You go EB! Finally a place to bump elbows with other community members other than at the school or…read morethe dreaded Mall. A local cultural arts center introduces active civilian's not only to the local scout or brownie bake sales, but a wonderful on going venue to express and experience a wide variety of typical and not so typical events. We've been to; concerts both in the auditorium and the outside stage, dance recitals, tumbling, expo's, network shops, food shows, plays and fairs. Of course EB day takes place here along of course with the 4th of July sensational fire works display which left our entire group covered in ash, lol ( perhaps they should check wind direction and crowd proximity next year ). The building is fairly modern and the staff always friendly. Tons of parking both on the grounds or through the Heavenly Farms fields. Unfortunately EB being one of the largest commuter towns in central NJ doesn't have a true Mayberry type Main street and really no place to collaborate with fellow local brethren. So come on out and meet your friends, neighbors, officials and be apart of the community, you owe it to yourself and your family.

My SO came as a child every year, so he really wanted to bring our daughter this year over Labor…read moreDay weekend. I really liked that you pay admission but that includes unlimited carnival rides. It was sooooo hot! Lots of beverage stations were open. Lots of authentic clothing,crafts,dolls, ceramics,etc. Loved the polish sausages and potato pancakes too!

Nothing says Labor Day Weekend like this festival. They've been holding it for many years and now…read moreit's a great holiday weekend staple. Thinking about it gives me nostalgia for the late summer. You pay an entrance fee (I forget the exact amount, somewhere between $10-$15) but it includes all the rides and some games. This is great if you are taking kids, so you won't have to worry about tickets, tokens or any other methods of payment. The food is phenomenal for being festival food (but then again I love Polish food). For fair prices you can get potato pancakes, pierogies and imported beer. They have musicians and dancing for entertainment, though I suggest if you're interested in that kind of thing going later on, since that's when the bulk of it happens. Overall this is a fun event and worth checking out.

This place is amazing I took my kids their for summer classes and they never wanted to leave I…read morewould 100% reccomend for the kiddos stuck inside during summer and my daughter took the pottery classes and loved its all around such a positive place!

This is one of those reviews I'm reluctant to write because it's such a hidden gem I don't want…read moreeveryone to know about it....but now the secret is out! I love it here. So down to earth, the staff is amazing. It's just a really cool place to not only enjoy mother nature in a beautiful park setting, but also feel her between your fingers in mudd at a pottery wheel. How much closer to Earth and primitive life can you get than throwing your own pots. Not only do they have wonderful classes to offer they do some really cool community events and kids activities. I can't wait for glass blowing to start up soon! Check them out you won't be disappointed.

Beautiful tour this morning of the historic Rutherfurd Hall. Easily accessible off Route 80 [exit…read more19) in Allamuchy, NJ. Well preserved and run by a friendly staff with Joan Salvas (local historian and a great tour guide). They are planning a series of jazz concerts thru the spring, which should be interesting. The venue is also open for private parties and as a wedding venue.

Rutherfurd Hall is an amazing cultural center with an amazing historical story…read more This tutor-style house was designed by Whitney Warren, who later won the bid to design Grand Central Terminal. The landscape of the grounds were also designed by the Olmsted Brothers who became famous for designing/landscaping many of today's national parks. The Rutherfurd family lived here as early as the mid-eighteenth century, and over their families time here hosted many famous titans of industry and even future American presidents. There's a really fun/interesting story about FDR and Alice Morton. Later, Rutherfurd Hall was donated to the church and used as a type of retirement home for the nuns. Rutherfurd Hall is now owned by the Allamuchy School District who does a great job utilizing it to maintain this beautiful structure. If you go on a Wednesday, you'll be able to receive a tour through the beautiful home. Their tour guides are absolutely fantastic and know so much of the history so thoroughly it is really impressive. Rutherfurd Hall does weddings on it's own, but a local venue David's Country Inn also holds wedding ceremonies on the grounds. I'll be having my ceremony at Rutherfurd Hall and could not be more excited!

Remember coming here in the 1970's...some of my dads cousins lived in the house. We stayed a few…read moredays. I ran wild all over the shoreline. I wish I could have gone in...I'd love to see what was done.

I had the pleasure of visiting the Seguine Mansion for one of its open houses during one of NYC's…read morehistoric home open house weekends. While the home is stunning and a great representation of some of the rich history on Staten Island, I was disappointed to learn that only the bottom floor and grounds were available to walk through. I was hoping to tour the whole house. When there's another open house opportunity I hope to go back and see the top floors. You can imagine the people who lived there and the life they led. A real look into the past.

Unfortunately, our visit to Snug Harbor was a bit disappointing. We arrived via the Staten Ferry…read morefrom Manhatten and walked the long haul to the Harbor. The park was very quiet- not a whole lot of activity. It seemed at one point, it was a place bustling with energy. The Contemporary museum was closed and appeared empty inside. The Secret garden was non existent- the entrance was boarded up and the building stored chairs etc. When I think of a healing garden- what comes to mind are water features and rock gardens. This healing garden consisted of trails through large open green spaces. No water features. Throughout the park, most , not all, green areas were maintained. Things could be cleaned up among some of the gardens and weeded. Kinda sad.. The info booth and restaurant was open. Don't think we'll return...

It really is a wonderful museum. It tells that islands…read morehistory from beginning to present day. I'm gonna say that the employees here are pretty magnificent. I really was so warmly welcomed here and they were eager to help answer any questions and just engage with some of the key points. So many charming things used to learn today. From mastodons of which you can enjoy seeing a 10-foot-tall mastodon sculpture : a woolly mammoth-looking creature which once roamed the hills of Staten Island in prehistoric days. Learn about the industries that thrived in this area for example, their chewing gum factory, the terra-cotta factory & ceramic factory. Such wonderful things created for people to enjoy, however, the Freshkills area and then to see all the years and years worth of efforts made to clean up the area and make it safe and beautiful and a wonderful habitat once again. It was nice to see that it's treated as a beautiful treasure. Grateful to the women who lead the groups that were very persistent in this endeavor. I loved seeing the erasure poetry activity.. where are we made poetry by blocking out the letters that were the writings of the museum's kind founder William T. Davis. Reconstructing his writing.. it's a wonderful little game that takes you slowly into his thoughts and his love and reflections of his town. I'm happy to learn about the founder of this museum and how he took care of all the sailors by constructing these buildings and giving them a home after a lifetime of working hard on the ships Very thankful for all the hard-working people that keep this wonderful story alive and in the minds of everyone lucky enough to venture this way.

New Bridge served as a battleground, fort, encampment ground, military headquarters, and…read moreintelligence-gathering post in every year of the American Revolution. The Steuben House is the only extant building from the 1776 Retreat through Bergen County. For 2 weeks in 1780, the Steuben House was Washington's HQ and it has been the Bergen County Historical Society's HQ since 1939. Open for events. Grounds open dawn to dusk.

Pretty rough location. Price is high for what you get for the art classes. Class sizes are around…read more5-10 kids.

I love York Arts. This Gallery is beautiful. They have amazing art shows with wine and snacks. They…read moreare not snobby at all and seem to love all types of art fans. They participate in tons of community events and offer a real unique presence in downtown York. Across from The Holy Hound Taproom and down the block from Central Market, Essan Thai and White Rose....York Arts is perfect for an art show and dinner/drinks.