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Celebrating? Welcome to NJ KIDS’ inaugural issue of Party Guide and Family Festivities 2020! So, you have a special celebration coming up for your young miss or mister, which you bravely decided to put together yourself, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe it’s for a large family gathering, and you’re bored of the same old venue...or if it’s for a first birthday celebration (congratulations!)... or is it for your child’s birthday party, or a big milestone (Bar/Bat mitzvah, Sweet 16, Quinceañera, graduation)...No worries…you’ve got this! All you need is a great theme, some venues to consider, age appropriate activities and you’ll be off planning in no time. This guide will provide some fresh ideas to help get you on the right track. Whether it’s for your teenager or little Pre-Schooler, we’ve rounded up places and entertainers that are ready to help you plan. Maybe you don’t want to plan something big, but just want to bring your group somewhere with entertainment, exhibits and activities. Perhaps you’re looking for some family fun attractions and day trips? Or you are thinking about a getaway with the family? Or you’re a large group and looking for a team building destination?... Or you’re a school or company looking for a picnic on a camp ground? As always, our mission is to make life simpler, and provide resources. Among our publications, NJ KIDS On the Go! monthly guides which bring you educational and enrichment programs, Field Trip ideas for group trips, and Camp Guide, we now deliver our first dedicated Party Guide. You can find more party ideas online at www.njkidsonline.com/ party-guide. When calling on any of our sponsors, please mention NJ KIDS Party Guide. We’re always referred to as the little book (with BIG resources)! Good luck on your party planning!
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Fairfield Manor’s Velvet Lounge Fairfield, NJ
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Primavera Regency Stirling, NJ
Birchwood Manor Whippany, NJ
Glow Party Venue Waldwick, NJ
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Royal Manor Garfield, NJ
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Skylands Randolph, NJ
Hanover Manor East Hanover, NJ
Studio 901 South Plainfield, NJ
Il Tulipano Cedar Grove, NJ
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Il Villagio Carlstadt, NJ
The Westwood Garwood, NJ
Loft at 350 West Orange, NJ
Wilshire Grand Hotel West Orange, NJ
Loft Life Venue Newark, NJ
Vegas NJ Randolph, NJ
The Mansion Mountain Lakes, NJ
Venetian Garfield, NJ
Mayfair Farms West Orange, NJ
Venue 845 Jersey City, NJ
The Meadow Wood Randolph, NJ
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The Castle Roselle Park, NJ The Chandelier Flanders, NJ Clinton Manor Union, NJ Club Pure South Amboy, NJ Cranford Social Cranford, NJ Crystal Plaza Livingston, NJ 4Sixty6 West Orange, NJ The Elan Lodi, NJ The Empire Club Little Ferry, NJ The Estate At Florentine Gardens River Vale, NJ The Excelsior Saddle Brook, NJ The Falls Little Falls, NJ
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Blue Mountain Adventure Park
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Blue Mountain Resort Adventure Park Palmerton, PA
Bronx Zoo Treetop Adventure Bronx, NY ANIMAL & NATURE LOVERS Central Park Zoo New York, NY Lehigh Valley Zoo Schnecksville, PA NY Aquarium Brooklyn, NY Oasis Family Farm Robbinsville, NJ
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Whitesbog Village Browns Mills, NJ Rizzo’s Wildlife World Flanders, NJ The Watershed Institute Pennington, NJ
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Battleship NJ Sleepovers Camden, NJ Eastern State Penitentiary Philadelphia, PA National Constitution Center Philadelphia, PA
Classic Thyme Cooking School Westfield, NJ
Statue Cruises Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Leaves from NJ and NY
Healthbarn USA Farm to Table Programs Ridgewood, NJ
West Point Tours West Point, NY
The Kitchen @ Bed Bath Beyond Cooking School East Hanover, NJ
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FUN FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES Big Snow American Dream Mall East Rutherford, NJ Bounce U Paramus, NJ Game Vault Morristown, NJ
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Buehler Challenger & Science Paramus, NJ Franklin Mineral Museum Franlin, NJ Newark Museum Planetarium Newark, NJ NJ State Museum Planetarium Trenton, NJ Raritan Valley CC Planetarium Branchburg, NJ Rutgers Geology Museum New Brunswick, NJ
TEEN - TEAM BUILDING
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High Exposure Climbing Northvale, NJ
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iPlay America Freehold, NJ
Escapology Garwood, Holmdel, NJ
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Mountain Creek Waterpark Vernon, NJ Palisades Climb Adventure West Nyack, NY SkyZone Trampoline Park Allendale, Budd Lake, Mt Olive, Ocean, Pinebrook,Springfield
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Crayola Experience Easton, PA Funtime Junction Fairfield, NJ Imagine That! Florham Park, NJ
Urban Air Trampoline And Adventure Park Avenel, S. Hackensack, Milltown
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Glassroots Newark, NJ
Pine Ridge Dude Ranch Kerhonkson, NY
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STEAM programs, Planetarium shows, exhibits about NJ & beyond, a Paleo lab, live theater & more.
For reservations & information: 609-292-1382 or NJSM.info@sos.nj.gov
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Make your next trip an adventure, book your group visit today! Visit: www.wcs.org/parks
BRONX ZOO
Visit the world’s largest urban zoo in America, open year round! Spanning 265 acres of hardwood forest and home to 6,000 animals and more than 700 species, our park contains numerous innovative, forward-thinking exhibits that are designed to immerse visitors in the surroundings of different regions around the world.
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CENTRAL PARK ZOO
Have a wild time in the heart of New York City, mere steps from Fifth Avenue and the picturesque Manhattan skyline.
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Visit the world’s largest urban z NEW YORK AQUARIUM
open year round! Get up close Just off the boardwalk of Brooklyn’s famous Coney Island, dive in and explore the around incredible species from the glob diversity of the oceans. birds, Go below the surface reptiles, and insects fro and meet the amazing animals, including Americas and more without e sharks, rays, sea turtles, and more!
NYC Schools: Students & Chaperones
Other Schools: Students & Chaperones
800.433.4149 WCSGroupSales@wcs.org 2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY
ADMISSION TICKETS Total Experience ticket includes zoo admission plus unlimited rides and attractions available during your date of visit. General Admission ticket includes entry into the zoo only. Rides and attractions may also be purchased separately.
PARKING $20 per b a first com Bus parki Southern (Gate C).
ATTRACTIONS • DAY TRIPS • FUN
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