20 Ways to Squeeze In Summer Fun Before Labor Day Weekend

There’s still time to squeeze in more summer fun ahead of and during Labor Day weekend. Here’s some inspo for summer fun close to home!

1. Make a splash at a Wibit course, inflatable water park or adventure course near you.
2. Practice your putt-putt skills at an over-the-top mini golf course.

   

3. Pick peaches and try other yummy peach-infused foods and wines at a local farms. Apple picking is also getting underway. There’s still a bit more time to pick sunflowers, with more fall flower festivals on the way.
4. Visit Six Flags Great Adventure and brave one its epic roller coasters. You can head over to the safari and try out the new off-road adventure or glamping cabins, or visit Hurricane Harbor for a wet-and-wild time. Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA, has its own share of water rides and kid-friendly coasters and attractions.
5. Brave a zip line or adventure course in NJ or beyond.

   

6. Take a day trip to the Wildwoods and go crabbing, go on a bike ride, hit the beach or check out the schedule at the convention center.
7. Go for a family bike ride or hike on one of these trails and catch some scenic mountain views.
8. Do some good before school starts and volunteer; there are plenty of opportunities for kids, and some don’t even require you to leave the house.
9. Have a picnic dinner and listen to (free!) music at these outdoor summer concerts.

   

10. Explore the Manasquan Reservoir for outdoor activities, learn the history of the Ramapo Valley County Reservation, or see what life was like in the 1800s at the Howell Living History Farm.
11. Catch outdoor flicks for free. Don’t forget to bring your blankets and chairs. There are also old-school drive-in movies, too!
12. You don’t need to go far to go camping. Set up a tent in your backyard or check out one of these campsites.

    

13. Switch up your typical beach day with a visit to a new beach. There are plenty of Shore gems along the coast that offer fun family attractions, great beach eats and super fun boardwalks! One of our faves is in Point Pleasant, for the rides, games, aquarium and arcades.
14. Mix history and the great outdoors at one of NJ’s National Park sites.
15. Give the kids a taste of a new playground. If you have a child with sensory sensitivities, you’ll want to check out Jake’s Place Playground in Delran and Cherry Hill.
16. Go to a carnival, a festival or a county fair. There will be games, rides, farm animals and funnel cake.
17. Head to a butterfly garden with the kids.

    

18. If your kids are adventurous, go on a whitewater rafting or tubing expedition.
19. Head to one of these spraygrounds to keep cool.
20. Keep cool indoors and head to a museum, like the New Jersey State Museum or Rutgers Geology Museum.

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