Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Newark, NJ

Christmas

Are You Tracking Santa?

December 24, 2008

Tracking Santa using the <a href="http://www.noradsanta.org/">NORAD Tracks Santa</a> site is a wonderful activity to occupy your children as they wait for Christmas dinner. NORAD stands for North American Aerospace Defense but today, instead of scanning the skies for possible threats against the US and Canada, they're educating children about world geography while getting them even  Read more...

Fun Holiday Events for Little Ones Around Northern NJ

December 09, 2008

On Sunday, I talked about all the great deals to be had right now on shows in New York City both during the holidays and after, when all the fun is past. But there are lots of other great holiday events going on right here in Northern NJ. This Friday, the Holiday Drop Off Party at Unbelieva-Bill's in Waldwick is the place for your kids to be. They can meet Santa, get a gift, and you can even  Read more...

Santa Goes Multimedia

December 05, 2008

My oldest is seven, and she's getting to that age where she's questioning the magic of things. She wants to believe in Santa, but every once in a while, she gets a doubt and the look of fear on her face is so sad! The first doubting moment came last year when she realized a few days after Christmas that she had never mailed out her letter to Santa. She bought my explanation that I had sent in a  Read more...

All Aboard! Holiday Train Rides in Northern NJ

November 22, 2008

Have you seen those little white signs on the side of the road lately advertising " Train Rides with Santa "? I'd seen them for years but had never called the number, until last year. We had such a great time that the holiday train ride instantly became a yearly tradition for our family. The rides are organized by the Volunteer Railroaders Association. They last 90 minutes and bring you back  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in newark

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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