Margaret Hargrove

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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.

What To Do on New Year's Day with NJ Kids

Submitted by Margaret Hargrove on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 10:40am

If one of your New Year's resolutions is to do more fun things with your kids, why not kick off 2017 by taking advantage of all the great places that are open on New Year's Day? We came up with six resolutions for NJ families and found activities to fulfill each one—all at places that are open on January 1, 2017. Just a few options include skating at a roller rink, and meeting the underwater occupants of Adventure Aquarium. If being outdoors is more your speed, you can hit the slopes, visit a Winter Wonderland, or see some dazzling light displays. Read on for the full scoop on super-cool adventures to celebrate your family’s first day of 2017. And if you're still looking for things to do on New Year's Eve with the kids, we've got that covered, too. Happy New Year!

Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: Hip-Hop, Hanukkah, Elf the Musical

Submitted by Margaret Hargrove on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 6:20pm

With just one full weekend left until Christmas and Hanukkah, it's time to tackle that holiday bucket list! This weekend you can take a dip with St. Nick, go on a hot chocolate hike, rock out at the Hip Hop Nutcracker at NJPAC, or make a light-up Christmas card. And it’s not too late for pictures with Santa. For even more holiday happenings, check out our Holiday Guide and December GoList. Let the Christmas countdown begin!

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