School's out and you know what that means—a lot of bored kids desperately in need of things to do. We've already compiled a ton of summer activities for kids, but we've just discovered a couple more that will really blow your socks off.
We just learned that the world's largest bounce house is Brooklyn-bound July 26–28, and now the 37th annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning will also float into town on July 26–28. We have been trying desperately to tick off every activity on our summer bucket list, but it looks like that list just got longer.
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This feast for the eyes (and Instagram feeds) will feature 100 hot air balloons from around the globe that take flight twice each day—a scene the whole family will certainly appreciate. You and the family can make your way nearby to the Solberg Airport in Readington, NJ for the jaw-dropping display. (And yes, there's an option to ride the balloons, too.)
The balloons are but one part of this exciting festival. What better way to ring in the summer than with fun performances from ABBA the Concert tribute band (July 26 at 8pm) and kids' musicians Dan Zanes and Claudia Eliaza (July 26 at 7:30pm)? Families can also look forward to a lot of other exciting entertainment such as amusement park rides, food vendors, crafters and more.
Photograph: Courtesy of Rebecca Mensch/Mensch & Company
To learn more about the Festival of Ballooning and its events lineup, click here. Already thinking about snagging tickets? Click here. Note that the event runs from $24–$35 for adults, $10–$15 for children and free for those 3 and under.
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