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Explore the beautiful Watchung Reservation during Trailside Nature Center's Back to Nature Series this Saturday. Photo by Margaret Hargrove

Things To Do in New Jersey This Weekend & Beyond: Purim Drive-by, PJ Party, Search For Spring

We've found plenty of kid-friendly event picks this week.

New Jersey Winter Fun and Activity Guide for Families

All the best events and activities this winter in New Jersey, from outdoor sports to indoor play .

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Hit the slops indoors a Big Snow inside American Dream Mall. Photo courtesy of Big Snow American Dream

20 Winter Day Trips For NJ Families

If hibernating isn't an option, check out these winter day trip destinations.

Try to Solve a giant Rubik's Cube at the Liberty Science Center. Photo courtesy of LSC

What's Open Now in New Jersey For Families

What's open in New Jersey now? A lot, really. Here's where you can go in the Garden State.

Explore the famous Asbury Park boardwalk or one of its famous neighbors in the offseason.

8 Jersey Shore Boardwalks to Explore in the Offseason

Who says shore season is summer-only?

Exceptional Explorers offers open play as well as structured travel-themed classes.

Top Indoor Play Spaces in New Jersey Open Now

These indoor play spaces have reopened with safety protocols in place.

A skating session at Palmer Square in Princeton, followed by a sweet treat nearby, is sure to draw two thumbs up for outdoor fun.

Where to Play Outside in NJ This Winter: Snow Sports, Hiking Trails, Animal Visits, and More

You'll barely notice the cold as you enjoy these Garden State fun spots.

Palmer Square's picturesque ice skating rink is made of synthetic Glice.

Top Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in New Jersey

These outdoor rinks have reopened for the season.

Have a momy-and-me day at Color me Mine in Summit or Ridgewood.

20+ NJ Art Studios Offering Drop-in Classes, Virtual Workshops, and Take-Home Crafts

These art studios are getting creative to cater to crafty kids mid-pandemic.

At-Home Guide for Families: 100s of Activities for Kids

Indoor activities, games, and online fun to keep kids busy during the pandemic.

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Snow tubers hurtle from top to bottom at exhilarating speeds at Mount Peter.

Top Snow Tubing Spots for New Jersey Families

These eight snow tubing parks in and around NJ offer cold-weather thrills.

Make Maple Sugar Snow Ice Cream with Kids on Snowy Days

Snow, maple syrup, and cream make this snow day dessert an easy treat.

Snow day activities keep kids' hands busy all day!

45 Snow Day Boredom Busters for Kids

Keep them happily entertained on a snow day before sledding begins.

The ice bumper cars at Ocean Ice Palace are guaranteed to bring out the smiles...even behind the masks.

Ice Bumper Cars Are Back at Brick's Ocean Ice Palace

Steel yourself for an action-packed ice bumper car ride in Brick.

Check out the maple sugaring demonstrations at the Tenafly Nature Center. Photo courtesy of the Center

Where To Go Maple Sugaring With New Jersey Kids

Maple sugaring season brings together nature, history, and a sweet treat.

Get ready to hit the sledding hills in New Jersey. Photo y Rose Gordon Sala

Best Sledding Hills For New Jersey Families

Once the storm settles, the real fun begins.

Dine on a scrumptious Greek dinner in a heated plexiglass tent at It's Greek to Me in Ridgewood.

Outdoor Dining in New Jersey: Igloos, Tents, and More Alfresco Restaurant Setups

If you've never dined in an igloo, now's your chance.

Towering 13 stories tall, Jersey Devil Coaster riders soar single file at speeds of up to 58 mph.

Record-Breaking Roller Coaster Coming to Six Flags New Jersey

The summer season brings a thrilling new ride to Six Flags.

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Free Virtual Events in February: Valentine's Day, Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras, New Movies, & More Online Fun

The shortest month has the most holidays; celebrate virtually & fit it all in without leaving home.

Come on out and have some family ski fun at Mountain Creek!

Family-Friendly Skiing and Snowboarding Spots Around NJ

Get the whole crew slope-ready at these nearby ski mountains and resorts.

Ride the waves with some of DreamWorks Animation’s memorable characters at DreamWorks Water Park in the American Dream Mall. Photo courtesy of American Dream

Splash and Slide at Indoor Water Parks For New Jersey Families

Summertime fun in the middle of winter is just a drive away at these indoor water parks.

30 Days of Indoor Activities for Kids

Games, baking projects, and crafts galore will entertain all ages.

