In between all the meaningful Yom Tov meals and time indoors, Chol Hamoed is a great time to get fresh air and enjoy fun physical activities together with family.

The Voice takes no responsibility for any errors listed below or the kashrus of any establishment.

Please call any location in advance to confirm hours, availability, pricing, and COVID-19 protocols.

Please remember to make a kiddush Hashem, be safe, and have fun!

Tip: Many places require advance reservations and have limited openings. You may want to consider reserving tickets before Yom Tov.

Tip: Some places offer discount admission from www.groupon.com

Parks/Outdoor Activities

Note: Since Pesach is early this year, many outdoor activities are not yet available.

Absecon Lighthouse

Details: Climb the 228 steps upNew Jersey’s tallest lighthouse, the third tallest in the USA, and enjoy the view!

Hours: open Thurs through Monday 11 am – 4 pm

Admission/prices: children under 4 free; 4-12 $6; adults $10; cheaper for groups of 10+

Address: 31 South Rhode Island Ave., Atlantic City, NJ

Website: www.abseconlighthouse.org

Lucy the Elephant

Details: A state and national landmark, this six-story high structure makes a novel and unique visit with great views.

Hours: Thurs and Fri of Chol Hamoed- open 11 am – 4 pm

Admission/prices: guided tours-children under 2 free, ages 3-12 $4,13+ $8.50

Address: 9200 Atlantic Ave., Margate, NJ

Website: www.lucytheelephant.org

Allaire Community Farm

Details: A lovely 25-acre farm and petting zoo with rescued animals. Barrel-train ride available on weekdays-extra $2, pony rides available on weekends-extra $5.

Hours: Tuesday through Sunday (closed Monday) 10 am – 4 pm, Sun 12 am – 4 pm.

Admission/prices: Children over 1- $3, adults- $5; animal feed- $2/bag.

Address: 1923 Bailey’s Corner Road, Wall, NJ

Phone: (732) 796-3298

Website: www.allairecommunityfarm.org

Lake Shenandoah

Details: A beautiful park featuring bike trails, boat rental, a conservation area, fishing, handicap accessibility, a picnic area, restrooms, a small boat launch (electric motors only), basketball, soccer, and softball

Hours: Daily7:00 a.m.–dusk

Address: Route 88, Lakewood

Phone: 732-942-1123 for boat rentals

Turkey Swamp Park

Details: A large park with boat rentals, plenty of walking trails, and playground.

Hours: open daily 7 am–8 pm

Admission/prices: Free admission. Boat rentals begin at $14.54 per hour per boat, plus life vest $7.

Address: 200 Georgia Road, Freehold, NJ

Phone: 732-462-7286

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.

Hours: Park open daily 7 am – 8 pm; Farm open daily 10 am – 4 pm

Admission/prices: Free.

Address: 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel, NJ

Phone: 732-946-9562

Website: www.monmouthcountyparks.com

Deep Cut Gardens

Details: 54 acres of gardens and greenhouses, featuring 52 varieties of roses.

Hours: 8 am – dusk

Admission/prices: Free.

Address: 152 Red Hill Road, Middletown, NJ

Phone: 732-671-6050

Website: www.monmouthcountyparks.com

Mantoloking Bridge County Park

Details: Newly renovated, clean indoor restrooms, picnic tables, grassy area, beautiful views of the water

Address: 70 Herbert St, Brick, NJ

Riverwood Park

Details: Swings,picnic tables, grassy area, walking trails

Address: Riverwood Dr, Toms River, NJ

Phone: (732) 341-1000

Windward Beach

Details: Swings,indoor restrooms, picnic tables, grassy area, beautiful views of the water

Address: 265 Princeton Ave, Brick, NJ

Phone: (732) 262-1044

Dorbrook Recreation Center

Details: Indoor restrooms, picnic tables, large variety of play facilities, sand play area, grassy area

Address: 353 County Rd 537, Colts Neck, NJ

Phone: (732) 542-1643

Website: www.monmouthcountyparks.com

Aquariums/Zoos

Jenkinson’s Boardwalk and Aquarium

Details: Jenkinson’s Boardwalk features arcade rooms, rides, and an aquarium with many interesting fish and aquatic creatures.

Admission/prices: Rides/arcades: pay per activity. Aquarium: adult $15, child (3–12) $9, senior (65 plus) $10.

