Kaylynn Ebner, a mom of three, has been writing for Mommy Poppins since 2016. She’s passionate about exploring new spots with her family and sharing NJ’s best attractions and hidden gems with the Mommy Poppins community.
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Hoboken will soon be home to the first New Jersey location of The Bunny Hive, a social club for little ones and their grown-ups to bond, play, and learn, adding another play space for young families to enjoy in Northern New Jersey.
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Printable Halloween coloring pages are the perfect way to do a little Halloween decorating with something homemade. Simply print out one of these Halloween coloring pages, let the kids go to town, and hang them up around the house! Here are 15 places to find free printable Halloween coloring pages for kids of all ages, from easy toddler coloring pages to intricate coloring pages for teens.
If you're looking to download pages any time of the year, don't miss our post on the best free printable color pages and our roundup of our favorite 1000 Coloring Pages and Printable Activity Sheets for Kids.. For more Halloween crafts for kids, you'll find an awesome recipe for monster slime or instructions for making a cardboard haunted house in our list of the best 75 fun Halloween activities for kids.
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Madison, New Jersey, should be on your radar if your family is into history, the arts, or nature. This picturesque Morris County gem has a quaint, small-town vibe with a tight-knit community and a thriving downtown.
Nicknamed Rose City, Madison is a perfect day trip destination that offers lots of things to do, including great restaurants, nearby museums, an awesome playground, and three private colleges in close proximity.
Read on for 25 ways to have a great day in Madison, and take a gander at all our New Jersey City Guides for more day-trip inspo.
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New Jersey has some weird, wonderful, and unique attractions for when you feel like exploring someplace new and different with the kids. The attractions we've curated below give kids a fascinating look into a world of fairy tales, insects, surfing, trains, and more.
If you're ready to wander off the beaten path, here are 15 unique museums and quirky spots that have all the makings of a memorable family outing. Find more ideas for a great day out in our Guide to Museums and Art for New Jersey Kids.
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We rounded up New Jersey's best indoor family fun centers where toddlers, kids, and teens can burn off some energy. These spots are perfect places to bring the kids when it's too hot, cold, or rainy to be outside.
Whether you're into trampolines, laser tag, or play mazes, we've got something for everyone on this list.
Check out our Guide to Indoor Play Spaces for New Jersey Kids for more great indoor play spots.
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Dinner table games can mean the difference between a pleasant meal with kids or a chaotic one, especially if you're aiming for a screen-free dinner. These 25 dinner table games for kids and families will help keep the peace (and your sanity), jump-start conversations and family bonding, and make dinner time fun again. They are perfect to slip into a restaurant or play at home.
If you want to continue the fun after dinner, here's a list of the 100 best board games for kids and family game night. You can find it—plus lists of more fun games, toys, crafts, and more—in our Boredom Busters for Kids Guide.
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Summer's in full swing, and if you haven't planned a great getaway, there's still time to pull off a memorable and budget-friendly family vacation on the East Coast.
From Washington, D.C. to New England, there are lots of great places for East Coast families to unwind and enjoy some family time not too far from home. Here are 12 family vacation ideas that won't break the bank.
Find more great vacation ideas in our Family Travel Guide.
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The best blueberry-picking farms in New Jersey offer the perfect summer activity for the whole family: The bushes are low, the berries easily pop off the plants, and your family can literally pick hundreds without breaking the bank. Luckily for us, blueberries are the official state fruit of New Jersey, and they are plentiful throughout the Garden State.
We’ve assembled this Guide to the Best Pick-Your-Own Farms in New Jersey, so read on for our recommendations on where to go blueberry picking in New Jersey with kids. Find tons of other great things to do in the Garden State this season in our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide.
