July 3 - July 9: Firework Displays for the Fourth of July Celebrations and more Independence Activit

HIGHLIGHTS:  WEEK OF JULY 3 - July 9

Celebrate our country's independence by enjoying time with family and friends, whether it is under the stars at one of hundreds of summer concerts, marching along a beach parade, wandering through the festivals or watching some awesome firework extravaganza.  NJ Kids created a list of activities that will be taking place at or near NJ's popular destinations.  You'll be sure to find entertainment (and many FREE) for all.  Enjoy your time with the family.

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THIS WEEKEND

State Fair Meadowlands
Thru July 6
There is plenty of FREE entertainment featuring live performers on two stages and more. With over 150 rides and attractions everyone in your family will have plenty to do. Spectacular Fireworks Show... East Rutherford.  Link

Randolph Freedom Festival
Thursday, July 3 - Saturday, July 5
Featuring the best fireworks show in the county plus a parade, games, food, bands, rides, attractions, arts & crafts and much, much more! Parking: $5. Randolph.  Link

Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band at Bronx Zoo
Friday, July 4 - Sunday, July 6
Join Latin Grammy Award-winning trio Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band at the zoo for indie music sounds that are rooted in their whimsical and child-friendly imaginations. ... Bronx.  Link

Beachglow Music Festival 2014
Saturday, July 5, 02:30 PM - 11:00 PM
BeachGlow®: Concerts for Charity, Inc. will produce an electronic dance music festival on the beach of Wildwood, NJ on July 5th to raise money for the American Red Cross. ... Wildwood.  Link

Camden Waterfront Freedom Festival & Fireworks
Sunday, July 6
Family Fun, Food, Attractions and Fireworks on the Camden Waterfront! Camden.  Link

FEATURED EXHIBIT

Adventures with Clifford The Big Red DogNow Open! 

Exhibit Held At THE LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER

Board the Birdwell Island ferry and journey to the world of Clifford, America's beloved big red dog with a heart to match.  Inspired by the top-rated PBS KIDS® show, the exhibition offers immersive adventures that reinforce
"Clifford's Big Ideas," ten simple life lessons designed to help young children navigate their world, including Share, Play Fair, Believe in Yourself, and Help Others.....

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Field Station: Dinosaurs, the thrilling dinosaur expedition where families can get up-close with 32 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, opens for their third season. Families can enjoy interactive shows starring a 15-foot juvenile T-Rex, game shows to test your dinosaur knowledge, a dig site, the 3D movie Dinosaurs Alive! and hands-on workshops, created with paleontologists and scientists at the New Jersey State Museum. In 2012 Field Station: Dinosaurs was named the Best Local Theme Park by Time Out New York

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FEATURED FIELD TRIP IDEA

All-inclusive four season resort.  Indoor water park, 4 heated pools, 6 water slides, 100 horses, private lake, and over 200 activities.
 
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