American alligator swimming. If it’s been a while since you’ve been to Turtle Back Zoo, get ready to be surprised! The 50 year old zoo has gone through many upgrades in recent years, all for the better. Get ready to watch sea lions swim, touch some sting rays, feed some farm animals and observe…
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Carteret Park and Sprayground, Middlesex County Parks & Playgrounds
Our series on New Jersey Parks & Playgrounds continues with this feature on a Middlesex County Park & Sprayground, Carteret Park and Sprayground.
Carteret Waterfront Park, Middlesex County Parks & Playgrounds
This is not a sponsored post. Carteret Waterfront Park, Middlesex County, New Jersey – Parks & Playgrounds 3 Reasons my Family Loves Carteret Waterfront Park Watching the fishermen is fun, and can be educational! There were a few men fishing there while we played. The large pier/platform provided plenty of space…
Newport Green Park – Hudson County Parks & Playgrounds
This is not a sponsored post. Newport Green Park – Hudson County, New Jersey – Parks & Playgrounds 3 Reasons my Family Loves Newport Green Park Newport Green Park is a short walk to Hoboken (entering through the train station). Along the way there are free viewfinders to gaze across the…
Things to do with Kids in Union County
Jersey Family Fun’s listing of things to do with Kids in Union County
Our trip on Classic Harbor Lines Yacht Manhattan
This post was sponsored by Classic Harbor Lines who provided us with complimentary admission. We appreciate their support of Jersey Family Fun that allows us to share with families information about activities we think their family may enjoy. You might not think New Jersey Family Fun would be the place to find family activities…
Cooling off in Scotch Plains at the Ponderosa Farm Park!
Ponderosa Family Park – Union County, New Jersey – Parks & Playgrounds Although the weather has become more bearable, it sure was HOT in early June! My daughter was invited to a friend’s pool but her little brother was not (go figure right!). So we headed to Ponderosa Farm Park in Scotch Plains. …
Staten Island Zoo
Our school had half days last week so as a treat I took my two children and their two friends for an afternoon trip to the Staten Island Zoo. It was a short 20 minute ride from my Union County home and made for an enjoyable 90 minute day out in the (finally!) nice weather….
Building Memories at Lego Discovery Center!
With a 3 year old son, we are just entering the stage of Legos – tiny pieces in the vacuum, under the couch, in the couch cushions, the never-ending question of how to organize … and the excitement in seeing a project come together of course! So when we found out there was a Lego…
Birthday Freebies & Discounts for Kids & Adults
A listing of birthday freebies in New Jersey, free birthday stuff and free birthday meals you and your kids can get for you/their birthday.