New Jersey Kids Summer Guide: 592 Best Festivals, Deals, Activities & Free Things To Do
Welcome to our New Jersey Summer Guide! I’m Jody, Mommy Poppins' Metro Regional Editor and a mom of three kids. I've been at Mommy Poppins helping families find the best things to do for more than 10 years. And it's not just me; Mommy Poppins has a team of parents in the tri-state area and across the country who are out there every day checking out all the fun things to do with our own families so we can give you the inside scoop.
Our New Jersey Summer Guide is the accumulation of our years of exploring all our favorite Shore towns and swimming pools, museums, festivals, amusement and water parks, rainy day activities, and so much more!
In our New Jersey Summer Guide, you will find:
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Bucket Lists of the Best New Jersey Summer Fun
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Summer of SAVINGS Deals!
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The Best Ways to Get Wet & Keep Cool
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Summer Music, Movies, Festivals, and Fairs
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Weekend Day Trips & Getaways
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At-Home Activity Ideas
Not seeing what you're looking for? DM us on social media or email me (New Jersey Editor) through our contact form. I'm happy to help!


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- Childcare
- Christmas/Hanukkah
- City Guides
- City Hacks
- Classes & Enrichment
- Community
- Crafts & Recipes
- Earth Kids
- Easter
- Fairs & Festivals
- Fall Activities
- Family Travel
- Farms & U-Pick
- Free Activities
- GoList
- Halloween
- Holidays
- Hotels & Resorts
- Indoor Activities
- Museums
- News & Openings
- Outdoors
- Parent Talk
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Play Gyms & Sports Centers
- Pools & Spray Parks
- Preschools & Schools
- Restaurants
- Shows
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Special Needs
- Special Occasions
- Sports
- Spring Activities
- STEM
- Stores & Services
- Summer Activities
- Theme & Water Parks
- Trains, Dinos & Heroes
- TV, Film & Movies
- Virtual
- Visitors Guide
- Weekend Events
- Weekend Trips
- Winter Activities
- Zoos & Gardens
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