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 perfect indoor birthday party spot for your winter baby? We've rounded up the most action-packed indoor birthday party locations for your cold-weather celebrations. Whether your birthday child wants to jump and bounce, climb, dance, tackle a Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course, or even take a spin on an amusement ride, New Jersey has a party place for it.
Read on for more than a dozen of our favorite action-packed indoor birthday party spots. For more birthday party planning ideas, check out our Guide Birthday Parties in New Jersey for Kids.
New Year's Eve is almost here, so break out the champagne and the sparkling cider—2023 is about to make its debut! If all-night celebrations are a thing of the past, you can still make the most of New Year's Eve with family-friendly festivities throughout New Jersey.
We've rounded up New Year's Eve events the whole family can enjoy together, from indoor and outdoor theme park adventures to New Year's Eve fireworks and First Night celebrations. And if the little ones, or tired parents, are ready to pack it in early, make it an afternoon fete with a noontime confetti countdown.
Looking for pre-New Year's entertainment? Keep busy with these 25+ things to do this holiday break, and be sure to check our Family Activity Calendar for more happenings. Happy New Year, New Jersey!
Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey over Christmas weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the holiday weekend.
It's a very merry Christmas weekend, and we've found plenty of fun things to do in New Jersey to celebrate it! Kick off the festivities at local celebrations like Summit's Miracle on Elm Street, where you can enjoy free drinks and ice skating, or meet Santa Claus in Ridgewood for free photos, if taking pictures with Santa is still on your holiday to-do list. It's also the last chance for a few favorite holiday outings that close this weekend, including the chance to see Scuba Santa at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden or take a holiday hayride at Johnson's Corner Farm in Medford.
The long weekend is the perfect opportunity to swing by holiday light shows you may have missed: the PNC Arts Center Magic of Lights and South Jersey Holiday Light Show are two of the best and they just happen to be open Christmas Day. You can find more holiday weekend fun in our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Activities for NJ Families and our packed Family Activity Calendar.
The upcoming holiday break may be the best time to take part in New Jersey's family-friendly, must-do holiday activities—especially if your kids have already moved on from their presents. From spectacular light displays to cold-weather fun, there's plenty to do during days off from school.
Most New Jersey schools are closed from Monday, December 26, through Sunday, January 1, 2023, allowing plenty of time to experience the holiday highlights you may have missed in the hectic run-up to Christmas. It's also the perfect time to plan a winter day trip, visit an enchanting Christmas town, bundle up for a visit to a theme park, and party into the new year.
Be sure to check out our Family Activity Calendar and Holiday Fun Guide for more great ideas.
Looking for FREE Christmas events in New Jersey? Read on for dozens of great options.
It's the most wonderful—and expensive—time of the year. While big-budget gifts take a toll on your wallet, our gift to you is this list of holiday events and FREE Christmas activities in New Jersey that don't cost a penny. In a season where finances may be tight, treat the family to FREE and fun holiday festivities for the kids across New Jersey, including Christmas light shows and small-town celebrations in areas like Toms River and Maplewood.
Mark your calendars with these 30+ no-cost holiday events that take place nearly every day of the season. For more seasonal fun, don't miss our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for New Jersey Families.
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