Check out a sky full of colorful kites at the LBI Fly International Kite Festival. Photo by Wayne Herrschaft
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Head to Johnson's Locust Hill Farm for apple picking and tons of fall-themed fun. Photo by Lisa Warden
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Thrills by Day at Six Flags Great Adventure offers fun for all ages as part of Fright Fest. Photo by Elsa Simcik
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Enjoy apple and pumpkin picking all month long at Johnson's Corner Farm in Medford. Photo by Lisa Warden
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Johnson's Locust Hill Farm is a picture perfect backdrop for a stroll through sunflowers. Photo by Cody Conk
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Take in the splendor of the season with a fall getaway to Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz. Photo courtesy of Mononk Mountain House
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Take in the Legend of Sleepy Hollow on a spooky fall day trip in the Hudson Valley. Photo by Darren McGee/NYS Dept. of Economic Development
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Nickelodeon Universe is one of the can't-miss destinations at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo courtesy of the venue
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Help Us Choose Our BESTIES of NJ: Vote for Your Favorite Spots and Win!

3/24/17 - By Rose Gordon Sala

How do we love New Jersey? Help us count the ways! We know that New Jersey is one of the best places to raise kids, but even the best has its best. So we're counting on you, our Mommy Poppins readers and the most savvy parents we know, to help us pick New Jersey's BESTIES.

The best play spaces? New Jersey's got 'em. Family restaurants? We've got those, too. Cool kids' classes? Yep. Over-the-top party places? Yes! And we've got some of the best museums, camps—heck, even our dentists are the best. But only you can tell us which is the best of the best, so we're asking you to help us show our best local businesses the love.

VOTE now for your favorite New Jersey businesses in all these categories and more.

Of course we know you're busy parents, so we're sharing the love with you too. How would you and your kids like to explore NYC with a luxurious Suiteness suite as your home base? Or perhaps you'd prefer a two-night getaway for four to the Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos? Give us 5 minutes and your expert opinions and you'll be entered to win these fabulous prizes—it's a win-win for everyone! 

The New Jersey Bestie contest has now concluded.  We invite you to visit The Mommy Poppins New Jersey Bestie Guide to learn about our amazing winners!

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