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Chol Hamoed Trip Guide
April 18, 2024
Please note:
- It’s important to call any location in advance to confirm hours, availability, and pricing.
- Some discounts on admission can be found at com, groupon.com, and theoceancountylibrary.org/museum-pass-program.
Stay safe and have fun!
The Voice does not take responsibility for any errors listed below or the kashrus of any establishment.
Special for Pesach 5784
Pesach Carnival Sponsored by Kollel Ner Avrohom (Dr. Roberts)
Details: Nosh and prize giveaways; FMX Motorcycle show; dog show; unicycle show; Rabbi Wielgus, storyteller; and Eyes of the Wild animal show.
Date: Thursday, April 25
Address: BlueClaws stadium
Hours: 11:30–5:30 p.m.
Price: free
Knockerball
Details: Play soccer while wearing a giant inflatable bubble suit in which you can bump into one another and knock each other down. For ages 8 and up. There is also an inflatable moonwalk for the younger kids.
Date: Thursday April 25 10-6, Friday April 26 10-2, Sunday April 28 10-6
Address: 106 Johnson Lane, Jackson, NJ
Price: $85 an hour
Hours: call to book in advance
Phone: 732-267-1156
The Bubby Trap
Details: A film by Ruti Wolfson and Shani Eytan: two bubbies- so different. Two girls- so alike. Double the trouble, double the laughter!
Date: Wednesday April 24 10:15 pm, Thursday April 25 4:30 and 8:30 pm, Friday April 26 12:30 pm, M’sh April 27 10:15 pm
Address: Bais Yaakov high School 277 James Street, Lakewood NJ
Price: $35
Wheel Of Deceit
Details: A film by E Brach
Dates: Wednesday April 24 10:15 pm, Thursday April 25 4:30 and 8:30 pm, Friday April 26 12:30 pm, M’’sh April 27 10:15 pm
Address: Yeshiva Ktana 120 2nd Street Lakewood NJ
Price: $40
Bais Hamikdash Virtual Reality
Details: View the Korban Omer with the Bais Hamikdash 3d glasses
Hours: See ad for hours
Address: Esther Gerber Hall 590 Madison Ave. Lakewood NJ
Price: $25 per person per view, $20 for additional view. Families special – get 6th viewing free
Phone: 845-753-4665
Chol Hamoed Fun in Toms River
Details: Come join the fun with your family this Chol Hamoed! Zip line, fun slide, whirlwind, rock wall climbing, ferris wheel, and many inflatables
Dates: Thursday April 25 10-7, Friday April 26 10-5, Sunday April 28 10-4
Address: Riverwood Park, Toms River NJ
Price: call/text/WA for info
Phone: 917-923-9701
Cape May Whale Watcher
Details: Experience the sea on the largest and safest ship in New Jersey
Address: 1218 Wilson Drive
Price: Call for info
Phone: 609-884-5445
Web: capemaywhalewatcher.com
Parks and Farms
Deerwood Park
Details: Large and varied playground structures, spacious fields, walking/bike paths, and lots of parking
Address: 2740 Lakewood-Allendale Rd., Howell, NJ 07731
Windward Beach/Park
Details: Swings, indoor restrooms, picnic tables, grassy area, and beautiful views of the water
Address: 265 Princeton Ave., Brick, NJ
Phone: 732-262-1044
Cattus Island County Park
Details: Walking trails, a bridge through a marsh, playground area, butterfly garden, and indoor nature center. Some parts may be open/closed seasonally; call for details.
Address: 1170 Cattus Island Blvd., Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: 732-270-6960
Lake Shenandoah
Details: A beautiful park featuring bike trails, boat rentals, a conservation area, fishing, handicap accessibility, a picnic area, restrooms, a small boat launch (electric motors only), basketball, soccer, and softball
Address: 660 Ocean Avenue and 300 New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood, NJ
Phone:732-506-9090
Turkey Swamp Park
Details: A large park with boat rentals, plenty of walking trails, and a playground
Admission: Free admission. Boat rentals begin at $15 per hour per boat (includes one set of paddles and a life vest).
