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- Cape May County Park and Zoo a hot attraction no matter what the weather
- One of the best bargains in southern New Jersey is also one of the best places to visit any time of year. Just because admission to the Cape May County Park and Zoo is free doesn't mean that it's not a top-quality attraction.
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- Puppet shows for President's Day weekend
- Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? How about some good old-fashioned entertainment. The Brownstone Puppet Theater at Gardner's Basin in Atlantic City has a Presidents Day weekend of shows scheduled.
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- Learn the history of black churches in Cape May at MAC exhibit
- Churches in Cape May County had a great impact on area African Americans during the 19th and 20th centuries, and contributed to the birth of what came to be known as the "black church" in the United States. Now, all of that history can be …
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- Leave the kids at home and celebrate Valentine's Day in romantic style
- Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and that means love - and opportunities for romantic and delicious meals - soon will be in the air.
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- Take the family for a Super plunge on LBI
- Looking for something to do before the Super Bowl? Come brave the icy Atlantic Ocean for the seventh annual "super plunge" at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6.
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- Hockey returns to Boardwalk Hall for a Saturday night of cool family fun
- With so much snow on the ground, why not take the family to see some action on the ice?
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- Take the kids to Boardwalk Hall this weekend for some good, fast fun
- I t may be freezing outside, but the races are just heating up inside Boardwalk Hall. Beginning Friday, Jan. 28, dirt modified ace Danny "The Doctor" Johnson will be preparing to tackle his first indoor race, as the Gambler's Classic Indoo…
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- Viking Cooking School at Harrah's Resort makes you a kitchen superstar
- There are plenty of options for dining out in Atlantic City. But there is only one place where dinner is an interactive experience that includes learning how to make a meal, then enjoying your creations: the Viking Cooking School.
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- Hockey returns for another night of family fun at Boardwalk Hall
- A five-game Boardwalk Hall Devils series continues this weekend when the Trenton Devils play the Wheeling Nailers at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23.
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- Learn the history of black churches in Cape May at MAC exhibit
- Churches in Cape May County had a great impact on area African Americans during the 19th and 20th centuries, and contributed to the birth of what came to be known as the "black church" in the United States. Now, all of that history can be …
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- Winter is a great time to visit Absecon Lighthouse in Atlantic City
- Get a bird's eye view of Atlantic City in the winter with a visit to Absecon Lighthouse. The lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey, as well as one of the oldest lighthouses in the United States - it was built in 1857.
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- A weekend of all-star instruction for would-be dancers comes to A.C.
- The dancers are descending on Atlantic City this weekend - and Tyce Diorio is anxious to prepare them for a reality check.
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- Wild in winter: Cape May County Park and Zoo still a hot attraction when weather cools
- One of the best bargains in southern New Jersey is also one of the best places to visit on a warm winter's day. Just because admission to the Cape May County Park and Zoo is free doesn't mean that it's not a top-quality attraction.
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- Here's a way to keep the kids cool - a Polar Bear dip in A.C.
- Atlantic City Polar Bears make their 20th annual plunge at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, in front of Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. The bears plunge in rain, sleet, snow and hail, dressed in beach attire. Each plunger receives a com…
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- Keep the kids occupied during their week off with a visit to the A.C. Aquarium
- Christmas vacation is a great time to check out activities at the Atlantic City Aquarium. At 11 a.m. daily from Sunday, Dec. 26, through Dec. 31, visitors can watch and interact with a diver in scuba gear as he or she hand-feeds stingrays …
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- All Aboard For Yuletide Fun: Santa Express just one of the many ways to celebrate the season a week from Christmas
- Time is flying headlong towards Christmas, like Santa's reindeer in a hurry. Take a break from the last-minute hustle-bustle to enjoy some of the entertainment and family activities the season offers. After all, the season only comes once …
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- Seasonal Celebrations For All: You don't have to look far to find a yuletide extravaganza for the family
- Boost your ho-ho-ho mood by catching one or more of the many holiday shows throughout the region.
