Best Spots for Trivia Night Northern New Jersey
Looking for something out of the ordinary? Join friends, have a ladies' night, or a night just for the guys at one of the local Trivia Night places listed below!Cloverleaf Tavern, Caldwell, Mon…
Sponsored School and Child Care in Essex County
Macaroni Kid wants to keep you up to date on your family's options for a) schools, b) child care, and c) enrichment/extracurricular options. Scroll below for more details including Covid-19 saf…
Sponsored South End of Montclair!
There is something quaint about the South End of Montclair and I felt it deserved its own attention! Spending time in the South End you will see lots of new construction happening around the a…
Sponsored Etsy Businesses owned by Locals in our Community
A great place to shop has always been on Etsy and now more than ever people are looking to make their playrooms more conducive to at-home learning. Macaroni Kid rounded up some of our favorite Etsy…
👂👂Best Places to Get Your Ears Pierced👂👂
You finally decided to get your kids (or your own) ears pierced and wondering where to go locally? I put together some of the best suggested locations.A few questions to ask yourself before choosin…
🎃Pumpkin Patches and other Fall Activities 🎃
PUMPKIN, APPLE PICKING, ANIMALS, & HAYRIDE FUN, OH MY!*Also offers apple pickingNearby FarmsFairfield…
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
With your help, here is a guide of Hispanic owned local businesses. In case you are unaware, Hispanic Her…
Sponsored The Local Support and Village Every Mom Needs
It can feel daunting when you don't know who to reach out to or if you should reach out. Or, should yo…
🍎🍏Your Go to Guide for Apple picking near Essex County NJ!🍎🍏
Harvest dates listed may vary depending on weather conditions and the geographic location of the farm. Cal…
Hosting Medium to Large Scale Party in the Montclair Area
When it comes time for birthdays, showers, mitzvahs, baptisms, graduations, and every other celebration,…
Northern Jersey Thrift Shops and Vintage Stores
Why buy at full price for ourselves when we can find great deals second-hand? Are you looking for places t…
Indoor Playspaces
We know firsthand what it is like when you really need a place to bring the kids to spend some energy and…
Decoration Hunts and Christmas Lights Galore
I compiled this list over the past few years of houses that have been decorated and edited it as we'v…
🎄Christmas Tree Farms and Where to get your Festive Decor🎄
Local Christmas Tree FarmsCaldwell NurseryWest CaldwellMonday - Friday: 8 am - 8 pmSaturday: 8 am - 5 pmS…
Northern NJ's Splash Pads and Spray Parks
Below are the closest splash pads if you want to look them up to see if they're open this week!Splash…
Top 6 Essex County, NJ Playgrounds
The first thing that is of most interest when someone moves to our area is what are the best playgrounds!…
Sponsored After School, Extracurricular and Hobbies near Montclair, NJ
It's that time of year again, we are scrambling to figure out our kids' schedules on top of our o…
Sponsored Northern NJ's Party Guide
When planning a party whether it be for a baby shower, a first birthday, a party at your house, or a venue…
U-Pick and Berry Picking Near Essex County🍓🫐🍒
Harvest dates listed may vary depending on weather conditions and the farm's geographic location. Cal…
Sponsored 2023 Northern New Jersey Summer Camp Guide
We have all of the camp options for you, those running all summer and those with weekly and even daily fl…
Montclair's Strong Coffee Game
MAC KID'S FAVORITE PLACES FOR COFFEE DATESOne of our favorite parts of living in NYC was the coffee s…
Sponsored NJ Based Drama Programs
Are your kids always performing and making a stage wherever they go? Are you looking to build your childr…
Sponsored 💪🏋🏻🏃Get your work out on at one of our favorite Fitness Options
We love exploring the beautiful hiking trails, town pools, and arboretums as much as we love yoga, pilates…
🍯Your Guide to Finding Local Honey🍯
The idea behind honey treating allergies is similar to that of a person getting allergy shots... When a p…
🚗Local Drive-thru, Window, and Curbside Pick Up options🚗
Many places will still bring your orders out to your car curbside (which we hope never goes away). We kno…
Sponsored Summer Camps, Classes and Summer Activities
Warm weather and summer activities will be here soon. Programs are limiting the number of attendees, regi…
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