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 Labor Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the long weekend.
Whether you are ready to celebrate the last licks of summer or want to enjoy an early taste of fall, the long Labor Day weekend in New Jersey is bursting with change-of-month and change-of-season excitement. Carnivals are in the spotlight this weekend, with multi-day festivities like the St. Bartholomew/UNICO Italian Festival. Local towns welcome the new month and season with neighborhood celebrations in Frenchtown and Riverdale.
Mommy-and-me classes in New Jersey can be some of the most wonderful bonding activities during your child's early months and years. The choices multiply yearly with enriching music classes, swim lessons, and more.
Don't expect these sessions to be filled with just moms, either—dads, nannies, grandparents, and all caregivers can join in the fun. Some classes offer independent play for toddlers or even options where siblings can attend.
Read on for a sampling of the best mommy-and-me classes in New Jersey, and find even more options in our guide to the best Classes and Activities for Kids in New Jersey.
There are tons of things to do in August in New Jersey–you can enjoy outdoor movies and concerts, summer festivals, and the best beach days. After all, summer is not over yet!
Soak in the sun with a roster of exciting August events, including more than a dozen fairs and festivals. Bring your appetite to food-centric summer festivals like the Just Peachy Festival and the 29th Annual Clam Festival. And mark those calendars for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, in Mansfield and several other New Jersey towns.
We're adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don't forget to check it frequently.
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