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

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Trick or Treating Out of the Neighborhood

October 28, 2008

There are only two more days until Halloween. If your house is anything like mine, your kids already seem to be on massive sugar highs on anticipation alone. They've been rehearsing their Trick or Treats - even adding some naughty Smell my Feets, but they just can't be pacified any longer. There's a wonderful place to get the Halloween festivities started, without increasing their blood  Read more...

Five Ways to Enjoy Central Park

October 15, 2008

Many people don't realize how much there is to do in Central Park . It's much more than just a park. There's fun for the whole family and it comes in many different forms. 1) Water Fun - You can rent a row boat by the hour and boat around the boat basin. You'll see ducks, fish, and take in the many other boaters. After you're done, have some lunch at the excellent boat basin caf. 2)  Read more...

Lions, Tigers and Bears - Oh My!

October 11, 2008

Whenever we travel to a new city, our first destination is always the zoo. It's just the perfect family activity - fun for everyone. Of course we've seen all the zoos in our area and we have our favorites. 1) The ultimate zoo around here is definitely the Bronx Zoo . It is huge; definitely something you should devote the day to. We've never been able to take in all the exhibits in one day.  Read more...

Five Best Day Trips within an Hour of Northern New Jersey

October 09, 2008

Every once in a while, when we get bored of our local haunts, we're ready for a longer adventure. Within an hour's ride, there are a ton of great destinations to entertain the whole family. Here are our favorite five: 1) Go on an African Safari at Six Flags Great Adventure without EVER having to get out of the car, you can see every animal your child has read about in books: elephants,  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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