If you’ve been waiting to get your fill of all things Easter, this weekend is the perfect chance! New Jersey is bursting with family friendly holiday activities: hop aboard an Easter train on the Delaware River Railroad, have a family picnic and egg hunt at Fernbrook Farms or head down the shore and meet the Easter Bunny at Cape May Zoo. Looking for a little non-Easter fun? Check out the always entertaining Milk & Cookies interactive story time at the State Theatre or spend a relaxing day at the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival. And remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.

What do you get when you cross an amusement park with an arcade with a sit-down restaurant with laser tag with a concert hall with a "cool in the summer and warm in the winter" indoor space? Well, you get iPlay America, of course. I was recently invited to spend a day with my family at this fun amalgam of kid-friendly activities in Freehold, NJ, so read on for all the info - and then head out and youPlay at iPlay!

Central CT has a great selection of summer camps for kids of all ages with a variety of interests. As parents we understand that taking risks builds confidence. This is where some adventure fits in. Sometimes we have a child who's just aching for some risky action like rock climbing, zip-lining or an outdoor adventure course. Or perhaps, mom thinks Susie could do with broadening her horizons a bit. Whatever the motivation may be, if you're looking for an adventure camp then check out one of the following fun choices in Central CT. And for even more options be sure to look through our CT Summer Camp Guide.

Looking for a unique activity to celebrate an upcoming birthday party or other special event? Face painting is a fabulous way to entertain kids and create lasting memories. New Jersey is home to many wonderful artists offering face painting, balloon art and other services—read on for our top ten picks below. And for additional birthday party entertainers and services, visit Mommy Poppins NJ’s Birthday Party Guide.

Yes, I love decorating Easter eggs and some of my favorite memories are of decorating eggs with my kids, but there have definitely been some years when I hedged a bit wondering if I really had to do the whole dying thing and deal with stained hands and whatever else the dye got onto. Then there were my son's sensory issues which meant he didn't like getting his fingers wet. Some years I tried to short-cut by having them draw with crayons on the eggs, but the crayon colors don't take well to the egg, so they just looked a mess. I wish I'd thought of this method. No mess, no wet, stained fingers...and a teenager will enjoy making these eggs as much as a toddler.

Going to the Blue Man Group performance was the most fun my family has had in ages, and that’s really saying something, because we’ve been doing whole lot of fun springtime activities in Boston lately. During the Blue Man Group show, we laughed until we were blue in the face (ha) and a week later, my kids haven’t stopped talking about how cool it was. Keep reading to find out why we think Blue Man Group is a winner, plus what to expect if you decide to go, things to be aware of when taking your kids, and a few bonus tips. 

Spring is finally here! The temperatures are slowly rising, I can hear a chorus of birds chirping and all the beautiful flowers are blooming. After a long cold winter that seemed like it would never end we are all happily ready to welcome this spring season. There’s no better way to greet the season than with a fun springtime festival so here are a few listed in Central CT to get you started.

As a Mom of two high energy, press-all-the-buttons, no-volume-control kids, I am eternally grateful for the few establishments that cater to us. There exist few places where a parent can walk in the door and immediately feel at ease letting their kids roam, explore and press ALL the buttons on everything in the place. A place where no one will tell them to pipe down, slow down, and don't touch that.To find one of those spots in nearby Watertown, CT, well...that's like winning the Momma lottery. Enter, Kids Down on Main Street.