Weekend Planner Aug. 15-17

This weekend will be a mixed bag with T-storms and Showers for most of Saturday and Sunday being mostly sunny.

Some Saturday morning indoor options could be Storytime at Barnes and Noble or Take in a Kids Movie

The Animated Kids Movie Fly me to the Moon Opens this weekend

Check with your local library to see what they have going on many Libraries offer Storytime, Crafts, and computer workshops for young Children.

Liberty Science Center: Saturday, August 16th 2008
Diggin' Fossils
Practice paleontology as you hunt through fossil-rich sand for remains of extinct marine life, including real shark teeth. Compare your find with a photo panel to identify the type of creature your fossil came from, then take it home!
When: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost: One free fossil per person with paid admission

Dinosaur State Park in Connecticut has its Dinosaur Day on Saturday August 16th 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m Meet Dilly the Dilophosaurus, play games, win prizes, experiment with arts and crafts, have a face painted, and enjoy good food, live animal shows, entertainment, and the indoor and outdoor features of the park.All outdoor activities are free,except for the Mining Sluice, which has a materials' fee.Additional programs are scheduled in the Exhibit Center and are included with admission.

On Sunday with the weather nicer you may want to get out and about. I found a great site about fishing with Kids.

Campmor on Route 17 has a Kids Fishing Kit

Here is a comprehensive list of Parks in New Jersey: Park Index

The Ramapo Rally: Sunday August 17th The emphasis is on the enjoying the ride and the scenery. The 12-mile route rides are designed for beginners and families leaves between 9:00 and 10:00.

A portion of the proceeds of this event will be donated to Camp Sunshine in Ridgewood, NJ aiding multiply-disabled children and young adults since 1960.

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