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Spring is finally here.  Go Outside!

Dear Friends,

Spring is finally finally finally HERE!  Woohoo!..   Now that the weather is friendlier, it's time to think outdoors.  Spring brings budding flowers, birds migrating back, zoo animals coming out of hibernation.   Spring brings Earth Day celebrations, Easter, and festivals and fairs.  It's also Spring break for many!  Here are some top Spring activities to keep your entire family happy. From parks and playgrounds, day trips, nature events to fun activities, click on these links for more.

WEEKEND CALENDAR

Here is just a list of what's going on this weekend!

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny!!!
 Saturday, March 29 - Sunday, March 30
The Easter Bunny is coming to Imagine That!!! Children & adults will enjoy a special breakfast of bagels with juice or coffee, followed by taking pictures of their little ones with the Easter Bunny... Florham Park  Link

If You Give A Moose A Muffin @ Wheaton Arts Center
Saturday, March 29, 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
In this hilarious sequel to If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, the young host is again run ragged by a surprise guest. Young people will delight in the comic complications that follow when the young host ... Millville.  Link

Theatreworks USA presents Henry and Mudge @Shea Center for Performing Arts
Sunday, March 30, 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
After moving from the big city to the country, Henry has difficulty meeting new friends in his neighborhood. Luckily, he has Mudge, his canine companion. This fun-loving pair navigates through... Wayne.  Link

Spring Family Fun Day with Jason Didner and the Jungle Gym Jam
March 30, 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Celebrate the arrival of spring! It's Spring Family Fun Day with Jason Didner and the Jungle Gym Jam.  The kid-friendly rock'n'roll band will play songs... Montclair.  Link

FREE AND FABULOUS EVENT

WBGO FREE KIDS JAZZ SPRING CONCERT SERIES 

March 29-May 3, 12:30pm | Various Locations, NJ

The hour long-concerts feature top jazz and blues artists who produce fun, interactive and educational programs to introduce children (from toddlers to teenagers) to diverse musical genres. The event includes a Q&A session with the artists, door prizes and a gift for every child. This traveling concert series is presented in various venues throughout New Jersey.  Link  

 

More Free and Fabulous Ideas coming

 

 

 FEATURED EVENT

 

Saturday, April 5, 2014, 10 am - 3 pm, Glen Ridge
Come see working robots, a dinosaur exhibit and a fossil dig, interactive exhibits form the Math Museum, Maker Village, Jr First ® Lego ® League showcase and much more.  Come and participate in interactive demos and hands-on activities.

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FEATURE FIELD TRIP IDEA

 
Chelsea Piers is the perfect location for school trips and class team building programs in NYC. The 28-acre sports complex features indoor ice skating rinks, a gymnastics center, a rock-climbing wall, batting cages, soccer fields, hardwood basketball courts, a 4-level golf driving range and a 40-lane bowling facility. The Chelsea Piers Special Events Team can customize a variety of activities to fit your specific needs. Please call or visit our website to reserve a day of fun-filled activities. Chelsea Piers is also a great place for staff development programs, proms and after-prom parties! Click here  for more information.

Next week Freebie Friday Facebook Contest: 4 Tickets to Chelsea Piers.  LIKE our Facebook page on Friday.

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