Your Ultimate Guide ... What To Do with the Kids!   

Publisher TOP PICKS for the upcoming weekend. Click on the links to find out more details.

1. Go hiking at New Jersey state parks, forests, and recreation areas. There are many parks to visit, ranging from Liberty State Park, High Point State Park to Voorhees State Park. Take the kids and head outdoors! nj.gov/dep/parksandforests

2. Looking for some fun trips for your groups? Explore these Fun and Active Outdoor Field Trips. 

3. Need some party ideas? Here are party venues to consider.

4. Explore May's best Festivals and Fairs 

5. Guide to FREE Things to do this Month! 

6. What's opening this Spring? Here's our list of amusement parks and attractions that are opening for your enjoyment. LINK

7. Things to Do for kids in the Special Needs community.  

8. Calling all nature lovers, curious kids, and adventure seekers! Go see NJ State Museum's newest exhibit “Ecosystems at Risk: Threatened and Endangered in New Jersey.”  

9. Visit arboretums and see vibrant blooms on display, from tulips to roses. Walk around beautiful gardens, fountains, meadows and more! The Frelinghuysen Arboretum (free), Laurelwood Arboretum (no entrance fee), The Willowwood Arboretum and even the Macy's Flower Show (through May 18).

10. Visit fabulous gardens in NJ. Stroll through Rutgers Gardens, and discover outdoor adventure along the Raritan River at Helyar Woods, one of NJ's last old-growth forests. Wander through the serene Bamboo Grove, explore vibrant gardens or visit the nearby Cook Campus farm to see animals up close. New Jersey Botanical Garden at Skylands (free admission to garden), Here is our  Guide to 13 Gardens and Parks to explore with the family.

11. Welcoming Grounds For Sculpture! Explore the largest Sculpture Park in NJ with 300 art-filled gardens and thousands of trees and plants, hands-on workshops and more. Bring your group! 

12. Enter 2 Win tickets to the Gazillion Bubble Show and more! 

13. Discover New Jersey's Blossom Gardens and Arboretums. There's lots to explore with the kids. 

14. Here are the Flower exhibits, nature trails and hikes. Bring the kids to Discover flower shows and nature with kids 

15. Morris Museum Spark! Lab is open for families Wednesdays through Sundays, a hands-on invention workspace where children and their families can learn about and engage in the history and process of invention. 

16. Check out the camp directory! New summer camp listings get added daily! Camps are enrolling now. If you're looking for a specific camp, look no further, here are our

    • Guide to Traditional Day Camps,
    • Guide to Sleepaway Camps, 
    • Guide to STEM + Arts Camps, 
    • Guide to Sports Camps, 
    • Guide to Performing Arts and Music Camps, 
    • Guide to Academic Camps, 
    • Guide to Sports Camps

17. Flip through the latest Field Trip Guide for all student groups! Looks for new ideas and adventures.

18. Every day is a snow day at Big Snow American Dream. No matter how hot or cold it is, you'll always get snow here, so put on your skis or snowboard.

19. Flip through the latest issue of NJ KIDS. Welcoming new programs and camps

20. Borrow trip ideas from the latest NJ KIDS' Field Trip Guide. Flip through these latest issue and plan a great day trip with the family. Looking for Assembly Programs that Come to You?

21. Explore other Birthday party ideas for the month. 

22. Check out NJ KIDS' After School Activities guide. Find The Best STEM programs for kids. Scan the new NJ KIDS e-book for classes and programs. Try fencing, paddleball, horseback for kids! See our Sports Guide.

Looking for more fun around your community or want to explore other neighborhoods? 

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