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Places Kids Eat Free In NJ

Family dinner out is always a highlight—but somehow it tastes better when the kids are free! Every day of the week, restaurants all over the state offer free meal deals for children under 12—Here’s your guide to when to go where.

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Seussical Snacks

March 2 is Read Across America Day! Get in the spirit with this Seuss-inspired snack.

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Valentine’s Day Treats You Need to Make

Surprise your loved one with some of these cool and colorful tasty treats this Valentine’s Day.

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Fun, Fast Super Bowl Crafts

Keep the kids busy with these creative football themed ideas.

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Finger Foods

The Best Super Bowl Party Snacks

Make Your Super Bowl Party the Best On the Block With These Tasty Treats

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5 Crock-Pot Dinner Recipes You Should Make This Week

Want a really flavorful dinner, but don’t have time when you get home at night? Put that slow cooker to work.

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Halloween Snacks

Spooky Halloween snacks to make your holiday super scrumptious!

Finger Foods

Yogurt Dots

Need a new afterschool snack? Try this healthy snack for kids.

Finger Foods

5 New Ways to Make Healthy Chicken Fingers

Chicken fingers don’t have to be deep fried and greasy. Check out these unique ways to make delicious fingers that the kids will love—and so will their growing bodies.

4 Healthy Snack Ideas The Kids Will Love

Need some healthy new kids snacks in your repertoire? Check out these easy, nutritious answers to "I'm hungry!"

Desserts

Basil Peach Pie

This pie changes everything! Using white sugar and a little lemon juice lets its true peachy flavor shine.

Desserts

5 S'more Recipes

Re-invent a campsite classic this summer with these 5 delicious s'mores recipes!

Desserts

5 Fun 4th of July Recipes

Bring the Independence Day spirit to the kitchen with these kid-friendly, red, white, and blue recipes.

Desserts

Boston Creme Trifle

This patriotic treat draws inspiration from the traditional Boston cream pie.

Main Munch

Lemon Rosemary Roasted Potato Skewers

These skewers are anything but what you’d expect.

Main Munch

Asparagus Pad Thai Salad

Put down that wok and pick up a veggie peeler for this fusion of raw culinary technique.

Desserts

Salted Caramel Bars

Feast both your eyes and taste buds on these delectable, bite-size caramel wonders.

Soups

Ground Beef and Sausage Chili

Meat lovers will love this simple crock-pot recipe.

Soups

Tortilla Soup

Enjoy a healthy, family-friendly meal in under 40 minutes.

Start Your Day

Banana Breakfast Smoothie

Fill up on protein with this quick and creamy smoothie.

Start Your Day

Easy Spinach Quiche

This quick and easy crustless quiche is big on flavor.

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Spring Program Registration

Mar 3, 2015 - Mar 7, 2015

Spring I program registration begins 2/16 for The Gateway Family YMCA Branches in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union. Visit www.tgfymca.org for more details.

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Indoor Activities For Families For Grown-ups Baby (under 2)Preschooler (2-5)Kids (5-9)Tweens & Teens (10+)Art (crafts, fine art, jewelry making, pottery)Sports (events, games)

DeepSea Challenge 3D

Mar 3, 2015 - Apr 30, 2015

This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s).

Join filmmaker James Cameron on a trip of discovery to the Mariana Trench, almost seven miles beneath the Pacific Ocean. See extreme new life forms never before captured on camera.

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Indoor Activities For Families Museums (workshops, exhibits, tours)Nature (science, outdoors, gardens, animals)Shows (concerts, dance, theater, movies)

Gallery Exhibit: Plants of the Water and the Sun by photographer Karel Raska

Mar 3, 2015 - Mar 31, 2015

This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s).

Treat yourself to the stunning photography of young artist Karel Raska. Karel, a New Jersey native, attends Morristown High School and developed his love of photography when he received his first camera at age 9. He takes his camera with him on his many travels and primarily photographs nature. His spectacular scenes highlight his incredible talent and his love of the world around him. The...

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Art (crafts, fine art, jewelry making, pottery)Nature (science, outdoors, gardens, animals)

New exhibit: Sesame Street presents The Body

Mar 3, 2015 - May 3, 2015

This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s).

Children can learn about their bodies from the inside out with exhibits themed around Elmo, Oscar, Grover, Bert, Ernie, Count Von Count, and Cookie Monster in the new exhibit, Sesame Street Presents: The Body. From January 24 to May 3, children can enjoy hours of active fun as they hop, jump, and dance through 15 imaginatively-designed stations. They’ll discover healthy eating in Mr....

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Indoor Activities Preschooler (2-5)Kids (5-9)Museums (workshops, exhibits, tours)

Baby and Me Hike

Mar 3, 2015 - Mar 31, 2015

This event occurs weekly, on Tuesday.

Put your baby in a backpack and explore one of many wonderful Morris County area trails.

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Outdoor Activities For Families For Grown-ups Baby (under 2)Nature (science, outdoors, gardens, animals)

Come Play With Me - Caregiver Playgroup

Mar 3, 2015 - May 19, 2015

This event occurs weekly, on Monday and Tuesday.

A FREE Caregiver Playgroup for children ages 18 months through 3 years. Monday and Tuesday Mornings 9:15 - 10:30. Hearts & Hands Preschool & Parsippany Presbyterian Church.

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Free Events Indoor Activities Baby (under 2)Preschooler (2-5)Parenting (seminars, workshops, events, mom/dad groups)

A Shadow Over the Earth: The Life & Death of the Passenger Pigeon

Mar 3, 2015 - Jun 27, 2015

This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s).

Opening Aug. 30th to commenmorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Martha, the very last passenger pigeon. The exhibt explores the extinction passenger pigeons, a species that numbered in the billions a little more than 150 years ago. It explores our impact on the earth and how we can be better stewards the planet.

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Indoor Activities For Families For Grown-ups Museums (workshops, exhibits, tours)Nature (science, outdoors, gardens, animals)

Crafty Kids Workshop

Mar 3, 2015 - Jun 27, 2015

This event occurs weekly, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Express Yourself Studios offers a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning workshop 10am-12pm (on the hour)for toddlers. Children ages 2-5 are invited to play with paint, pinch and pound clay, collage with glue, and explore different art materials. A different project each week. Moms, dads, or caregivers can participate too.

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For Families Preschooler (2-5)Art (crafts, fine art, jewelry making, pottery)

Winter Nature Preschool Class

Mar 3, 2015 - Mar 31, 2015

This event occurs weekly, on Tuesday.

Nature class designed for children 3-5 years old. Topics change weekly and are related to the season. We always go outside so dress accordingly. Registration is required, parent required to stay with child younger than 4. Register and pay for 5 classes, receive 6th class free. No class on February 17.

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Outdoor Activities Preschooler (2-5)Nature (science, outdoors, gardens, animals)

Persian Festival

Mar 3, 2015 - Mar 22, 2015

During the month of March, CMA will team up with the Dr. Golbarg Bashi to explore the creative world of Persian culture and arts during the Persian Festival! Sundays throughout March will feature live music, dance, theater and storytelling performances, art-making workshops inspired by Persian culture, and much more!

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Indoor Activities For Families Baby (under 2)Preschooler (2-5)Kids (5-9)Tweens & Teens (10+)Art (crafts, fine art, jewelry making, pottery)Books (storytelling, author events, library programs)Festivals (fairs, parties, parades)Museums (workshops, exhibits, tours)Shows (concerts, dance, theater, movies)