Happy July! What to Do with Kids?

NYC Kid-Friendly Museums has so many things to explore. Summer's a great time to wander around in the Big Apple.

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What's Happening Down the Jersey Shore

Monmouth County Fair July 24 - 28

Italian Festival & Wine Tasting July 27 - 28

Wildwoods Baby Parade at the Wildwoods Convention Center July 31

Wizard of Oz Beach Haven July 31 - August 4

29th Annual Clam Festival of Highlands August 1 - 3

Back to School Warehouse Clothing Sale at Wildwoods Convention Center

Bring a blanket or chair and listen to the sweet sounds from many FREE Summer Concerts in NJ.

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FUN Attractions

KIDS RIDE THE FERRY FREE


Riding the Ferry Is A Great New York City Family Experience. Remember being a kid and your first summer trip to New York City? So much to see and do. And with the NY Waterway Ferry, the fun starts early. Enjoy the best panoramic views of the city from the top deck and feel the river breeze as you cruise to Manhattan. Kids under 12 ride the Ferry FREE all Summer. CLICK for Routes & Schedules.

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SUMMER EVENTS @ BIG KAHUNA


Events are free to attend with admission ticket:

July 27-28: Pirate Adventure

August 3-4: Swim with a Mermaid

August 10-11: Hula Dancers

August 14-18: Wet and Wild Inflatables


CHRISTMAS IN JULY Tickets are 40% off admission for any day ticket (to be used in 2024!

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From the Calendars

20+ Kid Friendly Things To Do This Week

Mountain Creek After Dark

Music In The Park presented by Middlesex County

Hot Summer Nights Concert Series in Summit

Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Carnival 2024

Music At The Barn (FREE) Concert Series 2024

Free Guided Garden Tours at NJ Botanical Garden

Summer Series at Rockaway Townsquare

Downtown After Sundown

Unearthing the Past: A Journey into Archaeology at Historic Wicoff House Museum

Centuries of Tomfoolery: Trick Glasses, Pipes, & Whimsical Delights at the WheatonArts Museum of American Glass

Movies in the Park Summer Series Jersey City

Eco Cruise Aboard the Lake Hopatcong Foundation Floating Classroom

Car Cruise @ Historic Smithville

Dig it! Plant it! Eat it! at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum

The Oakland Outdoor Market

Ridgewood Farmers Market

Night Moves @ The Turtle Back Zoo

Antique and Summer Market

Sweet Sounds Downtown Music Festival in Westfield 2024

BRING YOUR OWN BABY (BYOB) Matinee at The Clairidge!

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Featured Summer Programs and FALL Registrations

Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, is now enrolling for Fall 2024 for ages 3 and up. With locations in Cranbury, New Brunswick and Princeton, PBS offers classes in ballet, modern dance, jazz, hip-hop, CardioBallet, character, and more! What sets PBS apart from the usual dance school are its philosophy, faculty, affiliation with a professional ballet company, its dedication to live music in the classroom, and its facilities. 609.921.7758. LINK

Ability School invites parents to tour the school while summer camp is in session. School is right around the corner...Come see their engaging and effective curriculum in action. Ability School is accepting applications for students in pre-K - 8th Grade now! Call to schedule a tour 201-871-8808. LINK


Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, is now enrolling for Fall 2024 for ages 3 and up. With locations in Cranbury, New Brunswick and Princeton, PBS offers classes in ballet, modern dance, jazz, hip-hop,CardioBallet, and character more! What sets PBS apart from the usual dance school are its philosophy, faculty, affiliation with a professional ballet company, its dedication to live music in the classroom, and its facilities. Call 609.921.7758 or visit www.arballet.org for more information, and to enroll now! LINK


Goldfish Swim School: With 10 locations throughout New Jersey, Goldfish Swim School provides swim instruction to children ages 4 months to 12 years-old. Visit the website for more information and to book a free trial swim lesson. LINK


Princeton Pong is NJ’s Premier Table Tennis Summer Camps! Summer sessions run through August 30th. Welcoming students ages 6-18 and offer both full-day and half-day. LINK


Essex Youth Theater is enrolling in FALL 2024 after school classes. EARLY BIRD SAVINGS: Enroll before July 29th and deduct $20 per class, per child! USE COUPON CODE: EARLY20. Enroll before August 26th and deduct $10 per class, per child! USE COUPON CODE: EARLY10. LINK


Gainville Learning Center begins registration for their Language Immersion after school fall programs - Sept 13 - Dec 21. Spanish, Italian, French and Arabic. 201.507.1800/1810. LINK


International Chess camps run through August 23rd, offering a ton of fun learning chess, playing sports and competing for prizes! Fall Class registration out now. Offering chess classes for players of all levels. LINK


Robot Revolution summer camps run through August 19th. Continuing students will be challenged with different projects each week or if they desire can be self-directed to accomplish a task they outline for themselves. They can also get a head start on the brand new VEX IQ Challenge. Fall registrations start for 3rd - 12th grade. LINK


Spring Academy of Warren and Westfield is enrolling for fall 2024 for their Infant/Toddler, Primary and language immersion programs (Spanish and Chinese). LINK


Wardlaw + Hardtridge School is inviting you to visit their campus this summer for an information session on August 8 at 9:30am. Their academic program prepares students to learn with engagement and awe, to imagine with wonderment, to persist through challenges, to pose questions and answers, to communicate clearly, and to listen fully. They prepare students to be Pioneering. Thinkers. Registering for Fall 2024. LINK


STEM Academy now has four locations (Edison, Chesterfield, Montgomery & Robbinsville). Their summer camp runs through August 29th. Registering for fall for their regular Programs which include Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K, Before and After Care, and Enrichment Programs. LINK


Manhattan Fencing offers carefully crafted blend of private lessons, dynamic group classes, open bouting, enriching camps, and thrilling tournaments. Mini Musketeer (4-6) classes are 45 min; beginner youth (7-12) and beginner adult (18+) are 1hr in length, all equipment is provided. Classes for intermediate, competitive and elite fencers are 90 min. LINK

 

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FIELD TRIPS & ASSEMBLIES E-BOOK Edition

Flip through the Field Trips Guide


Whether you're a school group, camp group, or the scouts! Looking for an assembly program? This is great for planning family outings as well.


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