Hours: Aquarium: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Rides 12 pm -–6 pm,

Address: 300 Ocean Avenue., Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ

Phone: 732-892-0600

Website: www.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/prices: children 2-12, $21.99; adults $31.99

Hours: week of Chol Hamoed: 9 am – 5 pm

Address: 1 Riverside Drive Camden, NJ

Phone: 1-844-474-3474 (FISH)

Website: www.adventureaquarium.com

Popcorn Park Zoo

Details: A family-oriented zoo that 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, the zoo now also includes exotic and domestic animals. Feeding of animals in the zoo is not allowed due to the animals’ specialized diets; however, air-popped popcorn may be purchased to feed free-roaming birds and some of the farm animals.

Hours: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; ticket purchases stop at 4:15 p.m.

Admission/prices: Adults $7; seniors and children under 11, $4; children under 3 are free

Address: 1 Humane Way (off Lacey Road), Forked River, NJ

Phone: 609-693-1900

Turtle Back Zoo

Details: Large, beautiful zoo features many animals from various regions, plus extra activities. Playground and train ride are included in admission, closed until March 31. Mini golf, pony rides, carousel, and others cost extra.

Hours: 10 am – 3 pm, rain or shine

Admission/prices: under 2 free, children 2-12 and seniors over 62 $12; 13+ $14. Free parking.

Address: 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ

Phone: 973-731-5800

Website: www.turtlebackzoo.com

Amusement Centers

Blackbeard’s Cave

Details: Outdoor family entertainment center, includes batting cages, mini golf, rides, and more. Not all attractions are open yet for the season.

Hours: 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Admission/prices: Pay per attraction starting at $3; special passes $20 or $35.

Address: 136 Route 9, Bayville, NJ

Website: www.blackbeardscave.com

American Dream Mall

Details: The sprawling indoor entertainment center and shopping mall spread over a massive three million-square-foot-complex. Attractions include ice-skating rink, indoor skiing, blacklight mini golf, amusement park, and so much more!

Hours: Weekdays 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Admission/prices: Varies by attraction. Admission to the mall is free. Parking is $3 for up to four hours and $8 for five hours.

Address: 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ

Website: www.americandream.com

iPlay America

Details: New Jersey’s largest indoor amusement park, including go-karts, laser tag, thrilling rides, indoor boardwalk, and more than 250 arcade games. Two kosher sukkahs on site; bring your own food.

Hours: Hours vary; call for details.

Admission/prices: Prices and packages vary based on attractions. Group rates available for groups of 25 plus.

Address: 110 Schank Road, Freehold, NJ

Phone: 732-577-8200

Website: www.iplayamerica.com

Tip: Group rates available for parties of 25 or more. Must book in advance to receive discount.

Ctrl V

Details: An incredible virtual reality entertainment center both kids and adults will love, including a job simulator, plank experience, and more!

Hours: Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday 10:45 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Admission/prices: Weekdays $24.99 per station; weekends $25.99 per station

Address: 4012 Route Nine South, unit #2B, Howell, NJ

Phone: 732-987-5857

Website: www.ctrlvarcade.com

Tip: Thursday is family day at Ctrl V: buy one admission, get one free.

Swingtime

Details: A family-fun center with two outdoor 18-hole mini-golf courses with waterfalls and a river, indoor arcades, and two batting cages with five different speeds.

Hours: weekdays 1:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Admission/prices: Adults $8.50, children and seniors $7.50/18-hole mini golf game

Address: 2390 US Nine South, Howell, NJ

Phone: 732-845-0093

Website: swingtimefamilyfun.com

Fireball Mountain

Details: Love laser tag? This is the place for you! Fireball Mountain features 15 acres of pure laser tag fun.

Hours: weekdays by appointment only.

Admission/prices: $300 for 10 players.

Address: 295 Meany Road, Wrightstown, NJ

Phone: 800-600-3086

Website: www.fireballmountain.com

Top Gun Paintball

Details: A paintball experience for age 8 and up

Hours: Wednesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Weekday play requires reservations.

Address: 567 Monmouth Road, Cream Ridge, NJ

Phone: 732-928-2810

Fun Station USA

Details: Thrilling indoor amusement with more than 100 arcade games, exciting rides, laser tag, a three-story maze, and much more!