Address: 200 Georgia Rd., Freehold, NJ
Phone: 732-462-7286
Mantoloking Bridge County Park
Details: Picnic tables, grassy area, boardwalk, fishing pier, beautiful views of the water, clean indoor restrooms
Address: 70 Herbert St., Brick, NJ
Jakes Branch County Park
Details: Four hundred acres featuring a nature center with live and taxidermy animals, eight-plus miles of walking/biking trails, discovery play trail, open play fields and courts, and playgrounds. Views of the Pine Barrens forest can be seen from the observation deck perched five stories atop the nature center.
Address: 1100 Double Trouble Rd., Beachwood, NJ
Phone: 732-281-2750
Website: oceancountyparks.org
Dorbrook Recreation Center
Details: A large variety of play facilities, picnic tables, sand play area, grassy area
Address: 353 County Rd. 537, Colts Neck, NJ
Phone: 732-542-1643
Website: monmouthcountyparks.com
Allaire Community Farm
Details: A 25-acre farm and petting zoo with rescued animals. Barrel-train ride available on weekdays for $3, pony rides available on weekends for $5.
Admission: Children over age 1, $3; adults $5; animal feed $2 per bag
Address: 1923 Bailey’s Corner Rd., Wall, NJ
Phone: 732-796-3298
Website: allairecommunityfarm.org
Howell Living History Farm
Details: Visitors have the opportunity to experience over 250 years of New Jersey farm life. Pitch in with feeding and watering animals, mixing animal feed, and collecting eggs and enjoy a corn maze. Children can try bottle-feeding lambs, gathering honey, collecting sap, and harvesting ice.
Admission: Free admission; small fee to attend the classes and fee for the corn maze.
Address: 70 Woodens Ln., Lambertville, NJ 08530
Phone: 609-737-3299
Website: howellfarm.org
Manasquan Reservoir
Details: Enjoy a serene and beautiful walk around the 1,204 acres of land and water of the Manasquan Reservoir.
Admission: Walk/watch/enjoy the views for free.
Address: 311 Windeler Rd., Howell, NJ 07731
Phone: 732-919-0996
Website: monmouthcountyparks.com
Double Trouble State Park
Details: Eight miles of trails that are perfect for hiking, biking, and access to boating at Cedar Creek; daily prescheduled guided village tours for viewing a restored sawmill, a cranberry packing house, and a cranberry bog. Tours run from Wednesday to Sunday and are open seasonally and based on staff availability. Call before visiting to book a tour.
Admission: No entrance fee for the park; there is a small fee for guided tours.
Address: 581 Pinewald Keswick Rd., Bayville, NJ 08721
Phone: 732-341-4098
Holmdel Park and Longstreet Farm
Details: A beautiful state park with trails, playgrounds, and a historic farm with animals, old machinery, and staff dressed in period costumes
Admission: Free
Address: 44 Longstreet Rd., Holmdel, NJ
Phone: 732-946-3758
Website: monmouthcountyparks.com
Whitesbog Historic Village and Old Bog Nature Trail
Details: A five-mile automobile loop around a system of bogs, blueberry and cranberry fields, canals, reservoirs, and pine forests
Admission: Free
Address: 120 W. Whites Bog Rd., Browns Mills, NJ 08105
Phone: 609-893-4646
Website: whitesbog.org
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
Details: An expansive historic park with trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, and seasonal pick-your-own orchards
Admission: Free
Address: 16 Business Route 33, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Phone: 732-462-9616
Duke Farms
Details: A 2,740-acre property with historical farm buildings, orchid displays, a waterfall, and a 1.25-mile self-guided nature trail through a series of different habitats. Teens and adults can also rent bikes.
Admission: Free admission; bike rentals (for 2 hours): adults $15, children (under 18) $10
Address: 1112 Dukes Parkway W., Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844
Phone: 908-722-3700
Washington Crossing State Park
Details: A museum, trails, playgrounds, a nature center, and a historic ferry house at the site of George Washington’s Delaware River crossing
Admission: Free
Address: 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville, NJ 08560
Phone: 609-737-0623
Barclay Farmstead Museum
Details: A restored farmstead and 32-acre property built in 1816. In addition to tours of the farmhouse, spend some time wandering interpretive nature trails and admiring garden plots.
