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Play Your Way 72 Hamburg Tpk. Unit 5 Riverdale, NJ 07457 862-248-0410 Play Your Way is an indoor play and party center in Riverdale, NJ for children ages 0-6. Designed to provide unstructured playtime and activities in a clean, safe and family friendly environment, the center is not restricted by individual classes or sessions, which is convenient for parents and allows children to play and learn at their own pace. In addition to age-appropriate climbers, slides, sensory games and toys, our staff engages children with bubble play, parachute play, sing-a-longs, dance and other unscheduled activities during our all-day open play. Competitive party packages include all the extras and offer exclusive use of the center for your child's party. We welcome walk-ins, mom's groups, and pre-schools. Drop-off services are available. Membership offers unlimited monthly playtime plus special events at no extra cost including seasonal parties, story-time and movie nights. Visit our website http://www.playyourwaynj.com/ for additional information, upcoming events and pricing. Gift Certificates available.
Play Your Way children's activity center!
Northern NJ
Land of Make Believe 354 Great Meadows Road, Hope, NJ 908-459-9000 The Land of Make Believe Amusement Park features safe and wholesome recreation, entertainment, and activity for your children. Enjoy a fun day full of exciting rides, shows, attractions, games, a picnic area over 30 acres, and even a water park! The kids will have fun on the calmer rides such as T-Rex, The Red Baron, the Grand Carousel, and the Jump Around Frog while the whole family may want to take a ride on the Old Fashioned Hayride or visit the famous Talking Scarecrow. The Land of Make Believe has been designed exclusively for parent participation with children.
Fun Walk in Play place in Northern NJ Camp Iliff would like to invite you to come play with us! Your children will go tubular in our 5 story indoor playground. They will be dizzy with our mini roller rink, achieve great heights on our rock climbing wall, bounce themselves silly in our bounce house and kick back and catch up on all the latest cartoons in our mini theater. Camp Iliff is filled with fun and exciting activities for the whole family! Mom and Dad can sit back and relax in our snack area, while the kids play, play, play! Feel free to come when we open and leave when we close! Just pay, play and stay!
Call for Daily Open Play Hours - 973-383-7231 - or check us out online at www.campiliff.com.
Sahara Sams 535 N. Route 73, West Berlin, NJ 856-767-7580 No matter the weather, you can always have a splashtastic time with your toddler at Sahara Sam's Indoor Water Park! Featuring special water attractions like Lizard Lagoon; a slide and swim area, spraying geysers, and bungee swings for kids 38" and under and the Tim-Buk-Tu tree fort, there is lots for little kids to do. Don't forget - kids 2 and under are always free! We are also the premier place for kids birthday parties. Be sure to check out our website to see all of the different options.
Sahara Sam's is located minutes from Exit 4 of the NJ Turnpike and Exit 36 of Route 295! Hotel packages available!
Open daily at 10:00 am Sunday - Thursday 7:00 pm close Friday and Saturday 8:30 pm close Sahara Sam's Oasis Indoor Water Park 535 N. Route 73 West Berlin, NJ 08091 856-767-7580 www.saharasams.com
Jersey Shore Pirates Located in the Central Shore Region of NJ Riverfront Marina at 281 Princeton Ave. Brick NJ (Just Minutes from Point Pleasant) 732-899-6100
Pirate Cruises! Follow us to the Treasure!!! Come sail with Jersey Shore Pirates for an interactive treasure hunt where your child becomes part of the action! The Sea Gypsy and its experienced crew sets sail daily on the Metedeconk River for a Swashbuckling Pirate Adventure. This true Pirate Adventure begins with face painting and dress-up as we transform your mini mates into our mighty Pirate Crew.
The most unique attraction in all of New Jersey Once onboard you'll fire our famous water cannons, battle the enemy pirate, taste some Pirate's grog, discover sunken treasure and much more! Jersey Shore Pirates is conveniently located just minutes from Point Pleasant Beach and Boardwalk. This adventure is a must do for locals and visitors alike.
