10 Things I’m Doing With My Kids This Summer

With its carefree days and lack of schedules, is there anything better than summer? I know for some parents, the thought of long days with no organized activity is a scary one. Don’t let it be. Embrace the freedom. Your kids CAN be bored. It is good for them. You can even plan for the […]

10 Things You Shouldn’t Miss at Coney Island This Summer

One of my favorite NYC excursions is a trip to Coney Island. I love the old Brooklyn feel strolling the boardwalk people-wacthing and eating food I’d normally not indulge in like fried oreos and dogs. I love the historic old rides and freakish sideshows. There’s really no place like it. You’ve got to go at least once! […]

Shop Local @ Chargin Falls Sidewalk Sale

Thursday July 26th – Sunday, July 29th 2018 Don’t miss Chagrin Fall’s Annual Sidewalk Sale in the downtown merchant district!  Rain or shine, you’ll find tons of bargains. Enjoy the sunshine, grab a cone and support local merchants. See you there!

25+ Family Games to Play This Summer!

This summer, get unplugged! Drop the devices and try one of these fun family games on a family Friday night or on your trip to the beach! See our ADULTS ONLY games  • • • • • • • • • THE CLASSICS • • • • • • • • •  Let’s start with the classics: games that should […]

Have an Event You Want to Share? We’re All Ears!

Have an event you’d like to share in your town? We’re all ears! Email us a photo, brief details and link to the event and we’ll include it on our site! Email info@tipsfromtown.com   5 Essentials for a Fun, Stress-Free Beach Day Costa Rica Adventure with Kids Our Pick: A Mess-Free, Fruit-Infusing Water Bottle   […]

Movie Night Under the Stars…on the Farm

Free Outdoor Movie Night at Alstede Farms. Friday, July 20th  8pm Featuring the Disney movie “Coco” Spend an afternoon picking your own produce and stay to watch a movie under the stars on the farm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for the ultimate summertime experience.  Arrive early, and take the night off from cooking, to enjoy delicious […]

18 Days of Family Fun in NJ

New Jersey State Fair Meadowlands, East Rutherford June 21- July 8 This is 100x better than any fair you and your family have ever been to. This 18 day long fair is filled with live musical performances, your favorite rides, a hypnotist, games, delicious food, and racing pigs!  25 Ridiculously Refreshing Fruity Cocktails 25+ Fabulously Juicy […]

Win 4 Tickets for a Day of Family Fun!

This summer, bring the kids to the Wild, Wild West–on us! Win for tickets to the Wild West of NJ just by “liking” or “following” or FB page (see more info below). Experience authentic western heritage inspired by Dodge City, Kansas in the 1880’s at NJ’s Wild West City Park. Wild West City is a western heritage theme park […]