Planes, Trains & Automobiles (& Ships)
Many of the train museums offer special events, especially during the holidays.
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For other themes: All About the Arts, Animal & Nature Lovers, Dinosaurs, Junior History Detectives,
Knights & Dragons, Mad About Science, Outer Space & Astronomy,
Princesses & Fairies, and Superheroes
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For other themes: All About the Arts, Animal & Nature Lovers, Dinosaurs, Junior History Detectives,
Knights & Dragons, Mad About Science, Outer Space & Astronomy,
Princesses & Fairies, and Superheroes
Upcoming Special Events & Exhibits
Lowe's Build & Grow Clinics - different projects; 10 am on Saturdays; free; check website for details & to register
Kids' Workshops at the Home Depot - held the 1st Saturday of the month from 9 am to noon; free; for ages 5 to 12; check website for details & to register: Oct. 4 - How to Build an EMS Truck Touch a Truck (Readingtown Twp) - Saturday, November 1 from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM; This growing annual event has been described as “a parade that stands still!” Imagine dump trucks, fire trucks, ambulances, police cars, military jeeps and lots more, over 40 vehicles all in one place – parked so kids of all ages can get a close-up look! Join us on Saturday, November 1, at Deer Path Park, for this exciting event. Deer Path is located at 120 West Woodschurch Road in Readington Township. The event is free but donations are appreciated and will help defray the cost of the program. |
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Attractions and Exhibits
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Planes
Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum Cape May)- located in Cape May Airport, the 92,000 sq ft building boasts aviation artifacts, military memorabilia, aircraft engines & more Air Victory Museum (Lumberton)- located at the South Jersey Regional Airport in Lumberton, displays include aircraft, engines & other memorabilia Millville Army Air Field Museum (Millville)- preserves U.S.military aviation history; museum programs & tours focus on education about Millville's vital role in aviation history & the history of the P-47 Thunderbolt Aviation Hall of Fame (Teterboro) - historic air & space equpiment & artifacts, photos & an extensive model collection; programs including "Dare to Fly" for 8 to 15-year-old groups Automobiles (Cars, Trucks, etc) Several "Touch a Truck" events:
Diggerland (West Berlin) - ride and operate real machinery at this construction theme park; all attractions require a minimum height of 36″ to ride on with help from mom or dad (although under 36" get in free and can enjoy the Kid Zone & arcade). Some rides require height of 42"; special discounts Ships Museum of NJ Maritime History (Beach Haven)- exhibits include shipwreck artifacts, antique diving gear & more Battleship New Jersey (Camden)- located near the Adventure Aquarium; tour the ship or even stay overnight! New Jersey Naval Museum - you can tour the USS Ling 297, a 312-foot long submarine & view exhibits relating to other watercraft |
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Trains
NJ Museum of Transportation (Allaire) - in Allaire State Park; regular train rides & special-event rides Flyertown Toy Train Museum (Clermont) - model railroad display, shop & more Northlandz (Flemington) - boasts the world's largest model railroad with nearly 100 trains traveling 8 miles of track Black River Railroad Historical Trust (Flemington) - special events & holiday train rides; part of the Black River RR System NYSWTHS (Phillipsburg) - NY Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society operates the only steam locomotive in NJ; offers special events & holiday rides; part of the Black River RR System Model Railroad Club, Inc. (Union) - kids & adults will enjoy seeing their model railroads, including the main attraction, a 1600-square foot HO Steam-Diesel transition layout; they also hold an annual light show in November & December Whippany Railway Museum (Whippany) - exhibits include several pieces of restored railroad equipment; offer special-event train rides Be sure to try the the train rides (great for little kids) if you visit Turtle Back Zoo (Essex County), Van Saun Park & Zoo (Bergen County), & Camden Children's Garden (Camden County) NOTE: the trains are a small beyond the admission price) Somerset 4-H Trainmasters (Bridgewater) Thomas the Train - schedule of live shows |
BooksSuggested Reading List from Piscataway LibraryTrains
The Little Engine That Could - a classic story with many variations suitable for all ages The Polar Express - a holiday & a train tale All Aboard the Dinotrain - a nice rhyming book for all ages - bonus: Dinosaurs A Train Goes Clickety-Clack - for infants and toddlers Automobiles
A Truck Goes Rattley-Bumpa
 - a nice book for infants & toddlers
Hot Rod Hamster
 - a cute book about a hamster who builds his own race carTwelve Little Race Cars
 - a great book for young kids and offers a great chance to learn numbers and counting
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Online
Thomas the Train - website with games, activities
NJ Shipwrecks - video footage of shipwrecks off the cost of New Jersey
NJ Shipwrecks - video footage of shipwrecks off the cost of New Jersey
Toys, Games & More
New Jersey Specialty Toy Stores - ParenthoodNJ's list of NJ stores selling a variety of toys & more
Birthday Themes
Hire a Fire Truck (Little Ferry)
Meyer's Dolls Toys Hobbies (Livingston) - train party
Other party ideas
Meyer's Dolls Toys Hobbies (Livingston) - train party
Other party ideas
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