When you think “National Park”, many people think Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain, or even Shenandoah. Not too many people think New Jersey. However, you may be surprised to learn that New Jersey is home to a number of national historical parks, recreation areas, reserves, and historic and scenic trails.… Read more...
One of the things I love about living in New Jersey is that we’re close to all the fun things to do in the big cities like New York and Philadelphia. However, you don’t have to leave the Garden State to enjoy arts and culture. In fact, New Jersey is home to a number of fine art museums, including the Princeton University Art Museum which bears the distinction of being named one of the best small-town museums in America by Fodor’s Travel.… Read more...
Looking for fun things to do in New Jersey this winter? There are a number of outdoor ice skating rinks in NJ offering open skate sessions as well as other fun activities and programs. You can take a skating lesson, play (or watch) some hockey, skate with Santa, see a figure skating show, or just lace up your skates and enjoy some time with family or friends on the ice.… Read more...
The largest planetarium in America is almost twice as long as a bowling alley lane. Its screen is taller than four giraffes. It offers a true 8K projection. Its lights produce trillions of colors. And it will provide breaking space and astronomy news and discoveries in real time.… Read more...
Celebrate one of the most pivotal events in the history of New Jersey (as well as America!) this month by attending a reenactment of George Washington crossing the Delaware River with his troops!
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On December 25th, 1776, General George Washington and 2400 troops crossed the icy Delaware River from Pennsylvania into New Jersey.… Read more...
Looking for fun things to do in New Jersey this weekend? We’ve got the scoop on amazing NJ events happening all over the state! From special Thanksgiving events, to fun events for children, to fantastic concerts and theatre productions and much more… the Things to Do in New Jersey Calendar of Events features tons of awesome NJ events happening around the Garden State this weekend!… Read more...
Looking for fun things to do in New Jersey this weekend? We’ve got the scoop on amazing NJ events happening all over the state! From Veterans Day events, to fun NJ fall festivals, to fantastic concerts and theatre productions and much more… the Things to Do in New Jersey Calendar of Events features tons of awesome NJ events happening around the Garden State this weekend!… Read more...
Looking for fun things to do in New Jersey this weekend? We’ve got the scoop on amazing NJ events happening all over the state! From fantastic theatre productions, to fabulous art events, to NJ Veterans’ Day Parades and much more… the Things to Do in New Jersey Calendar of Events features tons of awesome NJ events happening around the Garden State this weekend!… Read more...
Did you know that Paterson NJ was the first planned industrial city in the United States? Did you know that Alexander Hamilton played a major role in establishing Paterson? Also known as the “Silk City”, Paterson NJ played a crucial role in the industrial history of our nation and state and was once home to a booming textile industry, steam locomotive manufacturers, the Wright (as in the Wright Brothers) Aeronautical Corporation, and Colt Firearms and more!… Read more...
Looking for fun things to do in New Jersey this weekend? We’ve got the scoop on amazing NJ events happening all over the state! From fantastic theatre productions, to the New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge, to a concert by one of New Jersey’s quintessential rockers, to historic reenactments and much more… the Things to Do in New Jersey Calendar of Events features tons of awesome NJ events happening around the Garden State this weekend!… Read more...
