TNSC is a wonderful little museum and environmental education center located in the Watchung…read moreReservation, with many nature and outdoor programs and workshops for children & families as well as adults. It's a great place to take kids, and admission is free! The museum has exhibits, hands-on interactive displays, a cool night theater show, and a children's discovery/play room. You could also observe many beautiful and exotic bird species fly to and fro around the bird feeders out back through a large window. Upstairs are classrooms and a small library area. There are many hiking trails, including the Sensory Trail, a child-friendly 0.3 mile loop with special sensory exploratory features such as talking kiosks, musical play, and garden structures. There is also a playground and picnic areas in the vicinity. In addition, if you care to explore other parts of this 2,000+ acre reservation, drive or hike to nearby Watchung Stable to see the horses and riders; and for sure visit the Deserted Village of Feltville, a can't-miss area of Watchung with historic buildings dating back to the 18th century, and is a cool stroll.

Free place to visit alert. I came here with cousins and when you don't want to pay $$ for…read moreadmission for a lot of people, this place is amazing, will probably take you a half day. They have a park nearby too which is walking distance. The center itself is cool, has a kids toy play area, a reading section and another section to learn of different animals - fake and real. Lots of parking in the area and when you're done, there is food nearby, about 15 minutes away. Definitely recommend if you are on a budget because family trips get expensive.

This place is a gem. I have been privileged to be a member here for three months, and I have to…read moresay, I can't decide if I am more excited about the climbs or about the people who are so passionate about climbing. The climbs are frequently updated and there is enough variety for every difficulty level. Both I, my friends, and my seven year old have a plethora of top rope climbs and bouldering to chose from. The staff are absolutely invested in ensuring that we make the most of our experience. Outstanding does not being to tell it all.

Fun activity for the kids Came here during winter break and…read morejoined a summer camp where they are engaged for 2 hours A bit pricey but they thoroughly enjoyed the experience - def recommend to try it out Lot of local regulars visit here ... great workout routine and builds core stamina

We just celebrated my daughter's 5th birthday party! It was absolutely amazing…read moreIt was so well organized and the children were so well looked after. Not only did they host a OUTSTANDING gymnastic party with activities, a bouncy house, trampoline and obstacle course.... They took care of everything, from set up to breakdown!! Including: 1. Asking me what I needed help with at each step 2. group picture of the kids 3. Helping pass out the food 4. Getting everyone organized before singing happy birthday 5.cake cutting & passing out desserts And that the gym was exclusively for us. Diamond, without a doubt went above and beyond our expectations!! And the best part was that both our daughters went home and took a nap!

My kids enjoyed the class but since they are not requiring masks for unvaccinated adults and…read morechildren, and choosing not to follow CDC guidelines, we will not go back. There is no information on mask policies on their site.

Most of the staff are very young kids and it is very unorganized. My cousin attended and got a lot…read moreof anxiety because of this.

As the last day of camp finishes today, I just wanted to alert this Yelp community to the amazing…read moreexperience Camp Riverbend (in Warren) has provided for our daughter this Summer. Obviously there was some hesitation with allowing our daughter to attend any camp this year, but the Breene family that runs the camp was amazing not only from a logistical point of view but also in providing a safe "normal" environment for kids to enjoy. We have joked (but not really joking) that other entities should take notes on not only how to do proper communication but then effectively implementing and providing an environment in which all participants could feel safe. If the Breene family can provide this type of atmosphere under the circumstances they faced this Summer, imagine the experience they can provide when, hopefully, things are a bit more normal next Summer! Please consider Camp Riverbend for your child's next Summer camp experience.

The staff is very friendly Great facility to exercise and…read moremeet knowledgeable instructors

Very toxic environment. I knew someone who's child was on the swim team and their coaches gave them…read moredieting packets! Very messed up if you ask me. Swimmers did not get good enough training because the head coach would always pick favorites from other groups and work with them more. By the way they kept pulling money even when the membership was frozen. If I can give 0 stars I would. Bad customer service as well as really toxic swim team environment. Coaches always tried to pick favorites and put the ones that weren't good enough aside. Find another team if your child wants to compete. Go somewhere where your child's talents are valued and appreciated.

Absolutely amazing experience and we cannot wait to go back! Patrice was a pleasure to work with,…read moresuper helpful, and gave so much guidance and so many suggestions for our final design choices. The selection of crafts is a great variety and very reasonably priced. What a fun experience and night out. Great for any skill level.

I've been to many workshops here and always end up with a beautiful creation! The classes are a bit…read morepricy but always fun and the staff is helpful throughout the class. The hardest part is picking your colors! Recently I came here for a candle making and wood workshop. Because the class was large, the staff did most of the work. I would have preferred to do more, but understand in the interest of time that's not always possible. They also have a little shops when you walk in where you can buy pre-made items or local Knick knacks.

Millburn, NJ - I knew about the Genius Gems in Manhattan and was thrilled to discover the Millburn…read morelocation that's closer to us! It's such an incredible place - with an almost overwhelming amount of Magnatiles lol - to activate children's creativity and imagination. The Magnatiles are helpfully sorted by color and shape in wooden bins. Kids can complete builds and challenges, and collect tokens to trade in for prizes. There were some pretty impressive structures in progress there. In addition to the main Magnatiles room, there is also a separate playroom with different activity stations and play/exploration areas, suited to younger kids. The recommended age range is 4-12, but my under-3 toddler had a great time as we play with Magnatiles at home and he loves them. He also spent some time in the playroom with the wooden train tracks and checking out various things to do. The admission charge for adults is slightly cheaper than the child pricing. A couple of parents - way more skilled and inventive than I - were building some pretty grand castles and towers as they waited while their kids played. The space is bright and clean, and the staff are very nice. For parents who don't wish to be "in the trenches" with their kids, there is a small cafe area with chairs and tables where they can hang out.

Updated overall rating as I think this is more fair on the whole. I know there are a variety of…read morefactors for their cost and rule structure

We loved it here. This is a spacious park with trails, nice views and gardens…read more They were doing construction in some areas but the gardens were beautiful. I can't wait to come back when there are more flowers.

This was a fun surprise stop as there were a decent amount of daffodils in bloom. Parking is free…read moreas the park is located in a residential neighborhood. Entrance is $10 donation per person which is used to keep up the grounds. It was a nice smaller park you can spend probably a full hour to maybe two tops. We walked the whole property, took photos, and enjoyed the local artist display inside the house. I will say they should cap the amount of people entering because it was extremely crowded with many families with large strollers that took up the narrow pathways. A lot of couples I noticed come and have a picnic here which was such a cute idea for future visits if in the area again.