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Liberty Science Center: Best Things To Do With Kids

Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on Tue, 04/12/2022 - 4:04pm

Kids can climb to their hearts content on the Liberty Science Center's Infinity Climber. Photo courtesy of the museum

It's no wonder the Liberty Science Center has become a New Jersey mainstay for area parents and kids—and one of our favorite attractions in New Jersey. This 300,000-square-foot educational center on the Jersey City waterfront is jam-packed with exciting hands-on STEM learning activities for kids of all ages. With live animals to see, unique structures to climb and explore, skyscrapers to build, planetarium shows to watch, and experiments to try, it’s easy to visit this four-story museum again and again. And the best part? The exhibits are constantly refreshed and new ones are rotated in, so there’s always something fresh to see. It's even a great place to enroll in a STEM-inspired summer camp or celebrate a birthday.

Read on for the top 10 things to do and see at the Liberty Science Center and find more great local cultural institutions in our Guide to Museums and Galleries in New Jersey. 

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Tot Lots and Toddler Playgrounds in New Jersey

Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on Sun, 04/10/2022 - 8:10am

Toddlers love crawling through the tunnels at Colonial Park's playground in Somerset, NJ.

Toddlers may be tiny, but their sense of adventure is enormous. On the playground, this can mean near-heart attack moments for parents and caregivers! Luckily, New Jersey has a bunch of great tot lots with age-appropriate equipment for the littlest daredevils. Here, we've rounded up some of the best toddler playgrounds in New Jersey.

No matter the age of your kids, we've got plenty more places to play in our Guide to Parks and Playgrounds in New Jersey.

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Best Biking Rail Trails near NYC: Get Your Rail Explorers Off-Road

Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on Thu, 03/31/2022 - 1:16pm

Rail Explorers offers a variety of rail trail experiences to bike in New York state.

Who's ready for an adventure? If your family enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and biking, your crew might love rail biking. Rail biking is a super fun way to enjoy nature and see the sights while pedaling a special bicycle along a stretch of abandoned rail trails. From Cape May to the Adirondacks, there are several places to go rail biking near New York City. These beautiful rail trails in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut are a jumping-off point for a picture-perfect family outing.

Find more fun things to do in our Guide to Family-Friendly Outdoor Fun.

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Best Dance Summer Camps in New Jersey

Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on Tue, 02/22/2022 - 8:45am

Dance Innovations offers summer camps for all skill levels.

If your child pirouettes in the kitchen, buffalos down the hallway, or freestyles to the radio, a dance summer camp may be the perfect way to pass the summer break. From recreational summer day camps to more rigorous ballet boot camps, first-time dancers through pre-professionals have lots of ways to explore their love of dance throughout New Jersey. We've found 12 dance summer camps in New Jersey with programming for toddlers, teens, and everyone in between.

For even more summer camps in New Jersey, including our picks for affordable summer camps in the Garden State and STEM summer day camps, check out our Guide to Summer Camps in New Jersey and our Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by type, age, and town.

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Top Attractions in New Jersey: Best Things To See and Do With Kids

Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on Fri, 02/11/2022 - 1:09pm

Hop aboard a stagecoach for a ride back in time at Wild West City, one of New Jersey's top attractions.

New Jersey has something for everyone: 130 miles of shoreline, amazing kid-friendly museums, cool zoos and aquariums, gorgeous parks and playgrounds, and much more. If a trip to the Garden State is on your agenda, read on for the top 25 tourist attractions in New Jersey. Even if you're a native, you might find some new kid-friendly things to do in these picks.

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Where to Play Outside in NJ This Winter: Snow Sports, Hiking Trails, Animal Visits, and More

Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on Tue, 02/01/2022 - 12:27pm

A skating session at Palmer Square in Princeton, followed by a sweet treat nearby, is sure to draw two thumbs up for outdoor fun.

The temperature might be dropping, but New Jersey families can crank up the fun with an outdoor winter adventure! These 16 picks for outdoor fun feature plenty of destinations guaranteed to get you out and enjoying winter's chill.

So, bundle up and try a new outing, whether it's hitting a nearby ski slope, trekking along a family-friendly hiking trail, or visiting one of New Jersey's top zoos.

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Easton, Pa., With Kids: 15 Things To Do as a Family

Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on Thu, 10/21/2021 - 12:21pm

Kids play at South Park near the Easton Farmers Market. Photo courtesy of the market

Just west of New Jersey's Warren County and across the Delaware River, there's a gem of a small town waiting for families to explore. Easton, Pennsylvania, has a rich history dating back to colonial times and is now home to a bustling downtown, unique eateries for foodies, sprawling farms, and tons of terrific family-friendly destinations. Here are 15 spots perfect for memory-making during an Easton day trip with kids. Find more to do in the area with our guide to the Lehigh Valley.

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Fun Family-Friendly Bike Rides in New Jersey

Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on Mon, 10/18/2021 - 1:55pm

These local bike paths make for a great family-friendly outing.

Riding a bike is more than a childhood milestone. It develops a sense of balance, strengthens muscles, fosters an appreciation for the outdoors, and makes for wonderful family bonding time. Luckily for New Jersey families, there are tons of family-friendly bike paths throughout the state, from the Kittatinny Mountains to the Jersey Shore.

Read on for 15 family-friendly bike paths for a ride. If you prefer to travel on foot, check out these 12 easy hikes in NJ for families with small children.

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