Laurie Rein

Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.

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Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Festival of the Sea, Beach Campout, August 3-7

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 08/03/2015 - 3:00am

As August temperatures begin to soar, take an air-conditioned breather at cool indoor events this week, including State Theatre’s free showing of Night at the Museum-Secret of the Tomb, Kean University’s Rumplestiltskin and New Jersey State Museum’s Maker Space Program. And when you’re ready to get outside, rejoice in summer fun at the Middlesex County Fair and Festival of the Sea. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: Berry Festival, Mud Run, State Fair, August 1-2

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Wed, 07/29/2015 - 3:00am

August kicks off with fantastic food, outdoor festivals and plenty of sizzling, hot-weather fun. Chow down on homegrown Garden State treats at the Just Peachy Festival, Tomato Festival and A Very Berry Festival. Spend quality outdoor time at Sail, Sail Your Boat, New Jersey State Fair and Summer Shorebird Walk.

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, Kiddie Beach Show, July 27-31

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 3:00am

The Jersey shore is the place to be mid-summer. This week is loaded with beach-y fun, including the Kiddie Beach Show, Wildwoods Baby Parade and the Manasquan Fireman's Fair. Catch family-friendly flicks this week at Garden State Discovery Museum's Movie Monday and Rahway's Summer Movies on the Plaza. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: Balloon Festivals, Duck Derby, Dawn Patrol, July 25-26

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Wed, 07/22/2015 - 3:00am

If you look up at the New Jersey sky this weekend, you may see hundreds of brilliant balloons filling the air. That’s because there are two amazing balloon festivals that you won’t want to miss-- Warren County Farmers' Fair & Hot Air Balloon Festival and the wildly popular QuickChek Festival of Ballooning. It’s also a great weekend for food-oriented fun at St. Ann’s Italian Festival and the Sweet Corn Festival at Oasis Family Farm.

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: Peach Festival, Butterfly Tea Party July 20-24

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 07/20/2015 - 3:00am

As temperatures rise, summery outdoor festivals are sizzling throughout the state this week. Delicious food, games, rides and fun are in abundance at St. Ann's Italian Festival, Monmouth County Fair and NJ Peach Festival-Gloucester County 4-H Fair. Just for little ones, spend outdoor time at Growing in the Garden and Butterfly Tea Party. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Sandcastle Contest, Outdoor Movies, July 13-July 17

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 07/13/2015 - 3:00am

The summer’s heating up, and creatures of all kinds are taking the stage this week. Slither on over to Turtle Back Zoo for World Snake Day, celebrate everything crabby at Crabulous Crab Day or catch the buzz at Great Swamp’s All About Bees. It’s a big week for free movies at Jets Movie Night and the State Theatre’s Free Summer Movie. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

7 NJ Spraygrounds & Splash Pads You Probably Haven't Visited Yet

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Tue, 07/07/2015 - 9:00am

Get ready, get set, get wet at New Jersey’s newest spraygrounds! Water playgrounds have been making a splash in the Garden State over the past several years, providing cheap (or free), refreshing summer fun. As spraygrounds and splash pads grow in popularity, new ones have been popping up throughout the state. Check out these newcomers in the New Jersey splash pads scene. Best part of all -- every destination on this list is free!

Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: County Fairs, Lasermania, Maker Space, July 6-July 10

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 3:00am

July is officially underway, and so is county fair season! Family-fun fairs take place this week in Cumberland County and Ocean County, along with the Freedom Fest State Fair in Monmouth County. Heading to the shore? Stop by the Kiddie Beach Show in Point Pleasant or Wildwood’s New Jersey State Barbecue Championship. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

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