Admission: Children under 12 free, adults $5, seniors and students $3
Address: 209 Barclay Ln., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Phone: 856-795-6225
Tenafly Nature Center
Details: A nature preserve where one can observe wildlife, take beautiful nature pictures, and more
Admission: Free for members, $2 per person for non-members, $10 per family
Address: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly, NJ 07670
Phone: 201-568-6093
Website: tenaflynaturecenter.org
Palisades Interstate Park and Historic Fort Lee Park
Details: Gorgeous overlooks, scenery, trails, and historic Kearny House and exhibits at a Revolutionary War site
Admission: Metered parking at Fort Lee Park
Address: Palisades Interstate Pkwy., Alpine, NJ 07620
Phone: 201-461-1776
Website: njpalisades.org
Van Saun County Park
Details: 130 acres featuring ball fields and tennis courts, picnic areas, state-of-the-art playgrounds and splash pad (Splash Pad currently closed for construction), and Bergen County Zoo. (Pony rides, a millennium carousel, and a miniature train ride open seasonally—call to confirm.)
Admission: Zoo: adults $8, children (3–14) $5, seniors $2
Address: 216 Forest Ave., Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: 201-336-7275, zoo: 201-634-3100
Website: co.bergen.nj.us/parks-recreation-areas/van-saun-county-park
Wharton State Forest
Details: The largest NJ state park, it’s also the site of Batsto Village, a restored former bog, iron, and glassmaking industrial center from 1766–1867; the restored Atsion 1826 mansion; as well as rivers, streams; trails; playgrounds; and picnic areas.
Admission: Free admission to the park; $5 per car to Batsto Village on weekends
Address: 31 Batsto Rd., Hammonton, NJ 08037
Phone: 609-561-0024. For mansion tour availability call 609-268-0444.
Holland Ridge Farms
Details: A breathtaking 300-acre farm with 8 million fresh flowers to enjoy, take gorgeous photos of, and pick. Also features hayrides around the farm and a petting zoo.
Admission: Must reserve online for timed slots. Stems are $1 each. Check website for schedule and pricing.
Address: 86 Rues Rd., Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
Website: hollandridgefarms.com
Norz Hill Farm and Market
Details: Farmer’s market with hayrides and corn mazes. Pony rides on weekends.
Admission: Weekdays $12, children (under 36 inches) free; weekends/holidays $15, senior discount
Address: 120 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Phone: 908-371-2697
Website: norzhillfarm.com
Other Outdoor Activities
Quail Ridge Golf World
Details: An outdoor golf- and mini golf-practice facility featuring a 50-stall covered driving range with seven hitting targets
Admission: Call for details.
Address: 4130 Hurley Pond Rd. and Route 34, Wall Township, NJ
Phone: 732-681-0918
Website: quailridgegolfworld.com
Tuckerton Seaport
Details: A village that brings maritime traditions of the past to life through exhibits and hands-on activities. The seaport and on-site Baymen’s Museum feature live aquatic displays, animals, and recreated and historical buildings and demonstrations.
Admission: Varies depending on activity
Address: 120 West Main St., Tuckerton, NJ 08087
Phone: 609-296-8868
Website: Tuckertonseaport.org
Absecon Lighthouse
Details: Climb the 228 steps up New Jersey’s tallest lighthouse, the third tallest in the US, and enjoy the view.
Admission: Children under 4 free; ages 4–12, $6; adults $10; cheaper for groups of 10 plus
Address: 31 South Rhode Island Ave., Atlantic City, NJ
Phone: 609-449-1360
Website: abseconlighthouse.org
Deep Cut Gardens
Details: 54 acres of gardens and greenhouses featuring 52 varieties of roses
Admission: Free
Address: 152 Red Hill Rd., Middletown, NJ
Phone: 732-671-6050
Website: monmouthcountyparks.com
Cape May Ferry
Details: An 85-minute ferry ride (one way; 3 hours round trip) the whole family can enjoy. The ferry can hold approximately 100 vehicles.
Admission: Adults $10 one way, children (6 and up) $3 one way. Adults $18 round trip, children (6 and up) $5 round trip. Fares starting at $37 per car; return trips and additional passengers subject to additional charge.
Address: 1200 Lincoln Blvd., Cape May, NJ 08204
Phone: 800-643-3779
Website: cmlf.com
Rutgers Gardens
Details: A beautiful 180-acre botanic garden with designed gardens, farms, plant collections, natural habitats, and a farmer’s market. Rutgers Gardens is a botanic laboratory for Rutgers University.
