Wild West Fest at Wild West City

Wild West Fest-2

Step back in time this Halloween season for nonstop spooktacular fun at Wild West City! Haunted Wild West Fest takes place every weekend in October with family friendly thrills during the day and spine tingling chills at night. This fall, Wild West City adds to its already amazing lineup of entertainment as it turns into … [Read more…]

Hamilton Activities for Kids

Hamilton Activities for Kids-2

“There’s a million things I haven’t done. Just you wait.” ~ Alexander Hamilton Although Hamilton has been a broadway mega hit since 2015, its release on Disney+ has allowed an entirely new group of theater goers and history buffs to fall in love with this musical masterpiece. For those that don’t know (I’m not really … [Read more…]

Know Before You Go: Safety Measures at Wild West City

Safety Measures at Wild West City

With so many days inside our homes, New Jersey is determined to move around! Talking to colleagues, researching online, and brainstorming with friends, there is a focus to be outdoors as we still struggle with a global pandemic. As parents, we wonder what allows our families to be safe as we visit destinations but at … [Read more…]

A KNIGHT to Remember at Medieval Times

A KNIGHT to Remember at Medieval Times

My family absolutely LOVES Medieval Times! I have been attending tournaments since I was a little girl, and now, as a mom, I love sharing this experience with my children. Although the meal and the premise of the show remains the same (well almost), every trip to Medieval Times offers a new and exciting learning … [Read more…]

Smithsonian Magazine Annual Museum Day

Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day

Updated for 2019! Each September, museums all across the country open their doors for FREE allowing everyone to experience the beauty, wonder and intrigue they have to offer. The Smithsonian Magazine Annual Museum Day is a way for other museums to “emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian’s Institute in Washington D.C.” which offers free admission … [Read more…]

Panning for Gold at Wild West City

Panning for Gold at Wild West City

At Mommy University, we love visiting locations that offer a fun learning experience for the entire family. Wild West City is one of those places. Located in Stanhope, NJ, Wild West City takes families on a journey to the past when cowboys and outlaws ruled the land. With live-action shows, museums, a train ride and … [Read more…]

Celebrating History at The New Jersey State Museum

A Review of the NJ State Museum

My first experience with the New Jersey State Museum was working as an intern in college sifting through dirt for shark teeth and fossils. Decades later I returned with my family to tour the museum to learn about the hands-on learning opportunities it offers families as well as the natural history it informs visitors about … [Read more…]

Must Do Adventures in New Jersey

Must Do Adventures in NJ

Each New Year’s I stay far away from making resolutions. Instead, I make lists of places I want to visit and adventures I want to experience. Although we love to travel, and we have many travel destinations on our MUST DO list, it is important to look right within our home state of New Jersey … [Read more…]