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Even before I had kids, I'd collect the calendar of events for various places and build an excel spreadsheet of semi-local activities to consider doing when time afforded me the possibility of doing them. Many of the best concerts I've attended had been free events and I am lucky to see many famous and amazing artists this way.

The zeal of finding stuff to do at low cost or at times completely free just increased with the birth of my two children. I still keep up with all the events I used to record (outdoor movies, etc.) but have added the child and family friendly activities in the midst.

What I was left with was a list of activities many friends coveted and an array of events people wouldn't have even knew existed. I expend so much love to this that I want to share it with everyone. There are various websites out there that highlight events but no real place that brings all events in one central area. Being a GOOGLE queen I'm pretty good at compiling them. So welcome and I hope you enjoy it. Take the time to visit these events and bring family time outside the home without a huge cost!

I reside in New Jersey, just outside of New York City so much of these events are within driving distance of Manhattan. Many of these events are after hours so I actually list events that working parents can attend, because I understand all to well the frustration of not being able to partake in many events that stay at home parents can. If you don't see an event here and want me to include it, please let me know by sending me an e-mail. Share this site with your friends and I hope to see you at these events.