Caroline Y. Chan

1 month ago | njmom.com | Caroline Y. Chan

Spring baseball is heating up (hello, NJ native and Yankee player Anthony Volpe), and if your family is itching to get in on the action, you can without going to a big city. Thanks to the five baseball teams in NJ playing at stadiums around the state, you can catch a pro ball game close to home.

Sep 28, 2023 | njmom.com | Caroline Y. Chan

Breweries in NJ are definitely here to stay—tasting rooms or beer gardens have sprung up all over the Garden State with blends of local craft beers. What makes these special is that brewers use innovative methods to infuse fresh flavors with hops and grains, creating one-of-a-kind brews like refreshing cranberry Belgians or pumpkin spice Lagers.

Sep 7, 2023 | njmom.com | Caroline Y. Chan

Grab your pretzels, beer, lederhosen, and dirndls— it’s time for Oktoberfest in NJ, and there are plenty of ways to get into a celebratory mood. Your whole family can show off their best chicken dance, sample sausages, and sip a lager (or rootbeer) in the Biergarten. Scroll down for places to revel in the festivities this year—Proust! Want more fall fun with the fam? Head to one (or all) of these family-friendly farms in NJ.

Sep 6, 2023 | njmom.com | Caroline Y. Chan

Getting lost in corn mazes in New Jersey is a fall ritual that everyone can get on board with—from themed mazes with challenges at every turn to kid-friendly ones that don’t require adult supervision—there’s an NJ corn maze that will entertain you and your kids. Figuring out how to get out of the maze is where the real fun happens (and it’s a great way to work on those problem-solving skills).

Aug 24, 2023 | njmom.com | Caroline Y. Chan

Introducing kids to art at a young age is the key to igniting a passion for learning and lifelong interest, and  Grounds For Sculpture, located in Hamilton, is where you can make that first introduction. Families love Grounds for Sculpture because it’s not your typical museum—white-walled gallery spaces give way to the great outdoors, where contemporary artworks, installations, and sculptures are placed amid gorgeous gardens, trees, and shrubbery.