Admission: Free
Address: 130 Log Cabin Rd., New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Photos: 848-932-7000
Website: rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu
Cape May Lighthouse
Details: A lighthouse and museum with spectacular panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean
Admission: Adults $12; children (3–12) $8
Address: 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point, NJ 08212
Phone: 800-275-4278, 609-884-5404, 609-224-6066
The World War II Lookout Tower Museum and Memorial
Details: A restored lookout tower used to defend the area during World War II
Admission: Adults $8, children (3–12) $5
Address: 1200 Sunset Blvd., North Cape May, NJ 08204
Phone: 609-884-5404
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Details: Visit a 77-foot giant waterfall in America’s first planned city. Tours of the mills and the city’s history available.
Admission: Free
Address: 72 McBride Ave. Extension, Paterson, NJ 07501
Website: nps.gov
Aquariums/Zoos
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk and Aquarium
Details: Arcade rooms, rides, and an aquarium with many interesting fish and aquatic creatures
Admission: Rides/arcades: pay per activity. Aquarium: children (3–12) $18, adults $16, seniors (65 plus) $13
Address: 300 Ocean Ave., Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ
Phone: 732-892-0600
Website: jenkinsons.com
Adventure Aquarium
Details: Voted the best aquarium in the Northeast with over 15,000 aquatic animals, including a walk-through shark tank
Admission: Varies depending on day/time; starts at $27.99 for adults, $18.99 for children, $25.99 for seniors
Address: 1 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ
Phone: 844-474-3474 (FISH)
Website: adventureaquarium.com
Space Farms Zoo and Museum
Details: A 100-acre zoo-and-museum complex with over 500 live wild animals; nine large museum buildings with over 50 antique cars, motorcycles, old horse-drawn carriages and sleighs, antique dolls, one of the largest private antique firearms collections, old farm machinery, and Indian artifacts; a large picnic area; and a playground
Admission: Ages 3–12, $20; ages 13–64, $24; age 65+, $23
Address: 218 Country Rd. 519, Sussex, NJ 07641
Phone: 973-875-5800
Website: spacefarms.com
Popcorn Park Zoo
Details: This family-oriented zoo was established to provide a refuge for wildlife that were sick, elderly, abandoned, abused, or injured and could no longer survive in their natural habitats. It also includes exotic and domestic animals. Popcorn may be purchased to feed free-roaming birds and some of the farm animals.
Admission: Adults $10; seniors and children under 11, $5; children under 3 free
Address: 1 Humane Way (off Lacey Rd.), Forked River, NJ
Phone: 609-693-1900
Website: ahscares.org
Turtle Back Zoo
Details: A large, beautiful zoo that features many animals from various regions plus extra activities
Admission: Under age 2 free; ages 2–12 and over 62, $17; ages 13–61, $20. Playground and train ride are included in admission; mini golf, pony rides, and other rides cost extra. Free parking. Strollers are available for rent.
Address: 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ
Phone: 973-731-5800
Website: turtlebackzoo.com
Cape May Zoo
Details: This 120-acre zoo and park features 200 species of animals, birds, and reptiles; a playground; a carousel; nature and bike trails; a pond for fishing; and picnic facilities.
Admission: Free admission; donations welcome
Address:707 Route 9 N., Cape May Court House, NJ, 08210
Phone: 609-465-5271
Website: capemaycountynj.gov
Jersey Shore Alpacas
Details: Meet and mingle with alpacas. Learn about, pet, and feed these interesting critters.
Admission: Free; must reserve online.
Address: 521 Route 47 South, Cape May, NJ 08204
Phone: 609-889-4957
Website: jerseyshorealpacas.com
Cohanzick Zoo
Details: New Jersey’s first zoo, located in a 1,100-acre park, featuring over 200 animals
Admission: Free (donations suggested)
Address: 45 Mayor Aitken Dr., Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Phone: 856-453-1658
Website: cohanzick-zoo.org
Miss Chris Fishing
Details: Head out fishing for the day. Four-hour fishing trips on the Miss Chris boat. Bait and tackle provided.
Admission: Adults $60, children (under 12) $45, toddlers $20, seniors $45, rod rental $5
Address: 1210 Wilson Dr., Cape May, NJ 08204
Phone: 609-849-9453
Website: capemayfisherman.com
A Day on the Bay
Details: Private charter sailboat trips. Three-hour duration.
