Margaret Hargrove

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Amazing Birthday Cakes for Kids in Northern New Jersey

Submitted by Margaret Hargrove on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 6:15pm

With all of the amazing bakeries in New Jersey, there’s no shortage of options when it comes to finding a cake for your kid’s birthday bash. But which ones are a cut above? We cake-tested our way across northern New Jersey (somebody had to do it!) to find show-stopping sweets that take the cake!

Whether you want ice cream, gluten-free goodies, or a 3-D replica of your child’s favorite TV show character, there’s something for everyone in this delicious roundup of northern NJ bakeries and bakers. You can find even more party-planning info in our NJ Kids’ Birthday Party Ideas Guide.

Easter Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: Egg Hunts, Train Rides, Sesame Street Live

Submitted by Margaret Hargrove on Tue, 04/11/2017 - 2:30pm

Happy Easter and Passover NJ! This weekend, hop right into all of the great festivities the Garden State has to offer, including egg hunts, train rides, and even brunch with the Bunny himself. You can also celebrate the arrival of spring at the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival, home to the country’s largest collection of cherry blossom trees. In non-Easter entertainment, Sesame Street Live! brings a new friend to town to teach kids about friendship and cultural similarities.

Read on for our top holiday weekend picks, and find more activities in our Events Calendar and Spring Fun Guide.

The Best Events for New Jersey Preschoolers in Spring 2017

Submitted by Margaret Hargrove on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 3:15pm

Despite the cool temperatures, believe it or not, spring has truly sprung! If you've got little ones who are itching to get out and enjoy the season, you're in luck: we've got a list of some of the best things to do with the under-5 set this spring. When the sun makes an appearance, get outside with your kiddo for a nature walk, Earth Day celebration, and F airy and Pirate Festival. April showers are the perfect excuse to head inside for preschool-friendly performances of Peppa Pig’s Big Splash, Sesame Street Live, Cinderella, and The Lion King Jr. If you're up for a day trip, the season openings of Sesame Place and The Land of Make Believe are worth the travel time.

Read on for our top spring event picks for NJ kids under 5. And be sure to check out our Spring Fun Guide to find even more great things to do.

Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: Dinosaurs, Paw Patrol, Makers Day

Submitted by Margaret Hargrove on Tue, 03/21/2017 - 3:37pm

It’s the first full weekend of spring! Easter is just a hop around the corner, so get into the spirit with an Easter bunny breakfast at the Freehold YMCA or an egg hunt at Kierson Farm. Dinosaurs are also big this weekend: your dino-lover can decorate dinosaur cookies at a sweet workshop hosted by Hoboken’s Sugarsuckle or see the prehistoric creatures come to life in Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live at the Count Basie Theater. Preschoolers' favorite rescue dogs take to the stage at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in PAW Patrol Live!. And Saturday marks the third annual NJ Makers Day, a statewide celebration of curiosity, invention, and creativity, with a cool lineup of events all day long. For more, be sure to check out our March Go List and Events Calendar, with fun new activities added daily.

Weekend Fun for New Jersey Kids: Diggerland, Cinderella, Circus

Submitted by Margaret Hargrove on Tue, 03/14/2017 - 2:05pm

It’s not too late to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Sussex and Bayonne host their annual parades this weekend, so grab your green gear and hit the streets. Attend the season re-opening of construction-themed amusement park Diggerland, or watch drones take to the skies above Liberty Science Center. Family-friendly shows include New Jersey Ballet's production of C inderella at Mayo Performing Arts Center and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at Sun National Bank Center. Take your little hockey fan to NJ Devils Kids Day at the Prudential Center, where giveaways, entertainment, and a kid-friendly fan zone complement the main event on the ice. For more, be sure to check out our March Go List and Events Calendar, with fun new activities added daily.

Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: Free Museums, Dr. Seuss, Fun Fair & Zoo

Submitted by Margaret Hargrove on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 12:03pm

March is finally here, and that means spring is just around the corner! This weekend brings some great shows to New Jersey, including Steve Petra's Animal Games at Bergen PAC, Aesop Bops! with David Gonzalez at SOPAC, and A Year With Frog and Toad at the McCarter Theatre Center. The first weekend in the month also gives Bank of America customers free admission to seven family-friendly museums. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with a family festival at the Morris Museum or a fish-themed party at Jenkinson’s Aquarium. To find fun happenings this weekend and beyond, check out our March GoList and Event Calendar.

Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: Mega Bubbles, Valentine's Tea, Family Date Night

Submitted by Margaret Hargrove on Tue, 02/07/2017 - 2:50pm

Love is in the air this weekend! Get into the Valentine's Day spirit with a special Art from the HeART drop-in program at the Princeton University Art Museum, a cozy Valentine's Sleigh Ride at Howell Farm, or High SocieTea's chocolate-themed tea party. Save money on a sitter and take everyone to Family Date Night at Jenkinson’s in Point Pleasant.

We're past the halfway mark of winter (yay!), so enjoy what's left of it at Skyland Stadium's Frozen in Ice Carnival. And who doesn’t love bubbles? Get your family’s fix at the Mega Bubble Show, featuring a Guinness Book of World Record holder for largest bubble ever blown.

Whatever you do this Valentine's Weekend, we hope you enjoy it with your loved ones, both big and small. For even more mid-winter fun, check out our February GoList and Event Calendar.

Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: Chinese New Year, Monster Jam, Zumba

Submitted by Margaret Hargrove on Tue, 01/24/2017 - 3:35pm

There’s a lot to celebrate this weekend (other than the simple fact that it’s the weekend). First up, ring in the Year of the Rooster at NJPAC with a performance by Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company. Party at the grand opening of chic new kids space Kidoolo Play Club. And jump start Groundhog Day festivities with a visit to local hideouts of the furry forecasters. For even more ways to celebrate all the fun winter has to offer, check out our January GoList and Event Calendar.

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