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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Swimming pools in NJ with day passes for families and kids can be found at clubs throughout the state. These facilities allow guests to spend the day swimming without membership or residency.
Many pool clubs also feature splash pads, kiddie pools, water slides, and playgrounds, making a day at the pool one of our favorite summer activities for kids.
Read on for the top NJ swimming pools that offer day passes. There are plenty more ideas for seasonal fun in our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide, including our story on the best Jersey Shore beaches for families.
Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this Father's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
Dad is the VIP on this mid-June weekend, which is filled with family-friendly festivities honoring Father's Day. If dad likes rides and games, you can hit the Tri-County Fair. Score FREE-for-fathers admission on Sunday at Casino Pier and Jenkinson's.
This weekend also leads right into the Juneteenth holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Celebrate at events in Scotch Plains and Union.
Summer is the season for awesome FREE things to do all across New Jersey. We’ve rounded up more than 100 family-friendly events to enjoy this summer that don't involve breaking the bank, including fireworks displays galore, festivals that offer something for everyone, and outdoor movie screenings.
You can find even more cool seasonal activities and destinations in our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide and more freebies in our FREE Guide to Free Fun Things to Do with New Jersey Kids. Have a fabulous summer full of FREE fun!
Load up your calendar with dozens of FREE events taking place throughout June in New Jersey, because there's no reason summer fun has to come with a big price tag. As the days get longer, under-the-stars movies, carnivals, and other activities will fill your summer roster without emptying your wallet.
Swing by local fairs like West Orange Street Fair, score free rides and games at Kids Fest in Elmwood Park, and kick back at evening events like Wildwood Boardwalk Friday Night Fireworks.
Read on for this month's picks! For more free and low-cost fun, check out our Event Calendar.
Looking for FREE summer outdoor movies for New Jersey families? Here are some to add to your list.
See your favorite flicks under the stars this summer as beaches and parks throughout the state host FREE outdoor movies on supersized screens. Bring a blanket or beach chair (and maybe a little bug spray), and catch an old or new favorite.
Round out your summer plans with our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide!
Family-friendly summer festivals and street fairs in New Jersey offer fun for all ages and interests this month. With the change of seasons and rising temperatures, fill your calendar with a long-awaited lineup of early summer events that center on everything from music and food to rides and games.
Celebrate the start of summer with a sky of beautiful balloons at the Warren County Hot Air Balloon, Arts & Crafts Festival. Indulge in fruity treats at Hammonton's Red, White, and Blueberry Festival. And head to the shore for Skimmer Festival in Sea Isle City.
Read on for more info on the great New Jersey fairs and festivals happening in June.
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