Hours: Mon – Thurs 10 am – 11 pm

Admission/prices: games and rides range from $3- $22

Address: 3555 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY

Phone: 718-370-0077

Website: www.Funstationsi.com

Art/Crafts

Make It Glass

Details: A hands-on glass studio specializing in glass fusion right here in Lakewood. Open to the public to design your own creations, or join a class or club. Various designs are geared for ages 5–120.

Hours:

Admission/prices: No sitting fee or entrance fee; prices vary per item. Starting price is $10.50.

Address: 40 Chestnut Street, Lakewood, NJ

Phone: 732-994-5000

Website: www.makeitglassbyus.com

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.

Hours:

Admission/prices: Pay per project; prices starting at $10

Address: 1700 Madison Avenue (Gourmet Glatt Plaza)

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.

Hours: Tuesday 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., Wednesday 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Thursday 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. only adults 17 and up are welcome), Friday 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Admission/prices: Children under 12, $8; adults $9 plus the cost of ceramic piece. Every Tuesday is half price on project fee.

Address: 1877 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753

Phone: 732-864-9300

Additional location: Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 Route Nine, Freehold, NJ 07728. Open Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.; 732-780-7811

Website: www.freehold.colormemine.com

Hot Sand

Details: Walk-in glassblowing activities for the whole family. Glassblowing (9 plus years), SunTile (4 plus years), QuickCast (any age).

Hours: Glassblowing: Friday and Sunday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.;gallery hours: Tuesday–Thursday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., weekends 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Admission/prices: Pay per object/dish.

Address: 550 Cookman Avenue #103, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Phone: 732-927-5475

Website: www.HotSandAP.com

The Crayola Experience

Details: The huge, colorful place to explore the making of everyone’s favorite crayons. Several attractions are temporarily closed. Note: Clear bags only.

Hours: week of Chol Hamoed10 am – 4 pm

Admission/prices: ages 3+ $20.99- discount online, regular price $24.99. For 3 passes, enter Family3 or for 4 passes, enter Family4 at checkout for discounts. Save $4 per ticket under Plan Your Visit à Special Offers.

Address: 30 Centre Square, Easton, PA 18042

Phone: 610.515.8000

Website: www.crayolaexperience.com

Bowling

Howell Lanes

Details: Now offering cosmic bowling and billiards, the perfect location for corporate events, birthday parties, and just an excuse for fun.

Hours: Sunday–Thursday9:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m., Friday 9:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m., Motza’ei Shabbos open until 2:00 a.m.

Admission/prices: Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. $3.75 per person per game, 6:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. $5.75 per person per game; Shoe rental $4.50

Address: 1002 Route 9, Howell, NJ

Phone: 732-462-6767

Website: www.howelllanes.com/

Finnigan’s Lanes

Details: Great bowling fun for the entire family!

Hours: Sunday 1:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., Monday–Wednesday 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., Thursday 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., Friday 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Admission/prices: Pay per hour. Price varies by group size; includes shoe rental. $70/6 players, $80/7 players, $90/8 players.

Address: 101 Locust Street, Lakewood, NJ

Phone: 732-364-8080

Website: www.finnigansfun.com

Ocean Lanes

Details: Bowling fun for the entire family!

Hours: Open daily 8:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m., weekends 8:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m. Call for open lanes availability.

Admission/prices: $3.75 per game on weekdays and before 5:00 p.m. $4.75 per game on weekends and after 5:00 p.m. Shoes are $3 a pair.

Address: 2085 Lanes Mill Road, Lakewood, NJ

Phone: 732-363-3421

Website: www.oceanlanes.com

Soft Play/Climbing/Trampoline Parks

Iscream Kids

Details: Indoor fun center with imagination village, toddler area, large jungle gym, riding toy and roller-skate room, and arcades.

Hours:

Admission/prices: Ages 1–2, $8.99; ages 3–12, $15.99. Under age 1 and age 13 and over are free.

Address: 1328 River Avenue #19A, Lakewood (Seagull Square)

Phone: 732-838-0848

Climbzone

Details: If your kids are climbing the walls, bring them to Climbzone! This nationally acclaimed climbing arena, with a branch right here in Howell, has something fun for kids of all ages. Attractions include 68 different climbing walls, a two-level ropes course, a zip line, soft play, and more.

Hours: see and select times for reservations on the website

Admission/prices: $10 up to age 4 for soft play only; $16.99 – $31.99 for climbing

Address: 5369 Route 9 North, Howell, NJ 07731

Phone: 732-813-8300

Website: www.climbzonehowell.com

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Details: Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park with a branch located right here in Lakewood. They pride themselves on being the inventors of “fun fitness” and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see.

