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JC Fridays, Citywide throughout
Jersey City, (201)915-9911, www.jcfridays.com. Take part
in this seasonal, citywide festival of free arts that
is offered all throughout Jersey City! 6/5. Call for times
and schedule info.
African American Extravaganza & Expo, Crowne
Plaza Hotel, 2 Harmon Plaza, Secaucus, (201)223-6920,
www.africanamericanexpo.com. Live entertainment, music,
theater, book signings by African American authors, free
raffles of sports memorobilia, and a whole lot more! 6/7.
Programs For Families, The Tenafly Nature
Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly, (201)569-6093, www.tenaflynaturecenter.org.
Take advantage of the beautiful spring weather by spending
some time in the great outdoors at TNC! Spring Programs
include: NATURE DAY. 6/8. DINOSAURS ROCK PRESENTS - DINOSAUR
& MINERAL CAMP. Pre reg. req. 6/23 - 25. Call for
more info., or to reg.
MeadowFest 2008, Laurel Hill County
Park, New County Road, Secaucus, (201)348-8998, www.meadowfest.com.
The Meadowlands Liberty Convention and Visitors Bureau
presents this annual event that is designed for children
and adults of all ages to learn about the surrounding
Eco-System of the Meadowlands and the Hackensack River.
Outdoor events will include: Live Music, Pontoon Boat
Rides, Food, Crafts, and a host of exhibitors. For the
first time, mPower will feature displays and interactive
demonstrations on green buildings, renewable energy, recycling,
alternative fuels, conservation and more. 6/14, 11am -
4pm.
KIDDIEPOLOOZA!, Pier A Park, 100 Sinatra
Drive, Hoboken, (201)420-2207. KIDDIEPOLOOZA offers families
with young children a perfect day of fun with music, shows,
face-painting, coloring and so much more....all for FREE!
6/22.
State Fair Meadowlands! The Giants Stadium
Fairgrounds, East Rutherford, (201)935-3900, www.njfair.com.
Amazing sights, sounds and smells are guaranteed to fill
the air in East Rutherford when State Fair Meadowlands
makes-it’s long awaited returnto the Giants Stadium
Fairgrounds! This outrageous event for the entire family
offers nearly three weeks of non-stop action for visitors
of all ages. The festivities will include thrilling rides,
a multitude of free entertainment, over 75 food vendors,
games, exhibits and shopping. New to State Fair this year
will be the Doc Swan Magical Comedy & Variety Show,
Bantu Wizards Acrobatic Troupe, the Marcan Tiger Show
and Nerveless Nocks Family Stunt Aerialists! 6/26 - 7/13.
Call for times, admission prices and more info.
Urban Bird Day, Liberty State Park Interpretive
Center, Freedon Way, Jersey City, (201)915-3409. Join
the center staff and learn about and look for all the
urban birds that call Jersey City home. Free arts &
crafts projects that you can complete and take home will
also be included. Bring binoculars if you have them to
use on a bird walk. Pre reg. req. 6/28.
New Attractions!, Six Flags
Great Adventure & Wild Safari, 1 Six Flags Blvd. in
Jackson, (732)928-2000, www.sixflags.com. Six Flags Great
Adventure & Wild Safari is open for another fun-tastic
summer season, complete with two brand new attractions
that visitors of all ages won’t want to miss. Just
in time for the release of Warner Bros. hottest summer
blockbuster, Six Flags proudly unveils The Dark Knight
Coaster! This amazing indoor roller coaster will take
you on the ride of a lifetime using a combination of storytelling,
physical movement, video, sound and special effects that
you have to see to believe. And as the sun goes down,
park-goers will watch in awe as drummers, puppeteers,
singers, dancers and acrobats create a breathtaking nightime
fantasyland during the new Glow In The Dark Parade! Open
daily through Labor Day. Call for directions, hours, admission
prices and more!
Pony Parties, Abma’s Farm Market
& Nursery, 700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, (201)891-0278,
www.abmasfarm.com. Looking for an exciting new way to
celebrate your child’s next special day? Then why
not try one of the unique new Pony Ride Birthday Parties
at Abma’s Farm! Their down-home birthday parties
for children of all ages include cowboy hats, bandanas,
paper goods, a petting zoo and a ride on one of Abma’s
beautiful, well-groomed ponies. Parties available through
9/13. Call to find out more.
.Franchise Opportunity, Thinkertots,
(877)TOTS-444, www.thinkertots.com. Who says work can’t
be fun? Thinkertots provides age-appropriate education
and creative stimulation for children from birth to 5
years of age. Founded by a mom who’s a child development
professional, Thinkertots classes are fun and enlightening
for children and their parents alike. A Thinkertots franchise
is easy to open and operate. If you love helping kids
learn and would enjoy spending time with your own children
while working in your own challenging, flexible and close
to home business, Thinkertots will teach you everything
you need to know.New Parent Playgroup, contact Contact
Lisa Regino at lisamregino@yahoo.com. New parents are
welcome to meet other new parents, share their experiences
and have some fun in this wonderful weekly program. Ongoing
Fridays at 11am & 12 noon. Location include: In warm
weather, meet at Stevens Park (Hudson & 5th) at 11am
- ages 0-12 months. In winter/bad weather, meets in the
Parish Building next to St. Peter & Paul Church (Hudson
& 4th). Enter to the left side of the white brick
building (up short flight of stairs), down the hall to
the left in the Siena Room. Newborns (0-6 months) @11am,
Crawlers (6-12 months) at 12pm.
