You’ve got three days to play! Fill them with winter hikes or beach parties; behind-the-scene aquarium tours and museum safaris; ice shows, musical and theatrical productions; and more! Seeking something a little more....restful? We’ve got the answer–simply cuddle up on the couch and enjoy some kid-friendly entertainment on the radio! Then, celebrate the true spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Day with time spent learning, thinking, and volunteering.
It's a 3 day weekend, and if you're sticking around, there are plenty of great events happening on the Island to check out with your kids. Check out our picks of the best events happening this weekend:
Looking for cool and unique after-school activities for your child? If you're getting tired of the same 'ol gym classes, sport programs, or and music groups, you're not alone. Lucky for you, we've spent some time, checking out two of the latest children's classes to hit the afterschool scene: cooking classes and theater programs for kid. So, if you have budding chef, or a future performer, or if you're just looking to add some diversity to your child's routine, check out our list of the top programs for cooking and theater for kids on Long Island:
If your winter entertainment’s been limited to Nick Jr. and the Disney Channel, get those buns off the couch and head to a live performance! New Jersey boasts a wide selection of theaters offering top-level kids performances for all ages: plays, magic shows, dancers, acrobats, comedians, puppets and singers. And with the explosion of YouTube, many websites offer links to performance video clips, giving you a taste of the show before you book your tickets—extremely helpful if your little one regularly begins with “I’m bored!” two minutes after the curtain rises. New Jersey theaters’ winter and spring schedules are bursting with fun performances–check ‘em out with a click of the mouse–and put down that darn remote!
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