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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Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this 4th of July weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
The long-awaited 4th of July weekend blasts off with fireworks and festivities throughout the state, including the annual Oceanfest spectacular in Long Branch. Kick off the fun with a daytime celebration like Fourth of July Jubilee at Morven Museum & Garden.
Read on for a full rundown of New Jersey's best kid-friendly events this weekend.
Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this July? Here are all the family-friendly events and activities you should add to your list from fireworks and the 4th of July to summer fun all month long.
July's sizzling roster is jam-packed with festivals, fireworks, sandcastles, and everything summer has to offer. Get your fill of rides, entertainment, and attractions at the five-day Monmouth County Fair. And revel in Independence Day fun at Long Branch's annual Oceanfest.
We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.
Looking for the best July fairs and festivals for New Jersey families? Here are some great options to add to your list.
Soak up the sun and take in the summery sites at family-friendly summer fairs and festivals throughout New Jersey this month, including the 86th Annual Warren County Farmers’ Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival. Plus, lots of county fairs offer good, old-fashioned fun in July—swing by events in Ocean and Monmouth counties, among others.
Read on for more than 20 great New Jersey fairs and festivals happening in July.
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 to the upcoming Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Celebrate at events in Roselle Park and Union.
Read on for a full rundown of New Jersey's best kid-friendly events this weekend.
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. You can find plenty more ideas for seasonal fun in our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide.
Get ready for summer vacation! June in New Jersey brings festivals for Juneteenth, Father's Day, ripe strawberries, and some early fireworks.
As the school year comes to a close and summer makes its debut, our June calendar explodes with outdoor activities. Don't miss big-time festivals, including the New Jersey State Fair and hometown fairs like Hammonton Red, White and Blueberry Festival. Get in the spirit of June holidays at events like Father's Day Train Rides.
We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.
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 throughout the Garden State.
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!
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