about the puppetry behind the shows at Field Station: Dinosaurs and beyond with our Lead Puppeteer, Chris Palmieri! Our fellow scientists will get to learn about the art, history, and science of puppets and learn how they can be puppeteers and put on shows of their very own! Free with day pass admission.
Saturday, August 30
Rutgers Geologist Museum
Explore fossils from the Rutgers Geology Museum and discover how fossil footprints narrate tales from the past. In this hands-on activity, guests can create their own fossil footprint stamp and share their own unique footprint stories. Following the activity be sure to visit Stomping Grounds Exhibit to learn more about fossil footprints. Free with day pass admission.
Saturday, October 4
Scout Day
Our popular Scout Day returns for one last time before we close for good!
Meet the experts in topics ranging from camping to lizards to paleontology. Try out hands-on activities that are applicable to Brownie and Girl Scout Badges, Cub Scout belt loops and Boy Scout merit badges. All Scouts in uniform will earn a commemorative Field Station patch!
Scout groups of 20+ save when booking in advance. Contact our Group Sales department at groups@fieldstationdinosaurs.com for more information or to reserve your scout group today!
Fun for all ages. Free with Day Pass admission.
Friday & Saturday, October 3-4
Dinosaurs After Dark
A spooky, funny and thrilling adventure for the whole family featuring a lantern lit tour of the park, games and activities where everyone is a winner, and The Dinosaur Séance, a mysterious thrill ride into the shadowy realm of dinosaur ghosts. America’s only Mesozoic medium and Cretaceous conjurer will be our guide as we journey into the Jurassic (Spirit) World and summon the long-lost spectres of the prehistoric dearly departed. Sometimes scary, sometimes funny but always surprising, the show features new puppets created by the acclaimed fabricators at Palmieri Puppets.
At the end of the night, everyone will gather around the campfire for a dinosaur song-a-long with the Dinosaur Troubadour. A thrilling adventure you don’t want to miss. Limited tickets; reservations highly recommended.
Dinosaurs After Dark
A spooky, funny and thrilling adventure for the whole family featuring a lantern lit tour of the park, games and activities where everyone is a winner, and The Dinosaur Séance, a mysterious thrill ride into the shadowy realm of dinosaur ghosts. America’s only Mesozoic medium and Cretaceous conjurer will be our guide as we journey into the Jurassic (Spirit) World and summon the long-lost spectres of the prehistoric dearly departed. Sometimes scary, sometimes funny but always surprising, the show features new puppets created by the acclaimed fabricators at Palmieri Puppets.
At the end of the night, everyone will gather around the campfire for a dinosaur song-a-long with the Dinosaur Troubadour. A thrilling adventure you don’t want to miss. Limited tickets; reservations highly recommended.
Dinosaurs After Dark
A spooky, funny and thrilling adventure for the whole family featuring a lantern lit tour of the park, games and activities where everyone is a winner, and The Dinosaur Séance, a mysterious thrill ride into the shadowy realm of dinosaur ghosts. America’s only Mesozoic medium and Cretaceous conjurer will be our guide as we journey into the Jurassic (Spirit) World and summon the long-lost spectres of the prehistoric dearly departed. Sometimes scary, sometimes funny but always surprising, the show features new puppets created by the acclaimed fabricators at Palmieri Puppets.
At the end of the night, everyone will gather around the campfire for a dinosaur song-a-long with the Dinosaur Troubadour. A thrilling adventure you don’t want to miss. Limited tickets; reservations highly recommended.
Friday & Saturday, October 24-25
Dinosaurs After Dark
A spooky, funny and thrilling adventure for the whole family featuring a lantern lit tour of the park, games and activities where everyone is a winner, and The Dinosaur Séance, a mysterious thrill ride into the shadowy realm of dinosaur ghosts. America’s only Mesozoic medium and Cretaceous conjurer will be our guide as we journey into the Jurassic (Spirit) World and summon the long-lost spectres of the prehistoric dearly departed. Sometimes scary, sometimes funny but always surprising, the show features new puppets created by the acclaimed fabricators at Palmieri Puppets.
At the end of the night, everyone will gather around the campfire for a dinosaur song-a-long with the Dinosaur Troubadour. A thrilling adventure you don’t want to miss. Limited tickets; reservations highly recommended.
Purchase your tickets today for the adventure of a lifetime
2025 Park Hours
Summer Season
10am – 6pm on Tuesdays through Sundays
June 24 through August 31
Fall Season
10am – 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays
September 6 through November 9; Thursday, November 6 and Friday, November 7
The Box Office closes 30 minutes before park closing.
The Jurassic Zoo Bounce House opens at 11am and closes 30 minutes before park closing. For the safety of all guests and staff, the Jurassic Zoo will close in the event of rain and with winds more than 15mph.
Open Holidays
Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 10am – 6pm
Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19, 10am – 6pm
Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 10am – 5pm
Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 10am – 6pm
Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day, Monday, October 13, 10am – 5pm
Contact Us
973.748.4561
3 Overpeck Park Driveway, Leonia, NJ 07605
Henry Hoebel Area of Overpeck County Park on Fort Lee Road
Work With Us
Donations
Connect with Us
©2025 Field Station: Dinosaurs