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NJ Amusement Parks, Water Parks, and Playgrounds Allowed to Reopen
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Treat the kids to an animal adventure at NJ's amazing zoos, aquariums, and preserves.
Top National Parks for Summer Vacation with the Kids
A trip to one of our national parks might be the perfect 2020 vacay.
Easy Waterfall Hikes for Families in Northern NJ
Find the best spots to go chasing waterfalls in northern NJ with kids!
NJ's Living History Farms: Old-Fashioned Farm Fun for Families
Feed animals, churn butter, milk cows, and more at NJ's historical farms.
The Six Flags Great Adventure Safari Drive-Thru Returns in All Its 1970s Glory
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Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.
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Giant List of Top Virtual Summer Camps: STEM, Creative Arts, and More in 2020
Online camps have coding, dance, theater, cooking, sports, and more.
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Explore tons of virtual free and low-cost fun with our new platform.
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Try one of these boredom-busting activities to turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
Birthday Parties in Quarantine: Ways To Celebrate with Kids while Social Distancing
Birthday? How about a drive-by parade, a Zoom party, or a Broadway show from home?
Best Kids Enrichment Classes Now Online: STEM, Arts, Sports and More
Many programs are moving ahead with virtual offerings.
Historic Villages in NJ That Are Fun for Kids and Families
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Best Podcasts for Kids Staying In: Funny, Smart, and Scientific Podcasts
There's never been a better time for podcasts. Prepare to download.
Best Kids' TV Shows and Movies To Stream in Quarantine
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Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming
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Boredom Busters for Kids
Crafts, recipes, games, projects, and experiments to spark kids' imaginations!
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25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers
DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.
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When folks say, “We just went outside and played,” can anyone remember what we played?
Outdoor Fun with Kids: 30 Ways to Get Messy in the Backyard
Build a ladybug house, splatter paint, or just dig in the dirt!
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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20+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids
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Baby Guide for New and Expecting New Jersey Parents
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65 Life Skills to Teach Kids at Every Age
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