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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Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this Memorial Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this holiday weekend.
Memorial Day weekend has arrived, ushering in the unofficial start of summer. Feel the summer vibes at the Jersey Shore's brilliant Wildwoods International Kite Festival. And spend Memorial Day Monday at commemorative events in Holmdel and Freehold, among others.
This Mother's Day, you'll find no shortage of options for a special outing in New Jersey to celebrate all the moms and mother figures in your life. Because we believe moms deserve more than one day to celebrate, we're including picks for family-friendly fun all weekend long. Spend an action-packed day Casino Pier, where Moms ride free, or indulge in some shopping at the Spring Bazaar in Asbury Park.
Looking for even more things to do? Check out our rundown on Mother's Day Brunch in Northern NJ and Mother's Day Brunch on the Jersey Shore, plus our Spring Fun Guide for other things to do on Mother's Day—Sunday, May 11, 2025—and beyond.
Hooray for May! Bring on the outdoor festivals, including the Creative Arts Festival in Lincroft. Hit the Shore for free fun at the Annual Seafood Festival in Belmar. And if you're budgeting for summer vacations and camp, there's no need to skimp on the May fun, because these 61 activities and events are all FREE to attend.
Read on for this month's picks! For more free and low-cost fun, check out our Event Calendar.
From Mother's Day to Memorial Day, we've rounded up fun things to do in New Jersey all month long!
The Garden State is in full bloom this May, and our calendar is loaded with springtime fun. As warmer weather arrives, it's time to get outdoors and soak in the sun and sights at festivals like Wildwoods International Kite Festival and Lincroft's Creative Arts & Music Festival. Get a taste of almost-summer at festivities with rides and games, including the six-day St. Mary of the Lakes Carnival.
These are just a few of our favorite things to do in New Jersey this May—we're adding more events to the New Jersey Events Calendar every day.
Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for Easter weekend.
Get ready to load up your Easter baskets and your calendars! Easter weekend is here, and the bunny is hopping through New Jersey, stopping by egg hunts that include Easter EggstravanganZOO at Cape May County Zoo. Spend Easter Sunday at an Easter parade in Historic Smithville or at Jenkinson's.
Grab your baskets and peep our roundup of even more Easter Egg Hunts in New Jersey, and read on for a full rundown of New Jersey's best kid-friendly events this weekend.
Happy Earth Day to you, New Jersey! This year, Earth Day falls on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, and parties for our planet take place on the adjacent weekends throughout the state. Families can learn how to protect the Earth through hands-on demonstrations and activities such as environmental-themed crafts, green vendor markets, food, petting zoos, and more.
From a scavenger hunt and amusements at Cape May County Park & Zoo to local bands and crafts in Hoboken, experience Earth Day at these fun and mostly FREE events throughout New Jersey.
Find more events and April holiday celebrations in our New Jersey Events Calendar.
Treat the family to an egg-squisite Easter meal, minus the cooking, at a family-friendly restaurant in the Garden State. We've got the scoop on where you can enjoy a delicious holiday brunch accompanied by Easter activities like bunny visits, egg hunts, and springtime farm fun.
These brunches can be found at hot spots that range from elegant restaurants to casual game centers, from Chester all the way down to Atlantic City.
Find more great activity ideas in our Easter Guide, including our piece on the top egg hunts in New Jersey.
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