Friday, June 26, 2020


6/6 National Drive in Movie Day: The history of the drive-in movie began in 1933. The Drive-in movie was created due to the uncomfortable seating in theaters! Have you ever been to a drive-in movie? One to check out is Delsea Drive In.  Check the website for the schedule of events! https://www.delseadrive-in.com/.  Can’t make it to the Theater??  Transform your next movie night into a drive-in movie night!  Try creating a car for your very own drive-in for your living room! All you need is a box, some colored paper plates, duct tape or paint! Find the instructions here: http://viewsfromtheville.com/2015/06/17/diy-cardboard-box-car-drive-in-movie/
6/6 Celebrated on the 1st of Saturday in June, National Trails Day recognizes the benefits of going for a walk-in nature. Find a local trail and expose your children to birdwatching or geo-caching!  When going for a walk on National Trails Day, are you prepared? Are you packing your essentials like extra water and sunscreen? How about a trash bag? Take a look at this list of essentials you should bring with you when you are on a trail!
6/11 Boiled, grilled, roasted or juicy and sweet raw, on National Corn on the Cob Day, visit your local farm market to pick up some local fresh delicious corn!  Have you ever wondered what kind of craft you can come up with involving corn? How about “Hopping Corn”? It’s a simple science activity all aged children can participate in! Try it on National Corn on the Cob Day!!
6/12 Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Superman and today we celebrate the fictional Man of Steel. Did you know that the Red White and Blue of his uniform stands for a desire for Justice, to help those in need & a powerful spirit! Do you like to help people? You too can be a super-hero just by being a positive helper! What super-power do you possess?  Maybe visit a comic book store on Superman Day?  You can visit Comic Fortress in Somerville, NJ to get the latest comic books! Contact them using the following link for hours of operation! http://www.comicfortress.com/
6/20 Summer Solstice: Our summer solstice is not based on a specific date, but depends on when the sun reaches the northernmost point from the equator. Therefore, the first day of summer varies from year to year! You can also use this SUN CALCULATOR to determine the sunrise and sunset for your time zone!
6/21 Father’s Day: Every third Sunday in June, we celebrate and honor the father figures in our lives!  While celebrating your dad this Father’s Day, why not whip up this simple and delicious Oreo Cheesecake Parfait dessert to spoil him with?  Or maybe try making your own doughnuts? Try this easy recipe! Homemade Baked Sugar Donuts.  Or does your dad like baseball? On Father’s Day, why not take dad to a Somerset Patriots baseball game? Click their calendar for game times, prices and special giveaways! http://www.somersetpatriots.com/schedule/
6/30 Meteor Watch Day: Meteors are mainly observed at night and are visible at about 70 miles above the earth. Most meteors disintegrate between 31-51 miles above the earth. You can observe meteors by finding a spot on a cloudless night and gather some friends far from the city lights!
There are great websites that detail fun & often free things to do in New Jersey every month! Call ahead and make sure the activities are happening before you head out for your day!

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