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Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
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Museum of Science - 9:00 AM
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center - 9:00 AM
Museum of Science - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Conway Scenic Railroad - 4:30 PM Pick
Granite State Scenic Railway - 4:30 PM Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Granite State Scenic Railway - 4:30 PM Pick
Conway Scenic Railroad - 4:30 PM Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
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Free Things To Do with NJ Kids Anytime During Summer 2018
Free Things To Do Anytime in Summer 2018
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Many of the events we highlighted for July and August occur on multiple dates, but you can enjoy the activities below all summer (although not necessarily every single day).
Newport Green Park in Jersey City has a playground, splash pad, carousel, and even a beach. Photo courtesy of Newport Green
Playgrounds offer free adventures year-round. Discover a new one to make your family’s favorite this summer, and check out the newly renovated playgrounds at Verona Park and Grover Cleveland Park.
Stroll the Seaside Heights boardwalk and soak up the sights, sounds, and smells of summer. Photo by Kevin Jarrett/CC BY 2.0
Take a stroll along one of the Jersey Shore's fabulous boardwalks.
Get everyone up and out on a family bike ride along one of these NJ bike trails.
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The whimsical splash pad at Van Saun Park lets kids cool off after hitting the adjacent playgrounds, carousel, or zoo. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala
Make a splash at one of NJ's many free water playgrounds or spraygrounds.
Fireworks aren't just for Independence Day; Point Pleasant and Wildwood host weekly displays.
Grab a blanket and your favorite goodies for scenic dining at one of these popular picnic spots.
Free bowling? Yes, please! Click the link below to find out where kids can play gratis. Photo courtesy of Colonial Bowling.
Kids bowl free at many participating bowling alleys across the state.
Soak up the last summer rays on Labor Day Weekend at one of NJ's fantastic free beaches.
While shopping at an air-conditioned mall, check out The Disney Store for free activities, such as storytimes and giveaways; some stores have coloring sheets and movies on the big screen at all times.
Libraries are a great source of freebies; stop by your local branch for summer reading clubs, storytimes, Bingo, LEGO clubs, Museum passes, and much more.
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