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- Skating stars bring family fun to Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall
- The list of participants for "The Caesars Tribute: A Salute to the Golden Age of American Skating" reads like a highlight reel for skating's greatest moments of the past half-century.
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- Local stages filled with family-friendly holiday fare
- From the story of Santa Claus, to a performance by a former Miss America, to an evening with a visitor from another planet, there's lots of holiday entertainment filling area stages in the coming month.
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- Merchants gear up for the holiday season: Shopping districts around the area planning events to lure customers
- The weather may be getting colder, but when it comes to shopping at the shore, there is no better time to be outside.
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- Courting the Yuletide Spirit: Cape May leads the charge with several events during its Holiday Preview weekend
- Christmas comes early to Cape May, where the man in the red suit and his eight tiny reindeer will land at the Emlen Physick Estate - ablaze with thousands of twinkling lights thanks to the work of many elves - just in time for the Holiday …
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- Here's an event all moms will love - Ocean City's Quiet Festival
- After the craziness of Halloween, it's nice to wind down with Ocean City's annual Quiet Festival, which begins with paper airplane making and flying with licensed pilot Ken Thorpe at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the playground at Eighth S…
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- Looking for something to do? Take the kids to visit Cleopatra and enjoy the other cool things to see in Philadelphia
- In summer, Philadelphia residents head to the shore to enjoy the sights and surroundings. So in fall, why not return the favor and head west for a day of sightseeing.
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- Familiar attractions worth a second look - and a weekend visit - as the weather cools
- Day trips, hiking and nature trails aren't just meant for warm, sunny days. Many southern New Jersey tourist favorites take on a new character as the weather cools down. Area parks become a great place to see winter's migrating birds and b…
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- Head to a farmer's market to enjoy fall's bounty
- Fall offers plenty of opportunities to get outside - even if it's just to grocery shop. Farm markets provide fresh produce, breads, candies and other local products. But most local and regional markets pack up shop as the weather cools, so…
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- From hayrides to haunted walks, there's plenty to enjoy in the area during the fall season
- For many families, life is so hectic during the week - ping-ponging from school to work to extra-curricular activities, not to mention keeping up with daily chores - parents are too exhausted to think up fun ways to spend time with kids on…
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- Halloween means making merry mischief throughout southern New Jersey
- It begins as a typical Cape May trolley tour. Henry - a trolley tour guide - takes his unsuspecting tourists on a ride through the town's Victorian streets, taking in the sights. The tour, however, is anything but normal. Riders soon find …
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- Explore the Jersey Shore Children's Museum
- BACKGROUND: Children of a certain age - roughly 1 to 8 years old - usually love the Jersey Shore Children's Museum. But Sue Gunther, the director of the museum has an important warning for you parents out there:
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- A ferry ride can be a day of family fun
- If you have to head south, why not consider taking your family for a ride on the Cape May-Lewes ferry.
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- Wildwood Remains Wild: Fall season events offer something for everyone
- Where can you get your fix of both sausage and peppers and Megasauraus the monster truck? Why, it's a perfect early fall weekend in the Wildwoods, of course.
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- Families on the run
- Sue Hinman, 42, of Northfield, has been a runner since she was in fifth grade and was a competitive sprinter in high school and college. Her kids started even younger.
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- Fall into fun
- Labor Day may be over, but for local moms and their kids, the fun just keeps coming.
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- Dolphin Cruise perfect as sun sets on summer
- As Labor Day approaches, beach days get fewer and further between. But summer isn't officially over until Sept. 23, so families are rushing out to make the most of it with dolphin watches aboard local cruise ships.
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- There's still time to have fun
- With two months of summer behind us, you may be running out of ideas for kid-friendly fun. You've built sand castles and boogie-boarded at the beach. You've played countless games of Skee-ball at the boardwalk. Maybe you've mastered the lo…
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- The family that soars together ...
