Dore Duhaime

July 4th Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: Fireworks, Freedom Festival, Dino Dig

Submitted by Dore Duhaime on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 8:00am

Kick off the July 4th holiday early this weekend with classic carnival rides, Jersey-fresh berries, or a FREE art show. The NJ State Fair Meadowlands is in full swing with daily live music, a petting zoo, thrill rides, and food; ripe summer berries will be served with breakfast at Alstede Farms; and Bank of America is sponsoring free family museum days in NJ.

If your weekend stretches into Monday, check out our picks for weekday activities, including on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4. Plan a family picnic, or head out on a day trip to a favorite amusement park, water park, or spray ground. Then stake out your family's spot for fireworks at one of New Jersey's best July 4th celebrations.

For even more ideas, check out our guides to Summer Fun and the Jersey Shore.

Minor League Baseball Family Fun in New Jersey

Submitted by Dore Duhaime on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 11:30am

Opening Day for the majors is in April, and nothing says spring like a day at the ballpark. While Yankees, Mets, or Phillies tickets are a special treat, New Jersey families can enjoy hassle-free (and affordable!) baseball any spring or summer weekend at one of NJ's five minor league stadiums. With easy parking, reasonably priced tickets, and kid-friendly activities such as fireworks, giveaways, and Star Wars or Harry Potter theme nights, a minor league game will please the whole family.

Here's what you need to know before you gather up your little sluggers and head out to a game.

Tee Up for Family Fun at New Jersey's Newest Golf Spot

Submitted by Dore Duhaime on Mon, 03/06/2017 - 7:37pm

Driving golf balls has gone upscale—and digital—at Topgolf, a new, family-friendly golf spot in Edison that features micro-chipped balls, computerized targets, and a top-notch menu. The Edison location opened in December, and a second New Jersey spot is scheduled to open at the end of the year in Mount Laurel.

Find more action spots in our Sports Fun Guide, or at these outdoor mini golf courses.

Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf Brings Summer Fun Indoors in NJ

Submitted by Dore Duhaime on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 11:00am

Warm, sunny days are not required to tee up with the kids at Monster Mini Golf, a spooky-themed, indoor mini-golf course and arcade with four locations in New Jersey. Featuring glow-in-the-dark decor and recently upgraded arcade games, Monster Mini Golf brings some Jersey-style boardwalk fun indoors.

Best Family-Friendly Restaurants Near Liberty Science Center

Submitted by Dore Duhaime on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 4:40pm

Exploring the Liberty Science Center with kids who want to crawl through the Touch Tunnel or scale the Climbing Challenge can work up quite an appetite. While we appreciate the convenience of museum-cafe pizza and chicken fingers after a day of hands-on exhibits, sometimes a more varied menu—away from the crowds—hits the spot.

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