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Museums and Attractions with Free Admission Today
Help for parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for where they can take kids for free today.
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Patcong Valley Railroad Train Show
Details about the Patcong Valley Railroad Train Show and open house happening for the holiday 2017-2018 season.
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Roller Skating at Cape May Convention Hall
A Cape May tradition continues when roller skating begins at Cape May Convention Hall on Friday, December 20th. Open roller skating is offered on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and a Teen Skate from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Two sessions of Open skating will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 1...
Find out more »Free Admission Days at Proprietary House
Tours of the Museum every Wednesday and Sunday 1pm - 4pm Completed in 1764, Proprietary House has served as a residence to New Jersey’s last Royal Governor, a stylish hotel, a private mansion, a retirement home, a boarding house, and now a museum. A true survivor, this building has seen war and peace, fire and...
Find out more »Ice Skating at Hamilton Mall with Elsa and Olaf
January 18th - January 20th Join Elsa and Olaf in Macy's Court for a Winter Wonderland Skate Party with colorful lights, great music, and a snow machine! $3 for 15 minutes or $10 for all day January 18 | All Skate: 1PM-7PM Elsa & Olaf: 2PM-6PM January 19 | All Skate: 12PM-5PM Elsa & Olaf: 1PM-4PM January 20 | All Skate: 12PM-6PM Elsa & Olaf: 1PM-4PM
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Connect with Nature at the Rancocas Nature Center
Connect With Nature: Fun With Physics Sunday, January 19, 2020 ⋅ 1:30 – 3:30pm You'll think it is magic, but the principles of physics are in play. This indoor program is the perfect way to spend a winter Sunday afternoon (you can watch football later). Experiments are hands-on and a great learning experience for ages...
Find out more »Story Time at the Hoboken Fire Department Museum
Thanks to the generous support of the Hoboken Family Alliance, the Museum hosts a weekly Storytime program at the Fire Department Museum, at 213 Bloomfield St. We invite children between the ages of 2 and 5 years to join us downtown every Sunday at 1:30pm. Special guest readers from the Hoboken Public Library join us...
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Young Biologist Workshop at Echo Hill
Date: Sun, Jan 19, 2020 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Echo Hill (map) Category: Nature Programs & Trips Description Location: Echo Hill Ages: 6 through adult Cost: $3 It is a great time to be a young biologist! Discover what we can learn from skulls. Learn why teeth grow the way they do. Understand why animals have different...
Find out more »Edelman Planetarium Shows for Kids in South Jersey
Details and schedule for the Edelman Planetarium shows for kids in South Jersey.
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Roller Skating at Cape May Convention Hall
A Cape May tradition continues when roller skating begins at Cape May Convention Hall on Friday, December 20th. Open roller skating is offered on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and a Teen Skate from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Two sessions of Open skating will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 1...
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Medieval Times New Jersey DISCOUNT TICKETS
Get the lowest price on tickets to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournaments in New Jersey. It's a family-friendly themed dinner and show with medieval knights, horses and a queen in North Jersey.
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