Laurie R
Laurie Rein is thrilled to have made a career of digging up activities (especially free ones!) for her twin daughters. Prior to working with Mommy Poppins NJ, Laurie wore many hats in the television industry including gigs as an NBC page, NBC copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show and research manager for CBS. She is currently the Events Editor for Mommy Poppins NJ and can be reached at njevents@mommypoppins.com
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Looking for the best July fairs and festivals for New Jersey families? Here are some great options to add to your list.
Soak up the sun, build some sandcastles, and jam with local bands at family-friendly summer fairs and festivals throughout New Jersey this month. Independence Day festivities kick off a festival-filled month. Plus, lots of county fairs offer good, old-fashioned fun in July—swing by events in Cumberland, Ocean, Morris, Gloucester, and Monmouth counties.
Hit the Jersey Shore for fun-in-the-sun festivals like the Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival and the Anglesea Blues Festival. And admire a sky full of brilliant colors at the 40th Annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning and the Warren County Hot Air Balloon Festival.
Mark your calendars with these July fairs and festivals. And for more July happenings, check out our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide.
We're adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don't forget to check it frequently.
Swimming pools in NJ with day passes for families and kids can be found at clubs throughout the state. These facilities allow guests to spend the day swimming without membership or residency.
Many pool clubs also feature splash pads, kiddie pools, water slides, and playgrounds, making a day at the pool one of our favorite summer activities for kids.
Read on for the top NJ swimming pools that offer day passes. You can find plenty more ideas for seasonal fun in our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide.
New Jersey is home to some amazing FREE beaches, which can come as a relief after seasonal sticker shock involving camps, vacations, and day trips. Luckily, the beaches we've listed below don't require an admission fee–though some do have parking fees.
While some of these FREE beaches are found in popular vacation hotspots on the Jersey Shore, other quieter, unguarded ones are located by swimming lakes and bays. Read on for a baker's dozen of our favorite FREE New Jersey beaches.
Check out our mom-tested, kid-approved Jersey Shore itinerary, and more in our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide.
Looking for FREE summer outdoor movies for New Jersey families? Here are some to add to your list.
See your favorite flicks under the stars this summer as beaches and parks throughout the state host FREE outdoor movies on supersized screens. Bring a blanket or beach chair (and maybe a little bug spray), and enjoy all the hits you may have missed during the school year. Or, check out some of your family's favorite flicks for a second or third time, minus the ticket fee. Some venues offer food vendors, and some provide pre-show fun.
For more FREE fun in the sun, check out our exhaustive list of 100+ Free Things To Do in New Jersey This Summer with Kids, and round out your summer plans with our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide.
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