Face painting and dress up will begin 30 minutes prior to sailing times. Don't miss the chance to transform your little ones into swashbuckling pirates!
218 County Route 519, Sussex, NJ 973-875-5800 If you've never been to Space Farms Zoo and Museum, it's certainly worth a visit. They have more than 500 animals (100 different species) including lions, tigers, kangaroos, snakes, monkeys and bears. And what's really cool is you get to see each up close unlike a big city zoo (don't miss the lions!). If you're a history lover, discover more than 50,000 artifacts of early America. Event details at spacefarms.com. We highly recommend the Animal Nursery Feedings at 10 a.m., 2pm and 4:30pm Saturdays and Snake Handling Demo and Facts Saturdays at 1pm.
Cowtown Rodeo 780 Route #40, Pilesgrove, NJ 856-769-3200 Enjoy true professional rodeo with your children in true tradition of the old west! Cowtown is acclaimed for being a highlight in the professional rodeo circuit. It features all seven rodeo events sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Come with your children and join hundreds of cowgirls and cowboys as they compete in the traditional sport of the Old West, rodeo. Refreshments are available and parking is free.
Wild West City 50 Lackawanna Drive Stanhope, NJ 973-347-8900 Experience an atmosphere of true western hospitality with your children at a reasonable cost! Wild West City is a theme park that brings the old west back to life through portrayals of real-life characters, legendary events, and a frontier town re-creation. Kids will be thrilled by the idea of having the chance to "live" in the old west by browsing museums and shops, talking to some of the knowledgeable townsfolk portraying early western life, panning for gold, visiting the barnyard, or playing a game of miniature golf! A large picnic area is available.
Camden Childrens Garden 3 Riverside Drive Camden, NJ 856-365-8733 The Camden Childrens Garden is designed for children and their families. It is a special place to explore and discover the natural world. A four-acre garden provides experiences for creative and imaginative play. There are a few rides for your child to enjoy as well as many learning experiences such as the Butterfly Tent and the Irish Faerie Garden. Kids will be thrilled to participate with their families in the many activities.
Blackbeard's Cave 136 Route 9, Bayville, NJ 732-286-4414 The goal at Blackbeard's Cave is to put a smile on your face, whether you are 1 or 101. This is accomplished with games that are both fun and challenging, a 20 hole Miniature Golf Course, the Formula 1 Go-Kart track complete with bridges and tunnels, exciting Bumper Boats, and the Batting Cages. Bring back the days of Robin Hood and try the Archery Range. The fun never stops with the other activities like the battle of Water Wars, the Jousting and Gangster Alley. Last, don't forget to visit the Arcade which has tons of games to enjoy!
Barnacle Bill's Amusements 1968 Highway 35 N. Ortley Beach, NJ 732-793-9345 Barnacle Bill's Arcade has been a source of fun and enjoyment at the shore for children of all ages since 1964! There is an 18-hole miniature golf course and an arcade with the latest sports, action, and adventure video games, as well as some old pinball games from the past and skeeball. Don't forget to stop by the Galley! There, everything from ice cream to pizza is served! The Galley is located conveniently located outside, where wet and dripping bathing suits are welcome!
New Jersey Children's Museum 599 Valley Health Plaza in Paramus, NJ 201-262-5151 The New Jersey Children's Museum is a great place to bring your kids for a fun-filled day! Toddlers and pre-schoolers will love the interactive, hands-on exhibits, including a real fire truck, a real helicopter, a cool fossil/dinosaur cave, a play ballet studio, kids' medieval castle, and much more! Your children will explore over 30 different play and learning areas, each designed to attract and engage the imagination! Every visit will be full of laughter and creativity!
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament 149 Polito Ave Lyndhurst, NJ 201-933-2220 Medieval Times is a unique 11th century-style dinner, the number one dinner attraction in North America. Guests are provided with outstanding customer service and entertainment. Your kids will love eating their dinner with their hands and drinking from a Goblet while watching Knights fight and joust eachother on horseback. The combination of a medieval banquet and thrilling competition between Knights captures the imagination of all ages.