Admission: Call for pricing; ask for last-minute and weekday specials.
Address: Trips depart from The Inn at Rivers Edge Marina, 223 E. Lacey Rd., Forked River, NJ 08731
Phone: 609-234-8046
Website: adayonthebay.net
Circle A Riding Academy
Details: Horseback riding lessons and trails
Address: 116 Herbertsville Rd., Howell Township, NJ 07731
Phone: 732-938-2004
Breezy Meadow Equestrian Centre
Details: Horseback riding for all. Lessons and guided trails.
Admission: $50–$90
Address: G&G Stables, 49 Driftway Rd., Howell, NJ 07731
Phone: 609-752-5617
Website: breezymeadowequestriancentre.com
Indoor/Outdoor Amusement Centers
Chuck E. Cheese’s
Details: Various arcade games and kiddie rides
Admission: Pay per game; 20 free tokens if booking online
Address: 56 Chambers Bridge Rd., Brick, NJ
Phone: 732-262-9200
Website: chuckecheese.com
American Dream Mall
Details: A sprawling indoor entertainment center and shopping mall spread over a 3 million-square-foot complex. Attractions include Legoland, Sea Life aquarium, ice-skating, indoor skiing, black-light mini golf, a Ferris wheel, an amusement park, shopping, and kosher food.
Admission/prices: Varies by attraction. Parking is free for the first hour and $5 for the day.
Address: 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ
Website: americandream.com
iPlay America
Details: New Jersey’s largest indoor amusement park includes go-karts, laser tag, thrilling rides, an indoor boardwalk, and more than 250 arcade games.
Admission: Prices and packages vary. Group rates available for 25 or more people. Must book in advance to receive discount.
Address: 110 Schank Rd., Freehold, NJ
Phone: 732-577-8200
Website: iplayamerica.com
Swingtime
Details: A family-fun center with two outdoor 18-hole mini golf courses with waterfalls and a river (closed when raining), indoor arcades, and two batting cages with five different speeds
Admission: Adults $12/$18, children and seniors $10/$15 for half or full golf games. Arcade tokens are 25 cents each.
Address: 2390 Route 9 South, Howell, NJ
Phone: 732-845-0093
Website: swingtimefamilyfun.com
K1 Speed (formerly Speed Raceway)
Details: Electric go-karts for all ages, arcades, axe throwing, and virtual reality
Admission: A $7.95 annual membership is required. Packages for activities range from $25.95–$64.95
Address: 1103 Route 130 South, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
Phone: 877-757-7333
Website: speedraceway.com
Top Golf
Details: An indoor sports entertainment complex featuring high-tech golf which players of various skill levels can enjoy. Up to six players play in each of over 100 hitting bays.
Admission: $5 for new members. Time slots range from $40–$65. Tuesdays are half price. Reserve slots online.
Address: 1013 US Route 1, Edison, NJ
Phone: 732-374-4097
Website: topgolf.com
VRtual Nexgen Gaming Arcades
Details: Virtual reality, PC gaming, simulators
Admission: Time slots range from $30–$40
Phone: Toms River: 732-375-2002; Lanoka Harbor: 609-879-0335
Address: 950 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ; 629 N Main St, Lanoka Harbor, NJ
Website: vrtual.io
Swing Loose Indoor Golf
Details: Personalized indoor golf simulator featuring 100 course options and professional instructors
Admission: Non-member rates are $69 per hour per bay. Can reserve online.
Address: Bell Works Complex, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd., Holmdel, NJ
Phone: 732-444-6333
Website: swingloosegolf.com
Slime Light
Details: An interactive slime playland
Admission: $24.99 per person, $19.99 for 3 siblings or more
Address: 1580 US 9, Toms River, NJ
Phone: 732-800-6007
Website: slimelightnj.com
Fireball Mountain
Details: Outdoor laser tag features 15 acres with 30 structures—tunnels, towers, forts, and more. Used by the US military for training.
Admission: $299 for 10 players, individuals $36 (both join public groups)
Address: 295 Meany Rd., Wrightstown, NJ
Phone: 800-600-3086
Website: fireballmountain.com
Play Big Zone
Details: An activity center geared for children aged 4–14, featuring a two-story obstacle course, human foosball, a laser maze, arcades, bumper cars, arts and crafts, a toddler area, and more.
