Amazing Places to Go Apple Picking in New Jersey

Amazing Places to Go Apple Picking in New Jersey

UPDATED FOR 2021! The crisp sound and sweet taste of a freshly picked apple is part of the wonder and excitement of fall in New Jersey. Apple picking is almost a rite of passage in New Jersey as there are so many delicious varieties to choose from as well as farms to visit. This fall, … [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…]

Cosmic Celebration at Liberty Science Center

Cosmic Celebration at Liberty Science Center

Did you know that the Liberty Science Center has opened the largest and most technologically advanced planetarium on the Western Hemisphere? The Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium offers an 8K projection with lights producing trillions of colors across a dome with a 27 meter diameter. How impressive is that? With 588 panels seamlessly joined together, guests will … [Read more…]

Amazing Places to Go Pumpkin Picking in New Jersey

Amazing Places to Go Pumpkin Picking in NJ

Updated for 2021! At Mommy University, we love visiting farms especially farms in NJ! A family or school trip to the farm offers so many amazing developmental benefits as well as fun and exciting adventures. Although we love visiting farms year round, the fall has a special touch of magic. As I scroll through Facebook and Instagram, … [Read more…]

Dig Into Fun and Learning at Liberty Science Center This Summer

Dig Into Fun and Learning at Liberty Science Center

My boys absolutely LOVE learning about dinosaurs. From dinosaur books to toys to movies, they love everything that has to do with these magnificent prehistoric creatures. That is why I was so excited to be invited by Jersey Moms Blog to spend the day exploring Liberty Science Center to help kick off their Dino Days … [Read more…]

Free Summer Movies at Mayo Performing Arts Center

Free Summer Movie Series at Mayo

2019 Free Summer Movies at Mayo Performing Arts Center This Summer! At Mommy University, we love finding unique learning opportunities for our readers. We have been collecting and publishing posts highlighting FREE (or low-cost) movies that you can bring your children to this summer which you can check out here! We recently discovered that Mayo Performing … [Read more…]

Summer Movie Guide: Must Do Summer Movie Events for Families

Summer Movie Guide

One thing I really look forward to each summer is the variety of movie options. From new releases like Cars 3 and Wonder Woman to movies on the beach to FREE movies at the local movie theater, there are so many fun ways to go to the movies! At Mommy University, we love sharing these … [Read more…]

Civil War Encampment at Wild West City

Civil War Encampment at Wild West City

At Wild West City, families get to step back in time and truly immerse themselves in American History. From live action shows to museums to strolling characters, guests learn what life was like in the Wild West over 100 years ago. Wild West City does not stop here though! Throughout the season, guests can also enjoy … [Read more…]