Springdale Farms: A Local Stop for Fresh Produce and Fun on the Farm

For over half a century, Springdale Farms has been one of the best destinations in South Jersey for farm-fresh produce, and this family-owned business intends to carry on into the forseeable future. One of the most important producers in the “Farm To Fork” program that provides local ingredients to area restaurants, Springdale also boasts an [...]

Mainstage Center for the Arts: South Jersey’s Premiere Performance Arts Center!

Recognized five years in a row as “one of the best performing arts centers in South Jersey” by the Courier Post, the Mainstage Center for the Performing Arts brings an appreciation and respect for art and culture to the South Jersey community. Mainstage puts on first rate productions of both original, unique shows, and timeless [...]

Paper Mill Playhouse: See Broadway’s Future Stars Today!

If Hairspray and Les Miserables make your heart sing and your eyes sparkle, then it’s time to queue up for a ticket to the Paper Mill Playhouse. Discovering and training emerging young actors is part of their mission, so their shows offer a great opportunity to see a budding young Broadway star before they hit [...]

Zimmerli Art Museum: A Gem for Art-Lovers

Part of Rutgers University, the Zimmerli Art Museum features a permanent collection of over 60,000 pieces of art along with several ever-changing galleries of contemporary and classic art from varied mediums. Included in the permanent collection is an impressive array of Russian and Soviet nonconformist art, French late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century prints and posters, and [...]

Amber Lion Antiques: Lion’s Hunt

Tucked away behind a bus strop, Amber Lion Antiques appeals to people willing to search a little bit for a good find. In business for over 23 years, the antique store has had plenty of time to acquire a wide range of one-of-a-kind vintage furniture, interior decorations, clothing, and more. Within the slightly cramped and [...]

Newark Museum: World of Art

Where else in Newark can you gaze at the galaxies through a high-tech star projector, behold a Tibetan altar that’s been consecrated by the Dalai Lama and take a leisurely stroll through a sculpture garden? It’s all happening here at the Newark Museum, the largest museum in the state of New Jersey. Early American art, [...]

Thielke Arboretum: Glen Rock’s Natural Treasure

This ‘garden of trees’ – the definition of an arboretum — is a serene spot to escape the hustle and bustle and bask in the wonder of nature. Hidden away right in the heart of Glen Rock, it’s a great place to take the kids to let them experience the natural world in all its [...]

Garden State Discovery Museum: One of the Top 20 Children’s Museums

Garden State Discovery Museum is a museum with over 22,000 square feet of fun and learning. In fact, this is rated one of the top 20 children’s museums in the country. The Garden State Discovery Museum is geared for kids ranging in age from 0 to ten years old, and features fun and interactive exhibits [...]

Rutgers Geology Museum: It Really Rocks

For the geology geek, the Rutgers Geology Museum opens it doors for exhibits on geology, natural history, and anthropology. As admission is free, the museum is worth poking your head into, even if you’re not particularly excited over rocks. Some of the more widely appealing exhibits include a dinosaur trackway excavated from Towaco, NJ, a [...]

The Messy Artist: Creative Kids

Nurture your budding little Picasso or O’Keeffe at the Messy Artist, where your child can spatter and slop to their heart’s content and you won’t have to clean up the mess! This is a great spot for a fun afternoon, whether your tyke likes to finger-paint, work with clay, or sketch with pastels. They can [...]

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