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.
Latest posts by Laurie
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 our Spring Fun Guide for other things to do on Mother's Day—Sunday, May 12, 2024—and beyond.
Spring into April with a jam-packed schedule of things to do, including festivals, shows, Earth Day, and outdoor fun.
Signs of spring are popping up everywhere this April, and you can revel in the season at festivals like the Kites at the Pier in Long Branch, in which a dazzling display of giant kites is visible for miles. Or, admire the flowering trees and enjoy family-friendly events during the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival, which is held over two consecutive weekends.
This month also includes some great Earth Day festivals, including one in Cape May where the theme is "Planet vs. Plastics."
Read on for all our little tips for big fun this April.
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 Jenkinson's.
Grab your baskets and peep our roundup of even more Easter Egg Hunts in New Jersey, or climb aboard Easter Bunny Train Rides in New Jersey.
Read on for a full rundown of New Jersey's best kid-friendly events this weekend.
Tech-savvy kids, and even those with no prior tech experience, can gain skills for today’s digital world at summer camps that cater to aspiring game designers and engineers. Gaming camps offer kids and teens opportunities to create video games, work with popular programs like Minecraft and Roblox, and brush up on STEM knowledge.
For more info on summer camps in New Jersey, bookmark our Guide to Summer Camp in New Jersey and our New Jersey Summer Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by age, interest, and town.
It's time to kiss winter goodbye in New Jersey and spring into the outdoor festival and fair season. Spring festivals are blossoming in 2024 and promise tons of family-friendly fun and things to do. From cherry blossom festivals to street fairs, these gatherings are a great way to spend time outdoors and experience all spring has to offer.
For more spring action, check out our Guide to Spring Fun in New Jersey for Kids.
The hunt is on, so grab your Easter basket and head to one of these fabulous Easter egg hunts in New Jersey. Many of these community events are FREE, and some are embellished with hayrides, scavenger hunts, and even Easter Bunny appearances.
We've rounded up two dozen Easter egg hunts in New Jersey below, and you can find more holiday activities, like our list of the best Easter Bunny train rides, in our Easter Guide. Find more ways to celebrate the season in our Spring Fun Guide for New Jersey Kids.
Little ones can enjoy all the perks of a summer camp experience in New Jersey with programs specifically geared for the preschool set. These camps, with half and full-day selections, offer sports, crafts, creative play, swimming, and more opportunities for fun in the sun (or indoors in some cases).
The following are some camps for preschoolers in New Jersey, and as a bonus, booking soon might help you score cost-saving early bird specials. For more on summer camps in New Jersey, bookmark our Guide to Summer Camp in New Jersey and our New Jersey Summer Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by age, interest, and town.
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