Summer Classes, Programs and Workshops,
The Hoboken-North Hudson YMCA, 1301 Washington Street,
201-963-4100. Families are invited to take advantage of
another great season of activities, including Morning
playtime, toddler programs, swim lessons and more! Call
for more detailed information about programs and fees.
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Live on Stage, The Bergen Performing Arts Center,
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, (201)227-1030, www.bergenpac.org.
SEUSSICAL! Broadway veterans Stephen Flaherty and Lynn
Ahrens join acclaimed touring company Theatreworks/USA
to bring a Dr. Seuss classic to life right before your
eyes in a large-scale original production. 6/7. DAN ZANE
AND FRIENDS. The Grammy award winning entertainer who
has been called “The Elvis of Children’s Music”
drops in for an afternoon of great songs and lots of fun!
6/21. Call for show times and ticket prices.
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Grand
Re-Opening - Give Me Liberty! The Liberty Science
Center, Liberty State Park, Jersey City, (201)200-1000,
www.lsc.org. Introduce your family to unforgettable hands-on
experiences in the worlds of nature, humanity and technology
at the brand new Liberty Science Center! At the reinvented
Liberty Science Center, you’ll get a new and exciting
view of the natural world, explore the technology that impacts
our daily lives, and leave with a new understanding of how
science is shaping the future of humanity. Cutting-edge
technology is everywhere as visitors encounter exciting
challenges, find scores of new ways to interact with the
exhibitions, conduct real experiments, learn from real scientists
and become amazed in the IMAX Dome Theater! The all-new
Liberty Science Center is open daily from Tuesday - Sunday.
For directions, hours or what they have to offer, call (201)200-1000
or visit www.lsc.org.
The
Hoboken Historical Museum and Cultural Center,
1301 Hudson St., Hoboken, (201) 656-2240, www.hobokenmuseum.org.
Formed in 1986, the Hoboken Historical Museum is a volunteer
organization dedicated to stimulating and satiating public
interest in Hoboken’s rich history! HHM pursues its
mission through exhibits; lectures; a bi-monthly newsletter;
a quarterly magazine, preservation projects; historic house,
garden and walking tours; partnerships with allied organizations;
and e-initiatives. HHM also maintains a growing archive
of historical treasures including artifacts, anecdotes,
references, books, cards, and more. Hours: Tue - Thu., 2
- 9pm. Fri ., 1 - 5pm. Sat. & Sun., 12 - 5pm. Parking
is available.
The Jersey City Museum, 350 Montgomery
Street, Jersey City, (at the corner of Monmouth Street),
(201)413-0303, www.jerseycitymuseum.org. The mission of
the Jersey City Museum is to present, collect, and interpret
American visual art and material culture of the highest
quality. The museum places particular emphasis on exhibiting
and supporting the work of contemporary artists who represent
the diversity of our society, and on preserving and making
accessible the art and the historical and industrial objects
of significance to the region in its collections. Through
its exhibition, educational initiatives, and public programs,
the museum serves as a center of cultural life for the people
of Jersey City, Hudson County and the region. Gallery Hours:
Wed. & Fri., 11am - 5pm. Thurs., 11am - 8pm. Sat. &
Sun., 12 - 5pm. Call for directions and schedule info.
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Programs For Families, The Tenafly Nature
Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly, (201)569-6093, www.tenaflynaturecenter.org.
Take advantage of the beautiful spring weather by spending
some time in the great outdoors at TNC! Spring Programs
include: NATURE DAY. 6/8. DINOSAURS ROCK PRESENTS - DINOSAUR
& MINERAL CAMP. Pre reg. req. 6/23 - 25. Call for more
info., or to reg.
Liberty
State Park, Jersey City, (800)540-0987. Liberty
State Park is a green oasis in the middle of Metropolitan
northern New Jersey. With the Manhattan skyline, the Statue
of Liberty and Ellis Island as a spectacular backdrop, Liberty
State Park is one of the state’s most dramatic parks.
The park opens daily at 6 a.m. and offers a variety of recreational
uses. Take advantage of the miles of walkways by walking,
jogging, biking, or rollerblading. Get fit with the par
course that runs along Freedom Way. Bring your binoculars
and look at the numerous species of birds which frequent
the park. You may also bring your family and picnic at one
of the playgrounds. There is always a nice breeze for flying
a kite, or you may enjoy the waters by fishing or crabbing,
boating or kayaking. Hop on a ferry and visit the Statue
of Liberty and Ellis Island, or stop by and participate
in one of our Natural or Historical Interpretive programs.
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