Howell Living History Farm 70 Woodens Lane, Lambertville, NJ 609-737-3299 Howell Living History Farm is both a fun and educational place to bring your children. They have the opportunity to learn about about farming and farm life during the 1890-1910 time period. These programs are hands-on and provide experiences as well as information that your whole family will love. The animals at Howell Farm represent the types that have been raised at various periods in history. Several grains are grown each year. The annual wheat harvest, one of the most colorful events at the farm, is in July. All of the 45 acres are farmed using tools and techniques representative of the history of the farm. You will have the chance to ask people, who are dressed according to the time period, any questions you may have. Your children will enjoy seeing the exciting animals and participating in the fun events at Howell Living History Farm.
Pax Amicus Castle Theater 23 Lake Shore Drive Budd Lake, NJ 973-691-2100 Pax Amicus Castle Theater is a magical theater that looks like a real castle. It produces a full year-round season of Broadway and off-Broadway revivals, professional productions of Shakespeare's plays for students, and a season of Theatre for Children. The Castle, which seats 200, offers special theatrical events throughout the year. Your kids will be thrilled to walk into the Castle Theater and watch the outstanding performances.
The NJ Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive Camden, NJ 856-365-3300 Adventurers of all shapes and sizes are welcomed at The NJ Adventure Aquarium! Touch animals in a whole new way with the new Touch Interactions! There are fifteen different exhibits and shows.
Take the kids to Gill's clubhouse, a play zone where kids can explore the lives of different aquatic fish. Irazu Falls is a sight that will impress even the most hardened explorers. The 4D Theater is a stunning theater experience that captures rare action in impossible locations, and presents intimate moments with our planet's best-loved, wildest, and most elusive creatures. Go on a thrilling adventure by swimming with sharks, going behind-the-scenes with adorable penguins, or training and feeding the seals! Come see the incredible creatures in all of the other exhibits. Strollers, water bottles, wheel chairs, food service, cameras, changing areas, and easy parking are all available.
Insectropolis 1761 Route 9, Toms River, NJ 732-349-7090 Insectropolis is a fun and unique insect learning center that dazzles visitors of all ages. There is plenty to see and do here! Our creative displays entertain guests as they learn about these fascinating creatures. View thousands of beautiful and bizarre exotic insects from all over the world. Play bug games on our touch-screen computers. Pretend you are a termite as you crawl through our mud tube. Watch ants forage for food and build tunnels in our live ant nest. Safely get up close to our observation hive and see our busy bees. Or spy on our many other live insects. Learn All About Insects in Central NJ!
Imagine That! 4 Vreeland Rd, Florham Park NJ 973-966-8000 At Imagine That!, the children's museum, children are encouraged to touch, discover, learn and explore in over 16,000 square foot hands-on museum featuring over 50 unique exhibits. At Imagine That!!! kids "Learn through play" in a safe environment where they can use their imaginations and have fun exploring and discovering unique and interesting exhibits -- and learning at the same time. The exhibits are specifically designed to stimulate the child's imagination and intellect. It is the perfect day trip for children of all ages.
Breakwater Beach Casino Pier, Seaside Heights, NJ 732-793-6488 Jenkinson's Breakwater Beach Water Park is located at Casino Pier in Seaside Heights New Jersey just blocks from the beach! The water park is a fairly new renovated, state-of-the-art water park with the largest interactive play area on the North Atlantic Coast. There is an awesome Toddler Area, which is ideal for the smallest members of any family. With safe, soft play throughout, your little one will slide and have a splashtacular good time.
They do offer some good rides for the older kids as well. Their family Play Section is a totally interactive multi-level area for everyone from ages 3 to 103. Cool water slides and hundreds of interactive play elements make Breakwater Beach an excellent choice for a hot summer day trip for the entire family.
732-298-6015
