Getaway Ideas

NJ Kids Movie Review: Hercules

SYNOPSIS: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson dons sword and sandals for Brett Ratner’s version of…

by Jane Louise Boursaw

A Guide To Getting Your Kids To Wear A Helmet

Head injuries are no laughing matter. Trauma from bike riding, motorcycling, skating or football…

by NJ Kids Team

On The Road With Family: Car Trip Boredom Busters

Top 12 Family Car Trip Boredom Busters Ideas Family road trips can be a trunk load of memories,…

Safe Summer Boating Tips

Safe Summer Fun: Go Boating on New Jersey's Waterways There's no better way to enjoy the sunny days…

by NJ Kids Team

NJ Kids Movie Review: Planes Fire & Rescue

SYNOPSIS: This sequel to 2013′s “Planes” finds Dusty’s engine damaged to the point where he…

by Jane Louise Boursaw

NJ Festivities and Fairs – Celebrate Summer at Special Summer Festivals

Hop from festival to festival and soon you'll find yourself deep into the Jersey culture. …

by NJ Kids Team

‘RunAround - A Pop Experience’ will be making a tour stop at the Wildwoods Convention Center’s Ocean

The Wildwoods Convention Center Presents BRIDGIT MENDLER, Star of Disney Channel’s “Good Luck…

by NJ Kids Team

Mardi Gras Atlantic City, the CRDA Summer Concert Series

Mardi Gras AC, the CRDA Summer Concert Series featuring nine world-class FREE concerts on the…

by NJ Kids Team

July 17-23: Fun Ways to Explore NJ by Boat. Summer Festival Fairs and more!

HIGHLIGHTS:  WEEK OF JULY 17 - July 23 Eleven Fun Ways to Explore NJ by Boat With over 4,100…

by NJ Kids Team

Family Getaway: 5 Days in Washington, DC

There are great urban family vacation destinations, and then there is Washington, D.C.  Few…

by NJ Kids Team

NJ Kids Movie Review: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

SYNOPSIS: It’s been ten years since the Simian Flu wiped out most of the human population, and…

by Jane Louise Boursaw

July 10 - July 16: Fun Family Summer Time Educational Activities and more Summer Things To Do

HIGHLIGHTS:  WEEK OF JULY 10 - July 16 QUICKCHEK NEW JERSEY FESTIVAL OF BALLOONING The…

by NJ Kids Team

New Jersey Family Outing: Ford Mansion

In December 1779. Theodosia Ford, widow of Jacob Ford, an iron manufacturer living in Morristown,…

Transportation Themed Day Trip Ideas

Kids have long been fascinated with things that go. From boats to planes to trains, there are…

by Sarah Graves

Summer Entertaining

Summer has arrived and with the warm weather comes all the fun of backyard barbecues and pool…

by NJ Kids Team

Fun Way to Explore NJ by Boat

Eleven Fun Ways to Explore NJ by Boat With over 4,100 freshwater ponds, rivers, and streams in NJ…

by NJ Kids Team

NJ Kids Movie Review: Earth to Echo

SYNOPSIS: After receiving a bizarre series of encrypted messages on their cell phones, a group…

by Jane Louise Boursaw

Pajama Night Takes Audiences On A Fun-filled Journey Under The Novins Planetarium Dome

TOMS RIVER – Put your jammies on and get ready for some fun!  Each month the Robert J. Novins…

by NJ Kids Team

Kids Camps Promote Learning And Fun At OCC!

TOMS RIVER – Attention kids and teens!  This summer, Ocean County College’s Kids on Campus is…

by NJ Kids Team

Novins Planetarium Features Laser & Sky Shows Through August

TOMS RIVER – Now through August, enjoy a celestial experience at the Robert J. Novins Planetarium…

by NJ Kids Team

Fun Family Summer Time Educational Activities

TIPS FOR SUMMER LEARNING WHILE ON THE GO!  When the final bell rings at the end of the school…

by NJ Kids Team

Raising a Cool Kind Kid® - Original Poem/Song Written Shortly after September 11, 2001

In honor of the 4th of July and The World Cup, Cool Kind Kid® is sharing this original poem/song…

by NJ Kids Team

July 3 - July 9: Firework Displays for the Fourth of July Celebrations and more Independence Activit

HIGHLIGHTS:  WEEK OF JULY 3 - July 9 FIREWORK DISPLAY FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS …

by NJ Kids Team

Exclusive Interview: Lois Lowry Talks Books, Writing and "The Giver"

"The Giver" arrives in theaters August 15, 2014. Directed by Phillip Noyce, the film is based on a…

by Jane Louise Boursaw