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: Family Fun Night, Fireworks, June 29-July 3

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 06/29/2015 - 3:00am

Is it me, or did June just fly by? July starts mid-week, and summer fun is in abundance. Independence Day rules with Jenkinson's Annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, Atlantic Highlands Fireman’s Fair and Fireworks in the Park. Or take an air-conditioned breather at Touch the Music, Kid Painting Party and Incredible Origami Animals. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Italian Festival, Somerset Patriots, Outdoor Movies, June 22-26

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 06/22/2015 - 3:00am

Festivals, outdoor movies and fireworks—it’s beginning to look a lot like summer! Get into the spirit of the season at outdoor events, including a Somerset Patriots Baseball Game, the annual Italian-American Festival and Fireworks on the Beach. Catch family films under the night sky at Turtle Back’s Zoo-vies and Scotch Plains’ Family Movie Night. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Fit4Kids, Read & Pick, Carnival, June 15-19

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 3:00am

The countdown is on for summer break! Before all of our brains go on a collective vacation, take advantage of the many fun and educational events happening this week. Immerse yourself in cherry picking at Terhune Orchards' Read & Pick Program and be a nature lover at Tenafly Nature Center’s Afternoon Explorers. Check out free library programs like a Fit4Kids Healthy Sports Show. And keep those creative juices flowing at an After-School Art Class and a Messy Artist’s Drop In & Play session. Don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Seafood Fest, Tot Tours, Storytimes, June 8-12

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 3:00am

June is proving to be a busy month with lots of cultural events and delicious eats. This week, activities for little ones include the Montclair Art Museum’s Park Bench and the Morris Museum’s Tot Tours. For food-centric fun, bring your appetites to the New Jersey Seafood Festival and Dollar Dog Night. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Greek Festival, ArtFest, Superhero Masks, June 1-5

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 3:00am

This week we give a warm, hot welcome to June with outdoor celebrations galore, including Junebug Artfest, the Big Greek Festival and Wonder’s Birthday Bash. Enjoy outdoor exploration with the preschool set at Terhune Orchards’ Read and Pick and Pyramid Mountain’s Summer Scavenger Hunt. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Italian Festival, Carnival, Kites, May 25-29

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 05/25/2015 - 3:00am

This week kicks off with Memorial Day, and holiday fun is plentiful at events like the Wildwoods International Kite Festival and the Woodland Park Memorial Day Street Fair. But the fun doesn't end on Monday! Family-friendly festivities are happening throughout the week, including the St. Vincent de Paul Carnival and the SMS Italian Festival. There are also a few free indoor events for tots like the You & Me Toddler Program and Stretchy, Squishy Silly Putty. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more activity options.

Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Tree Time, Curious George, Meet a Firefighter, May 18-22

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 05/18/2015 - 3:00am

May is the perfect time to learn about gardening, and many of this week’s picks focus on trees and plants, including Toddler Trek: Tree Time, Garden Discoveries and Little Sprouts Spring Gardening Club. Intriguing free library programs are also featured this week such as Story & Science and Meet a Fire Fighter. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options.

Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Tea Party Bingo, Math Monsters, Shrek, May 11-15

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Mon, 05/11/2015 - 3:00am

Monsters, dragons and moths, oh my! Creatures of all kinds pop up in this week's picks. Freebies include Dragons Love Tacos Storytime, Moths of New Jersey and Tea Party Bingo. Crafts are in the spotlight with Awesome Animal Artists, MAM Park Bench and After-School Art Class. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more cool things to do with kids.

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