Catherine Kennedy

Catherine Kennedy is a mom of two, aunt to many, and an avid reader—though she’s probably buried under a mountain of laundry right now. She loves traveling, whether it’s a local day trip or an international adventure, and is passionate about exposing her kids to new places beyond their everyday bubble.

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Top Birthday Party Places on the Jersey Shore for Kids

Submitted by Catherine Kennedy on Sun, 04/09/2023 - 7:16am

Kids can choose their own ceramic craft during a birthday party at Wish Upon a Jar.

New Jersey boasts plenty of fun birthday party places for children, including a cool selection of birthday party destinations on the Jersey Shore. If you are looking to host a kids’ birthday party in Monmouth County, Ocean County, or Cape May County, then this list is for you.

From Ocean City and Toms River to Point Pleasant and Red Bank, our picks for the best birthday party places on the Jersey Shore include unique birthday party venues, birthday parties focused on creative crafts, indoor playgrounds, and even a glow-in-the-dark dance birthday party. Find more birthday party planning tips in our Birthday Party Guide for New Jersey Families.

Animal Encounters in New Jersey Where Kids Can Walk Alpacas, Feed Giraffes, Touch Sharks, More

Submitted by Catherine Kennedy on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 11:00am

Meet, pet, walk, and feed the alpacas and more animal friends at Out of Sight Alpacas in Photo courtesy of the farm

If you’ve got a little animal lover in your family, then these 10 New Jersey animal encounters are a must-do. From our favorite local zoos and aquariums to rescues and family-friendly interactive farms, there are many opportunities to interact with cute creatures throughout the state.

Enjoy more animal encounters in the Garden State at these top local petting zoos and consider a farm birthday party for your kid's next milestone if they just can't get enough furry facetime.

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