Admission: Play according to the amount you put onto your game card; bonus for $25 or more
Address: 300 Campus Dr., unit H, Morganville, NJ
Phone: 732-991-1993
Website: playbigzone.com
Fun Station USA
Details: 100 arcade games, exciting rides, laser tag, a three-story maze, and much more. Catered to children aged 2–12.
Admission: Call for pricing.
Address: 3555 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY
Phone: 718-370-0077
Website: Funstationsi.com
Playland’s Castaway Cove
Details: A complex of amusement park rides, a mini golf course, a go-kart track, and arcades
Admission: Mini golf: $8 per game, go-karts: $7 per rider, amusement park: pay per ride. Packages available.
Address: 1020 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226
Phone: 609-399-4751
Website: oceancityfun.com
Funplex
Details: An indoor and outdoor amusement park with arcades, bumper cars, bowling, go-karts, laser tag, and some outdoor rides
Admission: Purchase a wristband for access to a package deal of rides, or pay per attraction.
Address: 3320-24 Route 38, Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054
Phone: 856-273-9666
Website: funplexmountlaurel.com
Additional location: East Hanover, 973-428-1166, funplexeasthanover.com
Tree to Tree Adventure Park
Details: Zip line and adventure course with climbing walls, wobbly bridges, rope swings, and more
Admission: Adult courses range from $40-$55, children’s course $40, discounts for seniors and groups of 10 or more
Address: 707 Route 9 North, Cape May Courthouse, NJ 08210
Phone: 609-388-8289
Website: treetotreecapemay.com
Arts/Crafts
The Paintbrush
Details: A ceramics and art studio offering ceramic, plaster, and canvas painting right here in Lakewood. Items available for kids, tweens, teens, adults, and families.
Admission: Pay per project; prices starting at $10
Address: 1700 Madison Ave. (Gourmet Glatt Plaza), Lakewood, NJ
Phone: 732-385-3400
Email: thepaintbrushnj@gmail.com
Color Me Mine
Details: Your budding artist can choose a ceramic item and paint it; the studio fires it. Pickup is at a later date. Color Me Mine is certified nontoxic and all glazes are lead free. Paint washes off with water.
Admission: $8 per person plus the cost of the ceramic piece
Address: 1877 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753
Additional location: Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 Route 9, Freehold, NJ 07728. Open Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Phone: 732-864-9300 and 732-780-7811
Website: freehold.colormemine.com
Around the Corner Art Center
Details: Test out your artistic abilities! Walk-in activities include ceramic painting, canvas painting, tote bag painting, wood painting, pottery wheels, and wine glass painting. Can call in advance to reserve a private room.
Admission: Ceramics start at $4.99, painting $20–$29.99
Address: 290 Mounts Corner Dr., Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: 732-308-4666
Website: aroundthecornerartcenter.com
The Crayola Experience
Details: The huge, colorful place to explore the making of everyone’s favorite crayons. Features various art giveaways and activities, a multimedia presentation, and a soft play/climbing area.
Admission: Age 3 and up $25.99 online, regular price $28.99. Save $3 per ticket under Plan Your Visit/Special Offers.
Address: 30 Centre Square, Easton, PA 18042
Phone: 610-515-8000
Website: crayolaexperience.com
Bowling
Howell Lanes
Admission: Sunday 9 a.m.–12 a.m.: $5.75 per person per game. Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.: $3.75 per person per game; 6 p.m.–12 a.m.: $5.75 per person per game. Shoe rental $4.50.
Address: 1002 Route 9, Howell, NJ
Phone: 732-462-6767
Website: howelllanes.com
Finnigan’s Lanes
Admission: 1 hour: $12 per person; 1.5 hours: $18 per person; 2 hours: $24 per person; includes shoe rental
Address: 101 Locust St., Lakewood, NJ
Phone: 732-364-8080
Website: finnigansfun.com
Ocean Lanes
Address: 2085 Lanes Mill Rd., Lakewood, NJ
Phone: 732-363-3421
Website: oceanlanes.com
Playdrome Lanes
Address: 821 Conifer Ave., Toms River, NJ
Phone: 732 349-5345
Website: playdromelanes.com
Bowlero
Address: 1 Carolier Ln., N. Brunswick, NJ 08902
Phone: 732-846-2424
Website: bowlero.com
Jersey Lanes
Admission: Through 6 p.m. $30 per hour per lane; after 6 p.m. $45 per hour per lane; includes shoe rental for up to five people. Sunday: through 6 p.m. $50 per hour per lane, after 5 p.m. $60 per hour per lane
Address: 30 Park Ave., Linden, NJ
Phone: 908-486-6300
Website: jerseylanes.com
Jackson Skating Center Roller Magic
Details: Skate and Rollerblade rentals and arcades
Address: 2270 West County Line Rd., Jackson, NJ
Phone: 732-363-2222
Website: unitedskates.com/Jackson
Soft Play/Climbing/Trampoline Parks
Climbzone
Details: If your kids are climbing the walls, bring them to Climbzone! Attractions include 68 different climbing walls, a two-level ropes course, a zip line, soft play, and more. Reserve time slots online.
