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Central New Jersey is vast and covers the family-fun gamut from high-tech (Six Flags Great Adventure) to the best of low-tech (Sourland Mountain Preserve) and everything in between. Sample Monmouth County’s terrific parent/child nature programs, the parks and historical farms in Morris County, a little gem of an apple picking orchard in Mercer County, or balloon festivals and a miniature train museum in Hunterdon. There are so many kid activities in Central Jersey, your children could be happily occupied until, well... they grow up.

 

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May 21 2013
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Mostly Free and Fun Things To Do With NJ Kids This Memorial Day Weekend May 25-27

Things to do with kids: Mostly Free and Fun Things To Do With NJ Kids This Memorial Day Weekend May 25-27

Time to fire up that grill, kick back and have a welcome summer BBQ!  But if charcoal's not your thing, there's lots of non-food related fun to be had with your NJ kids too. You can check out the Fit Family Festival at the Camden Children's Garden, take your little adventurer to Pirate Day at Blackbeard Cave or experience small town charm at the West Orange Downtown Street Fair. Craving a little bit of the great outdoors? Check out the Memorial Day Paddle at Essex County Environmental Center or go Stream Stomping at Plainsboro Preserve. Read on for our top picks and remember, you can always find a listing of all NJ activities in our Event Calendar.

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May 21 2013
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Organic Farm Shares in New Jersey

Things to do with kids: Organic Farm Shares in New Jersey

Don’t have a green thumb? Critters spoiling you attempts at a garden again this year? Join a CSA farm. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between a local farmer and the people who consume his/her fresh, often organic, produce. Members purchase a "share" of the farm's anticipated harvest. This partnership becomes a win/win situation to the CSA members by giving them the best quality, freshest, widest variety of locally grown produce while ensuring the survival of the farms by guaranteeing the farmer a fair return on his/her efforts. Members pay at the beginning of the season and the farmer delivers a weekly assortment of vegetables, herbs and sometimes fruit as they become available. Each of the farms runs a little differently, so check the websites and choose the program that best suits your family’s needs. And enjoy!

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May 6 2013
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NJ Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Farms & Strawberry Festivals

Things to do with kids: NJ Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Farms & Strawberry Festivals

If locally-grown foods and warm weather daytrips are things that your family enjoys – grab the small ones and take them strawberry picking! It’s like an outdoor adventure with a sweet reward, and what kid doesn’t love red, ripe strawberries. New Jersey may be known for its tomatoes and blueberries, but we’ve also got some great places to pick-your-own strawberries, most of which start in late May. Check out some of the best spots to take your NJ kids strawberry picking.

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Apr 30 2013
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May Fairs and Festivals for NJ Kids and Families

Things to do with kids: May Fairs and Festivals for NJ Kids and Families

The warm weather is finally here! Let’s rejoice and get outside. Fairs and festivals are popping up all over the Garden State in May. If you enjoyed our guide to NJ’s April Spring Festivals, you will love our round up of May Spring Festivals in NJ, a few of which showed up on our top favorites for the month, May GO List. You really should get your NJ family to one of these fun-filled festivals in our wonderful state, because, you know, it's only fair.

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Apr 26 2013
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NJ Celebrates Moms on Mother's Day, from Alvin Ailey to Crafting to Historical Gardens

Things to do with kids: NJ Celebrates Moms on Mother's Day, from Alvin Ailey to Crafting to Historical Gardens

Well done, mothers! You've made it through another year of child rearing and now you get your reward. No, not the satisfaction of a well-rounded, loving, intelligent, happy child--you get flowers! And brunch! And maybe a sweet little craft, heavy on the glue and glitter. Of course, the small humans doling out the goodies are really the reason for the season. The heart of your heart. The "NO!" to your "But you must…" The apple to your eye. The love to your life. They might not always listen or eat their (or any) vegetables, but they're pretty wonderful. Oh wait, it's not kid's day! It's Mother's Day! Enjoy it moms, because the next day is Monday and you probably have to make lunches.

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Apr 23 2013
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Upcoming Concerts for Tweens in NJ

Things to do with kids: Upcoming Concerts for Tweens in NJ

Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen…Justin Bieber?? Summer nights were once filled with tailgating at Giants Stadium to see our favorite bands -- Dave Matthews, Billy Joel, Madonna. Nowadays, concerts involved a little less fight pumping and a little more chaperoning. The garden state is hosting a variety of headlining pop stars during its summertime concert series. From Taylor Swift to Big Time Rush, tweens have a variety of options this summer. 

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Apr 18 2013
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LEGO Classes and Activities in New Jersey

Things to do with kids: LEGO Classes and Activities in New Jersey

Yes, they don't feel great when you step on them in your bare feet, but other than that, who doesn't love LEGOs? From confidence building to fractions, creativity to party-play, to the plain old joy of building something cool, the world of LEGOs continues to grow in popularity.  Based on the famous LEGO brick, these New Jersey activities and classes combine play time with learning. So put on your shoes and head out for fun!

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Apr 14 2013
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Earth Day Fun and Festivities in NJ

Things to do with kids: Earth Day Fun and Festivities in NJ

Reduce, reuse recycle…. a mantra that all of our NJ kids know. But there is more to saving and protecting the Earth than the three R’s. Take your kids out to celebrate Earth Day 2013 and learn how people can work together to make our Earth a healthier place in which all its creatures can live. Earth Day is officially April 22, but there are many celebrations occurring on different dates, so check online or call ahead before you head out.
 

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