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

Latest posts by Laurie

Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Pinata Party, Fall Fruits, September 14-18

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 09/14/2015 - 3:00am

It’s mid-September, and before you know it, you’ll be budgeting for holiday shopping. Take advantage of all the fun freebies offered this week, including Chatham Library’s Fall Fruits, Barnes and Noble Monday Morning Storytime, Tykes Tuesday at Deptford Skating and Colts Neck Library’s Read to the Therapy Dogs. Celebrate the week’s end at St. Benedict Parish Carnival with free admission. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: Seafood Fest, Mad Hatter Tea Party, Sept 12-13

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Wed, 09/09/2015 - 3:00am

Fall is in the air, and judging by the number of outdoor fairs and festivities this weekend, it’s going to be a busy, fun-filled season. Come hungry to the Atlantic City Seafood Festival and Oasis Farm’s Apple Festival. Have old-fashioned fun at Belvidere Victorian Days and 1920s Country Fair & Harvest Festival. Even the family dog gets in on the action at the Fifth Annual Bark-a-Que. Whatever you decide to do this weekend, we hope you enjoy it with family and friends. For even more activity options, check out our Event Calendar .

Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Labor Day Parade, Oysterfest, September 7-11

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 3:00am

This first full week of September kicks off with Labor Day! Spend this day off from work and school at festive events that include the Rutherford Labor Day Street Fair and the South Plainfield Labor Day Parade. Food-centric festivals are in the spotlight this week, with Union’s Greek Festival and the Asbury Park Oysterfest. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Italian Festival, Birding Cruise, August 31-September 4

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 08/31/2015 - 3:00am

The countdown to school is on! While fall may be on the brain, there are technically a few more weeks until autumn. Stay in the summer spirit a little longer at Point Pleasant’s final Kiddie Beach Show and the kickoff of the Labor Day Italian Festival in Scotch Plains. Try out some free classes at Kick Dance Studios Open House and the Music Together Demo Class. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Firemen's Fair, Yo-Yo Guy August 24-28

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 3:00am

How do you plan to top off the summer? Wrap up August with those last moments of summery fun at outdoor events like the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair and the Somerset Patriot’s Baseball Game. Take in museum programs this week at Garden State Discovery Museum’s Movie Mondays, Morris Museum’s Yo-Yo Guy Returns and New Jersey State Museum’s Maker Space Program. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Growing in the Garden, 4-H Fair, August 17-21

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 08/17/2015 - 3:00am

With a few weeks left of summer vacation, get outside and soak up the great outdoors as much as possible. This week, nature exploration is in the spotlight at Lunch & Learn with a Naturalist, Growing in the Garden and Nocturnal Neighbors. Festival season continues both outdoors at the Hunterdon County 4-H Fair and indoors at the Superhero Super Carnival. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: Kids Rock, Food Truck Fest, Pinkalicious, August 15-16

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Wed, 08/12/2015 - 3:00am

This weekend’s events will be music to your ears with summer concerts popping up all over the state. Enjoy free performances from Kids Rock Featuring Big Jeff & the StarFish Band, And the Beat Goes on Summer Concert Series and Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival. Food festivals are also on the menu this weekend with Oasis Farms’ Watermelon Festival and Truckerton Food Truck & Beer Fest. Whatever you decide to do this weekend, we hope you enjoy it with family and friends. For even more activity options, check out our Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide.

Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Baby Parade, 4-H Fair, August 10-14

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 08/10/2015 - 3:00am

The countdown to school is on! Start dusting those cobwebs off the brains at educational and fun events this week, such as Morris Museum’s Science Tuesdays, Montclair Art Museum’s Park Bench and RVCC Planetarium's The Little Star That Could. Plus, there’s still plenty of time for summer festivities like the Ocean City Baby Parade and the Somerset County 4-H Fair. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!