Admission: $14.99 up to age 4 for soft play only, $20.49-36.49 for climbing
Address: 5369 Route 9 North, Howell, NJ 07731
Phone: 732-813-8300
Website: climbzone.us/howell
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Details: Indoor trampoline park plus zip line, ninja course, foam pits, virtual reality, and more
Admission: 90 minutes $26.00; all day pass $36; VR: 30 minutes $20, 60 minutes $30. Socks are $5.99 a pair. Discounts available through groupon.com.
Address: 1001 New Hampshire Ave., Lakewood, NJ
Phone: 609-398-4SKY
Website: skyzone.com/Lakewood
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Details: An action-packed trampoline and adventure park with an indoor playground, climbing walls, a spin zone, virtual reality, a battle beam, and more
Admission: Packages start at $25.99 for all attractions or $20.99 for trampoline use only. Age 5 and under pay $15.99. Virtual reality is $5.99. Socks are $3.49 a pair.
Address: 1256 Indian Head Rd., Toms River, NJ
Phone: 732-659-9060
Website: urbanair.com/new-jersey-toms-river
Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park
Details: A trampoline park with huge open-jump arenas, a foam pit, rock-climbing walls, ninja courses, and more
Admission: 90 minutes: $29.99 for age 7 and up, 23.99 for age 6 and under; all day: $38.99 for age 7 and up, $30.99 for age 6 and under
Address: 77 Willowbrook Blvd., Wayne, NJ
Phone: 973-302-3340
Website: rockinjump.com
High Exposure Climbing
Details: A 26,000-square-foot extreme sports facility featuring a giant 40-foot Rubix cube, ninja obstacles, a zip line, a rock climbing wall, and NERF target range
Admission: Various packages available
Address: 266 Union St., Northvale, NJ 07647
Phone: 201-768-8600
Website: Highexposureclimbing.com
Jungle Jim & Jane
Details: Geared for younger children, features a huge jungle gym and many jungle-themed rides and fun activities
Admission: Adults and babies 6 months–24 months $10, children $20
Address: 2399 Route 36 in Eastpointe Plaza, Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Phone: 732-872-4380
Website: junglejimandjane.com
Escape Rooms
OasisVRX
Details: Virtual reality entertainment and escape rooms with over 50 options
Admission: Starts at $29 for 30 minutes, $55 for 60 minutes
Address: 101 Crawfords Corner Rd., Holmdel, NJ 07733
Phone: 833-627-4787
Website: oasisvrx.com
Escapology
Details: Premium real-life escape game experience. Choose your own escape room with your own team of two to eight players. Choose from six exciting room options.
Admission: Varies according to game and number of players, about $30 per person
Address: 101 Crawfords Corner Rd., Holmdel, NJ
Phone: 732-490-7175
Website: escapology.com/en/holmdel-nj
Escape the Puzzle Room
Details: Eight exciting escape rooms to choose from. Sixty minutes to solve the puzzle, clues, and locks. Can accommodate two to 10 players, depending on the room.
Admission: Pricing varies according to number of players, around $35 per person
Address: 473 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ
Phone: 732-995-9004
Website: Escapethepuzzle.com
Amazing Escape Room
Details: One room. One mission. One hour. Can you escape? Choose from six exciting room options.
Admission: Adults and children age 8 and up $32
Address: 2 Monmouth Ave., Freehold, NJ
Phone: 732-333-0448
Website: Amazingescaperoom.com/freehold
Escape 101
Details: Frum escape room
Admission: Pricing varies per group
Address: 1001 West Kennedy Blvd., Lakewood, NJ
Phone: 732-523-4218
Museums
Tip: Holders of Ocean County library cards in good standing (not more than $25 in fines) can partake of museum passes to 14 museums and attractions in New York and New Jersey for free. Visit theoceancountylibrary.org/museum-pass-program for details.
