Laurie R
Laurie Rein is thrilled to have made a career of digging up activities (especially free ones!) for her twin daughters. Prior to working with Mommy Poppins NJ, Laurie wore many hats in the television industry including gigs as an NBC page, NBC copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show and research manager for CBS. She is currently the Events Editor for Mommy Poppins NJ and can be reached at njevents@mommypoppins.com
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This Mother's Day, you'll find no shortage of options for a special outing in New Jersey to celebrate all the moms and mother figures in your life. Because we believe moms deserve more than one day to celebrate, we're including picks for family-friendly fun all weekend long. Spend an action-packed day Casino Pier where Moms ride free, or indulge in some shopping at the Spring Bazaar in Asbury Park.
Looking for even more things to do? Check out our rundown on Mother's Day Brunch in Northern NJ and our Spring Fun Guide for other things to do on Mother's Day—Sunday, May 12, 2024—and beyond.
From Mother's Day to Memorial Day, we've rounded up fun things to do in New Jersey all month long!
The Garden State is in full bloom this May, and our calendar is loaded with springtime fun. As warmer weather arrives, it's time to get outdoors and soak in the sun at food truck festivals, kite festivals, and the debut of outdoor movie season. Local town festivals take it to the streets in Ocean Grove, Kenilworth, and Lake Hopatcong.
The month also brings with it longer days and time to linger at a favorite destination playground, spread a blanket out for a leisurely picnic, and, come Memorial Day weekend, hit the sand and the surf at our favorite Jersey Shore beaches.
We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.
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It's definitely not too early to start exploring New Jersey's summer day camp options, even if summer still feels like a lifetime away. The Garden State is home to many awesome summer day camps that offer a wide variety of activities within one campground. Traditional offerings at these camps include sports, swimming, and arts, while some even include zip lines, laser tag, cooking, gymnastics, and rope courses.
Read on for the top summer day camps in New Jersey, many of which see entire generations of families pass through, and find more New Jersey summer camps in our Camp Guide.
Hudson County kiddos have plenty to look forward to once school's out, with a variety of summer camp options available in both Jersey City and Hoboken. Choose from options like a gymnastics camp, an indoor play camp, and a traditional camp with a variety of activities. We've rounded up 10 summer camps located in Hoboken or Jersey City that will help your kids have a spectacular summer. Summer camp options include full or half days.
For more summer camps in New Jersey, check out our lists of affordable summer camps, the Bergen County Camps, and art camps, plus bookmark our Guide to Summer Camp in New Jersey and our New Jersey Summer Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by age, interest, and town.
Here in New Jersey, there are plenty of bowling alleys that offer year-round fun. There are small-town spots that offer traditional games with modern touches, such as automatic scoring and gutter bumpers. And there are newer, flashier bowling alleys that feature high-tech bells and whistles like interactive games, video walls, and glow ball.
In addition, venues throughout the state often feature bowling alongside laser tag and arcades.
And bowling alleys are an ideal spot for low-maintenance birthday parties, play dates, and weekend day trips.
Kids can get their creative juices flowing at summer art camps in New Jersey. Art camps offer the opportunity to explore pottery, drawing, sewing, ceramics, and more, with options for kids as young as preschool up through the teen years. These art camps are located in art schools, museums, and pop-up locations and often can be booked by the week.
For more summer camps in New Jersey, check out our lists of affordable summer camps, Bergen County Camps, and STEM summer day camps, plus bookmark our Guide to Summer Camp in New Jersey and our New Jersey Summer Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by age, interest, and town.
Whether you're seeking a summer camp that provides a performing arts experience, scientific fun, or all-around outdoor adventure, these Bergen County, New Jersey, summer camps cater to all ages and interests. We've rounded up 11 summer camps located in Bergen County that will help your kids have a sensational summer. Summer camp options include full or half days and indoor or outdoor facilities.
For more summer camps in New Jersey, check out our lists of affordable summer camps, the best dance summer camps, and STEM summer day camps, plus bookmark our Guide to Summer Camp in New Jersey and our New Jersey Summer Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by age, interest, and town.
Looking for the best places to go maple sugaring in New Jersey? Read on for our guide.
February is a sweet month in New Jersey. Not only do we have Valentine's Day to look forward to—it's also the start of maple sugaring season. Visitors of all ages flock to New Jersey farms and nature centers to learn about the process of maple sugaring, from tapping the maple trees to boiling the sap into delicious syrup. Some events even offer a sweet taste of the end product.
For even more outdoor winter fun, check out our post on where to play outside in NJ, plus find additional seasonal entertainment in our Winter Fun Guide.
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