The Grounds For Sculpture welcomes visitors all winter long. Bruce Beasley, ‘Horizon II,’ 2006, bronze, 26 x 126 x 40 inches, 7/9, Courtesy of the Artist, © Artist or Artist's Estate. Photo by David Michael Howarth Photography

NJ Winter Fun List: 30+ Things To Do With Kids

Here are our picks to cure cabin fever this winter.

Party hats and pretty punch make virtual birthday celebrations special.

Virtual and Social Distancing Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

Birthday? How about a drive-by parade, a Zoom party, or a Broadway show from home?

Guide to Family Day Trips in New Jersey

New Jersey has tons to offer, from museums to beaches, state parks to cute main streets. We help...

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Boredom Busters for Kids

Crafts, recipes, games, projects, and experiments to spark kids' imaginations!

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Explore the undersea world of Federico Uribe: Animalia at the Montclair Art Museum.

Best Kid-Friendly Museums in Northern New Jersey

Learn about art, science, music, and history at these kid-friendly museums.

Fight the restlessness of quarantine, join in for LIVE ONLINE YogiKids classes held every day, twice a day!!! Photo courtesy of Yogi Nation

Find Free and Affordable Online Classes, Parties, and Camps on Poppins@Home

Explore tons of virtual free and low-cost fun with our new platform.

Guide to Playgrounds & Parks in New Jersey

Find great playgrounds for your New Jersey kids, nature trails, hiking in our many state parks and...

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The Jackson Jungle Playground offers a maze of towers to climb and explore. Photo by Brittany Bates

New Jersey Playgrounds Cool Enough for Big Kids

These eight NJ romping spots prove playgrounds aren't just for little kids.

Even if it's cloudy and raining outside, you can create sunshine and rainbows inside.

50 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day

Try one of these boredom-busting activities to turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

Help your kids develop their creative side with art classes

Guide to Classes for New Jersey Kids

Stay safe and have fun with awesome classes for kids in New Jersey, from fully virtual enrichment...

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These free online classes and educational resources are perfect for homeschooling and remote learning..

30+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids

Supplement distance learning with these online lessons, apps, and more.

Costumed interpreters share stories of colonial life along the historic Mystic seaport. Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum

Mystic, Connecticut with Kids: Top Things to Do on a Weekend Getaway

With its charming seaport and renowned aquarium, Mystic, CT offers year-round family fun.

Jeffrey Gibson; 'Because Once You Enter My House It Becomes Our House;' 2020; Courtesy the Artist; Socrates Sculpture Park; Sikkema Jenkins & Co., NY; Kavi Gupta, Chicago; Roberts Projects, LA; Image by Scott Lynch

Outdoor Art Day Trips Near NYC

Spend a day enjoying spectacular sculptures at these outdoor art spots.

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.

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Meet the giraffes at Six Flags Safari Off-Road Adventure. Photo courtesy of Six Flags Great Adventure

The Best NJ Zoos and Aquariums for Animal Encounters with Kids

Treat the kids to an animal adventure at NJ's amazing zoos, aquariums, and preserves.

Free Online Classes For Kids: Science, Art, Fitness, and More Free Enrichment

In a year when summer slide feels like it started in March, free online classes save the day!

Jersey Shore Family Guide

Find your favorite beach, boardwalk, and kid-friendly fun down the Shore.

High Point State Park provides a family-friendly atmosphere, with hiking, fishing, boating, and lake swimming during the summer. Photo courtesy of the High Point State Park, Division of Parks and Forestry

Best Family Campgrounds in New Jersey

Experience the great outdoors as a family at one of these 12 great campgrounds.

Historic Cold Spring Village hosts family-friendly events throughout the year, including the Seafarers Weekend in August. Photo courtesy of the village

Historic Villages in NJ That Are Fun for Kids and Families

Unplug and take a day trip back in time to learn about life in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander

64 Easy Science Experiments for Kids to Do at Home

Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.

Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their "magic."

Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities

Easy at-home experiments and STEM activities to have fun and learn something new.

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25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers

DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.

Baby Guide for New and Expecting New Jersey Parents

Find classes, support groups, and even birth centers with this NJ baby guide.

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65 Life Skills to Teach Kids at Every Age

It's not a bad time to go back to basics, especially when we have the kids' full attention.

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NJ Winter Fun List: 30+ Things To Do With Kids

Here are our picks to cure cabin fever this winter.

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Summertime fun in the middle of winter is just a drive away at these indoor water parks.

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Where to Throw Birthday Parties in New Jersey in 2021

When it comes to parties, these 15 spots are serving up plenty of fun even now.

Top Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in New Jersey

These outdoor rinks have reopened for the season.

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