Hours: special for Chol Hamoed:

Admission/prices: 60 minutes $25, 90 minutes $28, 120 minutes $29

Promos: $10 Tuesday! Come jump for 60 minutes for only $10. Wow Wednesday: $15/90 minutes! First responder discount: 10 percent off for all first responders.

Address: 1001 New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood

Phone: 609-398-4SKY

Website: www.skyzone.com/lakewood

Get Air Trampoline Park

Details: Fantastic indoor trampoline park with a foam pit, basketball play, and more!

Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Call first for availability.

Admission/prices: $16/hour, $30/two hours; under 46 inches $10/hour, $18/two hours, plus $3 jump socks for all jumpers.

Address: 200 Daniels Way, Suite 120, Freehold, NJ

Phone: 732-228-8435

Website: getairfreehold.com

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Details: An action-packed trampoline and adventure park with an indoor playground, climbing walls, spin zone, virtual reality, battle beam, and more!

Hours: Special Chol Hamoed hours:

Admission/prices: Packages start at $34.99 for all attractions or just $19.99 for trampoline use only. Age 5 and under pay $13.99. Virtual reality is only $5.99. Socks must be purchased at location for $3 a pair.

Address: 1256 Indian Head Road, Toms River, NJ

Phone: 732-659-9060

Website: www.urbanair.com/tomsriver

Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park

Details: An awesome trampoline park with a foam pit, a rock-climbing wall, and huge open jump arenas.

Hours: Monday–Friday 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Admission/prices: Weekdays 60 minutes/$17.99 for age 7 and up, $13.49 age 6 and under; 90 minutes/$24.99 for age 7 and up, $18.99 age 6 and under; 120 minutes/$29.99 for age 7 and up, $22.49 for age 6 and under.

Phone: 973-302-3340

Website: www.rockinjump.com

Escape Rooms

Escape the Puzzle Room

Details: Six exciting escape rooms to choose from. 60 minutes to solve the puzzle, clues, and locks. Can accommodate two to 40 players.

Admission/prices: Pricing varies with number of players. 10 percent off full-room bookings with mention of Voice ad.

Address: 473 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ

Phone: 732-995-9004

Website: www.Escapethepuzzle.com

Amazing Escape Room

Details: One room. One mission. One hour. Can you escape?

Admission/prices: Pricing varies with number of players.

Address: 2 Monmouth Avenue, Freehold, NJ

Phone: 732-333-0448

Website: www.Amazingescaperoom.com

Ice-Skating/Roller-Skating

Jackson Skating Center Roller Magic

Details: Skate and rollerblade rentals and arcades.

Hours: Wednesday: Family Skate 6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Additional hours available for private rentals and advanced skating. Call for details.

Admissions/prices: $4/Family Skate, $8/Afternoon Skate. Additional $4 per skates/rollerblade rental.

Address: 2270 West County Line Road, Jackson, NJ

Website: www.sk8rollermagic.com

Museums

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 housed at a former military base.

Hours: Sunday and Wednesday 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Admission/prices: $10 age 13 and up, $5 age 12 and younger

Address: 2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ

Phone: 732-280-3000

Website: www.infoage.org

Ripley’s Believe It or Not

Details: Ripley’s unique odditorium, full of rare artifacts from around the world. Also featuring The Vault, a challenging laser maze. Special Chol Hamoed opening with no human remains.

Hours: Sunday–Tuesday11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Wednesday 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Thursday–Friday 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Admission/prices: $12.99/ages 5–12, $18.99/age 12 plus. Children age 4 and under are free.

Address: 1441 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ

Phone: 609-347-2001

Website: Ripleys.com/atlanticcity

Liberty Science Center

Details: The Only All-In-One Museum, Zoo and Aquarium in NJ! Try the new Infinity Climber hanging gym. Climb 35 feet above the floor on 64 small platforms, pitch-black Touch Tunnel maze; walk along a beam 18 feet high and being blasted by hurricane-force winds and rain, Curtain Wall simulator, and much more.

Hours: special open hoursMon 3/29 10 am – 5 pm, closed Tues/Wed, open Thurs-Fri 9 am – 4 pm

Admission/Prices: General admission—adults $24.99, kids $19.99

Address: 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone: 201- 200-1000

Website: www.LSC.org