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Our review of Keansburg Amusement Park’s Runaway Rapids water park, which packs slides of all sizes and for all ages, from the smallest ones from toddlers, to thrilling and challenging fast ones. Read about how you can spend a fun day with the entire family in this conveniently located and cost-effective waterpark.
Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson NJ plans for more roller coaster thrills and Halloween scares in 2015. The 510-acre theme park debuts the park’s thirteenth roller coaster — Looping Dragon, and expands its notoriously scary Fright Fest Halloween festival.
On September 27, 2014, Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, NJ will host The Zombie Mud Run, a post-apocalyptic 5K obstacle race along the beach and piers. Combining both natural and manmade hurdles, the course will take participants through the ocean, under the boardwalk to the deep, dark, recesses of the unknown, and down Morey’s Piers’ famed 60 feet tall six-lane water slide.
Middletown Day returns to Croydon Hall on Saturday, September 27, 2014 to mark the end of a year-long celebration of the township’s founding 350 years ago The fall festival will be held from noon to 6pm, followed by an anniversary concert and fireworks. The festival will feature the Business and Community Showcase, bouncy houses, a food court and more.
Six Flags Great Adventure celebrates National Roller Coaster Day August 16, 2014 with a thrilling lineup of roller coaster special events, exclusive ride times and social media announcements.
An overview of a family visit to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Jackson NJ with small children. Read about what you can do there with a 4-year old and a 1-and-a half year old. The water park is lots of fun for young kids, no matter their age. Between the big wave pool, the Discovery Bay children playground with miniature pools and slides, and the relaxing Lazy River, there’s lots to do for everyone on a nice summer day.
The Historic Allaire Village presents its annual “Jazz It Up” wine festival August 30-31. The festival takes place in the beautiful setting of the historic Allaire Village. In addition to the over 200 wines for sampling, enjoy music by various groups. The event is organized together with Garden State Wine Growers.
The Iron Girl sprint triathlon returns for the 2nd year to Sandy Hook on September 7, 2014. The women-only race includes a 1/3 mile swim, 15 mile bike and 3 mile run.
An in-depth look at the new and old culinary offerings of the Morey’s Piers on the Wildwood boardwalk. Jake’s Steaks and Stubborn Brothers Beach Bar and Grille are new additions to the Surfside Pier. while Le Bakerie and The Taco Joint come to Mariner’s Pier. Breakfast in the Sky is back on top of the big Ferris wheel. Also, don’t miss Tony Luke’s, the Aloha Smoothie Company and the Sweat Pea truck.
The Historic Village at Allaire is presenting a new event for the 2014 season! Celebrate the rich history of baseball with a double header 19th Century Baseball Reenactment on Saturday, August 16th, 11am-4pm. The Allaire Village Bog Iron Boys will play the historic Elizabeth Resolutes who have been kind enough to travel to Allaire’s industrial Village for an afternoon game! The game will be played by 1864 rules, with 1800’s vintage costumes and fun
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