Insectropolis
Details: Everything you ever wanted to know about bugs. Exhibits plus hands-on activities.
Admission: $12 per person over 2 years old, group discount for 15 or more visitors
Address: 1760 Route 9, Toms River, NJ
Phone: 732-349-7090
Website: insectropolis.com
Imagine That!
Details: A children’s learning and play center to touch, explore, climb, and create
Admission: Adults $6.99, children (ages 1–10), $21.99
Address: 4 Vreeland Rd., Florham Park, NJ 07932
Phone: 973-966-8000
Website: imaginethatmuseum.com
New Jersey State Museum
Details: Over 2 million artifacts of New Jersey’s history, science, and art, including fossils and hands-on activities
Admission: Free (planetarium extra, only open on weekends)
Address: 205 West State St., Trenton, NJ
Website: nj.gov/state/museum
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
Details: Wheaton Arts is home to the Museum of American Glass, the Creative Glass Center of America International Fellowship Program, the largest folk-life center in the Garden State, a hot glass studio, several traditional craft studios, and a beautiful pond-side picnic grove. In addition to daily glassblowing and artist demonstrations, Wheaton Arts features special exhibitions, programs, workshops, performances, and several weekend festivals throughout the year.
Admission: Adults $12, seniors (62 and up) $11, students $7, age 5 and under free. Shopping and strolling are free (except during special outdoor events).
Address: 1000 Village Dr., Millville, NJ
Phone: 856-825-6800
Website: wheatonarts.org
Battleship New Jersey
Details: A retired battleship that serves as an interactive museum
Admission: Standard tours: adults $30, seniors $25, children (ages 5–11) $20. “Fish ’n’ Ship” combo tickets available when visiting Camden Adventure Aquarium.
Address: 100 Clinton St., Camden, NJ 08103
Phone: 856-966-1652 or 866-877-6262 x108 to purchase tickets in advance
Old Barracks Museum
Details: An educational center for colonial and American history
Admission: Adults $10, seniors and students $8, children (age 5 and younger) free
Address: 101 Barrack St., Trenton, NJ 08608
Phone: 609-396-1776
InfoAge Science Center
Details: “NJ’s mini Smithsonian,” this history/tech museum is located at a 100-year-old national historic landmark. Exhibits on radio, computers, electronics, and warfare technology are housed at a former military base.
Admission: Adults $12; ages 4–12, $8; children under 4 free
Address: 2201 Marconi Rd., Wall Township, NJ
Phone: 732-280-3000
Website: infoage.org
Thomas Edison Center in Menlo Park
Details: Set on a 36-acre park with trails, this attraction includes a small two-room museum and the Edison Memorial Tower and Commemorative Monuments. The museum contains artifacts and interpretive exhibits relating to Thomas Edison’s major inventions at Menlo Park. Artifacts include a model of Edison’s laboratory, early phonographs and light bulbs, historic photographs, and a Menlo Park-era electric generator.
Admission: Adults $7, Seniors and children $5
Address: 37 Christie St., Edison, NJ 08820
Phone: 732-549-3299
Website: menloparkmuseum.org
Liberty Science Center
Details: A combination museum, zoo, and aquarium that is exciting for adults and children alike. Try the new Infinity Climber hanging gym. New exhibits feature butterflies, movement for children, animals, and more. Afterward, enjoy a picnic at Liberty State Park.
Admission: Adults $32.99, children $27.99. Reserve online for discounted pricing. Discount for groups of 10 or more. Parking is $7.00 for the day.
Address: 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone: 201-200-1000
Website: LSC.org
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
Details: An aircraft museum that also features a 9/11 memorial exhibit
Admission: Adults $16; children (ages 3–12) $12; children age 2 and under free
Address: 500 Forrestal Rd. (Cape May County Airport), Rio Grande, NJ 08242
Phone: 609-886-8787
Website: usnasw.org
Emlen Physick Estate
Details: A restored historical Victorian mansion. Tours last approximately 45 minutes.
Admission: Adults $20, children $15
Address: 1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204
Phone: 609-884-5404