Summer in New Jersey means it’s time for fun at the local county fair! Whether you prefer the delicious fair food, thrilling rides, great music, adorable farm animals, antique cars and tractor pulls, or other attractions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at your local NJ county fair.… Read more...
Looking for things to do in North Jersey? Check out the Hoboken Historical Museum! This amazing little New Jersey museum celebrates the history of Hoboken and its significance to the surrounding metropolitan area. The Hoboken Historical Museum is located in one of the oldest buildings on the Hoboken waterfront, the former Bethlehem Steel machine shop, which is now known as “the Shipyard”.… Read more...
Step back in time to the year 1900 at the Howell Living History Farm and experience what life was like in the New Jersey farming community of Pleasant Valley in Mercer County. This was a time when gasoline engines were just beginning to become a reality in agriculture, challenging man – and horse – power.… Read more...
Looking for things to do in the Central New Jersey area? Don’t miss the New Jersey State Museum, a showcase for all things New Jersey. From fossils of dinosaurs and other creatures that roamed prehistoric New Jersey, to fine art by New Jersey artists such as Susan Waters and John Marin, to an extensive collection of Lenape Indian artifacts, to a planetarium featuring shows appropriate for all ages, there’s something for everyone at this Trenton landmark.… Read more...
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...
Looking for fun and inexpensive things to do in New Jersey? Got a rock hound or budding paleontologist in the family (or maybe you are one yourself)? Check out the Rutgers Geology Museum, which happens to be one of the oldest collegiate geology collections in the United States. Founded in 1872, its exhibits showcase the natural history of New Jersey, focusing on geology, anthropology, and paleontology.… Read more...
Get ready New Jersey – LBI Fly International Kite Festival is set to take flight along the beaches of Long Beach Island this Columbus Day weekend! Last year’s LBI FLY International Kite Festival brought more than 30 professional kite fliers from the United States and Canada to the area (many of whom are routinely invited guests at prestigious kite festivals all over the world) and this year’s kite festival in LBI promises an even larger turnout, with bigger and more colorful kites.… Read more...
Looking for thrilling entertainment that will appeal to all ages? Check out these exciting New Jersey air shows scheduled for the upcoming months! You’ll have the chance to see the United States Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, and more exhilarating aerial acrobats in action!… Read more...
Spring is just around the corner and it sure feels like it today as it’s nice and sunny and 60 degrees outside! A day at the zoo sounds fantastic to me right about now, but I have zero desire to drive into the city.… Read more...
This week’s top events in New Jersey include a spectacular ballet performance, the commemoration of a pivotal New Jersey event during the American Revolution, a thrilling acrobatic performance at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, and more!… Read more...