- Beth Cooper knew just what she wanted for her upcoming birthday - a parasailing ride with her son, Robbie.
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- The kids are the stars at karaoke night in Cape May
- CAPE MAY - Marcus Phillips is used to working the big rooms.
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- Skating into fun If it's too hot or rainy, take the kids to the rink
- An air-conditioned indoor roller or ice skating rink comes in handy when wanting to take a break from the hot summer sun.
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- Summer 101: How to build a better sand castle
- The perfect sand castle starts with a good circle.
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- Beat the heat at water parks
- As the hot and sticky days of late summer approach, the backyard pool hardly seems thrilling anymore. The idea of burning your feet on hot sand at a crowded beach isn't very appealing, either. And spending one more day trapped inside an ai…
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- Walk on the wildlife side
- Sandy beaches and the ocean aren't the only examples of Mother Nature's work in southern New Jersey.
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- Brightening a rainy, gray day in Cape May
- History-heavy Cape May and all its old-time houses may not seem to be the ideal spot to show your kids a good time at the shore, but "when people can't go to the beach, you should see the cars backed up on the way into Cape May," says Marg…
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- Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts
- History-heavy Cape May and all its old-time houses may not seem to be the ideal spot to show your kids a good time at the shore, but "when people can't go to the beach, you should see the cars backed up on the way into Cape May," says Marg…
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- Summer concert season
- Just about any night of the week around here there is a concert scheduled in a town park.
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- Parents seek camp bargains
- As kids nationwide dream of exciting camp days packed with boating, archery and swimming, the weak economy is casting a dark shadow over the traditional summer ritual.
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- When the weather is rotten, head for cover and some mini-golf fun
- On a really rainy day, real golf isn't much fun. But the kids can have a great time playing miniature golf while it's raining - and stay dry doing it - if you find a miniature-golf course with a roof over it.
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- For teens, summer frequently means a first taste of independence
- With the vastness of the ocean, the rickety boardwalk rides, and the constant availability of fried Oreos, the Jersey shore can seem a strange place for your teen to find his or her independence. Nevertheless, the place was practically mad…
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- With planning, kids with disabilities can have fun at the shore
- Madison Rabush, 9, of Mullica Township, loves amusement park rides, playing baseball, and going to the beach and waterparks. She also has multiple disabilities, including cerebral palsy, that restrict the use of her legs.
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- You can see the 'Wild Ocean' without getting sandy feet or heading out into the heat
- ATLANTIC CITY - Even if the day is a washout on the beach, that doesn't mean the kids can't check out what's in the ocean - while staying completely dry.
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- Tilt-A-Whirl to Ferris wheel: Kids love rides
- With several amusement parks and family entertainment centers in the area, there are plenty of rides to choose from for the young and young-at-heart. But with a wide variety of rides ranging in intensity from tame carousels to intimidating…
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- In need of child care? Think summer camp
- Working moms aren't the only ones who want summer camps for their kids, but for them it's essential. Just ask Nancy Sbrolla, of Northfield, an accountant who is greeted after work by energetic kids, even during the school year after they'v…
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- It's time to go camping
- Does your child have Nature-Deficit Disorder, characterized by too much indoor time in front of TV and computer screens, and too little outdoor exploration?
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- Make sure your children have a safe, splashy time, this summer
- Wherever you live or like to visit in southern New Jersey, the ocean or a bay probably isn't far away.
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- Lucy the Elephant in Margate
- Lucy the Elephant, a 129-year-old Margate landmark, is a good family spot on an iffy beach day. It's not every day kids get to see the inside of an elephant - especially one with as much history as Lucy has.
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- Women donning Flyer's orange to cheer team's quest for Stanley Cup
- If a fan's passion guaranteed victory, Janis Rittenhouse have the Philadelphia Flyers hoisting the Stanley Cup every spring.
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