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Happy August! What to Do with Kids?

The Best Festivals and Fairs in New Jersey this August

August is here with lots of summer left. We spy...a butterfly festival, a seafood festival, an Italian festival and more. Go listen to music, learn about 4-H programs, or chow down. Here's our list!

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National Lighthouse Day is August 7th

Free tours and free climb at some of these majestic Lighthouses of Jersey. Plus you'll find lots of family friendly activities for a perfect family outing.

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Best Boardwalks in NJ for Families and Kids..Visit a new one. LINK

Bring a blanket or chair and listen to the sweet sounds from many FREE Summer Concerts in NJ.

23 Free Fun Things To Do While Connecting with Nature. LINK

 

FUN Attractions

NJ STATE THEATER Family Shows


Upcoming: Bill Blagg Family Magic Show on Saturday, August 10th.


Upcoming: Blippi: Join the Band Tour, September 28th.

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SUMMER EVENTS @ BIG KAHUNA


Events are free to attend with admission ticket:

August 3-4: Swim with a Mermaid

August 10-11: Hula Dancers

August 14-18: Wet and Wild Inflatables

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GROUP TRIP IDEAS

ANNOUNCING Groups of 10+: Day Trip to Yankees Stadium


The New York Yankees is inviting all Camps/Campers and families to enjoy a fun filled day at Yankees Stadium on August 22nd at 1pm. If you’re looking to add one more trip to your calendar before the summer ends, NY Yankees is offering discounted tickets for as low as $15 per ticket (minimum 10 tickets per group)! Prices for all seating levels are below plus optional food add-on:

$35 – First Level seats

$25 – Second Level seats

$15 – Third or Fourth Level seats


Optional: add on a food/beverage $15 voucher for every ticket so kids do not have to pay for food while at stadium. Families are invited as well for the same prices! All interested parties, please reach out to Ben Powell at bpowell@yankees.com

Here are other day trip ideas from NJ Field Trip Guide.

Tre-Escape Aerial Adventure Park


Unlock Team Building and Self-Confidence in the Great Outdoors of Vernon, NJ! Challenging courses encourage teamwork, boost confidence, and create lasting memories. Embrace the thrill of conquering obstacles together, fostering resilience and camaraderie. Book your group adventure today!

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Signer's Hall at The National Constitution Center


Must-see exhibits and live performances bring the Constitution to life for visitors of all ages. Experience Freedom Rising, a stirring, multimedia theatrical performance; The Story of We the People, an interactive exhibit that celebrates the Constitution’s legacy of freedom; and Signers’ Hall, featuring 42 life-size, bronze statues of the Founding Fathers.

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Imagine That!!! Children's Discovery Environment


A learning experience in a NJ children's discovery environment that's fun and exciting for children, parents, and teachers. Offering an open play for children to explore at their own pace, combining imagination and play throughout a 16,000 square foot hands-on facility.

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From the Calendars

20+ Kid Friendly Things To Do This Week

29th Annual Clam Festival of Highlands

Horizon Sounds of the City at NJPAC free outdoor concert

Wizard of Oz Beach Haven

Just Peachy Festival at Terhune Orchards

Back to School Warehouse Clothing Sale at Wildwoods Convention Center

Montclair Art Museum Free First Thursday

Mountain Creek After Dark

Movies After Dark: Kung FU Panda 4 at Van Saun Park

Union County Summer Arts Festival 2024

Music In The Park presented by Middlesex County

Hot Summer Nights Concert Series in Summit

National Night Out 2024-New Milford

Summer Series at Rockaway Townsquare

Downtown After Sundown

Unearthing the Past: A Journey into Archaeology at Historic Wicoff House Museum

Centuries of Tomfoolery: Trick Glasses, Pipes, & Whimsical Delights at the WheatonArts Museum of American Glass

Movies in the Park Summer Series Jersey City

Eco Cruise Aboard the Lake Hopatcong Foundation Floating Classroom

The Oakland Outdoor Market

Ridgewood Farmers Market

Night Moves @ The Turtle Back Zoo

Sweet Sounds Downtown Music Festival in Westfield 2024

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Featured FALL Registrations

My Gym is offering $25 OFF 1st Payment for FALL. When you enroll by August 15th. Applies to 3 locations: Wesfield, New Providence and Glen Rock, NJ

Gainville Learning Center EARLY BIRD 10% SAVINGS until AUG 16th. Register now for their Language Immersion after school fall programs - Sept 13 - Dec 21. Spanish, Italian, French and Arabic. 201.507.1800/1810. LINK

The Wharton Performing Arts School will offer an array of new classes this season for students of all ages and all abilities, in addition to private lessons for all instruments and voice and musical theater, drama, and group instrumental classes. The PAS fall semester begins on September 8. (908) 790-0700 or LINK


Ability School Tours While Summer Camp Is In Action. School is right around the corner...Come see our engaging and effective curriculum in action this summer! Ability School is accepting applications for students in pre-K - 8th Grade now! LINK




Goldfish Swim School: With 10 locations throughout New Jersey, Goldfish Swim School provides swim instruction to children ages 4 months to 12 years-old. LINK

Wardlaw + Hardtridge School Information Session is August 8th at 9:30am. Visit their campus this summer to learn about their academic program which prepares students to learn with engagement and awe, to imagine with wonderment, to persist through challenges, to pose questions and answers, to communicate clearly, and to listen fully. Registering for Fall 2024. LINK

 

Enter 2 Win Group Trip Giveaway

Enter 2 Win NJ KIDS Freebie Fridays in August!


Take your family to the Ball Game

YANKEES DAY GAME


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FIELD TRIP E-BOOK Edition

Flip through the Field Trips Guide


Whether you're a school group, camp group, or the scouts! Looking for an assembly program? This is great for planning family outings as well.


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