Best Bets for Families This Week

Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner! This week you are likely looking for family friendly activities for the entire family while the kids are off from school. Don't worry, we have plenty of great options to make sure kids of all ages have!

FAMILY BEST BETS OF PRESIDENTS WEEK

• USS Ling at the New Jersey Naval Museum
  Where/When: 78 River St., Hackensack, weekends; last tour at 3:15 p.m.
  Why Go: Ahoy, mate! Have you seen the USS Ling 297? This class fleet submarine, 312 feet long, weighing approximately 2,500 tons, is open to the public for tours. Also, there is the New Jersey Naval Museum, which contains a large collection of unique items ranging from a SEAL delivery vehicle to an authentic Mark V Diving Suit.
  Pricing: Guided tours of the LING are $9 for adults and $4 for children under 12.
  

• PRESIDENTS DAY HIKE AT FLAT ROCK BROOK
  Where/When: Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, Englewood, starting Monday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
  Why Go: This hike is for children ages nine and up; please dress for the weather
  Pricing: $5 for non-members, free for members -- no reservation required
  
  
• PRESIDENTS DAY AT THE NEWARK MUSEUM
  Where/When: Newark Museum, 49 Washington St., Newark, Monday, Feb. 22 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  Why Go: Hands on arts & science projects, scavenger hunts, planetarium and more
  Pricing: $10 for adults, $6 for children and seniors; additional fee for planetarium is $5 per adult, $3 per child/seniors

• PRESIDENTIAL BRIEFCASE CRAFT
  Where/When:The Lakeshore Learning Store, 449 Essex Street, Hackensack, NJ on Saturday, Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  Why Go: Kids will make an American Flag shaped tote
  Pricing: Free

• NEW JERSEY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

Where/When: NJ Children's Museum, Paramus, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: The Children's Museum has a week of great activities planned for you and your little ones; Monday Feb. 21: Dinosaur crafts, Tuesday Feb. 22: Everything Pirate, Wednesday Feb. 23: Knights, Princesses & Castles, Thursday Feb. 24: Bead crafts, Friday Feb. 25: Anything Goes Crafts
Pricing: $10 plus tax per adult and child; babies under one are free

• Presidents’ Day Holiday Bumper Bowling

Where/When: Montvale Lanes, 14 West Grand Ave., Montvale; Monday, Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m.
Why Go: Bowling, anyone? Hosted by the Pascack Junior Women's Club, this area-wide event is ideal to keep kids of all ages entertained for the holiday. Plus, benefits go toward local charities. Don’t forget your sneakers!
Pricing: $10 per bowler, up to five bowlers per lane.

• The Kootz at Campgaw Mountain
  Where/When: The Lodge at Campgaw, 200 Campgaw Road, Mahwah; Thursday, Feb. 24, noon to 4 p.m.
  Why Go: Take a break from snowtubing, snowboarding or skiing and check out The Kootz, a fun classic rock, pop, soul and blues band for all ages.
  Pricing: Daily snow passes for Campgaw range from $22.40 to $34. Discounts apply if you are a county cardholder. Private lessons are also available for first-time skiers.

• Healthy Cooking for Kids (and grownups too!)

Where/When: Whole Foods, 300 Bergen Town Center in Paramus, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
 Why Go: Learn how to make healthy meals kids will love. If you bring older kids with you, families can start to bond in the kitchen.
Pricing: Free