Submitted by Desiree on
Our top pick for this summery weekend is Essex County's very first kids-only bike race! For a more relaxing family afternoon, enjoy Jazz and Bluegrass festivals either in the park or along the canal. Kids can pan for gold or make pebble pets at local environmental centers this weekend. Or perhaps a family outing to see the New Jersey Jackals play is in order: this Sunday they are hosting a family fun day.
Submitted by Katia on
We've asked our readers to share their awesome outings with us this summer. We'll be posting the best ones on the blog and one lucky winner will win a Flip Video Camera. Find out more details in our Summer Fun Activity Guide . Read this submission by Ellen K. Schmidt about her fun day on Goveror's Island.
Submitted by Stephanie Ogozalek on
Geocaching is a fun, high-tech treasure hunt, except instead of searching using maps and compasses players use a handheld GPS and coordinates to find the cache or treasure. We joined the game this past spring and it is really fun. Plus, it is free to start and it is an activity your entire family can enjoy together. So, what are you waiting for? We've got the details here for you, let the hunt begin!
Submitted by Stephanie Ogozalek on
Contrary to popular belief New York City doesn’t close down in August. In fact, it is humming with activity and tons of fun stuff to do. In town this weekend you will find celebrations galore– Harlem, Ferragosto, the beach – they are all recognized with their own festival. Plus there is a cool interactive theater production, favorite storybook characters to meet, crimes to solve, cell phones to dissect and ships to board, all this weekend and all for kids. Not to mention, the popular traffic free Saturday in Manhattan, Summer Streets, and car free destinations in Astoria and Jackson Heights, too.
Don’t forget to tell us what you and the kids are up to this summer and be entered to win a flip camera in our Awesome Days contest (you can even see your day featured on our homepage!) If you are having a hard time coming up with ideas for fun check out our post with a fun free activity for every day of the summer, our Summer Fun Guide or our newly remodeled Events Calendar.
We’ve got the goods for an awesome weekend. Read on and have a great one.
Submitted by Maria on
Here we are at the mid-point of August. September is just around the corner. Those "Back to School" specials are everywhere you look. This weekend, let's savor these last few carefree days of summer. There are many opportunities to do so, ranging from a fundraiser that grants you an all-access pass to a camp's facilities to outdoor summer theatre at the beach. And it's Fee-Free weekend at our National Parks! Get out there and make the most of it!
Submitted by Shari Simpson on
Only three weeks to Labor Day and the start of the school year, so let’s party in NJ this weekend! You can fish, hula hoop, be a princess eating a peach, or eat ribs and listen to rock’n’roll. You can even enter the Empire State to attend the famous New York Renaissance Faire (because who doesn’t want to take their kid to see actors hamming it up and saucy barmaids in push-up bras?) Enjoy the waning days of summer!
Submitted by Allison Tibaldi on
Perhaps you've read about some of the great amusement parks around NYC and are dying to go, but if you don't have a car the trills may seem out of reach. No need to fret, we've got you in mind with this post. You can keep your commitment to public transportation (or a greener lifestyle) and still have all the fun. Here are four amusement parks accessible from New York City that are guaranteed to increase the thrills, without increasing your carbon footprint.
Submitted by Shari on
Feel like grabbing the kids and getting your “giddy-up” on? New Jersey offers miles of beautiful trails and scenic countryside to explore on horseback, no matter what your level of riding skill. Guided tours make it easy for “first-timers”, but we’ve included locations for more experienced riders as well. Ride ‘em, cowboys (and girls)!
